Seequent, the Bentley Subsurface Company, is dedicated to offering a seamless suite of subsurface solutions that integrate into every phase of infrastructure development. This comprehensive geotechnical workflow starts with field data collection and management via OpenGround, advances through subsurface characterization and geological modeling with LeapFrog Works, and culminates in sophisticated geotechnical analysis using GeoStudio and PLAXIS.
The Role of Geotechnical Analysis in Civil Engineering
Geotechnical analysis is crucial for infrastructure development, particularly within Engineering geology. This process involves numerical evaluation to understand stress changes and deformation within both existing and proposed structures. A precise terrain model with accurate design parameters is essential to reflect expected conditions accurately. The insights gained from this analysis guide the selection, design, and specification of solutions.
Seequent provides dependable geotechnical analysis technology through GeoStudio and PLAXIS. These tools address complex engineering challenges and are suitable for both 2D and 3D geometry analysis.
Farewell to PLAXIS LE (SOILVISION)
Previously a key component of the geotechnical analysis workflow, PLAXIS LE (formerly SOILVISION) was retired in June 2023. This decision marked Seequent’s strategic shift to streamline the geotechnical workflow by focusing on a single limit equilibrium solution to enhance user experience.
Embracing GeoStudio for Limit Equilibrium Analysis
In place of PLAXIS LE, Seequent is confident that GeoStudio will offer users optimal results and designs. GeoStudio has been a cornerstone in geotechnical analysis for over 30 years, featuring unique attributes that make it a more reliable and enduring solution compared to PLAXIS LE. Its compatibility with various cloud-based applications further amplifies its functionality.
GeoStudio provides superior performance and integration with other Seequent products, such as Leapfrog and PLAXIS (FEM), and supports diverse cloud-based applications. These capabilities make GeoStudio an ideal choice for users developing interconnected workflows and digital twin projects.
GeoStudio: A Unique Analytical Tool
GeoStudio is unparalleled as it combines general limit equilibrium analysis, finite element stress-based stability analysis, and automated strength reduction stability analysis within one modeling environment. This integration eliminates the need to import results from different modules, allowing seamless incorporation of multiple stability analyses. GeoStudio also facilitates rapid drawdown analysis, intricate seepage analysis, and complex construction sequence organization through its analysis tree.
With a robust history in limit equilibrium slope stability analysis, GeoStudio is an effective solution for addressing slope stability, groundwater flow, and environmental challenges in civil and mining engineering projects.
Case Study: From PLAXIS LE to GeoStudio
A detailed stability analysis of the Ripley landslide in central British Columbia was initially conducted using PLAXIS LE as part of a graduate research project. This analysis focused on limit equilibrium stability and the effects of varying pore water pressure conditions. GeoStudio was later employed to verify these results, uncovering a failure mechanism in the Ripley landslide.
Why Choose GeoStudio?
GeoStudio can reduce design time by up to 70% to 80% while providing a deeper understanding of projects. It enables rapid model creation, simultaneous slope stability and sensitivity analyses, and offers powerful visualization tools for result interpretation. GeoStudio’s capability to perform various types of analyses within a single file enhances confidence and mitigates risk. With over 40 years of development and seamless integration with other Seequent solutions like Leapfrog, GeoStudio delivers unmatched benefits for geotechnical workflows.
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