Released in 2024 as the latest stable build of the 2024 series, PLAXIS 2D v24.02.00.1144 (x64) from Bentley Systems remains the industry benchmark for 2D finite element analysis of soil-structure interaction, excavation, tunneling, embankments, and groundwater flow.
Key Highlights
- CASM-Visco UDSM – New constitutive model for creep and viscoplastic behavior in soft soils and tailings (Advanced/Ultimate editions only).
- Swelling Rock Model – Fully implemented for time- and stress-dependent swelling in tunnels and underground structures.
- Automatic Unit Conversion – Seamless switching between SI and non-SI units with automatic project conversion and mesh regeneration.
- Design Approaches in 3D – Consistent partial factor management now available across 2D and 3D modules for Eurocode compliance.
- Enhanced Monopile Designer – Modal analysis and improved fatigue calculations for offshore wind foundations.
- Performance & Stability – Faster mesh generation, reduced memory usage on large projects, and fixed crashes related to non-SI unit handling.
- Interoperability – Improved IFC import/export, better Revit/Civil 3D coordination, and updated Python API (v3.11).
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- 16 GB RAM minimum (32 GB+ recommended for large models)
- OpenGL 3.3 GPU with 256 MB+ VRAM (NVIDIA recommended)
- 2 GB free SSD space