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...
Read MoreVertical 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...
Read MoreConstruction of embankments on soft soil presents a challenge. Soft soil deposits have a high moisture content and a low permeability by nature. Furthermore, their behavior strongly depends on the ra...
Read MoreIn mainstream applications, slope stability analysis is generally a choice between limit equilibrium or finite element. PLAXIS demonstrates that finite element can be a more straight forward and less...
Read Moreby Daniel Wai RS3 is well known for its capabilities to analyze and design complex 3D models. This Finite Element Analysis program is a powerhouse of features, and its applications include tunneling,...
Read MoreAn overview of the application of XFEM in jointed rock slopes for discontinuities Introduction: Modeling jointed rock slopes is one of the more challenging problems in rock mechanics. The position an...
Read MoreThe finite element method (FEM) is the most common approach to modeling the behavior of rock masses, including ones intersected by discontinuities such as joints, faults, and cracks. That should come...
Read MoreSignificant ground movements due to deep surface excavations can seriously impact neighbouring infrastructure and utilities. When it comes to assessing the after-effects of excavations on adjacent in...
Read MoreThe new GEO5 2022 update brings many improvements within the programs and introduces a new Slope Stability - Water Flow module! Groundwater Seepage in Slope Stability The new module Slope Stability...
Read MoreIn this latest minor release for PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3D and Monopile Designer Bentley Systems introduced the discontinuity element in PLAXIS 3D, improved scripting support, did some CAD import improvem...
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