Planning

Planning

1. What information needs?

   • Ground information
   • Historical information
   • Existing structures and infrastructure information
   • Proposed structures and infrastructure information

2. which software should used?

   • Know it is strengths and limitations.
   • Know which one is the most suited.

3. How wiil the FE analysis fit

   • The FE outputs must meet the needs of the follow - on designers.
   • Any outputs provided to other designers must be clearly explained

4. when should it be considered?

   • Complex ground behavior
   • Complex hydraulic conditions
   • Unusual geometry
   • Structure interaction
   • Complex loadings
   • The effects of the construction sequence and construction method
   • Time effects
   • Back analysis