As a deep foundation professional, you play a vital role in building safe, sustainable infrastructure. Complex soil conditions, strict regulations, and the need for efficient designs are constant challenges. At Deep Excavation LLC, we provide more than just software, we deliver a comprehensive expert system. Our tools are infused with decades of engineering experience, advanced algorithms, and practical insights to guide you through complex geotechnical scenarios. Designed to think like an expert, our solutions empower you to make informed decisions, optimize designs, and address challenges with confidence, ensuring your expertise translates into exceptional results every time.
From a Tedious Week to a Transformative Vision: The Birth of Deep Excavation LLC
Back in the early 2000s, Dimitrios Konstantakos, our founder, faced a grueling reality. Completing a single deep excavation design took almost a full week. The process was a patchwork of manual earth pressure calculations for every construction stage, input into four different, unintegrated programs—some structural, others DOS-based. A minor change, like shifting a support location by one foot, meant starting over. Frustrated by inefficiency, Dimitrios envisioned a better way. That vision led to DeepEX, the software that revolutionized geotechnical design. Driven by his belief, Dimitrios sold his house and launched Deep Excavation LLC, debuting the concept at an ASCE GeoCongress conference.
But DeepEX was never just about software. From the start, we saw it as an expert system—a distillation of engineering knowledge, delivered in a package that bridges gaps and saves time. To us, software isn’t lines of code; it’s the difference that code makes. It’s a trusted assistant, empowering engineers to work smarter, not harder. While it doesn’t replace expertise, it amplifies it, helping you focus on what matters most.
Through our software, we’ve achieved something rare: integration across geotechnical, structural, and other engineering disciplines. More than just tools, our solutions embody the input of users like you. They’ve helped engineers slash design time by up to 90%—an accomplishment rooted in collaboration, innovation, and experience. Every time you open our software, you’re tapping into the legacy of engineering legends and peers.
We never stand still. Each day, we push boundaries, refine processes, and embrace cutting-edge technologies to ensure you succeed. Together, we’re building not just better software, but a future shaped by engineering excellence and passion.
Figure 1: Braced excavation in DeepEX software – 2D Non-Linear and 3D FEM analysis
Success Stories: Engineers Like You, Excelling with Our Tools
Landmark Center Redevelopment Project, Boston, MA, USA – Designed with DeepEX
The Landmark Center Redevelopment Project in Boston’s Fenway neighborhood presented significant challenges for GeoEngineers during Phase 3, which involved designing a 13-story mixed-use building with three levels of below-grade parking. Positioned tightly between the historic Landmark Center building and the MBTA Green Line, the project required precise temporary support of excavation (SOE) to safeguard adjacent structures.
Using DeepEX, GeoEngineers employed advanced lateral earth analysis capabilities, utilizing both limit equilibrium and finite element methods. DeepEX enabled them to design robust slurry walls, accurately size bracing members, and predict wall deflections in a challenging soil profile. This precision ensured minimal impact on adjacent structures, including the historic Landmark Center and the MBTA tunnel, meeting the owner’s priority of limiting wall deflection.
Figure 2: Landmark Center Redevelopment Project – Designed with DeepEX
How DeepEX Can Help You Succeed
DeepEX empowers you to confidently design deep excavations and tunnel systems with advanced tools that integrate structural and geotechnical analysis. From designing soldier piles and sheet piles to diaphragm walls, DeepEX simplifies complex workflows and ensures compliance with global standards.
Save Time: Streamlined workflows reduce design time by up to 90%.
Build Confidence: Advanced analysis tools provide precise results for critical decisions.
Streamline Approvals: Clear, professional reports accelerate stakeholder approvals.
Micropile System for a Swimming Pool, Township of Langley, BC, Canada – Designed with DeepFND
In a landslide-prone zone in the Township of Langley, BC, TetrisGeo faced the challenge of designing a basal anchor micropile system to support a massive swimming pool. The project required a robust deep foundation to transfer the load effectively and stabilize the slope.
Using DeepFND, TetrisGeo selected the hollow bar R38 pile type, optimized pile lengths, and determined the capacity of single piles with precision. With all geotechnical data integrated into DeepFND, the structural engineer seamlessly designed the pile cap, layout, and other critical components. The software’s all-in-one capabilities streamlined the workflow, ensuring accuracy and saving valuable time.
Figure 3: Micropile System, Township of Langley, BC, Canada – Designed with DeepFND
How DeepFND Can Help You Succeed
DeepFND consolidates all aspects of deep foundation design into one powerful tool, making complex workflows easier and more efficient.
Stay Efficient: Perform lateral and axial analyses in one place, eliminating the need for multiple tools.
Boost Accuracy: Integrated workflows reduce errors and enhance reliability.
Feel Confident: Trust precise results for critical designs and move forward with assurance.
105 ft tall soil nail wall in San Diego, CA, USA – Designed with SnailPlus
In San Diego, where urban expansion often meets challenging terrain, The Heights at Fashion Valley exemplifies innovative engineering. This ambitious project involved replacing commercial structures with seven-story residential buildings atop two levels of above-grade parking. The site, a narrow 750-foot-long strip bordered by Friars Road and a steep 1:1 slope, required a cutting-edge solution for soil stability.
Using SnailPlus, engineers from PB&A optimized the design of a towering 105-foot soil nail wall. Initial designs presented economic and logistical challenges, but SnailPlus provided the tools to refine critical parameters. Engineers reduced soil nail lengths by 44%, optimized rebar diameters, and adjusted the permanent facing thickness, leading to a remarkable 23% reduction in concrete usage. These advancements not only saved costs but also enhanced construction efficiency, underscoring SnailPlus as a vital tool for delivering cost-effective and structurally sound solutions.
Figure 4: 105 ft tall soil nail wall in San Diego – Designed with SnailPlus
How SnailPlus Can Help You Succeed
SnailPlus offers a comprehensive platform for soil nail wall design, combining advanced analysis with intuitive graphical modeling to streamline workflows and improve outcomes.
Visualize Faster: Graphical tools make it easy to model complex wall configurations.
Discover Weaknesses Early: Multiple methods for identifying critical failure surfaces enhance reliability.
Work Efficiently: Quickly evaluate alternatives, optimize designs, and meet tight deadlines.
Why choose SnailPlus for your projects?
When stability is non-negotiable, SnailPlus equips you with the tools to design effective soil nail walls. With its graphical modeling capabilities and comprehensive structural and geotechnical checks, SnailPlus helps you deliver safe, reliable solutions every time. Multiple methods for finding critical failure surfaces ensure your designs are robust. You can evaluate alternatives quickly and streamline your design process, making it easier to meet deadlines.
SnailPlus is your Key to Safer Soil Nail Walls – Visualize your soil nail wall model fast, discover weaknesses Early and work faster with our superior software!
Your Success Is Our Mission
At Deep Excavation LLC, we’re here to make your life easier. Whether you’re designing deep excavations, foundations, or soil nail walls, our software is designed to help you succeed. From saving time and improving accuracy to boosting your confidence, we ensure you have everything you need to shine in your role.
By partnering with Deep Excavation, you’re not just using tools—you’re unlocking your potential to become the hero your projects deserve. Let’s build a better future together.
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