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Effect of Joint Orientation on Inter Ramp Stability
- Mar, 09, 2026
- Rock Engineering Slope Stability Slope Stability Analysis Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference Soil Behavior Modeling News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Anisotropy is an important factor in controlling the stability of rock slopes because it affects the mechanical behavior of the rock mass. Rock masses can have different mechanical properties dependi...
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Understanding Watermarks in Student Licences for PLAXIS and GeoStudio
- Mar, 05, 2026
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Software News On Projects / Industry Slope Stability Visualization Soil Structure Interaction
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
GeoStudio and PLAXIS are two of the most widely used software solutions in geotechnical engineering, providing powerful tools for slope stability, seepage, deformation, and soil-structure interaction...
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Importing pore-water pressure results from SEEP3D into a two-dimensional SLOPE/W analysis
- Mar, 02, 2026
- Slope Stability Slope Stability Analysis Groundwater & Seepage Seepage Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference Soil Mechanics News On Software News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
This example replicates the “Rapid drawdown” examples illustrated in SEEP/W and SIGMA/W. The purpose of this example is to demonstrate the steps required to conduct a stability analysis using the por...
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Stress Meets Structure: Modelling Spalling in Jointed Rock with RS2 and CVBM
- Feb, 27, 2026
- Rock Engineering Tunneling Underground Structures Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference Risk & Reliability News On Research / Academia News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Deep underground excavations operate within a narrow margin between equilibrium and failure. As confinement decreases at an excavation boundary, stresses redistribute and concentrate around the openi...
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Pore-Water Pressure Definition for a Levee Stability Analysis
- Feb, 24, 2026
- Levees Slope Stability Slope Stability Analysis Groundwater & Seepage Seepage Finite Element / Finite Difference Numerical & Constitutive Modeling News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
This example explores the effect of a flood event on the stability of a levee underlain by a confined aquifer. The analysis is conducted from the perspective of users with different licensing options...
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Automating Back Analysis in RS2: A Scalable Workflow for Model Calibration
- Jan, 30, 2026
- Deep Excavations Numerical & Constitutive Modeling News On Research / Academia News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Back analysis is where geotechnical models stop being purely predictive and start being confronted by observed behaviour. In deep excavations, that test is unforgiving. Small, defensible changes in s...
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Turning complex, time-consuming numerical analysis into a streamlined, ‘one-and-done’ workflow
- Jan, 27, 2026
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Discover how a tailor-made workflow shortened the repetitive task of suction pile analysis for Technip Energies, and opened up a wider use of PLAXIS 3D in the earlier stages of a project’s feasibili...
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New Release: GeoStudio 2025.2
- Dec, 04, 2025
- Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Data Management Visualization Slope Stability Analysis News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
GeoStudio 2025.2 makes modelling more accurate, automation easier, and the software accessible to more users worldwide. It introduces a 3D Sweep Option, improvements to the GeoStudio Python scripting...
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New release: PLAXIS 2025.1
The latest PLAXIS release features a new database for calculation inputs and results. This upgrade offers faster output, improved data accessibility, and more consistent results, enabling users to pu...
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The Rise of Offshore Wind Energy and the Role of Geotechnical Modelling with PLAXIS and SACS
- Nov, 03, 2025
- Offshore Geotechnics Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Constitutive Modeling / Soil Behavior News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Offshore wind energy has emerged as a cornerstone in the global transition toward sustainable energy solutions. As nations seek to reduce carbon emissions and address the challenges posed by climate...
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