Building infrastructure such as roads and tunnels is a complex process, but PLAXIS 2023.1 makes it easier and more efficient by incorporating geological data to design and build infrastructure that can withstand geological hazards. The new release integrates PLAXIS with Seequent’s subsurface digital twins, providing improved workflows and tighter integration for engineers between geological modelling and geotechnical analysis.
Engineers can now use PLAXIS 2D to connect Leapfrog cross-sections from Seequent Central with their design project, giving them access to a verified single source of truth for geological data and allowing the PLAXIS analysis to be updated with subsequent changes to the geological model.
To begin, engineers can create a 3D geological model using Leapfrog Works or Leapfrog Geo, which incorporates and interprets digital site investigation data. Once complete, the 3D geological model can be sliced into cross-sections and published to Central. Seequent Central helps you manage, track, and collaborate around Leapfrog engineering geology models and geotechnical documentation in a single, accessible environment.
En PLAXIS 2D, el usuario selecciona el servidor pertinente, el proyecto y los últimos datos publicados, y a continuación, elige una de las secciones transversales disponibles. La aplicación descarga los datos de la sección transversal y abre la ventana de diálogo de importación para mostrar los polígonos que se importarán. Una vez que se acepta, la geometría se inserta en el proyecto, y el usuario puede añadir elementos estructurales y cargas al modelo PLAXIS de la forma habitual.
El nuevo icono de Central en la barra de tareas principal refleja el estado de la geometría dentro de PLAXIS. Central notifica a PLAXIS si alguien publica una nueva instancia del proyecto Leapfrog en Central. Luego, el usuario puede verificar si hay cambios geométricos en su sección transversal y, en caso de que sea así, puede optar por volver a importar los datos. Esto asegura que se utilice la información geológica más reciente en el proyecto de construcción de infraestructura, lo que permite ahorrar tiempo y reducir errores.
With PLAXIS 2023.1, engineers can seamlessly incorporate geological data to improve their design and construction. The new features streamline the construction process and enhance collaboration capabilities, providing engineers with the tools they need to build infrastructure that can withstand geological hazards.
«As geotechnical engineers, we are constantly working to bridge the gap between geological data and engineering design. PLAXIS 2023.1 with Leapfrog interoperability enables us to seamlessly integrate geological data into the geotechnical design process, creating a more efficient and reliable infrastructure construction process.»
Paul Grunau, Senior Vice President, Geotechnical Solutions