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Precast wedge foundations could be considered as ‘quick foundation systems’ in case of light structures which should be rapidly installed. Based on an experimental basis on specimens subjected to axial compression, the FE simulations will allow a validation of the FE Models using midas GTS NX.

FREELO is the first entertainment resort in Romania to host an indoor skydiving wind tunnel, comprised of a 20m high superstructure and an underground structure, laid at a depth of 19.50m below natural ground level. The FREELO project is unique in the context of Romanian geotechnical engineering due to the limitations and constraints encountered during the project’s evolution.

The tunnel excavation represents a 3D problem. However, the 2D modelling, with its reduced computation times and relative simplicity, is the most common tool in current practice. Among the various methods available, 2D analysis, combined with the Convergence-Confinement method, is the most used. Anyway, in some cases, the 3D approach is necessary to optimize and verify the geometry and construction methods.

GTS NX has been built on a widely known 64-bit kernel and supports large-size geometries by using efficient tools for advanced geometrical operations. One can reduce model size via Hybrid Mesher, but assure accuracy. It can bring geotechnical modelling on direct mesh level modelling.