Thursday March 27 – Software Workshop (9.00 - 12.00hrs)

As part of the 3rd Annual Conference on Foundation Decarbonization and Reuse, the program will feature an exciting new workshop focusing on the role of software in designing foundations with a minimal carbon footprint. Traditionally, foundation design software has been used to calculate pile bearing capacity based on soil investigation results and pile type. While such software has primarily supported cost-effective designs, it is now evolving to meet modern sustainability demands.

In today’s world, modern foundation design requires optimization not only for cost but also for reducing the carbon footprint and minimizing raw material use. Major construction materials like steel and concrete significantly impact carbon emissions. Reducing material usage directly lowers both total carbon emissions and the consumption of raw materials, making it a key focus of sustainable engineering. The workshop at the 3rd Annual Conference will demonstrate how modern tools can enhance foundation design, emphasizing reduced carbon footprints and efficient use of materials.

During the workshop various foundation designs will be presented for a building project with a full basement located at a site where extensive soil investigations based on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT) have been conducted.  Since each design will use different software, the attendees will get a good overview of their capabilities.