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Description

DC-Software offers an extensive range of tools for foundation engineering and soil mechanics aimed at facilitating effective geotechnical analysis, as well as the planning, design, and sizing of foundations and retaining structures. The product line is primarily divided into two categories: DC-Foundation, which focuses on geotechnical calculations, groundwater management, and infiltration processes, and DC-Soil, which specializes in subsoil assessment through methods such as borehole profiling, geological cross-sections, geothermal drilling, historical load evaluations, and GIS integrated document management. Users can record geotechnical parameters in various formats, visualize subsoil investigation outcomes graphically, and conduct sophisticated calculations related to the stability of footings, slope and base failures, settlement issues, piles, reinforced earth structures, gabions, cantilever and retaining walls, excavation pits, soil nailing, underpinning, and other critical aspects of foundation work, typically adhering to applicable standards and regulations. Additionally, the software enhances collaboration among engineers by streamlining the documentation process and improving data accessibility for ongoing projects.

Description

OpenWindPower, a software developed by Bentley Systems, specializes in the analysis of offshore wind turbines and supports both fixed foundation and floating platform initiatives. This innovative tool allows users to examine various design options, forecast operational performance, and create safe, cost-efficient structures for offshore wind farms. For projects with fixed foundations, OpenWindPower delivers extensive analysis and design features tailored to offshore wind turbine foundation structures, effectively addressing the impacts of waves, winds, and mechanical loads from turbines to evaluate both fatigue and extreme conditions on the substructure and the nonlinear soil foundation. In the case of floating platform projects, the software provides sophisticated modeling features that enable the creation of intricate 3D hydrodynamic and structural models, which endure the forces from waves, currents, winds, and mechanical turbine loads. Additionally, this capability allows for time-domain simulations that accurately calculate sea pressures and inertial forces, ensuring a comprehensive structural analysis for engineers working in the offshore wind sector. The tools provided by OpenWindPower ultimately enhance the design process, allowing for more resilient and efficient offshore wind energy solutions.

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API Access

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Pricing Details

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Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$56,590 one-time payment
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DC-Software

Founded

1989

Country

Germany

Website

www.dc-software.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bentley

Founded

1984

Country

United States

Website

www.bentley.com/software/openwindpower/

Product Features

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

Product Features

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