10. March 2023
Stability analyses in geotechnical engineering using the kinematic element method (KEM) The conventional stability analyses in geotechnical engineering (determination of earth pressure according to DIN 4085, slope stability, ground failure, slip circle according to...
10. March 2023
Calculation of angular retaining walls using the KE method FIDES Angled retaining wall is used for the clear calculation of angled retaining walls with a spur on the air and ground side and any number of brackets. Kinematic element mechanisms are automatically...
10. March 2023
Earth pressure calculation according to Culmann/Gudehus The conventional earth pressure calculation according to EAB/EAU can result in unrealistic earth pressures for complicated geometries and in special cases. The FIDES earth pressure programme, on the other hand,...
10. March 2023
Proof of stability according to Krey-Bishop EC7, DIN 4084 The programme enables ground failure calculations according to DIN 4084 or DIN EN 1997-1 (Eurocode EC7). The required verifications are performed for general soil-structure systems, which can include various...
10. March 2023
Calculation and dimensioning of underpinnings Underpinning walls are increasingly being built in areas of dense development, as they offer a way of securing excavation pits in the immediate vicinity of neighbouring buildings. Underpinnings are heavyweight walls that...
10. March 2023
Calculation of retaining walls with geotextiles Thanks to their versatile design options, gabions are increasingly being used by architects and planners as a cheaper alternative to prefabricated elements and solid walls made of concrete or stones. The area of...
10. March 2023
Flow calculations in foundation engineering The increase in devastating flood disasters in recent years has not only sensitised those affected to the issue of the stability of dykes and dams. Design engineers are increasingly demanding easy-to-use tools to better...
