Deep Foundation Design Software for Engineers in Australia and New Zealand
- deepexcavation
- Mar 26
- 4 min read
Transforming Your Deep Foundation Design Process
As an engineer working on deep foundations in Australia or New Zealand, you understand the importance of precision, compliance, and efficiency. Your projects demand a tool that not only simplifies your workflow but also ensures that your designs adhere to local regulations. DeepFND is designed specifically for professionals like you, integrating both geotechnical and structural analysis in a single platform to streamline your work and enhance your design capabilities.
One of the key advantages of using DeepFND is its full compliance with Australian Standards, including AS/NZS 1170:2002 for load combinations, AS3600 for reinforced concrete design, and AS/NZS 4100 for steel members design. With this software, you can have confidence that your designs meet the necessary regulatory requirements while also optimizing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Figure 1: DeepFND Software – Australian Structural Codes & Load Combinations
How DeepFND Enhances Your Engineering Workflow
Imagine having one software solution that allows you to handle every aspect of your deep foundation projects. With DeepFND, you no longer need multiple programs to perform geotechnical and structural calculations separately. Everything is integrated, allowing you to design single piles, pile groups, and pile rafts while performing advanced analyses such as axial and lateral pile analysis, pushover analysis, settlement calculations, and pile cap structural checks.
Another standout feature is the ability to design any type of pile system. Whether you are working with drilled piles, driven piles, CFA, drilled-in-displacement piles, or helical piles, DeepFND has you covered. You can model concrete piles, timber piles, steel beams, micropiles, combined piles, belled bottom piles, and more, all within the same environment. This versatility means that you can confidently tackle any project, no matter how complex, without having to switch between different software solutions.
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by the limitations of traditional analysis methods, DeepFND offers both soil spring models and 3D FEM analysis, giving you the flexibility to choose the best approach for your project. Whether you need a simplified or detailed assessment, you can count on DeepFND to provide accurate, reliable results that help you make informed decisions.
A More Intuitive Way to Design
One of the challenges engineers often face is the time-consuming nature of modeling deep foundations. With DeepFND, that challenge is significantly reduced thanks to its graphical interactive interface. You can use intuitive model wizards to quickly generate pile systems, modify designs effortlessly, and receive real-time notifications about overstressed elements or potential design issues. This means you can catch problems early, make adjustments on the fly, and ultimately save valuable time in the design process.
DeepFND’s seamless integration of Australian Standards means that you don’t have to manually input load combinations or worry about compliance checks—everything is built in. You can focus on optimizing your design instead of spending hours verifying calculations.
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Real-World Applications: See DeepFND in Action
To demonstrate just how powerful DeepFND is, let’s take a look at two real-world case studies.
Designing a Single Concrete Pile
In this example, we analyzed a 1.2m diameter reinforced concrete foundation pile, subjected to both axial and lateral loads. The structural checks were performed according to AS3600 for reinforced concrete design, ensuring full compliance with Australian regulations. DeepFND provided comprehensive calculations, clear visual representations of the pile model, and detailed breakdowns of the external surcharges and analysis results. From bearing capacity calculations to moment-displacement graphs, everything was generated efficiently, reducing the time needed for design iterations.
Figure 2: Pile structural section properties in DeepFND
Figure 3: External loads on the pile head in DeepFND
Figure 4: Bearing capacities & result graphs in DeepFND – Pile moments, displacements & settlements
Figure 5: Structural checks and equations in DeepFND
Designing a Pile Cap with Foundation Piles
For a more complex project, we evaluated a 12m x 8m concrete pile cap supported by reinforced concrete foundation piles. Using DeepFND, we quickly modeled the cap dimensions, defined the loading conditions, and analyzed the reinforcement requirements. The software generated:
· Pile cap moment and displacement graphs
· Settlement calculations at the cap’s center
· Reinforcement strip checks
· Shear force distributions across the pile cap
The software’s automation and interactive design capabilities allowed for an efficient and accurate analysis, ensuring the final design met all performance and regulatory requirements.
Figure 6: The generated model in DeepFND (cut section & top view)
Figure 7: Analysis results: Pile moment & displacement graphs, pile cap settlement (center of the cap)
Figure 8: Pile Cap moment & settlement shadings in DeepFND
Figure 9: Pile cap moment result graphs for each reinforcing strip
Why You Should Choose DeepFND
If you are looking for a comprehensive, user-friendly, and regulation-compliant deep foundation design software, DeepFND is the solution you need. Instead of juggling multiple programs for structural and geotechnical analysis, you can consolidate your workflow into a single, powerful tool.
By using DeepFND, you can increase efficiency, reduce errors, and enhance the quality of your deep foundation designs. Whether you are working on small-scale projects or large infrastructure developments, this software gives you the flexibility and accuracy to succeed.
Don't let outdated methods slow you down. Experience the power of DeepFND today and revolutionize the way you design deep foundations!
