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Repute 2.5 Release 9 now available

Geocentrix news

October 2020

• Repute 2.5 Release 9 is now available to download here.
  • New – added simplified and generalized Custom Design Standard (replacing CustomEN1997 and CustomWorkingStressDesignStandard)
  • New – automatic resizing of pile cap location and dimensions
  • New - latest licence can now be download from the Internet
  • New – audio feedback on opening the program and creating new items
  • New – Project Manager automatically places items under sub-headings and removes empty headings
  • New – messages are colour-coded in the Message Board
  • Improved – updated cURL library to version 7.71.1
  • Improved – updated Developer Express VCL controls to version 20.1.3
  • Improved – updated FastReports control to version 6.7.9
  • Improved – updated Raize DropMaster control to version 2.5.1
  • Improved – updated Steema TeeChart control to version 9.30 (2020.30)
  • Improved – updated zLib1 compression library to version 2.2.11.03
  • Improved – updated Sentinel runtime environment to version 8.13
  • Fixed – amended partial factors for BS 8004:2015 to match EN 1997-1
  • Fixed – various minor bugs resolved

September 2020

• ReWaRD 2.8 Release 3 is now available to download here.
  • New – water levels are indicated on the Drawing Board
  • New – workbooks are automatically opened on opening a new file
  • New – added separate display of horizontal component of earth pressure coefficients
  • New – latest licence can now be download from the Internet
  • Improved – Sentinel Run-time Environment updated to version 8.13
  • Fixed – wall friction in BS 8002:2015 now matches EN 1997-1
  • Fixed – ground surfaces and excavations can now be selected
  • Fixed – removed extraneous line above retaining wall next to stepped ground
• Basis of geotechnical design online course postponed until the new year

August 2020

• Design of deep foundations - Confirmed commencing on 2nd September 2020, last chance to book
• Basis of geotechnical design online course scheduled for October 2020 - register if interested

July 2020

• Design of deep foundations - Scheduled for September 2020, please book now if you wish to attend

• Repute 2.5 Release 8 is now available to download here.
  • New - added partial factors for accidental design situations from Amendment 2 of the UK National Annex to BS EN 1997-1+A1
  • New - Randolph's analysis now supports multi-layered ground profiles
  • New - login status now displayed on program's title bar
  • Improved - further improvements to soil and rock stiffness controls
  • Improved - better detection of errors when analysing double-raked piles in the presence of torque
  • Improved - occasionally-used licence admin controls now hidden by default
  • Improved - renamed Shrinkage algorithm to "No Contact Algorithm"
  • Improved – updated Sentinel runtime environment to version v8.11
  • Fixed – amended elastic shortening calculation in Fleming's Analysis
  • Fixed – various licence connection issues resolved
  • Fixed – Trial Edition issues resolved
  • Fixed – various minor bugs resolved

• ReWaRD 2.8 Release 2 is now available to download here.
  • New - now displays horizontal and inclined anchor and prop forces
  • New - enabled installation on virtual machines
  • New - facility to read MAC address of host computer
  • Improved - major overhaul of Messages window
  • Improved - User Manual updated
  • Improved - Sentinel Run-time Environment updated to version 8.11
  • Fixed - various bug fixes

June 2020

• Design of shallow foundations - Scheduled for August 2020, cancelled.
• Design of deep foundations - Scheduled for September 2020, please register if you wish to attend.

May 2020

• Repute 2.5 Hands-on training course Full course online for from 22nd June book now if you wish to attend.

February 2020

• Basis of geotechnical design online course commenced 2nd March

February 2020

• Repute 2.5 Release 7 is now available to download here.
  • New - added support for shaft friction and end bearing algorithms for rock in single pile calculations
  • New - Property Inspector for Longitudinal ULS Calculation allows selection of shaft friction and end bearing algorithms for rock
  • Improved - updated user interface controls (Developer Express VCL v19.2.4)
  • Improved - updated reporting control (FastReport v6.5.1)
  • Improved – updated graph control (Steema TeeChart VCL32 v2020.29)
  • Fixed – Hyperbolic boundary element analysis sets incorrect wall friction value when no algorithm is specified
  • Fixed – ships with revised template needed for import into version 2.5
  • Fixed – latest LDK/HASP Runtime setup program included
  • Fixed – MRU (most-recently used file) list now updates on existing the program
• ReWaRD 2.8 Release 1 is now available to download here.
  • New – added design standard BS 8002:2015
  • New - added Brinch-Hansen earth pressure coefficients
  • New - separate Depth and Level controls throughout the program
  • New - full compatibility with Windows 10
  • Improved - improvements to Eurocode 7 Design Approach 1 (EN 1997-1:2004)
  • Improved - redesigned Design menu and Design Property Inspector
  • Improved - angle controls now allow units to be selected
  • Improved - better support for wide area network installations
  • Improved - latest Sentinel drivers
  • Improved - allows licence (LIC) file to be imported into program
  • Improved - Updated User Manual and Quick-Start Guide
• Ground investigation and testing course is now underway.

May 2019

• ReActiv 1.7 Update 7 is now available to download here.
  • Fixed - problem with non-convergence for intermediate ru value
  • Fixed - error message 'Unhandled exception: Unknown exception' occurs when creating a new soil
  • Fixed - error message 'Unhandled exception: Unknown exception' occurs on program startup when old LIC file is present

Decoding Eurocode 7 courses

Our Eurocode 7 training courses include both online and classroom courses.

In the second half of the year, we will be delivering 'Basis of geotechnical design' and 'Ground investigation and testing' in the classroom; and all four courses (including 'Design of shallow foundations' and 'Design of deep foundations') will be available online.

• Classroom courses (one-day)
  • Basis of geotechnical design
  • Ground investigation and testing
• Online courses (multiple sessions)
  • Design of shallow foundations
  • Design of deep foundations
  • Basis of geotechnical design
  • Ground investigation and testing

The venues for the classroom courses are currently:

• London (on demand)

For further details, please click here.