Part 5: Ground-Anchor Bond Modeling in PLAXIS 3D: Finite elements vs. Field Validation by Geo/Structural Services Group

Anchors are commonly used to stabilize structures by resisting uplift, lateral, or overturning forces. Their performance depends on both their internal strength and the bond developed with the surrounding soil or rock. Accurately characterizing the interaction between the anchor and the ground is critical for determining load capacity and optimizing the number and placement of anchors required for effective stabilization.

PLAXIS is a powerful finite element software equipped with advanced tools for analyzing ground-anchor-structure interaction, which is essential for making informed decisions regarding stabilization methods and material quantities.

Join Dr. Don Dotson and Dr. Ahmed Mahgoub from Geo/Structural Services Group for a live webinar where they will present a case study demonstrating the use of PLAXIS to analyze anchor strength and anchor-ground bond for vertical stabilization. Learn how PLAXIS can help you save time, reduce material use, and cut costs in your geotechnical analysis.

What you will learn: 

• How to use PLAXIS to model anchor tests
• How to adapt soil test data to constitutive models
• How to calibrate constitutive model to test results

Date/Time: August 28, 2025 3:00 PM EDT

Speakers: Antonio Soldo, Products Sales Engineer Bentley Systems, Inc., Don Dotson Partner Geostructural Engineer Geo/Structural Services Group, LLC, Ahmed Mahgoub Principal Geostructural Engineer Geo/Structural Services Group, LLC

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