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GEO5 2023 - New Edition released!
- Jan, 04, 2023
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Retaining Walls News On Software Slope Stability Engineering Geology Mechanically Stabilized Earth (Mse) Walls Borehole Logging
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The new GEO5 2023 Edition has been just released with new data collection options and many improvements! The New Mobile Application – GEO5 Data Collector Free app for Android and Apple devices simpl...
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Slope Stability Analysis of an Open Pit with Weak Layers, Using RS3 and Slide3
The Limit Equilibrium Methods (LEMs) and Finite Element Methods (FEMs) are extensively used in slope stability analysis to identify critical failure surfaces. Slide3 uses the theories and principles...
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Using Finite Element Analysis to Verify the Stability of the Melbourne Metro Tunnel
- Oct, 14, 2022
- Tunneling Tunneling In Soils Tunneling In Rock Underground Structures Soil Behavior Modeling Settlements Shear Strength Of Underground Materials Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
Complex geological compositions and existing underground structures can significantly impact your tunnel design and construction. Before planning a tunneling project, it’s essential to analyze the ad...
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New releases: PLAXIS CONNECT Edition V22 Update 2 is out!
- Oct, 13, 2022
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Soil Behavior Modeling Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior Finite Element / Finite Difference Data Management Foundation Design / Construction News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
With the latest release of PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3D, and PLAXIS Monopile Designer, Bentley continues to add functionality to make PLAXIS easier to use for rock and mining engineers, offer workflow improv...
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Admiralty Arch Going Digital Project
- Oct, 11, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Underground Structures Tunneling Foundation Design / Construction Deep Foundations News On Projects / Industry News On Software
- United Kingdom
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
WSP used Bentley’s PLAXIS geotechnical application and Bentley’s RAM structural engineering application to transform an iconic London landmark into a luxury hotel, overcoming site and coordination ch...
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How to Determine the Basic Soil Parameters
- Sep, 28, 2022
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In order to obtain stresses and deformations in a geotechnical analysis, finite element analyses require stiffness parameters in addition to the traditional cohesion and friction angle strength par...
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Rocscience | 2D Finite Element Analysis of a Reinforced Soil Embankment Constructed on a Cellular Foundation Mattress
- Sep, 02, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Foundation Design / Construction News On Products & Services News On Software
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
By Ian Williams, Ph.D. & Dan Simpson Introduction This article presents a brief summary of a 2D finite element analysis carried out using RS2 to model a proposed reinforced soil embankment suppor...
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Solving Complex Geotechnical Analysis Challenges
- Aug, 31, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Dam Engineering Deep Excavations Data Management News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Geotechnical challenges are everywhere, starting from the soil interaction with the foundation of our homes, roads, embankments, dams, retaining walls, and tunnels. Engineers have studied these cases...
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Edenville dam failure GeoStudio simulation
- Aug, 23, 2022
- Dam Engineering News On Research / Academia News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Slope Stability Finite Element / Finite Difference
- United States, Michigan, Beaverton
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
It was impossible to foresee what began as heavy rainfall on 18 May, 2020, would end with the brutal failure of both the Edenville and Sanford dams in Michigan, USA. But the catastrophe could have b...
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Urban Excavation Analysis
- Aug, 22, 2022
- Deep Excavations Deep Foundations News On Software Data Management Finite Element / Finite Difference Earth Retaining Structures
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Vertical excavations are common in urban environments due to the lack of available space for gentle slopes. These excavations are supported by retaining structures, such as diaphragm walls tied back...
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