Measuring the strength and elastic moduli of rock using uniaxial compressive strength (UCS) testing is an important aspect of geotechnical investigations. The measured parameters include the peak strength, elastic modulus (E), and Poisson’s ratio (ν) which are among the key parameters used in any rock engineering project. To assess the E and ν, the test … Read more

In Irazu version 6.1, a new elastic FEM material model has been added to grant the ability to explicitly define unfracturable domains within an FDEM model. Ultimately, this leads to significantly reduced simulation run times without compromising the accuracy of the result. In addition, we would like to provide a sneak peek of new elasto-plastic … Read more

Irazu version 6.1 has launched and there are several new and exciting features that have been implemented including: Elevation-varying water table (Irazu 2D) A new hydraulic boundary condition has been added to Irazu 2D Hydro, granting the capability to impose elevation-varying hydrostatic fluid pressures to a model. In addition, the water table can be temporally … Read more

We recently hosted a webinar to provide an overview of the latest features of Irazu version 6.1 in action. We also demonstrated two practical applications of Irazu, including a slope stability problem using the new time-varying, user-imported water table profiles, as well as a tunnel excavation model with mixed FEM and FDEM material models. For … Read more

We are excited to announce the launch of our latest software offering: Irazu Creator. Say goodbye to endless hours spent on model preparation and mesh generation. With Irazu Creator, advanced meshing and pre-processing capabilities streamline your CAD to analysis process for quality solutions. Our team has worked tirelessly to create a powerful and intuitive software package that simplifies your workflow, … Read more