Released in mid-2024 as a key patch in the 2024 series, PLAXIS 2D v24.02.00.1144 (x64) from Bentley Systems enhances finite element modeling for soil and rock deformation, stability, and groundwater flow, with refined User-Defined Soil Models (UDSM) and improved project compatibility for geotechnical engineers.
Key Highlights
- CASM-Visco Model Integration – New UDSM for tailings dams, capturing undrained creep effects to better simulate flow liquefaction resistance – requires Advanced/Ultimate license.
- Swelling Rock Model (3D-Ready) – Full implementation for tunnels in swelling soils/rocks, accounting for stress- and time-dependent deformations based on Wittke-Gattermann research.
- Material Database & Unit System Overhaul – Major updates for SI/non-SI units; automatic project conversion with “_converted” suffix and mesh regeneration for V21 compatibility.
- Design Approaches in 3D – Store and apply partial factors for analysis sets, streamlining Eurocode-compliant workflows.
- Modal Analysis in Monopile Designer – Now generally available for offshore foundation simulations with enhanced stability.
- Usability Enhancements – Improved file handling, reduced recalculation times, and better interoperability with Revit/Civil 3D via IFC.
- Stability Fixes – Addresses crashes in large meshes and non-SI unit conversions; optimized for Windows 11.
System Requirements
- Windows 10/11 64-bit
- 8 GB RAM minimum (16 GB+ recommended)
- GPU with 256 MB OpenGL 3.3 (NVIDIA GeForce/Quadro preferred)
- 2 GB free SSD space