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Gofer
Cloud-powered routine geotechnical modelling from first soil blocks to final results.
What is Gofer
All-cloud 2D geotechnical analysis
Combining a modern web user interface with powerful cloud computing, Oasys Gofer makes modelling some of the most common geotechnical analysis situations effortless, making the everyday, easier.
Gofer combines multiple analysis techniques to provide enhanced results and precise representations of geotechnical design solutions. We aim to extend the availability of sophisticated analysis to a wider proportion of engineers with a range of experience. With a streamlined workflow, easy geometry inputs and model editing all in one place, you can spend more time engineering, bringing more value to your clients. This allows you more time to learn, explore and compare, giving you confidence in your results. Powerful visualisations help you understand soil behaviour that you can then export for use in your geotechnical reports.
Core capabilities
With Gofer you’re always on the latest version of the software, meaning there’s no need for mass version updates. The integrated News tab will let you know of upcoming features. The Learn and Example Models tab will show you how to utilise them for your own models.
Intuitive modelling
Easy to use, browser based 2D geotechnical analysis. Build, edit and explore ground models effortlessly with Gofer’s clean, modern web interface. Define soils, geometry, materials and structural elements quickly with few clicks. Designed to reduce friction at every step, Gofer lets you focus on engineering.
Routine geotechnical design solutions
Handle the full range of everyday scenarios: ground movements, consolidation, excavations, retaining walls, foundations, seepage and more. Gofer brings streamlined workflows to the routine task’s engineers perform every day.
LEM and FEA side‑by‑Side
Perform slope stability analysis using both c‑phi reduction and the Limit Equilibrium Method in a single environment, using the same geometry and materials. Compare results, validate assumptions and strengthen your engineering judgment with two trusted methodologies.
Powerful API
Accelerate your workflows with Gofer’s API. By connecting your own logic and scripts, you unlock powerful automation capabilities to streamline your workflows and dig deeper into results. Use endpoints to create and edit models, run multiple analyses and retrieve results programmatically. Easily perform sensitivity analysis for optioneering, exploring and comparison analysis results.
Why choose Gofer
Gofer combines analysis methods into a single straightforward, hassle-free package. By integrating Gofer into your workflows, you’ll be able to analyse everything in one place, saving on training time and costs while boosting team productivity as they unlock efficiency in their designs.
Designed with you in mind
Gofer is designed by engineers, for engineers and is accessible to all.
Automation workflows
Power your workflows with Gofer’s robust API.
Sophisticated analysis for everyone
In a guided learning environment, we’re making geotechnical finite element analysis easy for engineers of all experience. Model the complex behaviour of the ground and how it interacts with existing and proposed structures.
Collaboration
Share and collaborate on models with your colleagues to enhance productivity.
All-cloud software
Gofer’s core capabilities are powered by cloud computing. Being a native cloud software, Gofer delivers speed, accessibility, scalability, and enables the modern workflows that define it.
“Gofer’s strength is that the JSON input is transparent, consistent and can be easily downloaded. This significantly reduces the time for automating multiple simulations once they’re initially built.” Arup
Saoirse Goodwin
Numerical Modelling Specialist and Engineer | Arup
The future of geotechnical engineering
Why switch to cloud
The industry is undergoing a visible transformation, with an inevitable shift toward digitalisation.
From computational design to fully cloud-based software, we’re rapidly moving toward an automated and digital future. We recognise the need for the industry to act sooner rather than later and are delivering cloud to our users. Cloud keeps you up to date, minimises your software deployment and maintenance requirements, scales on demand for your more intensive analyses, and frees up your local hardware while you use ours.
Real-world applications
We’re continuously improving Gofer using your feedback. Engineers that are passionate about moving the industry forward are pushing the boundaries of geotechnical engineering with Gofer for various projects, academic and real-world.
If you have a case study you want to showcase, get in touch!
Structural engineering
RC flat slab automation: Iterative post-processing of Oasys GSA results
During the work on several residential masterplans in London, Arup developed a digital workflow for the design of flat slab RC frames, fully based on Oasys GSA analysis results, implementing the…
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Geotechnical engineering
Investigating automated optimisation of foundation design
This research project carried out by Durham University MEng student Arthur Chai, in collaboration with Arup and Oasys, addresses the complex challenge of foundation design and impact assessment in civil engineering. This area plays a crucial role in ensuring…
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Pedestrian simulation
Improving visitor experience at the Reina Sofía Museum in Madrid
The Reina Sofía is one of the most important museums in Madrid and Spain. With over 1.5 million visitors in 2024, it ranked among…
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