Rocscience Workshop

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES IN SETTLEMENT AND FOUNDATION ANALYSIS

DATE: 25 March 2026

> Full Day (8:30 AM – 5:30 PM)
> Morning Session (8:30 AM – 12:30 PM)
> Afternoon Session (1:30 PM – 5:30 PM)

OVERVIEW

This intensive workshop is designed for practicing geotechnical engineers and focuses on practical design applications in settlement, foundation, and seismic analysis. Participants will engage in hands-on exercises using industry-leading geotechnical software, including Settle3, RSLog, RSPile, RS3, and RSSeismic. The workshop emphasizes real-world design challenges, advanced modeling techniques, and the integration of field data into design workflows.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Mastering advanced geotechnical software from a design engineering perspective
Ability to integrate field data into software models for more accurate predictions
Confidence in designing shallow and deep foundations under both static and seismic loading
Understanding of modern tools for settlement, pile, and seismic design analysis

WORKSHOP STRUCTURE

MORNING SESSION (4 hours)
Advanced Settlement and Pile Design

Advanced Settlement Design using Settle3

Overview of interface and core functionalities from a design perspective
Modeling loads and excavations for flexible and rigid foundations
Importing stratigraphy and borehole data from RSLog for accurate site-specific modeling
Stress distribution and settlement computation methods with emphasis on engineering design decisions
Practical example: Settlement prediction under multi-stage loading conditions
CPT Data Integration: Application of CPT data directly to design analysis in Settle3

Pile Design and Analysis using RSPile

Axial and lateral pile capacity estimation for design purposes
Analysis of pile groups and interaction effects
Reinforced concrete bored piles: modeling and design validation
Practical exercise: Designing a pile group for a multi-story building

AFTERNOON SESSION (4 hours)
Advanced 3D and Seismic Foundation Modeling

Advanced Foundation Modeling using RS3

3D finite element modeling for foundation design
Consolidation and stress-strain behavior using Biot’s theory
Boundary conditions and staged construction for real-world projects
Practical example: Shallow foundation under complex loading

Seismic Design Applications using RSSeismic

Integration of site-specific geotechnical data for seismic analysis
Modeling soil-structure interaction for foundations under seismic loads
Response spectrum and time-history analysis for design verification
Practical exercise: Seismic performance assessment of a pile-supported structure