A new edition of GEO5 is released once a year, always on November 1st. Users of the newest edition always have access to all new upgrades and updates of that edition. The edition is maintained for 2-3 years after release, even after a newer edition is introduced. Fine Maintenance subscribers always have access to new editions. Other users have the opportunity to buy the newest edition as a Single Upgrade.
16 Nov 2020
New Annexes in all GEO5 programs
New features in GEO5 programs
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16 Nov 2020
New features in GEO5 programs
New calculations and standards based on your feedback
Embankment calculation according to BS 8006 (MSE Wall)
UK National Annex BS EN 1992-1-1 - 2004 (All programs)
Italian National Annex UNI EN 1992-1-1 - 2005 (All programs)
Calculation of spread footing according to SP 22.13330.2016 (Spread Footing)
Calculation of spread footing according to NZ B1/VM4 (Spread Footing)
Calculation of piles according to GB 50330 (Anti-Slide Pile)
AASHTO - inclined back of wall for pressure calculation (Redi-Rock Wall, Prefab Wall, Gabion)
Seismic combinations according to AASHTO LRFD (All programs)
New Engineering Manuals
#45 - Annexes in GEO5 programs
#46 - Modeling in the Stratigraphy - Earthworks
#47 - Export and Import of Field Tests in the Stratigraphy
Program help is available also online
An updated description of the methods, calculations and instructions used in our programs, is also available on our website in online help.
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08 Jun 2020
News in GEO5 programs
News in Stratigraphy
New calculations and standards based on the users feedback
Calculation of anti-slide piles by Shahunyant (Slope Stability)
New RC standard - AS3600:2018 (all programs)
New masonry standard JTG D61-2005 (Gravity Wall)
Analysis of spread footing uplift according to BS EN 50341 (Spread Footings)
Analysis of foundation bearing capacity according to CTE-DB SE-C (Spread Footing)
Analysis of pile bearing capacity according to CTE-DB SE-C (Pile)
Pressure analysis according to SP 22.13330.2016 (all programs)
Utilization of passive pressure check (Sheeting Check)
Further improvements in GEO5
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For Fine Maintenance subscribers and GEO5 2020 users, the Spring Update is ready for download and installation for free. Other users can calculate the price of their Single Upgrade in the online Shop – just sign into your account or contact local dealers.
08 Jun 2020
#38 - Using the "Annotations mode"
#39 - 3D Modeling of Walls in the Redi-Rock Wall Program
#40 - Basic Work Using the Stratigraphy program
#41 - Advanced modeling in the Stratigraphy program
#42 - Creation of Field Test Documentation
#43 - Interpretation of Field Tests into the Soil Profiles
#44 - Creation of User-defined Template
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01 Nov 2019
Annotations in all GEO5 programs
Watch the video on how to make Annotations in GEO5 programs.
Simplified 3D subsoil modeling & Stratigraphy improvements
Watch the video on how to make 3D model of subsoil in Stratigraphy.
New features in GEO5 programs
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Simply try our Demo version for free without any analysis limitations.
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Fine Maintenance subscribers can download and install the new Edition for free. Other customers can calculate the price of their Single Upgrade in our Shop – just sign into your account or contact us.
01 Nov 2019
Annotations - New tool
Watch the video on how to add Annotations in GEO5 programs.
Simplified 3D subsoil modeling & Stratigraphy improvements
Watch the video on how to make 3D model of subsoil in Stratigraphy.
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10 May 2019
Stratigraphy - Logs module
Stratigraphy - Cross Sections module
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GEO5 - program news
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Video Tutorials and Training Materials
We have also updated tutorials and documentation to provide smooth program workflow guides and examples.
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10 May 2019
We introduce new video tutorials and materials in the GEO5 2019 Spring Update.
New video tutorials
Watch the video, how to create geological reports using the Logs module in GEO5 Stratigraphy program.
Watch the video, how to create geological cross sections without a need for any other CAD program using the Cross Sections module in GEO5 Stratigraphy program.
We support BIM and sharing information. Watch the video, how to export into BIM - IFC format.
