Spile plus

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SPile+

SPile+ is a cloud-based structural engineering and geotechnical software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform used for the design and analysis of driven pile foundations in the utility-scale solar industry. The software automates the generation of calculation packages for solar tracking systems, focusing on soil-structure interaction and compliance with U.S. building codes.

Technical capabilities

The platform utilizes the p-y curve method for lateral pile analysis, modeling non-linear interactions between flexible piles and multi-layered soil profiles. The software supports several structural steel profiles, including:

  • W-sections (wide flange beams)
  • C-channels
  • Hollow Structural Sections (HSS)
  • Pipe sections

The calculation engine is designed for batch processing, allowing for the analysis of varying soil and topographical conditions across a single project site. The software generates reports intended to meet ASCE 7 standards (including versions 7-10, 7-16, and 7-22).

Professional engineering integration

A core feature of the platform is the integration of Professional Engineer (PE) certification workflows. In the United States, foundation designs must be sealed by a licensed PE to meet permitting requirements.

SPile+ facilitates this through two primary methods:

  1. Direct Stamping: Through partnerships with engineering firms, the platform provides signed and sealed calculation reports across all 50 U.S. states.
  2. Enterprise Licensing: For external consulting firms with internal licenses, the software generates unbranded reports to allow independent engineers to apply their own state-specific stamps.

Usage

The software is primarily used by Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms, solar developers, and civil engineering consultants. It includes project management tools for data sharing and role-based access control for foundation reports.

References

  1. ^ "SPile+ Official Website". https://www.google.com/search?q=spileplus.com. Retrieved March 12, 2026.

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