Foundations are the part of the structure where the Italian NTC 2018 code changed the way of calculating the most: they must remain in an essentially elastic range under earthquake, their sections are checked at the first-yield limit state and no longer at the classic ULS, settlements of pile groups must be assessed with pile-to-pile…
Anyone looking for geotechnical software in Italy almost always reaches the same crossroads: GeoStru or GEO5? They are the two most widespread suites in geology and geotechnical engineering practices, they cover largely overlapping fields and they are often mentioned together, as if they were interchangeable. They are not: they come from different philosophies and suit…
“What is the best software for geologists?” is one of the most searched questions by those starting their career, changing practice or renewing licences. The honest answer is: it depends on what you do. A geologist writing geological and geotechnical reports for building projects uses different tools from someone working in hydrogeology, seismic microzonation or…
The calculation of slope stability is an essential operation for a proper analysis of rocky elements plan. To tackle modern geotechnical challenges, the RockPlane NX software stands out as the definitive solution to calculate the stability of these elements in both static and seismic conditions Geometric criteria in analysis of rocky elements RockPlane NX allows for…
The geology and geotechnical engineering sector is undergoing a rapid digital transformation. Today, to optimize time and precision on site, we present GMS NX, the next generation of the geomechanical survey by GeoStru. This tool completely reimagines the professional’s workflow: your geomechanical survey goes directly from measurement with the compass on the rock face to…
GeoStru’s dynamic probing goes web. Dynamic NX brings the processing of dynamic penetration tests and SPT to your browser, with integrated artificial intelligence: from the penetrometer blow to the geotechnical report, with nothing to install and no hardware keys. What Dynamic NX is Dynamic NX is the web software of the GeoStru NX suite for…
In modern geotechnical practice, analyzing soil susceptibility under seismic conditions requires increasingly rapid, precise, and rigorous tools. GeoStru LiquiTer NX represents the vanguard in this sector: an advanced web software designed to automate liquefaction analysis with AI starting from in-situ tests such as SPT, CPT, CPTU, CPTE, and Vs. In this article, we explore the…
Case study • Hydrogeological instability The Niscemi landslide: from mapped risk to 3D modelling and stability analyses An integrated approach: GeoRisk for hazard, GeoStru Maps for the three-dimensional reconstruction, Slope (LEM+DEM) for 2D/3D stability and Debris Flow for rapid phenomena. Why this event matters The Niscemi landslide shows how much risk management requires tools able…
When carrying out the stability analysis of a slope using the well-established software Geostru Slope Stability analysis – Slope, the user has the option of placing a retention structures of his choice : Walls, Piles, Ground Anchor and Reinforced soil. Selecting the latter will open the module Reinforced Earth – MRE. We speak of a…
Application of static penetrometric tests in stratigraphic profile reconstruction Diego Lo Presti,* Claudia Meisina,** Nunziante Squeglia* Cone penetration tests are a well-established in situ test methods for site characterization. Their widespread use for subsurface explorations is due to their reliability, speed, economy and to the fact that they supply continuous records with depths of soil…
