GeotechnicalBeta
Excavation Support
Sheet pile and soldier pile wall design for excavation
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
FHWA-IF-99-015
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Excavation Depth | m |
| Soil Unit Weight | kN/m³ |
| Friction Angle | ° |
| Cohesion | kPa |
| Surface Surcharge | kPa |
| Wall Type | — |
| Wall Thickness (optional) | mm |
| Pile Spacing | m |
| Steel Grade | MPa |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Excavation Support calculator do?
- Sheet pile and soldier pile wall design for excavation. It references FHWA-IF-99-015.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Excavation Support calculator use?
- The Excavation Support calculator references FHWA-IF-99-015.
- What inputs does the Excavation Support calculator need?
- The Excavation Support calculator takes 9 inputs: Excavation Depth (m), Soil Unit Weight (kN/m³), Friction Angle (°), Cohesion (kPa), Surface Surcharge (kPa), Wall Type, Wall Thickness (optional) (mm), Pile Spacing (m), Steel Grade (MPa).
- Is the Excavation Support calculator verified?
- Excavation Support is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.