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1 Introduction to SoilWorks for Practical Design MIDAS Information Technology

2 Index Product Overview About SoilWorks Smart SoilWorks Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling Properties Mesh Generation Analysis Types Modules Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

3 Product Overview About SoilWorks Smart SoilWorks

4 Product Overview About SoilWorks 3/99

5 Product Overview About SoilWorks 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 4/99

6 Product Overview About SoilWorks Structural & Geotechnical engineers SoilWorks Complete FEM Software Package CAD based environment Intuitive Automation Robust Work Flow Geometry Modeling Properties / Meshing / Loads / Boundaries Analysis Post-Processing 5/99

7 Product Overview About SoilWorks Smart SoilWorks

8 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks How is it fast? Addition of Innovative features Reduced steps for engineers Elimination of repetitive process 7 SMART Automated Features for fast modeling, analysis and results extraction Analysis Report Geometry Modeling Meshing/Boundary 7/99

9 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks Easy to meshing No need for in-depth knowledge of FEM to Meshing Auto Mesh Map Mesh Grid Mesh Pattern Mesh Generate (unstructured) Auto-mesh for a closed domain Generate structured mesh for a closed domain Generate orthogonal mesh for a closed domain using Quadrilateral and Triangular Element Generate mesh for 2D elements by pre-defined mesh pattern SMART Mesh 8/99

10 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 1. Smart Modeling CAD based Operating Environment Use a CAD file by Copy & Paste function CAD Command Line Simple and convenient Shortens modeling time 9/99

11 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 2. Smart Surface Auto-generation of Surfaces for enclosed domains Automatic Surface creation Drag and Drop material properties 10/99

12 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 3. Smart Mesh Auto-generation of mesh No element size input is required Quick and easy 11/99

13 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 4. Smart Support Auto-generation of boundary conditions Automatic boundary generation Intuitive checking 12/99

14 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 5. Smart Technical Review Technical Review to prevent Analysis errors Check errors Enhance analytical skills 13/99

15 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 6. Smart Analysis Robust Parametric Analysis Capability and Data interface between Modules Robust Parametric Analysis Coupled Analysis 14/99

16 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 7. Smart Results Auto-generation of high quality reports High Quality report generation Simplify work process Increase Productivity 15/99

17 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks How is it Affordable? All in one software 7 modules without limitation Cost Effective Training provided without additional cost 16/99

18 Product Overview Smart SoilWorks 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 17/99

19 Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling Properties Mesh Generation Analysis Types

20 Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling 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. 19/99

21 Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling Properties Mesh Generation Analysis Types

22 Pre-Processing Properties 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 21/99

23 Pre-Processing Properties Ground Slope Rock Soft Ground Foundation Seepage Dynamic Elastic Ground Mohr-Coulomb (LEM) Mohr-Coulomb Embankment Clay Seepage Elastic Ground Mohr-Coulomb Elastic Ground Barton-Bandis Sand Sand Elastic Ground (Equivalent Linear) von Mises Mohr-Coulomb Hoek-Brown Clay C phi Mohr-Coulomb Tresca Ground Materials Generalized Hoek-Brown Modified Cam Clay Soft Rock Hoek-Brown Power Curve Elastic Ground Hard Rock Hyperbolic (Duncan-Chang) Drucker-Prager Mohr-Coulomb Sekiguchi Ohta (Elasto-plastic) Sekiguchi Ohta (Visco Elastoplastic) 22/99

24 Pre-Processing Properties Ground Materials Ground Slope Soft Ground Foundation Seepage Dynamic Elastic Ground Mohr- Coulomb (LEM) Embankment Clay Seepage Elastic Ground Mohr-Coulomb Elastic Ground Sand Sand Elastic Ground (Equivalent Linear) von Mises Tresca Mohr- Coulomb Clay C phi Mohr-Coulomb Modified Cam Clay Soft Rock Hoek-Brown Elastic Ground Hard Rock Hyperbolic (Duncan-Chang) Drucker-Prager Mohr-Coulomb Sekiguchi Ohta (Elasto-plastic) Sekiguchi Ohta (Visco Elastoplastic) 23/99

