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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

Solpile is a desktop application designed for Windows, aimed at geotechnical and structural engineers who need to evaluate a single pile subjected to lateral forces within layered soil profiles. The software allows users to specify the pile's geometry, sectional characteristics, and the various soil layers present, after which they can apply pile-head or distributed loads to compute the pile's reaction. It incorporates sophisticated p-y soil models along with a finite-difference beam-on-springs solver for accurate analysis. The program offers a variety of analysis options, including considerations for groundwater, sloped terrains, battered piles, both static and cyclic loading, soil displacement, nonlinear behavior of pile sections, axial-load interactions, and LRFD combinations. Outputs include detailed information on deflection, bending moments, shear forces, soil reactions, and p-y curves at specified depths. Furthermore, users can conduct additional investigations into pushover responses, buckling, stiffness, and the optimal length for piles. Results can be easily exported into formats such as PDF, Word, and Excel, and the application accommodates both SI and US customary units. Solpile operates on Windows 10 and 11, featuring an online licensing system, while also permitting offline use for a duration of up to 30 days, ensuring flexibility for engineers on the go. Additionally, the interface is user-friendly, facilitating a seamless experience for professionals in the field.

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API Access

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Pricing Details

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

Pricing Details

$40/month
The Personal plan is $40/month or $384/year for one engineer. Team plans start at $50/seat/month or $480/seat/year. Accredited universities can request a campus license for $250/year. The 7-day free trial allows users to view results but excludes exports. Prices are in US dollars and charged in rupiah at checkout.
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/solpile/

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