Tutorial 02
External pile capacity
Define load points, create load cases and soil layers, let the software suggest suitable piles and adjust them by hand.
This video introduces the calculation of external pile capacity in piledesigner.io. You will learn how load points are defined, why they differ from the term „pile" and how to set up load cases, load combinations and soil layers.
What the video covers
- Introduction to external pile capacity
- Defining load points, for example a column on a pad foundation
- Required fields and guided input
- Creating load cases and load combinations
- Entering and visualising soil layers
- The suggestion function for suitable piles
- Adding and removing piles manually
- Adjusting diameter, length, rake and number
Want to try it yourself?
Set up your first project and follow along while you watch the tutorial.