Geotechnical FEA Consulting Services

Wilde FEA have undertaken non-linear geotechnical and related structural problems using a range of industry-specific analysis software. When appropriate, we can draw on practical design experience from Wilde Consulting Engineers – a sister company within the Wilde Group, in addition to Terrasol and some of our consulting clients.

Settlement Analysis

NATM Analysis

For companies considering or currently using PLAXIS software, an Expert Services solution is available in conjunction with the developers Plaxis bv.

The purpose of this service is to help PLAXIS clients on any FE modelling related issue such that they can be assisted in their simulation work and improve their own modelling capabilities. High-level technical assistance is provided with advanced finite element modelling issues, selecting model parameters, defining and executing calculations, interpreting and reporting of analysis results. Expert Services can also be delivered as dedicated training courses which can be customised to your specific requirements.

PLAXIS Expert Services will boost Plaxis customers analysis skills and increase their productivity resulting in a faster return on their software investment. Types of project undertaken include:

• Analysis projects: Plaxis engineers are available to assist basic-to-advanced analysis consulting projects for a wide range of geotechnical applications. This includes creation of finite element models, definition and execution of calculations, interpretation and reporting of FE results.

• Fit-for-purpose courses: If you have several people to be trained, it may be cost-effective to hold a training course at your location. Additionally, the course content can be customised based on your specific requirements. This will allow you to tailor both content and agenda to initiate either your first analysis projects or to develop your engineers skills in very specific areas around your own model examples.

• Mentoring: With this service, you will benefit from on-call simulation expertise. It will help ensure that your simulation strategy is appropriate by providing review of your model set-up or simply brainstorming for ideas to improve your analysis. Advice on finite element modelling issues, including meshing, definition of material model parameters, definition of calculation phases along with results interpretation is provided. Reviews of Plaxis-related sections in customer geotechnical reports can also be performed. Mentoring plans can range from hourly engagements to yearly fixed-price contracts.

For further details and to be put in touch with a Plaxis engineer, simply contact us.