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Explore the complete PLAXIS 2D geotechnical toolbox

Discover the full suite of advanced geotechnical capabilities and automated workflows designed to solve your most complex subsurface challenges

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CONTINUOUS PRODUCT INNOVATION

Discover the latest PLAXIS 2D capabilities

We’re continuously improving PLAXIS 2D to accelerate your design speed and accuracy. Explore the powerful modelling, safety compliance, and data performance features introduced in our most recent product releases

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Clay And Sand Model (CASM)

Design safer tailings dams and reassess existing infrastructure with Clay and Sand Model (CASM). The model has proven applicability illustrating the exact trigger of the tragic Brumadinho tailings dam collapse and can help prevent future disasters.
  • Suitable for clay, sand or silts
  • Simulate flow liquefaction in tailings dams
  • Undrained creep with CASM-Visco
  • Ensures global safety standard compliance
CORE GEOTECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Foundational tools for precise 2D geotechnical analysis

Model complex ground-structure interaction with confidence using our time-tested, industry-standard modelingmodelling features. Streamline your entire geotechnical workflow from initial geometry import to final safety reporting.

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Fast efficient finite element modelling modelling 

Spend less time building geotechnical models and more time analysing results
  • Define the subsurface using boreholes
  • Dedicated tools to draw geotechnical structures
  • Interface definition for soil-structure interaction
  • Selection explorer with multi-select editing

Comprehensive material model library Modelling 

Model geotechnical scenarios confidently with a wide range of industry standard, simple or state-of-the-art material models:
  • Unloading-reloading in excavations with HS-small
  • Hoek-Brown and Jointed rock for rockmasses
  • CASM or Norsand for tailings dams
  • Stress- and time-dependent model properties.

Industry interoperability and ecosystem integrations

Ensure compatibility with industry standards and other common software, or enhance geotechnical workflows with Bentley and Seequent software integrations:
  • Geological section import from Seequent Central
  • Import and export of CAD files
  • Import and export GeoStudio 2D geometry
  • Custom integrations with Python scripting
EXTENSIONS & ADD-ONS

Expand your advanced geotechnical modelling capabilities

User-Defined Soil Models

Implement advanced, non-standard soil behaviors directly into your finite element calculations. Using compiled 64-bit DLL files, seamlessly incorporate specialised models like NorSand, PM4Sand, or custom creep behaviors to solve highly complex challenges.
PRODUCT LEARNING

Master PLAXIS 2D with expert-led
training courses

These comprehensive, on-demand courses guide you from foundational modeling to advanced Python automation, ensuring you get maximum value from PLAXIS 2D.

Beginner

PLAXIS Fundamentals: Introduction to PLAXIS

Build a strong foundation in finite element modeling. This comprehensive introductory course covers the essential workflows, interface navigation, and basic analysis principles required to confidently start your first geotechnical project.
  • Orange Check Mark Icon Navigate the PLAXIS user interface
  • Orange Check Mark Icon Set up basic soil models
  • Orange Check Mark Icon Perform standard deformation analysis
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Beginner

PLAXIS Automation Basics: Getting started

Learn how to automate repetitive modelling tasks, extract critical results faster, and build custom scripts to streamline complex geotechnical analysis processes.
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  • Orange Check Mark Icon Automate repetitive modelling tasks
  • Orange Check Mark Icon Extract and analyse results faster and analyze results faster
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Intermediate

Importing CAD Geometry in PLAXIS 2D

Discover the best practices for importing complex industry-standard CAD geometries directly into PLAXIS 2D for seamless model creation.
  • Orange Check Mark Icon Prepare CAD files for import
  • Orange Check Mark Icon Resolve common geometry import issues
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