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Naue Portal DesignSuite dashboard showing a grid of engineering design tools for road, erosion control, platform, and retention pond calculations

Geotechnical applications and advantages in the Naue Portal

The available modules cover a range of design tasks in road and earthworks engineering, working platforms, erosion control, hydraulic engineering, and lining and retention systems. Select the tool that matches your project’s application area and profit from:

Narrow down the solution systematically: The SolutionFinder uses project-specific questions to guide users from the engineering task to a suitable system or product recommendation.
Complete defined design tasks: The DesignSuite contains specialised calculators for clearly defined geotechnical engineering questions.
Document inputs and results: Depending on the module, inputs, design bases, results, quantities, drawings or product information are compiled in a report.
Save and continue projects: Calculations can be stored by project in the ‘Project management’ section in the Naue Portal and reopened at a later stage.
Bring in engineering support: The Naue Engineering and Design Department can be consulted where conditions are complex or fall outside standard cases.

Find, design and document geotechnical solutions

Geotechnical projects do not always begin with a predetermined product or a specific design method. The Naue Portal therefore provides two routes into the design process: start with the engineering application in the SolutionFinder or go directly to a specialised calculator in the DesignSuite. Select the section that matches your project question and open the relevant detail page for information on inputs, design method, outputs and application limits.

Naue SolutionFinder

The right place to start when the engineering application is known, but the product, system configuration or design route has not yet been defined.

Start by application, function or product
Guided, parameter-based questions
Recommendation and technical rationale, depending on the selected pathway
Project report and, where included in the pathway, design and tender documentation

Naue DesignSuite

The direct route when a specific design or comparison task needs to be completed.

How geotechnical design works in the Naue Portal

Select an application or calculator: Start with your engineering task in the SolutionFinder or open the relevant design module directly in the DesignSuite.
Enter the project data: Depending on the tool, inputs may include geometry, loads, traffic loading, ground parameters, layer properties or hydraulic actions.
Apply the design method: The calculator processes the inputs using the method stated for that module and within its defined application range.
Review and compare the results: Depending on the module, the outputs may include design checks, required layer thicknesses, product options, quantities, cost inputs or comparisons between alternative build-ups.
Save the report and/or request engineering support: The design basis and results are documented. Where conditions fall outside the standard case, the enquiry can be passed to the Naue Engineering and Design Department.

Design methods and technical basis of the calculators

Each calculator is developed for a clearly defined design task. The Naue Portal therefore does not apply one generic formula to every application. Instead, each module identifies the underlying method, the required inputs and the calculated outputs. This allows users to establish early whether the tool is suitable for the project task and the applicable standards and guidance.

The method to be applied to a particular project depends, among other factors, on the project location, contractual basis, national requirements and actual site conditions. Each tool page must therefore state the method, scope, inputs and outputs clearly.

Method/basis	Typical application in the Portal	What the relevant module assesses

Using the Naue Portal: login, registration and technical requirements

Browser-based: The software platform is used in a web browser; no local installation is required.
Across devices: The Portal can be accessed on a desktop computer, tablet or smartphone.
One user account: A single login gives users access to all Portal functions available for their account.
Current access: Use of the Naue Portal is currently free of charge; registration is required.
Direct access: Login and registration are available at portal.naue.com.

Go to the Naue Portal

The Naue Portal is a browser-based platform for geotechnical solution selection, design and project documentation. It combines the guided SolutionFinder with specialised calculators in the DesignSuite.

The SolutionFinder starts with the engineering application or geotechnical function and guides users step by step towards a suitable solution or product recommendation. The DesignSuite provides direct access to specialised calculators for design tasks that have already been defined.

The published modules cover, among other areas, road and earthworks engineering, working platforms, erosion control, hydraulic and coastal engineering, and lining and retention systems.

The method depends on the individual calculator. Stated design bases include AASHTO 1993, the modified Giroud & Han method, BR 470, CBR- and EV2-based approaches, DIN 1054/DGGT and design models for geotextile sand containers.

No. Each calculator has a defined application range and requires project-specific inputs. The suitability of a method for a particular project must be assessed against the location, applicable standards and guidance, contractual basis and actual conditions.

This depends on the tool. Typical inputs include geometry, loads, traffic loading, ground parameters, layer properties, material properties or hydraulic actions.

Depending on the module, outputs may include required layer thicknesses, design checks, product or system recommendations, quantities, option comparisons, drawings and a documented report. The relevant tool page describes the specific outputs.

Yes, where product selection forms part of the selected module. In this case, actual Naue product names and type designations are provided so that the recommendation can be identified clearly.

Yes. Calculations can be saved by project; the available report and download functions depend on the individual tool.

Use the enquiry form to contact the Naue Engineering and Design Department. Existing inputs and calculation results can provide the basis for a project-specific engineering review.

Use of the Naue Portal is currently free of charge. A personal user account is required for access. Please visit the log-in page for log-in or registration.

The Naue Portal runs in a web browser and does not require a local installation or separate desktop software. It is intended for use on desktop computers, tablets and smartphones. A larger screen is generally more convenient for completing extensive calculations.

No. The Portal supports defined planning and design tasks, but does not replace any required project-specific review, approval or authorisation. The current terms of use apply.

Information on the processing of account, usage and project data is provided in the current privacy policy.

Online geotechnical design software for geosynthetic solutions

Geotechnical applications and advantages in the Naue Portal

Find, design and document geotechnical solutions

Naue SolutionFinder

Naue DesignSuite

How geotechnical design works in the Naue Portal

Design methods and technical basis of the calculators

Using the Naue Portal: login, registration and technical requirements

Traceable calculation results

Information on using the calculation results

Benefits of the Naue Portal for design, construction and project delivery

For design engineers and engineering consultancies

For contractors and site management

For project owners and project managers

Value throughout the design process

Engineering support for complex geotechnical project conditions

Frequently asked questions about the Naue Portal

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Method/basis	Typical application in the Portal	What the relevant module assesses

Naue Portal

Online geotechnical design software for geosynthetic solutions

Geotechnical applications and advantages in the Naue Portal

Find, design and document geotechnical solutions

Naue SolutionFinder

Naue DesignSuite

How geotechnical design works in the Naue Portal

Design methods and technical basis of the calculators

Using the Naue Portal: login, registration and technical requirements

Traceable calculation results

Information on using the calculation results

Benefits of the Naue Portal for design, construction and project delivery

For design engineers and engineering consultancies

For contractors and site management

For project owners and project managers

Value throughout the design process

Engineering support for complex geotechnical project conditions

Frequently asked questions about the Naue Portal

What is the Naue Portal?

What is the difference between the SolutionFinder and the DesignSuite?

Which geotechnical applications does the Naue Portal cover?

Which design methods does the Naue Portal use?

Are the calculations automatically applicable to every project?

What data do I need to enter for a calculation?

What results does the Naue Portal provide?

Does the Naue Portal recommend specific Naue products?

Can I save calculations and download reports?

What should I do if the project conditions are complex or non-standard?

How much does it cost to use the Naue Portal?

Which devices can I use to access the Naue Portal?

Does the Naue Portal replace project-specific engineering design?

How is my data processed?