What are the key issues / topics that are being discussed in the geotechnical world at the moment?

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Why Do TDS and EC Increase with Larger Wastewater Volumes, While BOD and COD Decrease?

I have carried out MFC experiments on three different volumes, 50, 500 and 1000 mL of wastewater. Results after MFC treatment shows that TDS and EC are more in larger volumes of water i.e. TDS and...

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How to enrich pig excreta for increasing nutrient quality organically ?

Pig slurry is rich in major and minor nutrients. Is there any way to improve / Enrich its manure quality to be used in agriculture organically ? please share your knowledge.

09 August 2024 5,605 2 View

Is it possible to plot the atom-projected band structure using GPAW?

Hi, I'm currently working on a project where I need to plot the atom-projected band structure using GPAW. I've been able to calculate the band structure for my material, but I'm having trouble...

07 August 2024 268 3 View

Unusual intensity drop in some sections of chromatograms in DDA?

Hi, we have measured tryptic peptides using both DDA and DIA method on QExactive. In DDA replicates i saw unusual intensity drops occurring at the same sections of chromatograms in DDA replicates...

07 August 2024 3,218 4 View

Leaf area of tomato ?

Hi How can this equation Ln(LA) = 1.038 + 0.89 ln(X) be applied to calculate the leaf area of a tomato? Can you explain with an example and what is the substitution of Ln and ln?

06 August 2024 2,508 2 View

Why did the authors extrapolate a phenotype that they experimentally proved in one bacterial strain across the whole genus of the organism?

I aim to be as skeptical as possible regarding whether a pair of orthologous genes results in the same phenotype in their different but related bacterial organisms under similar environmental...

05 August 2024 6,787 4 View

How to preform densitometry on SDS-page bands?

I ran a SDS-page of a bacterial lysate and I want to quantify protein concentration in a specific band. I was thinking of using a standards ladder or make some standards are different...

05 August 2024 9,805 3 View

XRD Analysis is showing only Calcium carbonate. It is not showing other compounds. Can anyone help me get the other compounds?

XRD Analysis is showing only Calcium carbonate. It is not showing other compounds. Can anyone help me get the other compounds

04 August 2024 3,019 3 View

Which solvent is better to dissolve with secondary metabolites extracted from fungi?

I work on MCF7 cell cell for anticaner purpose and I wa to do drug preperation the drug ( secondary metabolites extracted from Aspergillus) My question which solvent is better with these secodary...

03 August 2024 4,725 2 View

What are the limitations and challenges of using machine learning for predicting concrete compressive strength in practical applications?

Machine learning (ML) has shown great potential in predicting the compressive strength of concrete, an important property for structural engineering. However, its practical application comes with...

03 August 2024 2,546 2 View

How can I model a foundation on a jointed rock mass with 3dec software?

Geotechnical engineering

29 May 2024 3,890 1 View

Which version (5 or 7) of software 3DEC is more suitable for the analysis of a surface foundation on a jointed rock mass?

software 3DEC in geotechnical engineering

05 May 2024 6,654 1 View

Can anyone suggest Research statistical Techniques Book for Psychological research?

Dear Professionals and eminent Professors Recently, I participated in an international conference (webinar) for presenting my paper on positive psychology research. I could see other...

27 April 2024 4,901 3 View

What is the precaution, we should measure to perform the hydrometer test for material, which is reactive with water?

Many Ca based material used in geotechnical engineering. So the hydrometer analysis is conducted to get the particle size distribution. But these materials are reactive with water. So what...

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How can I make sure the topic of my master's thesis is good enough and will be valued later?

I'm currently studying geotechnical engineering. I want to choose a topic and don't have any idea where to start. any suggestion would be appreciated.

30 January 2024 3,897 3 View

What do you know about engineering geophysics?

Applications of geophysical methods and their importance in geotechnical investigations

27 January 2024 9,062 4 View

Looking for a live technical webinar on VANET simulations with SUMO?

Join us for the NetSim Webinar on Jan 11, 2024, at 15:30 IST, focusing on vehicular ad hoc networks with NetSim & SUMO co-simulation. Learn about advanced techniques and applications in...

07 January 2024 1,602 1 View

What advanced techniques improve accuracy in geotechnical site characterization for complex subsurface environments?

This question aims to explore innovative approaches in geotechnical engineering, specifically focusing on improving site characterization techniques in intricate subsurface conditions.

02 January 2024 2,254 4 View

Can we use a data set for geotechnical application ?

I would like to explain my question, during a discussion with my colleague (Prof Dr Amer ), he informed me that the dataset that used from other field like engineering communication can also use...

01 January 2024 350 2 View

Please i dont found this article?

Cundall P., Strack, O. (1979): A discrete numerical model for granular assemblies. Géotechnique, 29(1), 47-65

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