Durability software - optimization of a sheet pile solution

Durability is a free software that simplifies the choice of a steel sheet pile section, taking into account the durability of steel in different environments, as well as the service life of the structure.

It is a simple tool, yet quite powerful, for designs based on Eurocode 3 – Part 5 (EC 3-5) or on the Allowable Stress Design (ASD) method. The user just needs to input bending moments, shear forces, deflections, and so on. The results are also summarized in a table showing all the acceptable solutions.

The new version 4 was released in January 2023 and added two outstanding modules:

• LCA (Life Cycle Assessment) of the sheet piles based on ArcelorMittal's EPDs (Environmental Product Declaration),
• anchors and anchor plates - design of tie-rods and plates to transmit the anchor loads to the sheet piles via walers or directly into the sheet pile.

Useful features

• select the loss of steel thickness from the tables 4.1 and/or 4.2 of EN 1993-5,
• consider reduction factors for the inertia and section modulus applicable to U-type piles (EN 1993-5),
• limit the choice to a pre-defined range of sheet piles or steel grade,
• select tie-rods from Anker Schroeder's product range (German manufacturer),
• the design of main wall and anchor wall can be performed in a single file,
• analysis / comparison of different scenarios (solutions),
• ...

Additionally, the user can change the End-of-Life scenario of the EPD by modifying the recycling and/or reuse rate(s) based on data provided by the manufacturer. This is a unique feature that no other LCA software can offer currently.

Download the software for free here Durability 4.1 (version July 2023).

Do not hesitate to contact us at sheetpiling@arcelormittal.com if you have any questions on the software, or if you would like to make comments / suggestions, or to report bugs.

Note: the results of the LCA module, as well as of the plates and tie-rods may not be applicable in every country. Please contact us for more information.

Revision: 10/07/2023