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Plaxis
Plaxis (sometimes stylised in all caps; a contraction of PLasticity and AXIalSymmetry, is a computer program, originally written by René de Borst as part of his MSc thesis , that performs finite element analyses (FEA) within the realm of geotechnical engineering, including deformation, stability and water flow. The input procedures enable the enhanced output facilities provide a detailed presentation of computational results. PLAXIS enables new users to work with the package after only a few hours of training. Plaxis BV was acquired by the American Bentley Systems, Inc. in 2018.
Article summary
Plaxis (sometimes stylised in all caps; a contraction of PLasticity and AXIalSymmetry, is a computer program, originally written by René de Borst as part of his MSc thesis , that performs finite element analyses (FEA) within the realm of geotechnical engineering, including deformation, stability and water flow. The input procedures enable the enhanced output facilities provide a detailed presentation of computational results. PLAXIS enables new users to work with the package after only a few hours of training. Plaxis BV was acquired by the American Bentley Systems, Inc. in 2018.
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