Response 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...
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2D Tutorial 16: Freeze pipes in tunnel construction
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015This tutorial illustrates change in coupling of groundwater flow and thermal flow as a result of ground freezing. A tunnel is constructed with the...
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2D Tutorial 15: Thermal expansion of a navigable lock
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015A navigable lock is temporarily 'empty' due to maintenance. After some time there is significant increase of the air temperature, which causes...
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2D Tutorial 14: Free vibration and earthquake analysis of a building
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis example demostrates the natural frequency of a five-storey building when subjected to free vibration and earthquake loading.The...
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2D Tutorial 13: Pile driving
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis example involves driving a concrete pile through an 11 m thick clay layer into a sand layer, as can be seen in the figure below....
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2D Tutorial 12: Dynamic analysis of a generator on an elastic foundation
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEUsing PLAXIS, it is possible to simulate soil-structure interaction. Here the influence of a vibrating source on its surrounding soil...
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2D Tutorial 11: Potato field moisture content
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis lesson demonstrates the applicability of PLAXIS to agricultural problems. The potato field lesson involves a loam layer on top of...
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2D Tutorial 10: Flow around a sheet pile wall
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEIn this lesson the flow around a sheetpile wall will be analyzed. The geometry model of Tutorial 3 will be used. The well feature is...
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2D Tutorial 09: Flow through an embankment
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEIn this chapter the flow through an embankment will be considered in the Flow mode. The crest of the embankment has a width of 2.0 m....
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2D Tutorial 08: Dry excavation using a tie back wall - ULS
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEIn this tutorial a Ultimate Limit State (ULS) calculation will be defined and performed for the submerged construction of an...
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2D Tutorial 07: Stability of dam under rapid drawdown
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis example concerns the stability of a reservoir dam under conditions of drawdown. Fast reduction of the reservoir level may lead to...
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2D Tutorial 06: Excavation of an NATM tunnel
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis lesson illustrates the use of PLAXIS for the analysis of the construction of a NATM tunnel. The NATM is a technique in which...
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2D Tutorial 05: Settlements due to tunnel construction
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEPLAXIS 2D has special facilities for the generation of circular and non-circular tunnels and the simulation of a tunnel construction...
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2D Tutorial 04: Construction of a road embankment
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThe construction of an embankment on soft soil with a high groundwater level leads to an increase in pore pressure. As a result of...
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2D Tutorial 03: Dry excavation using a tie back wall
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis example involves the dry construction of an excavation. The excavation is supported by concrete diaphragm walls. The walls are...
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2D Tutorial 02: Submerged construction of an excavation
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEThis lesson illustrates the use of PLAXIS for the analysis of submerged construction of an excavation. Most of the program features...
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2D Tutorial 01: Settlement of a circular footing on sand
Application:PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D 2016, PLAXIS 2D 2015, PLAXIS 2D AEIn this lesson a first application is considered, namely the settlement of a circular foundation footing on sand. This is the first...
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