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Welcome to GeoTech News, your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and innovations in the world of geotechnical engineering. From groundbreaking research and emerging technologies to major infrastructure projects and industry trends, we bring you the stories that shape the future of geotechnics. Stay informed, stay solid.

Latest News

Sep 6, 2025 • Vendor

Rocscience updates Settle3 with faster consolidation workflows

Settle3 introduces improvements to staged loading and drainage modeling, aiming at large embankment projects.

Sep 6, 2025 • Startup

Subsurface AI raises seed round to automate CPT interpretation

The platform blends machine learning with domain rules for faster soil behavior type classification.

Sep 6, 2025 • Research

Digital twin pilots for deep excavations in urban metros

Pilot projects report improved risk management by linking field monitoring to FEM models.

Software Directory (Preview)

Slope Stability

GeoStudio / SLOPE/W

Limit-equilibrium methods with probabilistic analysis. Learn more

Finite Elements

PLAXIS 2D/3D

FEM for soil and rock with advanced constitutive models. Learn more

Settlement

Settle3

3D settlement analysis with staged construction. Learn more

Events & Conferences

Oct 15–17 • Berlin

GeoTech Summit 2025

Talks on monitoring, data fusion, and automation.

Nov 2 • Online

Workshop: CPT to Design

From soil behavior type to settlement estimates.

Dec 4 • Dubai

Smart Foundations Expo

Instrumentation, IoT, and BIM integrations.