The main purpose of the Geotechnical Research Centre (GRC) is to conduct geotechnical and related interdisciplinary research with emphasis on interfacing with industry. Western has a strong geotechnical program at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Learn more.

DYNA6.1 Software

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    • Calculates dynamic stiffness and damping constants
    • Evaluates foundation reponse to dynamic loads
    • Foundation: shallow footing, caisson or pile group
    • Soil profile: homogeneous or layered
    • Dynamic load:  harmonic, transient, pulse or random

GRC Awards

Donors

    • William E. and Ruth Lardner Graduate Award
    • Y.F. Eric and Ruby S. Chung Graduate Scholarship Award
    • Milos Novak Memorial Award
    • John Booker Award
    • R.M. Quigley Award
    • L.G. Soderman Award

Geotechnical Drum Centrifuge

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  • World class 2.2 m diameter drum centrifuge facility
  • Conducts leading edge geotechnical research
  • Validation of theories and calibration of analytical and numerical techniques
  • Modelling of prototype (full scale) geotechnical structures or processes
  • Centrifuge Opening Symposium 2019