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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.
Description
Sol-load is a desktop application designed for geotechnical and structural engineers on the Windows platform, enabling the analysis of axial capacity and load-settlement behavior for individual piles situated in layered soil environments. It effectively computes both compression and uplift capacities by utilizing various methodologies, including API, USACE, and FHWA (Nordlund and Tomlinson), as well as Revised Lambda and several CPT-based approaches such as NGI, ICP, UWA, and Fugro, while providing nominal, ASD, or LRFD design values. The software employs nonlinear load-transfer analysis by generating shaft t-z and tip Q-w curves either from user-supplied soil data or predefined inputs. Additionally, the application addresses various workflows for driven piles and drilled shafts, incorporating factors like negative skin friction and neutral-plane evaluations, along with the analysis of CPT soundings and comparisons to actual pile load-test results. Users can easily export detailed reports in multiple formats, including PDF, Word, and Excel, accommodating both SI and US customary units for versatility. Designed for Windows 10/11, it operates with an online licensing system and allows for up to 30 days of offline functionality. Furthermore, users can take advantage of a complimentary 7-day trial period to explore the application's capabilities before committing to a purchase.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
Pricing Details
$56,590 one-time payment
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$20/month
The starting plan is $20/month.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
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
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)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bentley
Founded
1984
Country
United States
Website
www.bentley.com/software/openwindpower/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Solplan
Founded
2025
Country
Indonesia
Website
solplan.id/software/sol-load/