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Flexible, reliable, and risk-reducing geotechnical analysis
Use PLAXIS to perform advanced finite element, dynamics, earthquake, or seismic analysis of soil and rock deformation and stability, as well as soil structure interaction, groundwater, and heat flow.
Reliably solve infrastructure challenges or facilitate steady-state groundwater flow calculations, including flow-related material parameters, boundary conditions, drains, and wells.
PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 2D offers comprehensive functionality for both everyday deformation and safety analysis of soil and rock, as well as the most challenging geotechnical projects. With three product plans to choose from, you can address creep, steady-state groundwater or thermal flow, consolidation analysis, dynamics and other time-dependent effects.
PLAXIS 3D
PLAXIS 3D offers comprehensive functionality to perform advanced three-dimensional finite element analysis for high-profile projects. With three product plans to choose from, you can address creep, steady-state groundwater, consolidation analysis, dynamics and other time-dependent effects.
PLAXIS Monopile Designer
PLAXIS Monopile Designer is a finite element software for monopile foundations. It transfers the results of the PISA Joint Industry Research Project to your daily engineering practice, reducing the amount of steel – and overall costs – of your monopiles. It can be used as a stand-alone tool or in connection with PLAXIS 3D.
Geotechnical Analysis for Academics
Modernised academic offerings that bring PLAXIS and GeoStudio together under a unified subscription model, purpose built for education and research.
Free Academic option
A free subscription available through the Bentley Education Program that provides students with access to PLAXIS and GeoStudio. This option enables students to gain hands on experience with industry leading geotechnical analysis tools at no cost, supporting learning as part of coursework and independent study.
Classroom WorkSuite option
Designed for university professors teaching core undergraduate topics, this affordable option provides access to more advanced PLAXIS and GeoStudio features to support classroom instruction and practical learning. The Classroom WorkSuite option is available as an annual or three year subscription, making it easier for institutions to plan and scale teaching programs.
Research option
Tailored for professors, researchers, and PhD candidates, the Research option provides access to the most advanced PLAXIS and GeoStudio capabilities for complex geotechnical analysis and modelling. Offered at a cost effective academic rate, this option supports advanced research projects and is available as an annual or three year subscription.
By unifying access across teaching and research, this modernised academic model makes it easier for universities and research institutes worldwide to adopt, manage, and expand their geotechnical analysis capabilities. It also helps students build familiarity with professional tools early in their education, supporting continuity from the classroom into future engineering careers.
Geotechnical Analysis for Academics FAQ
| Category | Shallow Foundations , Underground Structures , Tunneling , Soil Dynamics , Rock Engineering , Slope Stability , Retaining Walls , Deep Foundations , Geosynthetics , Finite Element / Finite Difference , Ground Improvement , Soil Mechanics |
| Licence Type | Commercial |
| Developer | Bentley Systems |
| Developer Website | https://www.seequent.com/products-solutions/plaxis-2d/?utm_medium=publication&utm_source=referral&utm_term=civil&utm_campaign=2026_civil_geoengineer.org_pd_global&utm_content=product_listing |
| Developer Email | [email protected] |
