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Model and analyze geo-engineering projects with finite element analysis in 2D.

Model diverse geotechnical problems
Create FE models quickly and efficiently
Simulate various types of soil and rock behavior
Achieve consistently accurate results
Conduct powerful and versatile post processing
Increase the application’s versatility

Learn more about what PLAXIS 2D can do for you...

What is 2D/ PLAXIS 2D WorkSuite?

The widely-used software for geotechnical engineering, PLAXIS 2D is a user-friendly, finite-element package that provides you with the ability to model diverse geotechnical problems from a single, integrated application. You can analyze the deformation and stability of projects ranging from excavations, embankments, and foundations to tunneling, mining, and geomechanics.

Because every firm has different needs, there are two flexible PLAXIS 2D variations: PLAXIS 2D Basic and PLAXIS 2D WorkSuite.

PLAXIS 2D WorkSuite includes the following modules:

PLAXIS 2D Dynamics for dynamic loading modeling. PLAXIS 2D Dynamics also allows for performing a ground response analysis, and liquefaction analysis using the PM4Sand and UBCSand models.
PLAXIS 2D PlaxFlow for time-dependent groundwater analysis
PLAXIS 2D Thermal for analysis of heat flow and its influence on the hydraulic and mechanical behavior of soil and structures

PLAXIS 2D offers advanced features to:

Model diverse geotechnical problems
A user-friendly interface helps you create logical geotechnical workflows for models by guiding design efforts across different modes:
- Soil mode allows the definition of multiple boreholes to create a complex soil profile or geological cross section
- Structures mode allows the definition of loading conditions with prescribed loads and displacements, as well as structural elements such as piles, anchors, and geotextiles
- Tunnel Designer enables the creation of tunnel cross sections, structural features, and loading conditions
- Mesh mode allows the generation and inspection of mesh elements for FEM calculation
- Staged construction mode enables the close simulation of staged construction with the activation and deactivation of soil clusters, structure elements, and loading

Create FE models quickly and efficiently
CAD-like drawing capabilities enables you to rapidly create precise models while leveraging the application’s geometry. A wide range of constitutive soil models are developed to closely simulate the behaviors exhibited in various geomaterial for a realistic prediction of stresses and deformations.

Simulate various types of soil and rock behavior
Constitutive models, that range from simple linear to advanced, highly nonlinear models, provide the ability to predict movement for the type of ground found at the site.

Achieve consistently accurate results
The robust calculation procedures of PLAXIS 2D are well proven, which means calculations will converge to provide you with accurate results. Multi-core calculations and a 64-bit kernel allows functionality with even the largest and most complex models.

Conduct powerful and versatile post processing
The PLAXIS Output program provides you a full suite of visualization applications to check the details of underground soil-structure models. Display forces, displacements, stresses, and flow data in a variety of ways, including contour, vector, and iso-surface plots. Use cross section capabilities to inspect areas of interest in greater detail and enhance plotting by copying tables from other software.

Increase the application’s versatility
Extend the capabilities of PLAXIS 2D software with the PlaxFlow, Dynamics, and Thermal modules. PlaxFlow makes analyzing complex groundwater flow easy, Dynamics provides comprehensive and reliable dynamic load modeling, and Thermal helps with the understanding of the effects of heat flow on the hydraulic and mechanical behavior of soils and structures.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does PLAXIS mean? What is PLAXIS used for?

Plaxis is a computer application that performs finite element analyses (FEA) within the realm of geotechnical engineering, including deformation, stability and water flow. The name PLAXIS comes from plane strain and axial symmetry, indicating the geometric types handled in the original code of the software application.

Where can I find PLAXIS 2D tutorial?

Whilst lots of PLAXIS 2D tutorials can be found on Bentley Communities, here are some FREE PLAXIS 2D learning resources available at Virtuosity, a Bentley Company.

What is interface in PLAXIS?

By applying interface elements PLAXIS users can simulate the interaction between a structure and soil. While without an interface no relative displacement (slipping/gapping) will be possible between structure and soil.

