Ground Improvement for Pile-Supported
Embankments Using Rigid Inclusions and Geogrids
Technical session unpacking two ground-improvement projects, from ground model and calibration through to validated settlement and inclusion loads.
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Ground improvement for pile-supported Embankments, verified with rigid inclusions and geogrids
Settlement, not bearing capacity, is often the governing design consideration for pile-supported embankments and embankments constructed on soft ground.
This live session demonstrates how rigid inclusions and geogrid-reinforced load transfer platforms (LTPs) can be modeled in MIDAS GTS NX to predict and evaluate settlement performance, with results benchmarked against two (anonymized) projects.
WHO IT'S FOR
Geotechnical and structural engineers designing ground improvement for bridge Embankments and embankments, and teams evaluating FEM tools for staged-construction projects
FORMAT
Live technical case-study session with Q&A
SOFTWARE SHOWN
MIDAS GTS NX 2D and 3D finite element analysis
FOCUS
Rigid inclusions and geogrid-reinforced LTPs for pile-supported embankments, verified through settlement and inclusion-load checks
What you'll take away
By the end of this live session, you'll understand how to develop, calibrate and validate numerical models of rigid inclusion (RI) and controlled modulus column (CMC) systems using MIDAS GTS NX.
Understand the composite behavior of RI/CMC ground improvement systems
Learn how rigid inclusions (RI), controlled modulus columns (CMC), surrounding soil and a geogrid-reinforced load transfer platform (TLP) interact to distribute loads, and how that behavior influences both strength and serviceability limit states.
Apply a consistent MIDAS GTS NX modeling workflow
Develop a practical workflow covering ground model development, staged construction, consolidation analysis, and evaluation of settlement, inclusion loads, and load-sharing behavior.
Calibrate an efficient 2D model using a 3D reference model
Learn a practical calibration methodolgy that uses axisymmetric or full 3D finite element analyses as reference solutions to develop an accurate and computationally efficient 2D model.
Validate the modeling approach using two case studies
See how the same method is applied to both a residential embankment and a pile-supported abutment, with predicted settlements and inclusion loads compared against independent reference methods.
3 Highlights From The Case Studies
2D-to-3D Calibration
Develop an efficient 2D model by calibrating embedded beam elements against higher-fidelity axisymmetric or 3D solid-element reference model.
Staged Construction & Consolidation Analysis
Model inclusion installation, embankment fill, surcharge loading and long-term consolidation within a single coupled analysis.
Independent Validation of Model Results
Validate inclusion axial forces through stress integration and compare predicted settlement using multiple independent evaluation methods.
Meet your presenters
Ergys Anamali
Ergys Anamali is a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Piledesigns Ltd with over 15 years of experience in geotechnical engineering, specialising in deep foundations, ground improvement, and advanced numerical modelling. He has extensive experience in the design of piles, rigid inclusions, ground anchors, retaining structures, and slope stability for infrastructure and building projects.
In recent years, Ergys has led the numerical modelling and design of several ground improvement schemes using rigid inclusions and load transfer platforms.
Ergys specialises in advanced numerical modelling using MIDAS GTS NX, to support the design of complex geotechnical projects. His expertise includes finite element modelling, settlement analysis, soil–structure interaction, and ground improvement design. He is also the author of several international technical publications and a member of the ISSMGE Technical Committee TC-212 (Deep Foundations).
Rohith Swaminathan
Rohith is the Senior Geotechnical Engineer at MIDAS IT Europe. He has more than 3 years of experience in the Geotechnical Engineering industry with specialization in Finite Element Modelling and Analysis. Rohith brings a balanced perspective combining software expertise with industry experience in engineered ground solutions, enabling practical and technically robust modelling strategies.
As part of the technical team at MIDAS, Rohith has been involved in the continuous advancement of MIDAS GTS NX by translating complex engineering problems into efficient computational workflows and supporting consultants, contractors and researchers in delivering reliable and optimized design.
Two Speakers, One continuous session
Session 1
Ground Improvement Design Using MIDAS GTS NX
: two RI/CMC case studies
Live Q&A
Questions on Session 1
Session 2
Modeling and Analysis of Geogrid-Reinforced Soil
Rohith SwaminathanLive Q&A
Questions on Session 2 & closing remarks
Confirm your seat for the session
Join the 2 PDH session, on August 25, 2026
