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ISSMGE Bulletin
06 May 2025
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Manas Das
28 Mar 2025
An earthquake would not have any significant impact in India; however, a slight effect might be possible in the northeastern region near Malaysia.
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Nopparit Taweechai
30 Mar 2025
The earthquake has happened in Myanmar, also the effect of wave scatter around area until reach the half of upper Thailand area, so this wave has some resonance match with some bulding make it suddenly collapse.
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Davy Chigali
08 May 2025
The earthquake engineering codes and the seismic codes are one items that needs to be reviewed more offenly by the scientific construction board of the international earthquake committee.
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UC Berkeley Geosystems Group news
24 Apr 2025
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ISSMGE ITT23
17 Apr 2025
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Dimitrios Zekkos
24 Mar 2025
Paper Alert: We leverage #UAV footage that becomes available online immediately after #rockfalls to fully document the incident and back-calculate trajectory, properties and #probabilities of the rockfall event fully remotely, without visiting the site.
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Jhih-Rou Huang RankineLecture
04 Apr 2025
Missed it live? Catch the replay! The 63rd Rankine Lecture by Professor Kenichi Soga (University of California, Berkeley) is available to watch online: https://lnkd.in/g-qDWYG2 Lecture Title: From...
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Geoengineer.org news
13 Mar 2025
On February 28, 2025, a tragic trench collapse in Catonsville, Maryland, claimed the lives of two young construction workers.
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Ibrahim Abaidalla
03 Apr 2025
Hello, working on my research and need CPT data for my research.
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ISSMGE news
27 Feb 2025
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International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories news
19 Mar 2025
The July 10, 2000 Payatas Landfill Slope Failure" Jafari, Stark & Merry 3,180 downloads in 2024 (19,910 total)!
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GeoWorld GeoMap
29 May 2025
Did you know that all GeoWorld members, companies, organizations are included in ONE map? GeoMap! GeoMap is an interactive world map, updated daily positioning all members of GeoWorld by location. GeoMaps fresh look enables you to find the location of individuals, companies, news, conferences and geotechnical job openings anywhere in the world!
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Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company PLAXIS
29 May 2025
The latest PLAXIS release has been updated to include design approaches for PLAXIS 3D. Users can now design in accordance with Eurocode or other methods that utilize partial factors within the 3D design frameworks. Additionally, an improved conversion facility has been implemented for older PLAXIS 2D and 3D projects when opened with the latest version. Furthermore, the modal analysis feature for Monopile Designer has now transitioned into general availability.
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Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company gINT
29 May 2025
Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company, announced that support for existing gINT users will be extended to December 31, 2028.
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GeoWorld Corner
17 Apr 2025
One year ago, we launched the GeoWorld mobile app! Its been an exciting journey and we want to hear from YOU. Have you tried it yet?
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ISSMGE ITT24
20 May 2025
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Geoengineer.org Numerical Modelling
28 May 2025
As geotechnical engineering continues to tackle increasingly complex challenges, numerical modelling stands at the forefront of modern analysis techniques. It allows engineers to investigate subsurface conditions, simulate soil-structure interaction, and predict performance across a wide range of scenariosfrom deep excavations to foundation settlements. This educational material delves into the methodology, applications, and significance of numerical modelling in delivering safe and efficient geotechnical designs, while also considering its capabilities and limitations.
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Geoengineer.org news
09 Mar 2025
For decades, geothermal energy has remained a largely untapped resource in the United States, limited to areas where the Earth's heat naturally rises close to the surface.
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International Journal of Geoengineering Case Histories news
28 May 2025
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DCOdes.io survey
8 Apr 2025
What new features or improvements would you like to see in PLAXIS? Your insights will help shape the future of this powerful software!
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Francesca Ceccato Soil
Education
05 May 2025
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Osman KARA
25 Apr 2025
...approximately 40 km southwest of Istanbul, lasting some 13 seconds and occurring at a shallow depth of 10 km. The tremor was felt across Istanbul and neighboring provincesincluding Sakarya, Tekirdag, Kocaeli, Bursa, and Yalova and triggered a sequence of over 100 aftershocks. Although no buildings collapsed catastrophically, over 300 people were treated for injuries, mostly sustained during panic-driven evacuations and jumps from heights.
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Fanny Descamps Education
Survey
17 May 2025
In the framework of the GEE 2025 conference in Nancy, a survey was organised with Master students in order to better assess their perceptions of the projects and their impact on the learning process.
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Geoengineer.org news
27 Feb 2025
The Telangana tunnel collapse at the Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) has entered a critical phase as rescue teams battle against extreme geotechnical challenges to reach eight trapped workers.
Read MoreHi everyone,
I'm currently conducting research comparing the seismic performance of a filtered tailings dam using 1D (DeepSoil), 2D (PLAXIS), and 3D (MIDAS GTS NX) dynamic analyses. While Ive had success with the 1D and 2D models, Ive encountered serious meshing and convergence problems in the 3D model using MIDAS GTS NX, particularly during the dynamic stage.
