Copyright classification of Plaxis 2D, Plaxis 3D

What is Plaxis 2D, Plaxis 3D?

PLAXIS 2D and PLAXIS 3D are powerful and user-friendly Finite Element (FE) software tools used for analyzing 2D and 3D deformations and stability in geotechnical and rock mechanics engineering. These software solutions are employed globally by leading civil engineering and geotechnical organizations for a wide range of applications, including excavation, embankments, foundations, tunneling, mining, oil and gas, and reservoir geotechnics.

PLAXIS 2D provides a comprehensive solution for deformation and safety analysis of soil and rock. It encompasses all the essential elements needed for analyzing the behavior of soil and rock without considering variations, steady-state groundwater, transient heat flow, consolidation analysis, or time-dependent effects. This software is ideal for various applications ranging excavations and retaining walls to tunneling, mining operations, oil and gas projects, and geotechnical engineering for reservoirs.

On the other hand, PLAXIS 3D offers the essential functionalities required for daily deformation and safety analysis of soil and rock. This comprehensive software facilitates the design and analysis of soil, rock, and related structures, enabling the creation of detailed 3D models. PLAXIS 3D finds application in a diverse range of scenarios, including excavation, embankments, tunneling, deep excavations, mining, energy, and environmental engineering.

Copyright Classification of Software

Copyright Classification of Plaxis 2D

Starting the PLAXIS 2D CE V21.00.01 version released in February 2021, the copyright for PLAXIS 2D software will be divided into three types:

PLAXIS 2D

The PLAXIS 2D version provides essential functionalities for performing deformation and safety analyses for soil and rock without considering factors like variation, groundwater in steady state, transient heat flow, consolidation analysis, or any time-dependent effects.

PLAXIS 2D Advanced

The Advanced version enhances the capabilities of geotechnical design with advanced features and material models to consider variations, coupling flow-deformation through consolidation analysis and steady-state or transient groundwater flow.

PLAXIS 2D Ultimate

The Ultimate version adds features to compute the most complex geotechnical projects. This comprehensive version allows you to:

Perform dynamic analysis on soil and rock, such as seismic events and traffic loads.

Simulate intricate hydrological conditions, time-dependent groundwater levels, or flow functions in the model or boundary calculations.

Assess the influence of extreme thermal gradients on the mechanical and hydraulic behavior of soil and rock.

For a detailed comparison of the differences in capabilities among these three types, please refer to the provided reference. Link 

Copyright Classification of PLAXIS 3D

Starting the PLAXIS 3D CE V21.00.01 version released in February 2021, the copyright for PLAXIS 3D software will be divided into three types:

PLAXIS 3D

The PLAXIS 3D version provides essential functionalities for performing deformation and safety analyses for soil and rock without considering factors like variation, groundwater in steady state, consolidation analysis, or any time-dependent effects.

PLAXIS 3D Advanced

The Advanced version enhances the capabilities of geotechnical design with advanced features and material models to consider variations, coupling flow-deformation through consolidation analysis.

PLAXIS 3D Ultimate

The Ultimate version adds features to compute the most complex geotechnical projects. Perform dynamic analysis on soil and rock, such as seismic events and traffic loads. Simulate intricate hydrological conditions, time-dependent groundwater levels, or flow functions in the model or boundary calculations.

For a detailed comparison of the differences in capabilities among these three types, please refer to the provided reference. Link