LimitState recently secured a contract to supply Network Rail with their groundbreaking geotechnical software, LimitState:GEO, which uses new technology to rapidly evaluate the safety of geotechnical constructions such as slopes, retaining walls and foundations.

Network Rail has purchased a multi-user network license which means the LimitState software can potentially be used by engineers in company offices nationwide. LimitState will also provide Network Rail with training in using the software in conjunction with new European design standards, the Eurocodes, which became mandatory on 1 April. The introduction of the Eurocode for geotechnical design marks a paradigm shift in the way geotechnical constructions will be designed.

LimitState’s managing director Matthew Gilbert said:

“We are extremely pleased that Network Rail and other forward looking organisations are choosing LimitState software to meet their needs as we move into the era of the Eurocodes.”

The underlying technology used by LimitState:GEO was originated at the University of Sheffield, which remains the company’s largest single shareholder.

Original development of LimitState:GEO was supported by seedcorn investments made by South Yorkshire Investment Fund (SYIF) in 2007-08.

To cope with increasing demand for their software, LimitState recently appointed Avin Wong as business development manager. Avin formerly worked with AECOM on a variety of projects during a six-year period.

For further information on LimitState visit www.limitstate.com, telephone +44 (0) 114 2242240 or +44 (0) 797 977 2133 or email press@limitstate.com.

LimitState Secure Major Network Rail Contract