Solve Geotechnical Challenges Faster

Perform advanced 2D finite element analysis of soil and rock deformation and stability. Consider ground-structure interaction, groundwater flow, heat flow, or seismic activity.   PLAXIS 2D is the most trusted tool among geotechnical engineers globally for the analysis of excavations, embankments, ground improvement measures, foundations, tunnels, and other critical structures.  Streamline your finite element analysis with PLAXIS 2D.

What is PLAXIS 2D?

PLAXIS 2D is a powerful and user-friendly finite-element (FE) software for 2D analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics. PLAXIS is used worldwide by top engineering companies and institutions in the civil and geotechnical engineering industry. PLAXIS 2D is ideal for a range of applications from excavations, embankments, and foundations to tunneling, mining, oil and gas, and reservoir geomechanics. PLAXIS 2D includes all the essentials to perform deformation and safety analysis for soil and rock that do not require the consideration of creep, steady state groundwater or thermal flow, consolidation analysis, or any time-dependent effects. User-friendly, Finite Element Software PLAXIS capabilities work together to build a powerful and intuitive finite element package for geotechnical analysis of soil, rock, and associated structures. Renowned for sound computation, PLAXIS offers a large range of material models to accurately model the behavior of various soils and rock types, which together provide realistic assessment of stresses and displacements. Fast and Efficient, Finite Element Model Creation PLAXIS guides users across several modes to efficiently create models with a logical geotechnical workflow. PLAXIS 2D models geometry via predefined structural element types and loading types using CAD-like drawing capabilities that lead to fast and efficient finite-element model creation. For tunnel solutions, a designer wizard builds off quick creation and can edit tunnel cross-sections, specify reinforcements, tunnel lining, and loading conditions. The Mesh mode features automatic and manual mesh refinements, automatic generation of irregular and regular meshes, and capabilities to inspect the mesh quality. Drive efficiency with multidiscipline workflows Create logical geotechnical digital workflows that take projects from subsurface imports through design and analysis to various outputs.

What is PLAXIS 2D Advanced?

PLAXIS 2D Advanced includes everything that is included in PLAXIS 2D, plus it further enhances your geotechnical design capabilities with more advanced features and material models. You can consider creep, flow-deformation coupling through consolidation analysis and steady state groundwater or heat flow. It also solves your problems faster than PLAXIS 2D with the multicore solver.

What is PLAXIS 2D Ultimate?

PLAXIS 2D Ultimate extends the capabilities of PLAXIS 2D Advanced, so you can deal with the most challenging geotechnical projects. 

• Analyze the effects of vibrations in the soil, such as earthquake and traffic loads
• Simulate complex hydrological time-dependent variations of water levels, or flow functions on model or soil boundaries
• Assess the effect of transient heat flow on the hydraulic and mechanical behavior of soil

What is Geotechnical Analysis 2D WorkSuite?

The Geotechnical Analysis 2D WorkSuite includes PLAXIS 2D Ultimate and GeoStudio 2D Ultimate, making it the most comprehensive 2D option. With GeoStudio 2D Ultimate, you can perform limit equilibrium slope stability analysis in soil and rock, simulate groundwater flow in various conditions, and analyze static and dynamic stress and deformation. Use the finite element results in your limit equilibrium analysis for more advanced assessments.