Tutorials

Tutorial 1 – Overview

Tutorial 1 – Overview

Tutorial 1 – Overview

This Tutorial is an overview of the Vespa MSE Design Software by CTi Software. In it you will learn the basic functions and capabilities of Vespa and how the Vespa Design process promotes the collaboration of all Design Parties involved in the planning, design, and execution of a successful Segmental Retaining Wall project. Tutorial 1 […]

Tutorial 2 – Beginning a SRW Design in Vespa

Tutorial 2 – Beginning a SRW Design in Vespa

Tutorial 2 – Beginning a SRW Design in Vespa

This Tutorial explains how a Designer begins a Vespa Retaining Wall Design in just a few simple steps. Covered topics include the Vespa Project File Management system, selecting the Design Methodology, using the Revision tools, and Project Notes.

Tutorial 3 – Defining the Design Parameters

Tutorial 3 – Defining the Design Parameters

Tutorial 3 – Defining the Design Parameters

In Tutorial 3, we explain how the user starts to define the various parameters to be used in the Design. These include selecting the Factors of Safety or Load and Resistance Factors, the SRW system to be used from a list of preloaded Segmental Retaining Wall Licensors, or alternatively how to create a unique system, […]

Tutorial 4 – Defining the Wall Geometry

Tutorial 4 – Defining the Wall Geometry

Tutorial 4 – Defining the Wall Geometry

Now that we have defined our Design Parameters in Tutorial 3, Tutorial 4 goes through the process of defining the Layout of the proposed retaining wall we are designing. As Vespa is capable of designing an entire wall, not just a single cross section, we need to input grading information to represent the proposed wall […]

Tutorial 5 – Applying Loading & Designing the Wall

Tutorial 5 – Applying Loading & Designing the Wall

Tutorial 5 – Applying Loading & Designing the Wall

In Tutorial 4, we defined the geometry of the proposed wall in terms of Top and Bottom of wall grading, length of Wall, etc. In Tutorial 5, we now look at each section or Panel of the Wall individually and apply the appropriate loading conditions. Loading can be applied as a slope, broken back slope, […]

Tutorial 6 – Completing the Wall Design

Tutorial 6 – Completing the Wall Design

Tutorial 6 – Completing the Wall Design

Back in Tutorial 5, we designed our maximum height Panel. Now, we look at methods to easily design the rest of the wall panels. Tips for easy application of geogrid throughout the Wall, best practices for geogrid placement and spacing throughout the wall for ease of construction, and commentary on geogrid design complexity is offered. […]

Tutorial 7 – Reports & Exporting to CAD

Tutorial 7 – Reports & Exporting to CAD

Tutorial 7 – Reports & Exporting to CAD

Vespa was built around the concept that the ultimate goal is for the Designer to produce accurate, comprehensive design reports and clear, working construction drawings. Tutorial 7 discusses how to customize the PDF reports, with commentary on when to use certain elements of the report and when to avoid printing them. For CAD Export, Vespa […]

AWall Tutorial

AWall Tutorial

AWall Tutorial

The AWall CAD Tool allows a user to accurately represent the Plan and Elevation views of a retaining wall on their grading plan. AWall takes into account the variable heights along the length of wall, wall batter, and wall width to generate a Plan view of the wall that will actually represent the “real” footprint […]

AWall Tutorial – Baseline

AWall Tutorial – Baseline

AWall Tutorial – Baseline

Using the Baseline as the Bottom of Wall