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.
No PLAXIS 2D, o usuário seleciona o servidor relevante, o projeto e os dados publicados mais recentemente e, em seguida, seleciona uma das seções transversais disponíveis. O aplicativo faz o download dos dados da seção transversal e abre a caixa de diálogo de importação para exibir os polígonos a serem importados. Após aceita, a geometria é incluída no projeto, e o usuário pode incluir elementos de estrutura e cargas no modelo do PLAXIS.
Na barra de tarefas principal, o novo ícone do Central indica o status da geometria no PLAXIS. O PLAXIS é notificado pelo Central quando alguém publica uma nova instância do projeto do Leapfrog no Central. O usuário pode verificar se há alguma alteração geométrica em sua seção transversal e pode optar por reimportar os dados se for necessário. Isso garante que as informações geológicas mais recentes sejam usadas no projeto de construção da infraestrutura, o que economiza tempo e reduz erros.
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