GGU-SETTLE: Define default layer depths (Ex. 1)

You should then select the menu item "Soils/Default layer depths" (not absolutely necessary).

As you have defined three layers using the menu item "Soils/Layers", three layers will be shown in the dialog box. The corresponding soil properties are also shown for information purposes. The given depths can be edited to suit your wishes. Depths are entered as m below ground level. For reasons of clarity, the program assumes ground level to be the same for all nodes. During the following definition of triangular nodes, the layer depths are assigned to the appropriate nodes. After this, the layer depths for each node can be edited as wished. If the constrained modulus profile is equal for almost all nodes, you can save input work via the initial definition of default layer depths. The layer depths for the example were therefore entered in the dialog box based on Table 3.

Using the "Load" button you can load a previously saved depth distribution. Using "Save" you can save the current depth distribution to a file, in order to have them available later, without renewed input. Using the "Modify" button, all existing depths can be increased or reduced by applying a constant. If you select the "Apply to all" button, all current triangle nodes will be assigned these depths. Using the "Cancel" button, you may leave the dialog box without accepting the alterations. You can also leave the dialog box with "Done". Any changes will be accepted.