Oasys Frew is a specialized software developed for civil and geotechnical engineers to analyze the behavior and inform the design of flexible retaining wall-like structures. It is a core component of the Oasys Geotechnical Suite Pro and Geotechnical Suite bundles, providing a validated, robust, and user-friendly method of calculations. Frew is essential for projects where temporary works are necessary, such as cofferdam design, and assists engineers in making informed design decisions about flexible retaining wall structures.

Features

• Flexible Retaining Structures Analysis: Analyzes flexible earth retaining structures such as sheet pile and diaphragm walls. Enables users to study the deformations and stresses within the structure through a specified sequence of construction.
• Construction Sequence Modeling: Includes initial installation of the wall, variations of soil levels and water pressures, insertion or removal of struts or ground anchors, and application of surcharges.
• Comprehensive Calculations: Calculates displacements, earth pressures, bending moments, shear forces, and strut (or anchor) forces occurring at each defined construction stage.
• Integral Bridge Analysis: Available package for accounting issues like wall thickness loss.
• Limit Equilibrium and Pseudo-Finite Element Methods: Uses these methods for robust analysis.
• COM Interface: Allows integration with other software tools, enabling sensitivity analyses and automated outputs to produce comparison graphs.

Benefits

• Validated Methods: Ensures robust and user-friendly calculations meeting QA and QC standards.
• Comprehensive Analysis: Suitable for various soil types and load conditions, providing detailed insights into retaining wall behavior.
• Enhanced Capabilities: When combined with Oasys PDisp and Oasys XDisp, it offers comprehensive ground movement and stability assessments.
• User-Friendly Interface: Easy-to-use software with detailed graphical outputs for better visualization.
• Cost-Effective: Available as part of Oasys Geotechnical Suite and Ground Movement Bundle, offering significant savings compared to individual subscriptions.