How to add zero length elements in GiD?

While modelling an interface in GiD+Opensees, how to add zero length elements (springs)?

07 August 2018 4,761 0 View

Which geotechnical engineering journals accept review papers?

Which geotechnical engineering journals accept reveiw articles. please provide the list. Does "Journal of earthquake engineering" accept review articles?

01 February 2018 3,294 0 View

How to plot a graph between Number of cycles of load versus settlement of shallow foundation using OpenSEES?

Hoe to plot a graph between number of cycles of load versus settlement of shallow surface footing resting on sand using OpenSEES?

07 August 2017 2,245 2 View

How to apply pulse load on shallow foundation using OpenSees?

A shallow foundation is modeled.Beams on Non linear Winkler Foundation (BNWF) model is used. after application of gravity load the pulse load is applied on the foundation as mentioned...

07 August 2017 1,314 0 View

Compute for the total volume of concrete needed for the concrete pouring of the foundation including its column up to NGL only as shown in the plan?

Looking for the quantity of cement, sand, and gravel of footings and columns. Thank you!

25 February 2021 3,092 2 View

Is this the write procedure for acid digestion of soil for heavy metal analysis using AAS?

How to do acid digestion of soil sample with 3:1 aquaregia in an open vessel?

23 February 2021 3,053 7 View

Are there packages (R or Python) for simple models (bucket?) to assess soil water content?

Hi everyone. I am researching droguht effects on soil water drought. I am looking for already implemented functions in R or Python to estimate soil water content from precipitation,...

21 February 2021 2,084 1 View

Which type of loading is to be used in dynamic analysis of Machien foundation?

Hello Everyone, Hope you all are doing well. I'm trying to simulate a machine foundation in ABAQUS with a geo-cell reinforced soil bed. Im totally confused to which type of loading would be...

21 February 2021 4,388 3 View

Pile-Raft connection?

Greetings, I was wondering what is the optimal way to connect the reinforcement at the top of the pile (the part that connects to the raft foundation): -The pile bars are left straight and...

16 February 2021 2,007 3 View

Measurement of water retention in organic substrates without a pressure plate?

Hello, I'm trying to measure the physical and hydrological properties of organic substrate media. Currently, I'm referring The book Soil sampling and Methods of Analysis by Carter and Gregorich....

09 February 2021 3,233 8 View

What will happen (quality or quantity wise) if we transplant 'Aerobic Rice' in puddled condition?

I want to know about the consequences of aerobic rice (both quality and quantity-wise) when transplanted or sown in puddled condition?

08 February 2021 2,343 6 View

Do there exist stand-alone permanently in-ground soil-moisture sensors with an installed GSM module, for outdoor use?

Am searching for a stand-alone permanently in-ground soil-moisture sensor with an installed GSM module, for outdoor use. The idea is for the sensor to send a moisture reading via a cellphone text...

04 February 2021 2,047 4 View

How do microbes tell the presence of an inorganic minaral in the soil?

Due to their ubiquitous nature, there is a tendency of the presence of microbes in a given mineral(s). For instance, if microorganisms that love the of pH less than 6 in the pH value, is isolated...

03 February 2021 4,630 10 View

What is the maximum storage time for samples used in soil enzyme assays?

01 February 2021 4,616 3 View