25 Pre-Processing Properties 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) 24/99

26 Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling Properties Mesh Generation Analysis Types

27 Pre-Processing Mesh Generation Smart Mesh Generate mesh considering nodal connectivity, element size and quality automatically. Auto Mesh Grid Mesh Auto Mesh Generate Auto-mesh for a closed domain and curve. Element Type: Triangle (T) / Quadrilateral (Q) / Combined (T+Q) Map Mesh Generate structured mesh for a closed domain Grid Mesh Generate orthogonal mesh for a closed domain using Quadrilateral and Triangular Element Map Mesh 26/99

28 Pre-Processing Geometry Modeling Properties Mesh Generation Analysis Types

29 Pre-Processing Analysis Types 1D/2D Equivalent Linear Analysis Static Linear/ Nonlinear Analysis Ground Construction Stage Analysis Dynamic Eigenvalue/ Response Spectrum/ Time History Analysis Slope Stability (SRM/SAM/ LEM) Analysis Slope Analysis Seepage Seepage (Steady/ Transient & Coupled) Analysis Stereo Net/ LEM Analysis Rock p-y Nonlinear Analysis Foundation 1D Consolidation Analysis Consolidation (FEM) Analysis Soft Ground 28/99

30 Pre-Processing Analysis Types Easy to meshing No need for in-depth knowledge of FEM to Meshing Static Nonlinear Analysis Construction Stage Analysis Slope Stability (SRM,SAM, LEM) Analysis p-y Nonlinear Analysis Ground Module Slope Module Foundation Module Simple Analysis 29/99

31 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

32 Ground Module A module dedicated to Tunnel Analysis Design Application Areas: Stability checks for Tunnel reinforcements Stability of Adjacent structures Lining Analysis Stress-Seepage Coupled Analysis Tunnel Reinforcement Adjacent Sewer Pipes Lining Analysis 31/99

33 Ground Module Boundary Conditions Smart Support Auto Support Change Attribute Functions - Water Level All Boundary Conditions can be applied both to Geometry and FE Mesh 32/99

34 Ground Module Load Types Self Weight Nodal / Element Temperature Nodal Load Load Pressure Load Temperature Gradient Load Beam Load Result from other case Initial Stress Load Combined Load Prestress Load Prescribed Displacement Load Load applied on Geometry Load applied on FE Mesh Combined Load Set 33/99

35 Ground Module Analysis Features Material Models Mohr-Coulomb, Hoek-Brown, Duncan-Chang Construction Stage Analysis Static Nonlinear Analysis Technical Review Definition stages and step models to simulate Construction Stage Analysis 34/99

36 Ground Module Design Results Built-in allowable displacement and stress criteria for tunnel members Built-in allowable displacement criteria for adjacent structures Design criteria for tunnel members Design criteria for adjacent structures 35/99

37 Ground Module Graphic Results Various contour plot types to increase the quality of results Contour with mesh edge Contour without mesh edge Contour with line Iso line 36/99

38 Ground Module Table Results Result values will be provided by table format as well as contour. Table results can be compatible with MS-Excel Table Results Graph Results 37/99

39 Ground Module Report Generation Organized design results by report format Data Graphs, Tables and Diagrams included Formatted Report for each view Design report of tunnel analysis 38/99

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41 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

42 Foundation Module A module dedicated to Foundation Analysis Design Application Areas: Vertical stability checks for Pile foundations Horizontal stability checks for Pile foundations Group pile foundation design based on p-y method Group Pile Foundation 41/99

43 Foundation Module Intuitive Modeling Features Perform simultaneous analysis for varying foundation types and sizes Pile head condition Multiple design cases 42/99

44 Foundation Module Various loading conditions Define axial, shear loads and moments Condition-Seismic and Normal Define Load Set 43/99

45 Foundation Module Analysis Features p-y Analysis Calculation of pile member forces Analysis result report for comparing various piles types Define analysis case 44/99

46 Foundation Module Results Comparison of displacement between different pile types Horizontal stability check Results of p-y nonlinear analysis 45/99

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48 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

