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Dr. Koki Nakao, a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, served as a lecturer at the ‘Seminar on the Latest Trends in Moving Particle Simulation (MPS) and Distinct Element Method (DEM)’. His presentation, titled “Visualization and Evaluation of In-Ground Phenomena Using MPS and DEM”, introduced cutting-edge topics at the intersection of geotechnical engineering and computational simulation. The lively […]

As part of a joint research project, two students from our GEL-SIT visited the site of a power line tower foundation using the deep foundation method in Sunto-gun, Shizuoka Prefecture, in cooperation with our joint research partner. The site is located near the top of a mountain that is not maintained for steel tower foundations,

The 11th GEL-SIT plenary seminar for 2024 was conducted. In this seminar, eight B4 students presented the progress of their respective theses. As the midterm of their thesis research is approaching, this was an opportunity for the GEL-SIT members to confirm and share that their graduation research is progressing well. The presentation slides prepared by

The 10th GEL-SIT plenary seminar for 2024 was conducted. During this seminar, master’s students reported on their research progress. The dedicated efforts of each student provided the GEL-SIT with a profound sense of assurance and motivation. Following the seminar, the June Social event took place. Despite the heavy rain in Yurakucho, the event also functioned

The official SIT website and the EurekAlert! Science News Releases website have both published a press release featuring one of the research outcomes from GEL-SIT. Article on official SIT websiteArticle on EurekAlert! Science News Releases

Several students and staff members from our GEL-SIT visited the Hazama Ando Corporation’s Technical Research Institute in Tsukuba. They were deeply impressed by the expansive and sophisticated research environment, particularly the large geotechnical centrifuge testing apparatus. The participants had the opportunity to firsthand explore a wide range of research areas within geotechnical engineering. International students

The official SIT website and the EurekAlert! Science News Releases website have both published a press release featuring one of the research outcomes from GEL-SIT. Article on official SIT websiteArticle on EurekAlert! Science News Releases

Some students and staff of GEL-SIT visited the Soil and Rock Mechanics Laboratory (Kanto Laboratory Office) of Kiso-Jiban Consultants Co., Ltd. in Chiba. The international students were particularly interested in the well-organized laboratory where they observed experimental apparatus not available at GEL-SIT. This visit provided a valuable opportunity for the students to experience the state

For GEL-SIT members who have been persevering in a cramped environment, this expansive new area presents a significant opportunity to conduct their research activities more comfortably! When you visit our GEL-SIT, we invite you to also explore this newly added space.

On June 13 and 14, 2024, the GEL-SIT conducted its 8th and 9th plenary seminars. During the 8th seminar, master’s students discussed the progress of their research, while undergraduate students presented their graduation research developments at the 9th seminar. In both seminars, graduate and undergraduate students were able to share their own research progress with