Updated materials and help
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15 Nov 2018
GEO5 2019 has many additions and improvements:
New GEO5 Stratigraphy modules:
GEO5 Training materials
We also present a new training materials, as well as updated materials for GEO5 2019:
Engineering Manuals
Online Help
Demo version
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Simplified Pricelist, Cost-optimized Packages
We have altered our pricelist such that both cost of individual programs and packages are easy to follow. We have also introduced six program packages with very attractive maintenance and leasing plans. Check out our new Pricing.
15 Nov 2018
Simplified Pricelist, Cost-optimized Packages
We have altered our pricelist such that both cost of individual programs and packages are easy to follow. We have also introduced six program packages with very attractive maintenance and leasing plans. Check out our new Pricing.
Geology Package
The Geology Package consists of the Stratigraphy and the Logs and Cross Sections modules. The package is specifically tailored to both site investigation data reporting and geological model generation. The resulting data can be given to geotechnical designers for further subsoil modelling work and it can also be used as input data in other GEO5 programs.
Cost-effective Maintenance and Program Packages
Your satisfaction with all our products is extremely important to us. Our intention is that our customers always use the current version of our software. For this reason, we have made out maintenance plans more cost-effective and beneficial to you; i.e. when a new program is added to a package, maintained customers get that program for free. Check out our new Price-list.
Require Software for a Single Project?
Do you need our software for a once off specific project? Then take advantage of one of our lease plans. If you like the software, you can convert it to a perpetual license at a very favourable price. Check out our New Pricing.
07 May 2018
Spring update brings a number of improvements in our programs:
Stratigraphy improvements:
Site Investigation module release is postponed to November 2018, as we want to support all requested functions in the required quality.
As our apologize Stratigraphy users will receive 2019 version for free.
Fine Maintenance subscribers and GEO5 2018 users can download and install the Spring Update for free. Other users can calculate the price of the Single Upgrade in our Shop - just log into your account.
03 Nov 2017
The new Edition brings two new programs Stratigraphy and Spread Footing CPT. It also features number of major improvements.
Take a look at a short intro to the new program Stratigraphy for assessment of results from site investigation. Try our Demo version for free.
What is new?
Stratigraphy
Spread Footing CPT
All programs
Spread Footing
Sheeting Check
Sheeting Check and Design
Nailed Slope
Anti-slide Pile
We also present a new training materials, as well as updated materials for GEO5 2018.
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Fine Maintenance subscribers can download and install the new Edition for free. Other customers can calculate the price of their Single Upgrade in our Shop – just sign into your account or contact us.
10% discount for software purchase
Fine Maintenance subscribers can enjoy 10% discount for new programs or additional licenses of already purchased programs.
05 May 2017
Spring update brings the new Software key option (Node-lock) and also a number of improvements and new features in our programs:
We would also like to introduce our new software package GEO5 Redi-Rock Wall for a complete design of prefabricated retaining walls using the system by Redi-Rock Inc. (USA).
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Fine Maintenance subscribers and GEO5 2017 users can download and install the Spring update for free. Other users can calculate the price of a Single Upgrade in our Shop – all you need to do is log in to your account.
31 Oct 2016
GEO5 features many changes and improvements:
All programs
Sheeting Check
Sheeting Design
Sheeting Design, Sheeting Check
FEM
Pile Group
Pile
Micropile
Pile, Micropile
Terrain
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Furthermore, we present new training materials, as well as updated materials for GEO5 2017.
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Fine Maintenance subscribers can download and install the new Edition for free. Other customers can calculate the price of their Single Upgrade in our Shop – just sign into your account or contact us.
10% discount for software purchase
Fine Maintenance subscribers can also enjoy the new 10% discount for new programs or additional licenses of already purchased programs.
03 May 2016
Spring update of GEO5 2016 comes with number of interesting improvements and changes:
Furthermore, we present new training materials, as well as updated materials for GEO5 2016.
All training materials can be downloaded for free on our website.
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Fine Maintenance subscribers and GEO5 2016 users can download and install the Spring Update for free. Other users can calculate the price of the Single Upgrade in our Shop – just log into your account.
01 Nov 2015
GEO5 features many changes and improvements. Take a look at a short intro to the new edition or simply try our Demo version.