49 Slope Module A module dedicated to Slope Analysis Design Application Areas: Stability checks for cut/banked slopes Lateral movement check for abutment reflecting pile effect Slope-Seepage coupled analysis Stability Check for Tunnel Exit Arc Failure Surface for Reinforced Slope 48/99

50 Slope Module Boundary conditions to search for the failure surface Arc Failure Surface Polygonal Failure Surface Auto-search Failure Surface Arc Failure Surface Polygonal Failure Surface Auto Failure Surface 49/99

51 Slope Module Loading Conditions Line Load for LEM analysis Static Seismic load for LEM analysis Line Load Pseudo static analysis load 50/99

52 Slope Module Analysis Capabilities Simultaneous calculations of safety factors for LEM and SRM analysis LEM Analysis coupled with Seepage effects LEM Analysis coupled with 1D Consolidation Bishop Fellenius Janbu SRM(c-phi reduction method) Limit Equilibrium Method 51/99

53 Slope Module Graphic Results Graphical results for factor of safety Free body diagram for each soil slice Free Body Diagram of a Slice 52/99

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55 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

56 Rock Module Stereo Net Analysis Stability of Discontinuities Weighting option to account for the sampling bias introduced by scanline Data visualization with the various plot - Pole / Symbol / Contour / Rosette Apply Weighting Option 55/99

57 Rock Module Stereo Net Analysis Preliminary Evaluation for Failure Modes Select failure mode and input slope information Auto-search for unstable zone of each failure mode Auto-search for unstable discontinuities Evaluation Result (Orientation of Discontinuities) 56/99

58 Rock Module Stereo Net Analysis Pole & Great-Circle Plot Plane failure Adjust over-estimated zone Wedge failure Sliding on single plane / Sliding on intersection line Toppling failure Direct toppling & sliding / Flexural toppling 57/99

59 Rock Module LEM Analysis Modeling and Analysis Slope modeling wizard Five types of shear strength model Roughness and filling materials between discontinuities Slope Geometry Joint Information 58/99

60 Rock Module LEM Analysis Design Reinforcement Automatic arrangement by vertical and horizontal spacing Reinforcing forces including shear and pullout forces Text output for analysis results Total length of reinforcement 59/99

61 Rock Module LEM Analysis Design Optimization Auto-calculate of minimum anchored length of reinforcement Auto or manual input of anchored length Quantity of required reinforcement 60/99

62 Rock Module LEM Analysis Design Optimization Edit coordinates of reinforcement Add / Delete reinforcement through table Check factor of safety in real time 61/99

63 Rock Module LEM Analysis Back Analysis Output equivalent cohesion and friction angle of joints All combinations of cohesion and friction angle by target factor of safety Graphic result and export to excel 62/99

64 Rock Module LEM Analysis Additional Analysis Options Including or excluding site conditions - Filling materials and roughness of discontinuities - Water pressure / Seismic load / External load - Before and after reinforcement arrangement Back Analysis 63/99

65 Rock Module LEM Analysis Loading Conditions Define water level and distribution of water pressure Define seismic coefficient and direction - Horizontal / Sliding / User-defined External loads - Multiple loads with different position 64/99

66 Rock Module LEM Analysis Import from Stereo Net Import joint information in unstable zone - Automatic generation of slope and failure block 65/99

67 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

68 Soft Ground Module A module dedicated to Analysis and Optimal design of Soft Ground Design Application Areas: Primary & Secondary Consolidation for Soft Clays Immediate settlements in Granular Soils Calculation of Construction Periods on Staged Embankments 1D Consolidation-Slope Coupled analysis Drainage functionality Check Calculation of Preloading height 67/99

69 Soft Ground Module Intuitive Modeling Features Practice oriented drainage types Consideration of Smear Effects Arrangement type Quadrilateral and Triangular 68/99

70 Soft Ground Module Boundary Conditions for FEM Draining Condition Non-Consolidation Boundary Element Boundary Conditions for 1D Consolidation Change in Drain Property Strength Increase Zone Settlement Calculation Position Settlement Calculation Positions Change in Drain Property 69/99

