Deep Excavation Software for Canada

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May 8
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CSA Code-Compliant Deep Excavation and Tunnel Design at Your Fingertips

Designing safe, efficient, and cost-effective deep excavations in Canada means working within a rigorous framework of structural and geotechnical standards. Whether you're developing projects in urban Toronto, coastal Vancouver, or the resource-rich provinces, compliance with national codes is essential—not only for safety but also for project approval and execution.

DeepEX is a comprehensive deep excavation and shoring design software that empowers Canadian geotechnical and structural engineers with full code integration, advanced analysis tools, and unmatched speed in model development. With support for Canadian standards, DeepEX streamlines your workflow and ensures full alignment with local code requirements—from the very first modeling step to the final structural check.

Built for Canadian Standards: Structural and Geotechnical Code Integration

DeepEX includes full support for the structural and geotechnical codes most commonly required in Canada, allowing engineers to perform all necessary analyses and design verifications without relying on external tools or manual checks.

✔ Structural Design Codes:

CSA A23.3:19 – For reinforced concrete elements such as diaphragm walls, caissons, and concrete soldier piles.
CSA S16-19 – For the design of steel members including struts, walers, sheet piles, and soldier beams.

✔ Geotechnical Load Combination Standards:

NR 24-28-2018 – Canadian National Geotechnical Guidelines.
CSA A16:19 – Full support for “Low,” “Typical,” and “High” load combinations as defined in the standard.

This means you can confidently design deep excavations that not only meet technical performance requirements but are also ready for review and approval under provincial and national building regulations.

Figure 1: Canadian structural codes & load combinations in DeepEX

Why DeepEX Is Ideal for Canadian Projects

Whether you’re consulting for a high-rise excavation in downtown Montréal or supporting infrastructure expansion in Calgary, DeepEX brings clear advantages to your design process:

1. Seamless Modeling and Real-Time Updates

With an intuitive graphical interface, DeepEX allows you to quickly model excavation geometries, soil layers, support systems, and loading scenarios. Any design modification—like relocating an anchor or updating a wall section—updates the full model instantly, including all relevant calculations.

2. Integrated Structural + Geotechnical Design

Unlike other tools that split the analysis between multiple platforms, DeepEX provides a unified environment where structural and geotechnical checks are performed together. This simplifies validation and ensures complete accuracy when working with CSA codes and NR guidelines.

3. All Analysis Methods in One Place

DeepEX offers Limit Equilibrium, Non-Linear Analysis, and both 2D and 3D Finite Element Analysis—so whether you're validating global stability or investigating settlement effects, you have the tools to make informed, efficient design decisions.

Figure 2: Anchored wall – FEM analysis in DeepEX

Figure 3: Braced excavation – Structural checks – 3D FEM analysis in DeepEX

4. Designed for Canadian Workflows

DeepEX lets Canadian engineers:

Evaluate complex bracing systems, anchored walls, and excavation phasing
Design temporary and permanent support systems
Conduct full structural checks in accordance with CSA S16 and A23.3
Use geotechnical load combinations as defined in CSA A16:19 with a single click

One Software for All Excavation Challenges in Canada

From tall building foundations and transit tunnels to mining access shafts and marine bulkheads, DeepEX supports:

Anchored and braced excavations
Sheet pile and soldier pile walls
Soil nail and MSE systems
Circular shafts and tunnel linings
Slurry walls and secant pile walls

All within a powerful, user-friendly platform.

Figure 4: Twin TBM tunnels analysis results in DeepEX

Conclusion: A Canadian-Ready Excavation Design Solution

If you’re a geotechnical or structural engineer working on deep excavation projects in Canada, DeepEX is the software built for you. With complete integration of CSA and NR codes, plus flexible modeling tools and advanced analysis options, DeepEX ensures your designs are safe, efficient, and fully compliant.

Now is the time to elevate your workflow and meet Canada’s engineering demands with confidence.

Explore how DeepEX fits into your Canadian projects today.