When interface applied, node pairs will be created at the interface of structure and soil. Each node pair consists of two nodes - one belongs to the structure and the other belongs to the soil. The interaction between these two nodes consists of two elastic-perfectly plastic springs. One elastic-perfectly plastic spring to model the gap displacement and one elastic-perfectly plastic spring to model slip displacement.

Where can I get PLAXIS 2D training or PLAXIS course?

If you want to receive tailored training or attend a PLAXIS 2D course that is specific to your project requirement, Virtuosity offers extra training and mentoring services. You can choose from tailor-made training, on-demand learning, consulting services, mentoring and more. Learn more about Expert Services at Virtuosity here.

What is the price of PLAXIS 2D? How much does PLAXIS cost?

A practitioner license of PLAXIS 2D costs $3,950 USD and PLAXIS 2D WorkSuite costs $6,825 USD at Virtuosity.com. To see the price in your local currency select your currency at the bottom of this page. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Virtuosity, Bentley's eCommerce store. When you purchase through Virtuosity you get a Virtuoso Subscription which means you get both the software AND the training, expert services, and custom mentoring you need to get started quickly.

MODULES INCLUDED IN PLAXIS 2D WORKSUITE

PLAXIS 2D Dynamics: 2D Geotechnical Dynamic Modeling Software

Analyze the effects of man-made or natural seismic vibrations in soil with PLAXIS 2D Dynamics. Perform dynamic analyses in a user-friendly, efficient, and accurate way regardless of the vibration source or scale. Accurately calculate the effects of vibrations with a dynamics analysis when the frequency of the dynamic load is higher than the natural frequency of the medium. PLAXIS 2D Dynamics is an add-on module to PLAXIS 2D. Low-frequency vibrations can normally be calculated with a pseudo-static analysis by default available in PLAXIS. However, for more advanced seismic analysis, choose the PLAXIS 2D Dynamics module.

PLAXIS 2D Dynamics also allows for performing a ground response analysis, and liquefaction analysis using the PM4Sand and UBCSand models.

PLAXIS 2D PlaxFlow: 2D Geotechnical Groundwater Flow Analysis Software

We all know that taking groundwater flow into account in your geotechnical, environmental, and hydrological engineering projects is critical. Go beyond the default options of steady-state groundwater flow analysis of PLAXIS, with the PLAXIS 2D PlaxFlow add-on module. Perform time-dependent groundwater analysis and simulate the unsaturated, time-dependent, and anisotropic behavior of soil, as well as simultaneously calculate changes in pore pressures and deformation by performing a fully-coupled flow-deformation analysis.

PLAXIS 2D Thermal: 2D Geotechnical Thermal Modeling Software

Integrate thermal analysis seamlessly with PLAXIS 2D Thermal add-on module. PLAXIS is equipped with specialized capabilities to deal with changing soil properties due to temperature change, enabling engineers to anticipate and react to potential stability issues, such as foundation challenges in arctic areas. When the effects of heat flow on the hydraulic and the mechanical behavior of soils and structures need to be taken into account in geotechnical designs, you can count on PLAXIS. Plus, if you need full thermal-hydro-mechanical coupling, the PLAXIS 2D PlaxFlow module is exactly what you will need.

EXPERT SERVICES AND TAILORED TRAINING

Expert services and tailored training, when and where you need it.

At Virtuosity, we understand how important it is to get the most out of every working moment. You need to limit downtime, and use each software application to its fullest potential. There is just no time to spare. That's why every software purchase through Virtuosity comes as a bundle with “Keys” or credits that can be redeemed for expert services and training, so you can get started right away. Learn more about our training options.

We call this bundle the Virtuoso Subscription.

Each practitioner license comes with a number of "Keys" and you can always purchase additional "Keys" as you go.

