OBSERVATIONAL METHOD
MADE EASIER
A cloud-based platform that optimises construction projects by reducing geotechnical uncertainties.
OVERCOME THE UNCERTAINTIES
MAXIMISE PROFIT
problem
GEOTECHNICAL UNCERTAINTIES
In every construction project, ground behaviour has a major impact on the final structural design. For this reason, soil characterisation is crucial. Traditionally, soil parameters are characterised by laboratory and in-situ testing. However, a high degree of uncertainty is associated to those tests. Currently, the industry tackles the problem by applying safety factors in structural engineering design. This procedure minimises risk but the geotechnical uncertainties (that can cause delays, malfunction and failure) remain unchanged and the overall cost of the project increases due to over-dimension.
solution
OBSERVATIONAL METHOD MADE EASIER
DAARWIN overcomes the limitations of laboratory and in-situ testing by using real time backanalysis, a methodology that compares monitoring data (such as topography, inclinometers, sliding micrometers, piezometers etc.) to a digital twin (numerical models) to provide a more accurate representation of the real soil behavior, which helps in:
Be more
sustainable
Increase
efficiency
Make your
project safer
advantages
(1) Currently the construction industry is responsible for more than 10% of the global CO2 emissions and this must change.
(2) Efficiency and productivity in construction has grown an average of 1% a year over the past two decades, compared with the growth of 2.8%for the total economy.
DIGITALISES the entire lifecycle of your project to make data-driven decisions easier and faster (2).
DETECTS INSTABILITIES IN ADVANCE
and prove construction is performing according to the design.
REDUCES OVER-DIMENSIONING
to minimise construction material consumption and CO2 emissions (1).
how it works
DAARWIN IS AN ONLINE TOOL
No installation required.
1
CREATE YOUR PROJECT
Upload your project information into the platform. Numerical models, construction progress, monitoring data, images and historical information can be uploaded.
2
DETERMINE THE OPTIMAL DESIGN
Analyse multiple design options together with different ground parameter scenarios (from pessimistic, most probable to optimistic) to determine the optimal design option and the most influential geotechnical parameters.
3
MODELS VS. MONITORING
Compare your design with the monitoring data to prove that the construction is performing according to design.
4
OPTIMISE YOUR MODELS
Calibrate your numerical models to predict the real ground behaviour to minimise construction material (less CO2 emissions), delays and accidents in your projects.
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