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Why Run PLAXIS 3D Analysis?
- Jun, 07, 2021
- Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Software Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Dam Engineering Deep Excavations Earth Retaining Structures Foundation Design / Construction Geoenvironmental Engineering Soil Structure Interaction Seismic Slope Stability Liquefaction Engineering Groundwater & Seepage Landslides Levees Mining Slope Stability Analysis Soil Behavior Modeling Tunneling Underground Structures Visualization
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Most geotechnical engineers use FEA software packages for their geotechnical design. It is especially useful for performance-based design or in situations when strong structure interaction is taking...
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2D or 3D LE? That is the Question - Yeager Airport Case Study
- Jun, 02, 2021
- Earth Retaining Structures Mechanically Stabilized Earth (Mse) Walls Geosynthetics For Reinforcement Geosynthetics Numerical & Constitutive Modeling Slope Stability Slope Stability Analysis News On Projects / Industry News On Software News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
When is 2D slope stability analysis sufficient and when should 3D analysis be used in conjunction with 2D analysis? In Rocscience' February’s newsletter, a case study was highlighted of a 72-meter...
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Massive evacuations after volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo
- May, 22, 2021
- Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Other Geotechnical News On Natural Disasters / Failures
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
At least 32 people were reported dead and numerous have been evacuated due to a volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Mount Nyiragongo is an active stratovolcano situated in the east...
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Geosynthetics Conference Proceedings Archive now available online!
- May, 27, 2021
- Geosynthetics News On Publications News On Projects / Industry News On Research / Academia
- Authored by: George Zalachoris
Industrial Fabrics Association International is excited to announce that the Geosynthetics Conference Proceedings Archive is now available. The Proceedings Archive contains the proceedings from 19 d...
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GEO5 New 2021 Update
- May, 26, 2021
- Data Management Retaining Walls Foundation Design / Construction Geophysics Ground Improvement Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Groundwater & Seepage Site Characterization & In-Situ Testing (General) Rock Engineering Slope Stability Underground Structures News On Software
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
The latest GEO5 2021 update brings many improvements! See what's new: Geological maps and source data Stratigraphy is now able to import geological maps and site investigation data from a varie...
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Overcoming Helical Pile Design Engineering Challenges
Have you ever needed to estimate the axial capacity of a helical pile? You could calculate helix bearing and shaft friction by hand, but there is a better method. Use HeliCAP® v3.0 Helical Capacity D...
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Best Alternatives for Fossil Fuels
The issue of climate change is becoming more and more relevant every year. Of course, it should’ve been a major issue for a much longer time. However, as the evidence indicates, it’s getting progress...
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Two powerful earthquakes hit China: Reports of 3 people dead
- May, 21, 2021
- Earthquake Reconnaissance Landslides News On Natural Disasters / Failures Engineering Seismology
- China, Dali
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Two separate, strong earthquakes that struck in China have resulted in, at least, 3 fatalities. The 2 seismic shocks occurred within a 5 hour time period on May 21, 2021. The first one (M 6.1) struck...
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FEM Modelling: Piled Raft Foundation Analysis in 2D and 3D
- May, 21, 2021
- Settlements Pile Foundations Finite Element / Finite Difference News On Research / Academia News On Software
- Authored by: Rocscience Inc
FEM Modelling: Piled Raft Foundation Analysis in 2D and 3D A common use for deep foundation piles is to increase foundation stability and to increase the bearing capacity of structural systems. To a...
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Why is the Gulf of Mexico so rich in fossil fuel deposits?
- May, 11, 2021
- Oil & Gas Structural Geology Seismic Other News
- Gulf of Mexico
- Authored by: Geoengineer.org
Despite the continuous exploration, the Gulf of Mexico still has enormous quantities of oil and gas deposits. From around 335 million years ago until 200 million years ago, all land on Earth was conc...
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