Introduction to SoilWorks

for Practical Design

MIDAS Information Technology

 Index
Product Overview
About SoilWorks
Smart SoilWorks

Pre-Processing
Geometry Modeling
Properties
Mesh Generation
Analysis Types

Project Applications
Ground Module
Foundation Module
Slope Module
Rock Module
Soft Ground Module
Dynamic Module
Seepage Module
Project Applications
Product Overview
About SoilWorks
Smart SoilWorks
Product Overview About SoilWorks Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

A New Paradigm for Geotechnical Engineering Solutions

• SoilWorks is all-in-one 2D Finite Element Analysis & Analytical software for Structural and
Geotechnical engineers.
• Fully integrated Pre/Post and Solver

Slope

Ground Rock

Soft Ground Foundation

Seepage Dynamic
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Complete FEM Software Package

SoilWorks CAD based environment

Structural &
Intuitive
Geotechnical
engineers Automation

Robust

Work Flow

Geometry Modeling Properties / Meshing Analysis Post-Processing

/ Loads / Boundaries

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Product Overview
About SoilWorks
Smart SoilWorks
Product Overview Smart SoilWorks Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

How is it fast?
• Addition of Innovative features
Geometry
Report Modeling
• Reduced steps for engineers

• Elimination of repetitive process

• 7 SMART Automated Features for

fast modeling, analysis and results
extraction

Analysis

Meshing/Boundary
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1. Smart Modeling
CAD based Operating Environment

• Use a CAD file by ‘Copy &

Paste’ function

• CAD Command Line

• Simple and convenient

• Shortens modeling time

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2. Smart Surface
Auto-generation of Surfaces for enclosed domains

• Automatic Surface creation

• Drag and Drop material

properties

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3. Smart Mesh
Auto-generation of mesh

• No element size input is

required

• Quick and easy

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4. Smart Support
Auto-generation of boundary conditions

• Automatic boundary generation

• Intuitive checking

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5. Smart Technical Review

Technical Review to prevent Analysis errors

• Check errors

• Enhance analytical skills

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6. Smart Analysis
Robust Parametric Analysis Capability and Data interface between Modules

• Robust Parametric Analysis

• Coupled Analysis

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7. Smart Results
Auto-generation of high quality reports

• High Quality report generation

• Simplify work process

• Increase Productivity

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Why is it Fast, Easy and Affordable ?

7 Smart Features
Saves modeling & learning time
Practical results
Report generation

Any Engineer can use

Engineer : easy to use regardless of in-depth FEM knowledge
Senior / Project engineer : easy to use for simple to detailed design works

7-in-1 Software
Requires only 1 software for all geotechnical work

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Pre-Processing
Geometry Modeling
Properties
Mesh Generation
Analysis Types
Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

CAD based geometry modeling

Various Tools to create and edit geometry

Modeling features

Compatible with CAD

Compatible with CAD Command Line

To use the function ‘Surface’, the bounding curves of an enclosed domain need to be hand-picked
whereas, ‘Smart Surface’ automatically generates Surface for the enclosed domain.

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Pre-Processing
Geometry Modeling
Properties
Mesh Generation
Analysis Types
Pre-Processing Properties Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

Easy to use constitutive models without FEA knowledge

Guide values for Mohr-Coulomb parameters

Various types of ground materials

User-defined material DB by excel format

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 Pre-Processing Properties Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

Ground Materials
Ground Slope Rock Soft Ground Foundation Seepage Dynamic
Elastic Ground Mohr-Coulomb Mohr-Coulomb Embankment Clay Seepage Elastic Ground
(LEM)
Mohr-Coulomb Elastic Ground Barton-Bandis Sand Sand Elastic Ground
(Equivalent
Linear)
von Mises Mohr-Coulomb Hoek-Brown Clay C phi Mohr-Coulomb

Tresca Generalized Modified Cam Soft Rock

Hoek-Brown Clay
Hoek-Brown Power Curve Elastic Ground Hard Rock

Hyperbolic Mohr-Coulomb
(Duncan-Chang)
Drucker-Prager Sekiguchi Ohta
(Elasto-plastic)
Sekiguchi Ohta
(Visco Elasto-
plastic)

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Ground Materials
Ground Slope Soft Ground Foundation Seepage Dynamic
Elastic Ground Mohr- Embankment Clay Seepage Elastic Ground
Coulomb
(LEM)
Mohr-Coulomb Elastic Ground Sand Sand Elastic Ground
(Equivalent
Linear)
von Mises Mohr- Clay C phi Mohr-Coulomb
Coulomb
Tresca Modified Cam Soft Rock
Clay
Hoek-Brown Elastic Ground Hard Rock

