Durability software

Optimization of a sheet pile solution

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Optimize Sheet Pile Design with Durability Software 

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 latest major release (version 4) was published 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.

Latest Release notes - v 4.2 (October 5th 2024)
•  Correction in geometry consideration for Anchor Plate design.
•  New import functionality: Ability to import normal force data along the sheet pile from Excel.
•  Updated LCA module: Now compliant with ISO 14025:2006 and EN 15804:2012+A2:2019/AC:2021 standards (EPDs and calculation methodology).
•   Addition of EPD international for EcoSheetpile™Plus and GU piles.
•  User interface improvements for a smoother experience.
•  Bug fixes and database updates to improve stability and performance.

Download

en English EN_Durability_4.2.2_2026-09-23.zip fr French FR_Durability_4.2.2_2026-09-23.zip
Durability Part A User manual
LCA tab
Results tab
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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 4.2 (version October 2024).

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.