Does DeepEX design the lagging when I apply soldier pile and lagging wall sections?

In DeepEX, you can create soldier pile wall sections with timber, concrete, or steel plate lagging. Depending on your selection, you can define the lagging thickness, material, and reinforcement properties.\

Figure 1: Lagging material types and section options in DeepEX

Key Features and Process

You can specify the thickness, material, and reinforcement properties of the lagging. The lagging is not included in the detailed wall analysis. Instead, it transfers the loads to each pile, and DeepEX performs a comprehensive design of the piles. DeepEX estimates the lagging loads and performs basic checks on the lagging.

Typically, the lagging acts as a simply supported beam. The default load is uniform, but this can be modified within the program to suit your specific needs. You can reduce the load or convert it from uniform to other load distributions.

Figure 2: Available lagging pressures calculation methods in DeepEX

Figure 3: Available lagging moment and shear calculation methods in DeepEX

Reviewing Analysis and Checks

After the analysis, you can review the results in the "Analysis and Checking" summary table. Select "One Design Section" from the list on the left, choose your design section, and review the Lagging Estimation. To include the lagging checks in your report, ensure you select the relevant report section.

Figure 4: Lagging estimation results in the DeepEX Analysis summary table

Figure 5: Lagging estimation results in the DeepEX reports

Conclusion

DeepEX provides the tools to define and evaluate lagging in soldier pile wall sections, ensuring loads are appropriately transferred and basic checks are performed. For detailed analysis, ensure you review the lagging estimation and include the necessary checks in your report.

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