Hyperbolic Mohr-Coulomb
(Duncan-Chang)
Drucker-Prager Sekiguchi Ohta
(Elasto-plastic)
Sekiguchi Ohta
(Visco Elasto-
plastic)

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Structural Elements
Line Type
• Beam Element
• Truss / Embedded Truss
• Geogrid

Plane Type
• Triangular Element
• Quadrilateral Element

Others
• Pile Element
• Spring
• Interface Element
• Rigid Link, Elastic Link
• Surface Spring
• Boundary Element (Dynamic Module only)

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Geometry Modeling
Properties
Mesh Generation
Analysis Types
Pre-Processing Mesh Generation Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

Generate mesh considering nodal Auto Mesh Grid Mesh

Smart Mesh connectivity, element size and quality
automatically.

Generate Auto-mesh for a closed domain

and curve.
Auto Mesh
Element Type:
Triangle (T) / Quadrilateral (Q) / Combined (T+Q)

Generate structured mesh for a closed

Map Mesh domain

Generate orthogonal mesh for a closed

Grid Mesh domain using Quadrilateral and Triangular
Element

Map Mesh

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Geometry Modeling
Properties
Mesh Generation
Analysis Types
Pre-Processing Analysis Types Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

Static Linear/
Ground
Nonlinear
Analysis
1D/2D
Construction
Equivalent
Stage
Linear
Analysis
Analysis

Dynamic Eigenvalue/ Slope

Response Stability
Spectrum/
Time History
(SRM/SAM/
LEM) Slope
Analysis Analysis

Analysis
Seepage
(Steady/
Seepage Transient &
Coupled)
Stereo Net/
LEM Analysis Rock
Analysis

p-y Consolidation
Nonlinear (FEM)
Analysis Analysis
1D
Consolidation
Analysis

Foundation Soft Ground

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 Modules
Ground Module
Foundation Module
Slope Module
Rock Module
Soft Ground Module
Dynamic Module
Seepage Module
Project Applications
SoilWorks Project Applications Geotechnical Solutions for Practical Design

Mountain Tunnel
 Stress & Deformation check through change in K0
 Stability check for central pillar
 Considering the reinforced zone

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Tunnels with Temporary Structures

 Check the differential settlement of the adjacent building
 Tunnel stability check during the excavation work
 Excavation analysis considering temporary structures

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Subway Tunnel Construction with

Adjacent Structures & Sewer Pipes
 Check the differential settlement of the adjacent building
 Stability check for the existing sewer pipes
 Shallow tunnel stability check considering reinforced zone

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Reinforcement for Cut Slopes

 Simultaneous analysis of reinforced/unreinforced slopes
 Considering dry/rainy seasons conditions
 Stability check reflecting the rainfall intensity

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Slope Stability at Tunnel Exit

 Stability check for the both side of slopes
 Calculation of safety factors by SRM as well as LEM
 Pseudo static analysis considering seismic loading condition

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Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls

 Stability check reflecting multiple arc failure surfaces
 Reflecting various practical reinforcement materials
 Considering dry/rainy season conditions

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Abutment Pile Foundation on Slopes

 Lateral displacements of an abutment foundation system
 P-y analysis for pile foundations
 Construction stage analysis reflecting excavation and backfill

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Stability of Piled Raft Foundation

 Stability check for the building foundation system
 Group pile analysis for 76 cast-in-place piles
 Considering horizontal and vertical loading conditions

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Group Pile Behavior

 Vertical and horizontal displacements check for the battered pile
 Checking member forces for determining pile type/shape/size
 Results comparison with 3D FEM analysis

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Settlement in Soft Ground

 Calculation of primary & secondary consolidation settlements
 Parametric analysis for drainage types and spacing
 Check through the 1-D theoretical & finite element analysis

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SSI of Underground Structure

 Checking the stability of structures under the seismic condition
 Applying the historical seismic waves and artificial waves
 Considering dynamic nonlinear properties of ground

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Dams/Levees with Cut-off Wall

 Checking the optimal embedded depth of a sheet pile
 Checking the outflow speed at the protected side
 Seepage-stress coupled analysis

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Why SoilWorks…

SoilWorks represents the complete 2D FEA solution to geo-structural

problems for structural and geotechnical engineers
7 Smart Features for easy modeling and reviewing results
Simple Modeling - CAD based modeling environment
Intuitive Graphic user interface
Extensive library of material models and structural elements
Streamlining Design Process (Repetition eliminated) - Parametric Analysis
Dedicated User Support

Eliminate the blind spot between structural & geotechnical engineers.

Increase productivity into a new dimension.
Expand your business areas & Secure more projects.
Rely on the Midas support team as a part of your project team.
We build our success on your success.

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