Settle3D is a 3-dimensional program for the analysis of vertical consolidation and settlement under foundations, embankments and surface loads. The program combines the simplicity of one-dimensional analysis with the power and visualization capabilities of more sophisticated three-dimensional programs.
he following is a listing of the major additions, changes and enhancements which have been made in the upgrade of Settle3D from version 1 to version 2.
Note: for a list of changes and bug fixes since the initial release of Settle3D version 2, see the Settle3D version 2 Update History page.
Multi Layer Stress Methods
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Multiple Layer stress solution accounts for the effect of layer stiffness on stress distribution
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Elastic properties (modulus, Poisson ratio) can be defined for each material in Soil Properties dialog
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Three options to define elastic modulus (from immediate Es, from consolidation Cc or User defined)
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Westergaard stress solution (added in version 2.004)
Loading
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Add conical load
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Add pre-load
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Rectangular, circular or polygonal loads can now be specified as either flexible or rigid
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Rigid load can be applied as pressure or as a force and two moments
Back Analysis
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Compute the pre-load fill height required to obtain a specific settlement at any stage
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Works for absolute settlement or relative settlement between two stages
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Pre-load can be user-defined by entering height and unit weight of fill material
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Time point query – estimate time required to achieve a certain consolidation settlement or degree of consolidation
Hydro-Consolidation Region for Collapsible Soil
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Define a hydroconsolidation region
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Define hydroconsolidation properties for each soil layer
Empirical Methods for Cohesionless Soils
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Apply empirical settlement methods to rectangular or circular loads
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Schmertmann
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Peck, Hanson, Thornburn
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Schultze and Sherif
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D\’Appolonia
Embankment Designer
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Advanced embankment staging
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Reduce embankment height at any stage (remove layers)
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Change width of embankment layers at any stage
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Improved geometry of embankment ends to better represent actual construction
product:Rocscience Settle3D v2.08
Lanaguage:english
Platform:Winxp/Win7
Size:28 MB