How does Reset displacements to zero work?
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DWhen we apply the option Reset displacements to zero, we reset the displacements at the BEGINNING of the phase. This means that any displacement in the model due to...
View ArticleHow to model segmental tunnel lining in PLAXIS 2D
Application:PLAXIS 2DThis movie shows how users can assign hinges or springs to tunnels modelled with the Tunnel designer, in order to model segmental tunnel liner.Related videosHow to model Rockbolts...
View ArticleResponse of a rock mass to circular excavation (uniform in-situ stress)
Application:PLAXIS 2DIn the video we show how to set-up the model discussed in the validation report below. The validation concerns the response of a rock mass due to circular excavation in a...
View ArticleResponse of a rock mass to circular excavation (non-uniform in-situ stress)
Application:PLAXIS 2DIn the video we show how to set-up the model discussed in the validation report below. The validation concerns the response of a rock mass due to circular excavation in a...
View ArticleHow to model Rockbolts in the Tunnel Designer
Application:PLAXIS 2DIn this movie we explain how to define rockbolts in the Tunnel Designer, available since 2D 2016.Related videosHow to model segmental tunnel lining in PLAXIS 2DPLAXIS 2D Tunnel...
View ArticleCircular tunnel driven in elastic cross anisotropic rocks
Application:PLAXIS 2DThis movie shows how to set-up the model used in the validation document linked below. The validation concerns a circular tunnel driven in a jointed rockmass with non-uniform...
View ArticleGeomechanical modelling of the Dutch radioactive waste disposal facility...
Author:P. J. Vardon, P. Arnold, M.A. Hicks, P.A. FokkerPublished on:March, 2016Application:PLAXIS 2DThe current generic radioactive waste disposal concept in the Netherlands is designed to be situated...
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2D Thermal analysis of soil freezing with flowing water
Author:J. SopkoPublished on:March, 2016Application:PLAXIS 2DPlaxis was contracted by Moretrench in the USA to provide assistance in setting-up 2D f nite element models for the analysis of...
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Plaxis Viewer - standalone program to view results
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThe PLAXIS Viewers are standalone programs and offer you and your clients the ability to view calculated PLAXIS 2D and...
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Force envelope results explained
Application:PLAXIS 2DMy force envelope distribution value is larger than any of the phases' results: How can this be?In PLAXIS 2D, sometimes, the maximum or minimum values displayed on the force...
View ArticleEnd bearing of plates
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DIn the material data base of Plates in PLAXIS 2D and 3D there is the option to select ‘End bearing’. Selecting this option may be appropriate to provide some sort of...
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Boussinesq problem
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document describes an example that is used to verify the elastic deformation capabilities of PLAXIS. The settlement and stress...
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Non-linear deformation of structural elements
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015This document verifies that the non-linear deformation of plates is treated correctly in PLAXIS. An elastoplastic 'M - k' material type is used and the deformation...
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Undrained soil behaviour
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document verifies that the undrained analysis of partially saturated soil is correctly implemented in PLAXIS. Bishop's effective...
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Bishop's effective stress
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document verifies that groundwater flow principles are correctly implemented in PLAXIS. Bishop's effective stress (Bishop &...
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Verification: Drain
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document verifies that groundwater flow principles are correctly implemented in PLAXIS. A soil column with a drain inside is...
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Verification: Well
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document verifies that groundwater flow principles are correctly implemented in PLAXIS. A soil column with a well inside is simulated....
View ArticleRun multiple calculations easily
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 3DWith the combination of the startup command line parameters to launch PLAXIS and the commands runner in PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D, it is relatively easy to make a setup in...
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Theis and Thiem solution
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document verifies that groundwater flow principles are correctly implemented in PLAXIS. Assuming an horizontal confined aquifer, the...
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Biot theory of poroelasticity
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 3D, PLAXIS 3D AEThis document verifies that groundwater flow principles are correctly implemented in PLAXIS. Poroelasticity theory, first introduced by...
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