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RS3’s 3D Soil Structure Modeling of a Cofferdam for Cut & Cover Tunnel
- Aug, 03, 2022
- Tunneling Numerical & Constitutive Modeling News On Software News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
Whether in a recently reclaimed land or a densely populated area, excavating on soft and heterogeneous soil can make it challenging to understand the ground response. This highlights the importance o...
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Foundations challenges and solution for the Boston University Center for Computer & Data Sciences project
- Aug, 03, 2022
- Foundation Design / Construction Pile Foundations News On Projects / Industry Ground Improvement Grouting
- United States, Massachusetts, Boston
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
With its unique, award-winning, design resembling a cantilevered stack of books, the Center for Computing & Data Sciences is a striking addition to Boston University’s Central Campus which is loc...
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Reinforced Slope Analysis Using the Finite Element Method
- Aug, 01, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Data Management News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
In 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...
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Uganda, Kenya: A new dam to provide water and electricity to five towns
- Jul, 28, 2022
- Dam Engineering Concrete / Rollercrete Dams Other Geotechnical News On Products & Services News On Projects / Industry Other News
- Kenya
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The East African Community (EAC) is helping to increase access to water and electricity in Uganda and Kenya through the All Purpose Water Resources Development Project (AWDP). The cross-border region...
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Rocscience | Planetary Geomechanics and the Future of Geotechnical Engineering – A Special Session at RAC2022
- Jul, 28, 2022
- Other Geotechnical Earth Retaining Structures News On Research / Academia News On Events
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
By Reginald Hammah and Frema Awuku-Asabere Here are some intriguing “do you know” questions for you: Do you know the value of acceleration due to gravity for the Moon? What about that for Mars? Do y...
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Northern Philippines: At least five fatalities and dozens injuries after 7.0-magnitude earthquake triggers landslides
- Jul, 27, 2022
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Earthquake Reconnaissance Landslides Slope Stability Slope Stabilization Transportation Geotechnics Other Geotechnical Seismic News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Philippines
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
At least five people have been killed and dozens have been injured after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake in the northern Philippines set off multiple landslides and damaged buildings. So far, 64 people ha...
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Parametric Study: Homogeneous Slope Stability Under Rainfall with RS2
- Jul, 26, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stability Analysis News On Software News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
Slope failure induced by rainfall is a common geotechnical problem in tropical locations with abundant soils; landslides in Hong Kong are one such example. Soils found in tropical locations typically...
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British Columbia: Canada supports flood, landslide recovery efforts with $870 million
- Jul, 18, 2022
- Landslides Slope Stability Reconnaissance Of Natural Disasters Other Geotechnical News On Projects / Industry News On Products & Services Other News
- Canada
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The advance payments of over 870 million Canadian dollars (700 million U.S. dollars) is in addition to the 207 million Canadian dollars (166 million U.S. dollars) in support of wildfire recovery effo...
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The Benefits of Shift Support to OpenGround Data Collector
- Jul, 25, 2022
- Data Management Foundation Design / Construction News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Shift Support in OpenGround can be an invaluable tool in ensuring shift changes happen more smoothly and productively, says Product Manager Marie-Claude Dubé. It makes life easier for the teams on...
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Rocscience | Liner Local Coordinates in RS3
- Jul, 20, 2022
- Finite Element / Finite Difference Tunneling News On Software News On Products & Services
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
by 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,...
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