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Coulomb's wedge theory
of earth pressure

Explore horizontal earth pressure,
Coulomb's theory, and its applications.
Compare geotechnical results and
understand the trial wedge method's nuances.

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Baltimore bridge collapse:
What structural engineers can do

Explore the technical content on vessel collision
to calculate the annual frequency of bridge component collapse.

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Seismic Isolation in Structural Design:
Concepts and Applications

Introducing the concept of seismic isolation design.

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Advanced Structural Technologies for High-Rise Building Design [ PPT download]

Sungjin JoDec 09, 2024

 

[Free Tools] Seismic Hazard Map: Accurate Seismic Risk Assessment and Resilient Design Tool

Sungjin JoNov 25, 2024

 

Design and Practical Examples of Underground Structure [sample download]

Sungjin JoNov 22, 2024

 

 

[Free GRASSHOPPER FILE ] Modeling with MIDAS CIVIL NX Using GRASSHOPPER

Sungjin JoNov 15, 2024

The Concept of Moving Loads Based on Eurocode ②

Sungjin JoJun 18, 2024
 

If you want to learn about Topics below, please click the following link: The Concept of Moving Loads Based on Eurocode ①

 

1. What is moving load?

 

2. Various types of loads to be aware of for moving load design

 

2D Structural Analysis of Vertical Shaft using SW

Steve ChoiMay 20, 2024

Intro

FEM Analysis of Tunnel Construction in São Paulo

Introduction:


As a Geo-structural Engineer deeply involved in the field of tunnel construction and soil mechanics, my recent webinar focused on an area of growing importance: the behavior of NATM (New Austrian Tunneling Method) tunnels in the porous clays of São Paulo. The rapid urbanization globally necessitates the expansion of underground spaces, and São Paulo's unique geotechnical conditions offer a rich study ground. This article, an extension of my webinar, aims to share key insights and research findings with engineering professionals worldwide on this global engineer knowledge-sharing platform.

Advancements in Wind Turbine Foundation Systems: Focus on Cohesionless Ground

Introduction

The 3 things in FE-based Geotechnical Analysis that you should know prior to validation of results

Mark Joseph CarinoJan 30, 2024

Finite Element Analysis and its application to Geotechnical problems

 

Lining Surcharge Load for Tunnel Structure Analysis

Steve ChoiJan 25, 2024

1. Overview and Necessity of Review on Surcharge Load

Practical Guide to 2-Arch Tunnel Design: Analyzing Collapse Cases

Tunnel2023Jan 25, 2024

Wind Load Drag Coefficient Calculation for Bridge Pylons

Y.S LeeJan 24, 2024

 

The Challenges: Design and Construction of Irregular Bridges

Percy PenafielOct 20, 2023

There are times when engineers would have to design and evaluate bridge structures that fall outside of the AASHTO design guideline. Therefore, when do we define a structure as irregular? How is evaluating an irregular bridge different from evaluating a regular bridge? How to minimize errors during the construction of irregular bridges? We invited midas expert Percy Penafiel, Professional Engineer Specialist from Nevada Department of Transportation, to answer some of the frequently asked questions from our users regarding evaluating irregular bridge structures. 

 

Advanced 3D Tunnel Analysis Techniques in Complex Environments

With the help of Tarcisio Barreto Celestino and Antonio Bobet, our MIDAS Expert Osvaldo Paiva Magalhães Vitali took on a new approach using midas GTS NX on tunnels with complex ground and loading conditions. In their recent publication in the Soils and Rocks Journal, we can see how they used the features in midas GTS NX to impose body forces to the 3D finite elements; this is done by providing components of the Cauchy stress tensor.

Advanced Excavation Support Analysis: Bridging Theory and Practice

Parsa HeydarpourOct 19, 2023

What is the Support of Excavation System?