SHORING & DEEP EXCAVATION DESIGN

SETAF2018: Professional Shoring and Deep Excavation Design Software

Generate shoring projects 100% compliant with the Excavation Support Structures Regulation and TBDY 2018. SETAF2018 integrates static analysis, 3D modeling, and quantity surveying for anchored, piled, and soil-nailed systems on a single platform.

SETAF2018 Shoring Design
🛡️ 100% REGULATION COMPLIANT

Achieving a balance between safety and economy in deep excavation projects requires expertise. SETAF2018 is a professional software that solves all shoring systems using a stage construction approach, with an analysis engine that realistically reflects soil-structure interaction.

SETAF2018 Piled Shoring Analysis
STAGE CONSTRUCTION
DEEP EXCAVATION MODULE

1. Piled Shoring and Diaphragm Wall Analysis

Save time by modeling reinforced concrete retaining wall systems or piled structures with advanced 3D "Wall Group" macros.

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Structural Design (TS500) Automatically determine cap beam and pile reinforcements according to TS500 standards.
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Advanced Analysis Methods Flexibly derive subgrade reaction coefficients using Schmitt or Chadeisson methods.
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Regulation Compliance Obtain reliable results by incrementally accounting for construction stages.
ADVANCED STABILITY

2. Professional Anchored Shoring and Prestressed Systems

SETAF2018 performs a detailed ground anchor calculation for steel cable systems using empirical data and effective stress analyses.

⛓️ Prestressed Anchor Calculation

Diligently control grout-soil interface pullout resistance, tendon rupture risks, and internal stability checks.

📐 Internal Stability & Block Analysis

Ensure safety by performing block analyses for each excavation stage, in accordance with the Deep Excavation Regulation.

⚙️ Theoretical Framework

Professionally report your calculations by fully integrating them with Rankine or Coulomb earth pressure theories.

SETAF2018 Anchor Analysis
RANKINE & COULOMB INTEGRATION
SETAF2018 Soil Nail Solutions
MONONOBE-OKABE ANALYSIS
SOIL-NAILED SYSTEMS

3. Soil Nail and Shotcrete Solutions

Utilize the optimized special module for reinforced concrete soil nail systems in ground improvement and shoring projects.

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Reinforcement Optimization Automatically design plate dimensions and waling beam reinforcements to reduce quantity surveying workload.
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Seismic Analyses Analyze seismic effects using the Mononobe-Okabe method or static-equivalent loading options.
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Stepped Wall Design Automatically generate the system based on a user-defined number of steps suitable for the terrain slope.
ENGINEERING ECOSYSTEM

4. 3D Modeling, Quantity Surveying, and Automation

Create not only the calculations but also all architectural and structural details of your shoring system in a 3D environment. Fully automate the process from design to quantity surveying.

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Detailed Visualization Model the project realistically with anchor plates, steel pipe supports, and connection macros.
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Automatic Quantity Surveying & Estimation Prepare drawings, estimations, and quantity calculations along with the calculation report in seconds.
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Smart Level Conversion Perform automatic conversion between architectural levels and ground levels with zero-point referencing.
SETAF2018 3D Modeling and Quantity Surveying
BIM INTEGRATION Accurate Level and Quantity Management

Technical Comparison and Advantages

Ensure 100% compliance with regulations and full automation in your deep excavation projects.

Analysis ScopeSETAF2018 CapabilityStandard / Literature Compliance
Shoring TypesAnchored, Piled, Soil-Nailed, DiaphragmExcavation Support Structures Reg.
Strategic MethodsSchmitt, Chadeisson, Mononobe-OkabeInternational Literature
StabilitiesOverall Stability, Internal Stability (Block), Base HeaveTBDY 2018 / Eurocode 7
Structural OutputsAutomatic Reinforcement Design and Quantity ScheduleTS500

Digitize Your Shoring Projects with SETAF

Complete complex calculations in seconds, eliminate the burden of quantity surveying and reporting.