Automated pile design workflow using AGSi and AGS Piling data
This article describes a Python-based workflow I developed recently for automated pile design that uses AGSi data (ground model) and AGS Piling data (design requirements schedule) as input, and outputs updated AGS Piling data (full design schedule, ready for construction). This demonstrates how AGSi and AGS Piling can be used right now, with the help of a modest amount of Python scripting.
AGS data – The perils of the extended ASCII character set
Can extended ASCII characters be used in AGS data? What is the difference between ANSI and UTF-8 encoding, and does it matter? Why is my imported AGS data infected with gobbledygook? Answers to these questions, and more, will be found in this, my geekiest blog post to date. Grab a coffee, and read on…
Introducing the AGS data transfer format
The AGS data transfer format is a well-established and well-used method of sharing or transferring geotechnical and geoenvironmental data. In this article I will explain what it is, where it comes from, what it is used for and how it works. This is primarily intended for newcomers to the AGS format, but experienced users of AGS data may also benefit, especially in relation to the training courses I mention towards the end.
AGS data – Don’t get bitten by the byte order mark (BOM)
Ever had an AGS file that refuses to import, or can’t get through an AGS checker/validator, but it looks absolutely fine when you view it in a text editor? Alternatively, you have been told, perhaps by some software, that your AGS file contains something called a byte order mark. If either of these apply, then read this blog. It may save you a lot of time and stress!
Introducing DG web apps for AGS data
Digital Geotechnical have just launched a set of web apps for carrying out some simple tasks with AGS data such as obtaining a quick summary, editing out unwanted data and validation against the AGS rules. This blog introduces the apps and provides some background, including details of the AGS validator open source project.
The time has come for piling and ground construction to go digital
For many years now, ground engineers in the UK have been using the AGS data transfer format to share digital data from ground investigations. I believe that now is the time for piling other aspects of ground related construction to join the party. In this blog I provide a progress update on development of a standard format for piling data, and summarise other initiatives.
Three challenges for the digital geotechnical community
In my first blog post, I give my thoughts on current practice for ground models, borehole logs and geotechnical reports. I challenge both geotechnical engineers and digital specialists to give these essentials a digital makeover, before finishing with some general thoughts on digital transformation for ground engineering.
