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"Geo-Trends Review" twentieth issue is published!
GeoWorld, the biggest online platform for geotechnical engineers, is excited to announce the publication of the twentieth issue of "Geo-Trends Review" magazine. The twentieth issue was just distrib...
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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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NASA: Tonga eruption blasted enough water to fill 58,000 Olympic pools into the Earth's atmosphere
- Aug, 03, 2022
- Energy Geotechnics Engineering Geology Geo-Energy Offshore Geotechnics Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures Geology Highlights Other News
- Tonga
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
One of the most powerful volcanic eruptions on the planet blasted such a massive amount of water vapor high into the atmosphere that it's likely to temporarily warm the Earth's surface, according to...
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Slide3 and RS2 : The Tools of Choice for Back-Analysis of an Open Pit Mine Highwall Failure
The Methodology Step 2 – Iterative calibration of the base case model reproduced the observed failure characteristics. Several data sources and assumptions were used in the preparation of the base (...
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High Capacity Grouted Piles Project
- Sep, 05, 2022
- Shaft Foundations Foundation Design / Construction Pile Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
A YMCA building and pool foundation were designed on grouted micropiles due to a layer of organic clay found approximately 25 ft. below grade. Complex Soil Counts Soil borings are important! Borings...
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Announcing the Publication of the 2022 Geotechnical Business Directory
GeoWorld has just published its 2022 Geotechnical Business Directory. The directory is published with the support of the International Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering. This is...
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Monticello High School Rehabilitation Project
- Sep, 02, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction Shaft Foundations News On Projects / Industry
- United States, Virginia , Charlottesville
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Built in 1852, the Monticello High School (also known as the Jefferson Academy and Jefferson County High School) was the first brick public school built in Florida. The school was built using slave l...
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Geothermal energy spots: Scientists are planning a 'CAT scan' of a B.C. volcano
- Aug, 21, 2022
- Geothermal News On Research / Academia News On Products & Services Other News
- Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Scientists are planning a “CAT scan” of a British Columbia volcano to help harness the underground heat that turns rock into magma for renewable energy. “Canadians are often surprised to know there...
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Rocscience | Introducing Stope Section View in CPillar
by Angela Li CPillar is a quick and easy-to-use software for the analysis of surface or underground crown pillars and laminated roof beds. This limit-equilibrium program is capable of deploying three...
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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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