Excited to share new research by Liu et al. from Xi'an Jiaotong University! They used #IRAZU to quantitatively investigate the kinematic process of rapid long-runout loess landslides with data from the Dabuzi landslide & lab tests. Link: doi.org/10.1029/2024JF… #Geomechanica

Direct shear testing is a method to directly measure the shear strength parameters of rocks, particularly along discontinuities like joints, bedding planes, or faults – often the weakest links controlling stability. #RockMechanics #Geomechanica

Underground openings redistribute the stress in the rock. Common stress analysis tools are analytical solutions and numerical models. Understanding stress changes help us predict rock mass behavior, design stable excavations, and ensure long-term performance. #Geomechanica #IRAZU

#Geomechanica is attending #ARMA’s US Rock Mechanics/Geomechanics Symposium in Santa Fe, NM from Jun 8-11! We will be presenting an invited talk in the Mining Showcase Session, a paper in the Civil Track & we are co-authors on a talk by Dr. Mutlu of NER. shorturl.at/VoyPw

Geomechanica has arrived at #ARMA’s 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium! Stop by our booth to chat with our team, learn about our geomechanics simulator #IRAZU & how it can address the most challenging #rockmechanics problems. #ARMA2025

We’re ecstatic to announce the official release of #IRAZU 6.3! This version brings performance improvements, rockbolts in FEM and 3D, enhanced post-processing capabilities, new elasto-plastic models, and #PyIrazu. Get in touch with us to learn more! #Geomechanica

Geomechanica was at #ARMA’s 59th US Rock Mechanics / Geomechanics Symposium! It was an exceptional conference with intriguing discussions. It was also great to make new connections and catch up with old friends. Huge thanks to the organizers for an amazing event! #IRAZU

#IRAZU is a powerful tool for modelling complex mine stability issues. A case study forecasting stress-driven and structurally-controlled overbreak of a ramp was undertaken. Results aid engineers to make sound design and operational decisions. #Geomechanica

We are delighted to share that we received the Scott Sloan Best Paper Award for 2023 for our paper titled `Acceleration of a 2D/3D finite-discrete element code for geomechanical simulations using General Purpose GPU computing` in Computers and Geotechnics. #Geomechanica #IRAZU

Simulating rock fracturing processes requires a constitutive model, the ability to generate new discontinuities, and capturing contact behaviour across fractures. Examples of methods include block-based DEM, particle-based DEM, and hybrid methods. #Geomechanica #IRAZU #DEM

Excited to share new research by Sharafisafa and co-authors! Their study used #IRAZU to study the effect of strain rate and volume block proportion on the failure of block-in-matrix rocks (bimrocks). Link: doi.org/10.1016/j.comp… #Geomechanica

Point load testing (#PLT) is a method of indexing the strength of rock samples. It is a quick, portable, and inexpensive test that is suitable for preliminary design and rock mass classification. #RockMechanics #Geomechanica

#IRAZU is an effective forward modeling tool for analyzing complex mining problems. A case study forecasting cave propagation in an unconstructed sublevel caving mine, while considering the complex heterogeneity of the rock mass is shown. #Geomechanica

Geomechanica is attending #RockEng2025 to be held in Montreal, Quebec from August 17-19, 2025! We will be exhibiting at the conference – stop by our booth to learn how #IRAZU can address the most challenging rock mechanics problems. rockeng2025.com

Geomechanica is attending #RaSiM 11 to be held in Luleå, Sweden from August 24-29! We will be exhibiting at the conference – stop by our booth to learn how #IRAZU can address the most challenging rockburst and mine-induced seismicity problems. rasim2025.com

3D module for simulating grouted rockbolts was introduced in #IRAZU 6.3. To verify the implementation, a pull-out test on a fully grouted rockbolt was simulated in #IRAZU, compared against an analytical solution, and there was excellent agreement between the two. #Geomechanica

Slake durability testing is a method of assessing the resistance of rock to degradation when subjected to cycles of wetting and drying. Effectively, this process is a proxy for natural weathering processes. #RockMechanics #Geomechanica

Geomechanica is attending #RockEng2025 in Montreal, Quebec next week! We will be co-instructing a numerical modelling workshop, presenting our papers, and listening in on the work by Irazu users. rockeng2025.com #geomechanics #IRAZU

Geomechanica is attending # RaSiM 11 in Luleå, Sweden next week! We will be exhibiting at the conference, stop by our booth and have a chat with our engineering team if you are around! rasim2025.com #Geomechanica #IRAZU

Geomechanica has arrived in Luleå, Sweden for #RaSiM 11! Stop by our booth to chat with our team, learn about our geomechanics simulator #IRAZU & how it can address the most challenging rockburst and mine-induced seismicity problems. problems. rasim2025.com