This is my first time developing a 3D dynamic model in MIDAS, so Id appreciate any guidance or insights from experienced users. Below I summarize my current setup and the issues Ive encountered:
Model Context
Objective: Compare 1D, 2D, and 3D dynamic responses of a filtered tailings dam.
Software: MIDAS GTS NX for the 3D model.
Dynamic Input: Spectrum-matched, filtered, and baseline-corrected seismic record.
Material Properties: Same as the validated 2D model (HSS model with rayleight damping and calibrated properties).
Boundary Conditions: Free-field conditions on lateral boundaries and a compliant base.
Main Issues Encountered
Excessive Deformations in Localized Zones
In specific areas of the model, especially near steep slopes and contact zones, the simulation experiences very high deviatoric strains (>10%) within the first second of shaking, which causes the analysis to stop.
These zones likely coincide with abrupt changes in geometry or surface irregularities derived from the imported topography.
Mesh Size and Quality
We are currently using a mesh nearly 10 times larger than recommended by the Lysmer & Kuhlemeyer (1969) criterion for dynamic wave propagation.
I initially avoided refining the mesh to focus on achieving convergence, but now I suspect that mesh resolution may be a major factor contributing to the numerical instability.
Additionally, I'm wondering if the issue could stem not from the mesh itself, but from topographic irregularities, and whether these zones should be locally stiffened or smoothed.
Mesh Generation in MIDAS GTS NX
Are there tools within MIDAS to assess mesh quality or perform localized refinement?
Would it be advisable to smooth the topography prior to import, or should I handle it within the software?
Is it common practice to apply material stiffening or artificial constraints in problematic zones to ensure convergence?
Boundary Conditions and Material Initialization
Boundary conditions seem correctly defined, but I'm open to recommendations regarding damping layers, absorbing boundaries, or other stabilization techniques.
Initial stress conditions are inherited from the 2D model, but Im unsure whether there is a preferred method in MIDAS for initializing stress states or Ko conditions in complex 3D geometries.
Request for Advice
I would greatly appreciate your insights on the following:
Best practices for mesh generation and refinement in 3D dynamic models.
How to handle zones with steep topography or contacts that induce high strains.
Whether it's valid or common to apply stiffened zones or use local mesh controls to enhance stability.
How to troubleshoot convergence failures due to topography-mesh interactions.
Any suggestions, references, or shared experiences would be very helpful.
Thank you in advance for your support!
Best regards,
Edwin Sanchez
Mesh and Convergence Issues in 3D Dynamic Analysis (MIDAS GTS NX)
For 3D dynamic models, meshing and convergence issues arise due to high strain and irregular topography. Solutions include:
Mesh refinement in critical zones while using coarser mesh in non-critical zones to reduce computational load.
Check element quality (aspect ratio, skewness).
Use damping or step-size adjustments in dynamic loading.
Simplify geometry where possible without losing accuracy.
Compare with 2D results to validate 3D outcomes and detect anomalies.
How to deal with cone formation at crown to SPL of a tunnel having depth of about 9-10m during progressive excavation ?? Various measures like rock bolts /SFRC etc are not possible due to machine reach limitation.
Cone Formation at Crown to SPL of a Tunnel (9-10m Depth)
When rock bolts or SFRC are not possible due to machine limitations, alternative measures include:
Sequential excavation with shorter advances to minimize ground relaxation.
Forepoling or pipe roofing: To stabilize the crown.
Grouting: Cement or chemical grouting above the crown to strengthen the ground.
Use of a thicker primary lining or ribs with lagging to control deformation.
ISSMGE Symposium
07 Apr 2025
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ISSMGE Conference
29 May 2025
ICEGT-2025 will bring together researchers, and practitioners to discuss the challenges and opportunities in energy geotechnics, in the context of the energy transition. The conference will also foster opportunities for networking and collaboration.
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Seequent, The Bentley Subsurface Company Webinar
28 May 2025
Join us in this instructor-led remote course to learn the fundamental concepts and tools necessary to get you going, including administration, maintainance, collaboration tools, version control, effective use of the data room, and building a branching model.
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28 May 2025
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ISSMGE Conference
29 May 2025
Geotechnical Engineering Education GEE 2025 is the 6th International Conference organized under the auspices of Technical Committee TC306 on Geo-engineering Education. Starting from GEE 2020, the proceedings of the GEE conferences are listed by Scopus. With the exception of the first conference in 2000, the proceedings of the others (2008, 2012, 2016, 2020) are available through the ISSMGE online library (Database: TC306 Conferences on Education).
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Bentley Systems Webinar
28 May 2025
Join us for the second and final session of our CPT webinar mini-series, where well walk you through a practical step-by-step workflow for building robust subsurface models using categorised CPT data in Leapfrog Works.
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