Section 3: Creating a 2D Model with DeepEX

SECTION 3: CREATING A 2D MODEL WITH DEEPEX

DeepEX can turn the underground project design into a game. Any model can be created graphically on the model area and all parameters can be defined and modified in the most comprehensive way. The DeepEX drawing tools can create any model in minutes and the software properties estimation tools can help us get started working in any model.

This section presents how to create any deep excavation model in DeepEX graphically. We present how to define the model general elevation and dimensions, how to edit the soil properties, creating the list of soils we wish to use in a specific project and how to edit and define the boreholes (borings – stratigraphy). We present the options to edit the ground surface and the custom layer mode that allows us to define non-horizontal stratigraphy or change the soil properties on the one wall side (in case of a backfill with a different material or use of jet grout) – properties that can be edited also with the soil change commands of DeepEX. We present how to define lists of structural sections for all wall and support types and how to graphically add supports and external load to the model area in order to edit and create each construction stage. Finally, we provide information on external loads that can be used in DeepEX, and how to define the method for the transfer of the external loads horizontally on the wall.

3.1 Define Model Elevation and Dimensions

3.2 Define Soil Properties in DeepEX

3.3 Add Soil Change Commands – Change Soil Properties within Stages

3.4 Define Stratigraphy – Borings – CPT logs – SPT Tests

3.5 Surface Options in DeepEX

3.6 Custom Layers in DeepEX – Non-Horizontal Soil Layers

3.7 Define Wall Sections

3.8 Define Tieback Sections

3.9 Define Strut - Raker Sections

3.10 Define Mechanical and Hydraulic Strut Sections

3.11 Define Helical Anchor Sections

3.12 Define Concrete Slab Sections