There is a menu of expert services and training options that you can redeem your "Keys" for:

	Keys (Training Credits)	Hours (Approximate)
Quick start training Virtual classroom training is a great way to quick-start your success.	1 key	2 hours
Recorded online sessions OnDemand sessions can be very helpful and convenient. They include information on the latest software, workflows, and systems.	1 key	2 hours
Standard training Standard training offers a thorough understanding of general features, workflows and tools of the application.	1 key	4 hours
Customized training With tailored training you can set your own agenda for training and get something to suit your specific requirements.	1 key	2 hours
Consulting If you have a challenging or unique project, you may choose to expand your team with one of our experts.	1 key	2 hours
Mentoring Get one-on-one mentoring from a product expert. Choose from a variety of topics including design, analysis, and modeling techniques.	1 key	2 hours

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Modeling

Spatial variation of preconsolidation
Tunnel deconfinement
CAD export
Nonlinear geogrids: Elastoplastic (N-ε) and Viscoelastic (time-dependent)
Cross and parallel permeability in interfaces
Polar and rectangular array
Nonlinear embedded beam row (M-ĸ diagrams)
Easy definition of rock bolts in Tunnel Designer
Unlimited combinations of point forces and distributed loads

Material Models

Anisotropic Clay Models: S-CLAY1 and S-CLAY1S
Concrete
Masonry
Mixed Isotropic-kinematic Hardening Elastoplastic Models for Structured Clay
N2PC-Salt
Hoek-Brown with parameter guide
Generalized Hardening Soil
OC-Clay
PM4Sand
Soft soil (with and without creep)
Sekiguchi-Ohta, viscid and inviscid
SHANSEP MC
SHANSEP NGI-ADP
Swelling Rock
NGI-ADP
Jointed rock
UDCAM-S with cyclic accumulation and optimization tool
UDCAM-S
User-defined soil models
Visco-elastic perfectly plastic

CLoE Hypoplastic
Creep-SCLAY1S
Frozen and Unfrozen Soil
Material Models
MIT S1
Mohr-Coulomb (Linear Elastic Perfectly Plastic)
Modified Cam-Clay
Hoek-Brown (rock behavior)
Hoek & Brown model with softening
Hypoplastic model with inter-granular strain
Hardening Soil (Isotropic hardening)
Hardening Soil with small-strain stiffness (HSSmall)
Isotropic Jointed Rock with Mohr-Coulomb Failure Criterion
Joined Rock (anisotropy)
UBC3D-PLM (based on UBCSAND)
Soft Soil
Soft Soil Creep (time dependent behavior)
Sekiguchi-Ohta
NGI-ADP (anisotropic undrained shear strength)

Calculations

Field stress initial calculation type
Well-proven and robust calculation procedures
Multicore computing
Include or exclude soil clusters and/or structural elements in safety analysis
64-bit calculation kernel
Facilities for steady-state groundwater flow calculations, including flow-related material parameters, boundary conditions, drains, and wells
Distinguish between a plastic calculation, consolidation, and safety analysis
Automatic regeneration of construction stages

Results

Load-displacement curves
Use the Output command line to display plots, or save plots with user-defined resolution
Select number of significant digits displayed
PLAXIS 2D Viewer
Automatic centerline extraction for structural forces plots
Structural forces in Volumes (Tunnel lining, retaining wall)
Resulting Force View
Preview Calculation results
Plot Annotations

Usage

Rock-mass response and surface settlements due to tunneling, mining, or reservoir depletion
Slope stability and seepage analysis for large earth dams, tailing dams, embankments, and pit mines
Predicting differential settlements of buildings adjacent to excavation pits
Stability of and seepage into excavation pits, lateral displacements of diaphragm walls
Calculate necessary consolidation time for pore pressure dissipation in undrained loading problems
Bearing capacity and foundation settlement analysis for high-rise buildings, LNG tanks, and other structures

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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Operating System
Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
Windows 8 Professional 64-bit
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit

Graphics Card
Required: GPU with 256 MB OpenGL 1.3

Recommendation: Avoiding simple onboard graphics chips in favor of a discrete GPU from the Nvidia GeForce or Quadro range with at least 128-bit bus and 1 GB of RAM, or equivalent solution from ATI/AMD.

Processor
Required: Dual Core CPU, Recommended: Quad Core CPU

Memory
Recommended for 2D: minimum 4 GB. Large projects may require more.

Hard Disk
Minimum 2 GB free space on the partition where the WindowsTEMP directory resides, and 2 GB free space on the partition where projects are saved. Large projects may require significantly more space on both partitions.

For best performance, ensure that the TEMP directory and the project directory reside on the same partition.

Video
Required: 1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit color palette, Recommended: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 32-bit color palette