What are the differences between wale beams and waler supports in DeepEX?

In DeepEX, Wale Beams play a crucial role in transferring and distributing support reactions along the walls. These beams provide a mechanism to efficiently manage the structural integrity of excavations. Waler supports, on the other hand, function as standalone supports, autonomously delivering lateral resistance, particularly beneficial in box excavations and circular shafts.

About Wale Beams:

In the 2D model of DeepEX, Wale Beams can be seamlessly integrated, though the calculations involved are slightly simplified. This simplification is based on the user's out-of-plane model assumptions for the walers. To incorporate Wale Beams, engineers follow a straightforward procedure: initiate a model with supports (struts, tiebacks, rakers, etc.), and then utilize the tool to add a Wale Beam to a support. By clicking on the support, users can define essential parameters, including the waler beam section, spacings for beam checks (such as unbraced length on the out-of-plane direction), loading patterns, and more.

Fig.: Adding a wale beam on a support in DeepEX

About Waler Supports:

For Waler Supports, users can opt to draw these supports directly on the model. By clicking at any wall elevation, engineers can precisely define the waler elevation on the wall, along with the structural section and position. Waler Supports function independently as standalone support types, offering a unique solution that cannot be combined with other supports, such as struts or tiebacks, within the same bracing level.

Fig: Adding a waler support in a DeepEX 2D model

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