Geotechnical Engineering Case Studies

Examples of projects and presentations involving geotechnical (soil and structural interaction) analysis undertaken by Wilde and our clients.

Tunnel Analysis for the North Downs Channel Tunnel Rail Link

Before Crossrail, the Channel Tunnel Rail Link (CTRL) was the most significant railway infrastructure project to be constructed in the United Kingdom since the Channel Tunnel itself. Phased analysis capabilities within DIANA nonlinear FEA software...

How to Undertake Finite Element Based Geotechnical Analysis

Wilde was commissioned by NAFEMS to write a guide for both new and experienced analysts on the use of finite element techniques to solve geotechnical problems.

PLAXIS Analysis of a Basement Excavation in Central London

Excavation of a new basement level was required as part of a major refurbishment and extension of an existing apartment block in central London. To demonstrate the proposed method of excavation would have a negligible effect on the existing proper...