Choosing the Right Excavation Support System Made Easy
Selecting the most suitable excavation support system is critical to ensuring the safety, efficiency, and success of your deep excavation project. Each project comes with unique challenges—soil conditions, adjacent structures, excavation depth, and construction constraints—all of which influence the choice of support systems.
DeepEX empowers engineers and contractors to evaluate and design the ideal solution for every scenario. Whether you’re considering cantilever walls, anchored systems, cofferdams, or advanced top-down methods, DeepEX provides a comprehensive toolkit to guide you through the decision-making and design process.
With DeepEX, you can:
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Compare different support systems quickly based on project requirements
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Simulate real-world conditions to evaluate system performance under various scenarios
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Streamline the design process with advanced calculation tools and interactive features
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Optimize construction costs while ensuring compliance with safety standards
No matter the complexity of your project, DeepEX simplifies the selection and design process, giving you confidence in your excavation solution from start to finish.
Supported Systems for Deep Excavations
DeepEX enables the design of various excavation support systems, tailored to project-specific needs. Here are the main support systems our software can design:
Cantilever Walls - For Open, Unsupported Excavations
Cantilever walls are an ideal solution when an open excavation is required without lateral support obstructions. DeepEX’s analysis tools allow you to:
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Evaluate excavation depths up to 18 feet with ease
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Simplify construction without tiebacks or anchors
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Optimize wall stiffness to meet project demands
Anchored Walls with Tiebacks and Rock Anchors
Achieve maximum support with minimum movement using anchored wall designs. With DeepEX, you can:
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Design high-capacity anchor systems for urban or high-stress environments
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Minimize ground settlement with accurately placed tiebacks
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Customize anchor type, spacing, and prestress levels to achieve optimal stiffness
Cofferdams and Cellular Cofferdams - For Watertight Excavations
Create watertight excavations in water-laden or high-moisture environments with precision:
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Model both rectangular and circular cofferdam shapes, ideal for bridge piers and underwater constructions
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Explore braced, cellular, or double-walled sheet pile designs for enhanced stability and safety
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Use advanced options to consider lateral forces, internal bracing, and dewatering techniques
Braced Excavations - Cross-Lot Internal Bracing
Cross-lot bracing offers strong internal support for narrow excavations. DeepEX enables you to:
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Design and preload struts or rakers for maximum stability
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Control wall movements and avoid leakage risks with precise strut placement
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Tailor bracing setups for excavations where tiebacks are not feasible
Top-Down Excavations with Floor Slabs
For projects where tiebacks are impractical, the top-down method allows simultaneous construction of floors and excavation:
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Plan and sequence complex top-down excavations easily with our intuitive tools
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Model concrete slabs and basement floors step-by-step as excavation progresses
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Control movements and maintain structural integrity in high-density areas
Deadman Wall Systems
Deadman wall systems provide effective lateral stability for retaining walls by anchoring them to buried structures (deadmen) located away from the excavation site. With DeepEX, you can:
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Design deadman walls to stabilize excavation walls without the need for tiebacks within adjacent properties
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Customize wall and anchor dimensions based on site-specific loads and spacing requirements
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Model soil and load interactions to ensure effective load transfer and excavation stability
Circular Shafts
Circular shafts are ideal for deep excavations requiring support in all directions, often used in tunnels, silos, and elevator shafts. DeepEX allows you to:
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Design and analyze circular shaft systems with precision for uniform load distribution
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Model various shaft diameters, wall thicknesses, and bracing configurations
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Optimize structural stability under complex loads, including groundwater and lateral pressures
5 Reasons to Choose DeepEX for Your Next Project
1. Boost design efficiency: Save up to 90% of your design time based on customer testimonials.
2. Expand your capabilities: Have all methods at your fingertips, from limit equilibrium to soil springs and 2D & 3D finite elements.
3. Enhance your deliverables: Have time to quickly value engineer projects.
4. Minimize risks and costly mistakes: Stay safe with over 300 expert checks within the software.
5. We are here for you: With us, beyond technical support you get expert advice.