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Modelling brittle rock failure using FEM and FDEM

The Underground Research Laboratory (URL) was a revolutionary test site in Canada operated by Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) from 1985-2003 to study deep geological repositories for nuclear waste. Perhaps the most cited study…

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Democratizing Emerging Subsurface Engineering Technologies with Revolutionary Physics-Based Digital Twins

By Uno Mutlu, Director of Business Strategy & Principal Scientist at New England Research Inc. Emerging subsurface engineering applications—from nuclear waste disposal for small modular reactors to geologic hydrogen production, CO₂ sequestration, thermal energy storage,…

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Advancing rock fracturing technology through strategic collaboration

By Jacob Andersen, CEO NaturaFrac Inc. In the ever-evolving field of geomechanics, collaborations between industry leaders are pivotal in driving technological advancements. NaturaFrac’s work with Geomechanica exemplifies how synergistic efforts can lead to significant innovations…

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Cracking the secret to a perfect Easter egg hunt

Easter Egg decorating and hunting are without a doubt the most popular Easter tradition. Although it’s not 100% clear where it all began, a popular theory about the origin of Easter eggs, according to Carole…

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Could a Dinosaur Really Crush a Jurassic World Gyrosphere?

This article was originally posted on the Altair website under their Digital Debunking series. Would Jurassic World’s Indominus Rex be powerful enough to crush one of the movie’s gyrospheres with its claws? In collaboration with…

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