71 Soft Ground Module Load Type Point Load Uniform Line Load Strip Load Uniform Rectangular Load Define Line Load 70/99

72 Soft Ground Module Analysis Types 1D Consolidation (Terzaghi theory) FEM Parametric Analysis Preliminary Analysis Drain Spacing Preloading Preliminary Analysis Drain Spacing Parametric Analysis 71/99

73 Soft Ground Module FEM Results Stability check for adjacent structures Calculation of Construction Periods on staged embankments 1D Consolidation Results Checking settlement based on staged embankments Change in soil strength due to drain placement Residual settlement check based on preloading height Settlement with Consolidation Period Settlement reflecting Drainage Type 72/99

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75 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

76 Dynamic Module A module dedicated to Dynamic and Seismic Analysis Design Application Areas: Calculation of maximum acceleration for ground layers Seismic analysis Soil-Structure Interaction problems Train vibration loads, vibration effects due to blasting Ground Layer Modeling Evaluation of Train Vibration Loads 75/99

77 Dynamic Module Boundary Conditions Automatic generation of Boundary Elements Elastic or Viscous Automatic generation of 2D Equivalent Linear Analysis Boundary Elements Auto Generate Element Boundary 76/99

78 Dynamic Module Load Conditions Nodal Mass Response Spectrum Load Response Spectrum Functions Time History Functions Ground Acceleration Load, Dynamic Nodal Load, Time History Result Functions Built-in Earthquake Database Ground Acceleration Load 77/99

79 Dynamic Module Analysis Features Eigenvalue Analysis Response Spectrum Analysis Time History Analysis Equivalent Linear Analysis Free Field Analysis 78/99

80 Dynamic Module Graphic Results Maximum acceleration of ground layers by 1D Free Field Analysis Member forces in 2D Equivalent Linear (SSI) Analysis Maximum vibrations in adjacent structures due to vibration loads Maximum displacements of structures due to seismic waves Displacement Depth Results Soil-Structure Interaction Effect 79/99

81 Dynamic Module Table Results Eigenvalue Analysis Table Time History Results Result Graph, Draw Time History Eigenvalue Results Hysteresis Graph 80/99

82 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

83 Seepage Module A module dedicated to Seepage Analysis and Coupled Analysis Design Application Areas: Seepage and flux analysis for tunnel construction stages Seepage analysis coupled with slope stability analysis Cut-off wall problems Pump capacity design for temporary structures and foundations Pore Pressure for Levee Seepage Flux for Tunnels 82/99

84 Seepage Module Boundary Conditions Nodal Head / Flux Surface Flux Water Level Boundary Functions - Seepage Function Water Level with Time Seepage Boundary Condition 83/99

85 Seepage Module Analysis Features Permeability Coefficient and Water Content Curves Saturated and Unsaturated grounds Steady State/Transient State Analysis Consideration of Seepage forces Define Unsaturated Properties 84/99

86 Seepage Module Results Seepage into tunnels Calculation of ground water drawdown and outflow flux due to excavation Change in GWL due to intensity of precipitation Seepage analysis results coupled with Stress/LEM analysis Flux Results along Tunnel Excavation Surfaces Flow Paths for Levee 85/99

87 Ground Module Foundation Module Slope Module Rock Module Soft Ground Module Dynamic Module Seepage Module Project Applications

88 Project Applications Mountain Tunnel Stress & Deformation check through change in K0 Stability check for central pillar Considering the reinforced zone 87/99

89 Project Applications Tunnels with Temporary Structures Check the differential settlement of the adjacent building Tunnel stability check during the excavation work Excavation analysis considering temporary structures 88/99

90 Project Applications 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 89/99

91 Project Applications Reinforcement for Cut Slopes Simultaneous analysis of reinforced/unreinforced slopes Considering dry/rainy seasons conditions Stability check reflecting the rainfall intensity 90/99

92 Project Applications 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 91/99

93 Project Applications Reinforced Earth Retaining Walls Stability check reflecting multiple arc failure surfaces Reflecting various practical reinforcement materials Considering dry/rainy season conditions 92/99

94 Project Applications 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 93/99

95 Project Applications 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 94/99

96 Project Applications 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 95/99

97 Project Applications 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 96/99

98 Project Applications 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 97/99

99 Project Applications 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 98/99

100 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. 99/99

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