New program Anti-Slide Pile
The Anti-Slide Pile program is used for design of pile walls stabilizing slope movement or increasing safety factor of the slope. The first analysis should be done in the Slope Stability program, where the active and passive forces acting on pile wall are computed. Next, the load and slip surface position are transferred to the Anti-Slide Pile program, where other analyses are performed (determination of internal forces on pile, pile deformation and dimensioning of pile reinforcement).
New features brought by GEO5 2016
Program Controls and Appearance
Comes out from modern trends, where we try to select the best, and leave proven procedures. Controlling the programs is now much easier. New feature is the use of the right mouse button and selection of elements using common standards. We are preparing for touch controls and high resolution displays.
3D Visualization and Settings
We have implemented the option to select between 2D and 3D visualization of the structure in selected programs and input modes. The method of visualization settings were completely re-organized, which enables easier and more precise work with the structure visualizing, and many other options. We have also unified the visualization settings with the settings of picture visualization.
Improvements in the FEM program
The FEM program features several minor, but important new features, that make the work significantly easier and make the construction modelling more precise.
• Input of variable deformation modulus by depth
• Determination of areas where no plasticity can occur (overrule of plasticity conditions)
• Determination of region, where the values of fi,c are reduced when calculating slope stability
• New mesh generator
Geotechnical Improvements
• Automatic determination of the coefficient of pressure reduction
for soldier beams
• Verification of user defined steel cross-section
• New types of pile sheeting
• Rectangular piles (Sheeting Check)
Field Tests Support
The new edition supports several new analysis methods using field tests.
CPT - Automatic classification of soil behavior type
by Robertson 1986, 2010 (Pile CPT)
DMT - Analysis of settlement of shallow foundations (Spread Footing), calculation of subgrade reaction modulus (Sheeting Check)
PMT - Calculation of subgrade reaction modulus (Sheeting Check)
Standards Support
• Dutch National Annex NEN-EN 1997-1/NB
• Belgian National Annex NBN EN 1997-1 ANB
• French Standard NF P 94-282 (excavation design)
• Soil classification according to Chinese standards
• Spring method by JJ 120-2012 (China)
Fine Maintenance subscribers can download and install the new Edition for free. Other customers can calculate the price of their Single Upgrade in our Shop – just sign into your account or contact us.
01 Nov 2015
Fine Software changes the method of new releases, as of November 1st 2015.
The reason for the revision is to provide better services to our customers and mainly faster availability of new program features.
Two new terms are introduced
Edition - is released once a year on November 1st, and is labeled with the release year behind the software name (GEO5 2016). Each edition must be purchased separately (upgrade costs 20%). Fine Maintenance users get the upgrade free of charge.
Version - Each edition can have arbitrary number of versions, which are released during the year. New versions contain fixes, improvements and new program features. All versions are for free to all edition users.
10 Nov 2014
30 Apr 2014
15 Oct 2013
Further info about approaches implemented in the GEO5 programs.
View all available localizations.
Download engineering manuals for free.
14 May 2013
GEO5 French version
Reinforced concrete
New PDF pictures in outputs
Download engineering manuals for free.
10 Dec 2012
Pile Group - Analysis of group of piles (raft foundations):
New system for input and administration of the analysis settings
common for all GEO5 programs :
View short tutorial how to use the new system for administration of analysis settings.
14 Jun 2012
02 Nov 2011
MSE Wall – Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls design
General improvements
01 Feb 2011
22 Jul 2010
12 Nov 2009
Analysis according to Eurocode have been fully completed in the following programs: Gravity Wall, Gabion Wall, Slope Stability, Spread Footing, Sheeting Design, Sheeting Check, Masonry Wall, Prefab Wall.
Version 10 includes new material models – hardening and softening for Mohr-Coulomb and Drucker-Prager, CAP model for Drucker-Prager and generalised Cam-Clay model. We are currently preparing steady flow with a link to the slope stability analysis for version 11.
Beam and Plate programs allow input of action states according to EN 1990. The programs further comprise an automatic generator of load combinations according to EN 1990 including vast options for user modifications of the action states (selection and the main actions definition, definition of the loads acting together or the loads not acting together), that speeds up and simplifies the work with creation of combinations. The generator allows generation of standard and alternative combinations, further combinations for ultimate limit state and service-ability limit state analysis.