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A powerful 2D finite element software for geotechnical engineering, used to analyze soil behavior, structural interaction, and groundwater flow.

Plaxis 2D workflow

Software Features

Key Workflows

Plaxis 2D workflow

Soil Analysis

Perform advanced analysis of soil behavior under various stress conditions using constitutive models such as Mohr-Coulomb, Soft Soil, and HS(Small).

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Soil-Structure Interactions

Simulate the interaction between retaining walls, anchors, geotextiles, and other structural elements with surrounding soil, including staged construction.

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Flow Analysis

Model steady-state and transient groundwater flow, seepage, and consolidation to understand water pressures and their effect on soil stability.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Plaxis 2D used for?

Plaxis 2D is used for simulating soil behavior and soil-structure interaction in geotechnical engineering projects.

Does Plaxis 2D support groundwater flow analysis?

Yes, Plaxis 2D includes features to model groundwater flow and its effect on soil stability.

What file formats does Plaxis 2D support?

Plaxis 2D supports various industry formats including DXF for geometry import and output formats for reporting and analysis.