In geotechnical projects, identifying key parameters is essential to ensuring safe and efficient designs. The inherent variability of soil and the complex interactions between structural and geotechnical elements make accurate parameter evaluation a fundamental challenge. In this context, sensitivity analysis based on high-performance cloud computing emerges as an innovative solution to optimize designs and mitigate risks associated with over-design.
Sensitivity Analysis in Geotechnical Projects
Sensitivity analysis is a key methodology for determining the influence of different soil and structural parameters on numerical model outputs. By utilizing advanced tools such as DAARWIN, which integrates Finite Element (FE) models with real project data, engineers can evaluate design options with unprecedented precision.
DAARWIN leverages a high-performance cloud computing architecture capable of running thousands of calculations in parallel, significantly reducing simulation times and providing rapid results for decision-making. Additionally, this analysis helps prioritize critical parameters for future back-analysis calibrations, improving geotechnical workflow efficiency and accuracy.
Key Features of the Sensitivity Analysis Tool in DAARWIN
Full Compatibility with PLAXIS
Seamless integration with PLAXIS allows the use of all available constitutive models, ensuring robust and precise analyses.
High-Performance Cloud Computing
Sensitivity analysis runs on a scalable cloud-computing architecture, enabling thousands of parallel computations using virtual machines, dramatically accelerating processing times.
Flexible Parameter Selection
Multiple soil and structural parameters can be analyzed simultaneously, allowing for the evaluation of interactions and correlations between them. Additionally, constraints can be imposed to optimize computational efficiency without compromising accuracy.
Advanced Results Visualization
Results are presented through sensitivity index plots that help identify the most influential parameters at different project stages. Furthermore, hundreds of FE model outputs can be visualized in a single intuitive plot, enabling rapid interpretation and comparison directly within the DAARWIN platform.
Benefits of the Digital Approach
DAARWIN's fully digital approach centralizes all data, facilitating visualization and comparison of sensitivity analysis across different scenarios. This enables informed decision-making based on quantifiable data, improving the reliability and efficiency of geotechnical designs.
Sensitivity analysis in geotechnical projects is a fundamental tool for optimizing designs and reducing risks. The integration of finite element models with real project data, combined with the power of cloud computing, provides key insights for better decision-making. DAARWIN, with its parallel processing capabilities and advanced visualization tools, stands as a leading solution for identifying key parameters in geotechnical projects and optimizing design and construction processes.
