The 12th GEL-SIT plenary seminar for 2024 was conducted. In this seminar, Master’s students presented their current research progress and plans for the summer break. With several upcoming conference presentations, the students are busy preparing and advancing their research. However, it was reassuring to see everyone presenting in high spirits.
The 12th GEL-SIT plenary seminar was held. Read More »
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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
A new research space has been added to the GEL-SIT! Read More »
