PLAXIS 3D Connect Edition V20 Update 2 x64 | 697 MB | Language: English
The PLAXIS development team is pleased to announce the availability of PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 2 is a finite element package intended for three-dimensional analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering. It is equipped with features to deal with various aspects of complex geotechnical structures and construction processes .
PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 2
New and improved features
* the result files of intermediate steps in a calculation phase are now stored as single-precision floating point numbers, instead of double-precision floating point numbers. This reduces the file size of especially dynamic projects greatly.
* added option to execute swept meshing for suitable volumes.
* added clearmaterial command for removing the material assigned to a feature.
* technology preview: Added tool for exporting the FEM model and the calculation results to ParaView.
Fixed issues
A large number of issues have been addressed.
PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 1
New and improved features
* the user interface for the PLAXIS applications has been updated with new Bentley icons and images. A splash screen is now being shown at startup of the Input and Output applications.
* in the phase settings now it is possible to enable compression for result files. Compressed files are smaller in size but there is a small performance overhead when opening them in Output.
* improved the command for modifying soil layer levels: it is now possible to change several soil layer levels of a borehole at once, providing better performance.
* improved generation of embedded beam elements during meshing.
* the "Quick select" window is redesigned to show the latest news and the state of licences too. It also got a new look and feel and was renamed to "Quick start".
* Bentley Cloud Services menu, accessible from the File menu. It allows the association of a Connected Bentley project to a Plaxis project.
* addition of the following PLAXIS UDSM’s: creep-sclay1s64.dll, eve_mc64.dll, ghs64.dll, hbs64.dll (new release), iso_jrmc64.dll, masonry64.dll (new release), n2pc_salt64.dll, ngiadps64.dll, oc-clay64.dll (new release), shansep64.dll and udsm_hps64.dll.
* technology preview: Added "Westergaard Added Mass" feature that can be used to model the effects of any liquid against a structure under dynamic loading conditions (earthquakes). E.g. the inertial effects, or additional hydrostatic pressure of a mass of water or liquid against a dam or wall.
* technology preview: ProjectWise integration. Now it is possible to open a project from a ProjectWise datasource or add a local project to it.
* technology preview: Command line autocomplete feature can be enabled and disabled from the Options menu.
Fixed issues
A large number of issues have been addressed.
PLAXIS 3D is a powerful and user friendly finite element package intended for three-dimensional analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics. PLAXIS is used worldwide by top engineering companies and institutions in the civil and geotechnical engineering industry. Applications range from excavations, embankments and foundations to tunnelling, mining and reservoir geomechanics.
PLAXIS 3D has advanced features to tackle modelling challenges in the most complex geotechnical projects, that cannot be solved with PLAXIS 2D.
Finite element modelling in full 3D has never been easier with a range of CAD-like drawing tools and extrude, intersect, combine and array operations. It’s almost like sculpting.
In this showreel, we display some models of dams and embankments made in PLAXIS 3D.
Bentley Systems is a software development company that supports the professional needs of those responsible for creating and managing the world’s infrastructure.
Product: PLAXIS
Version: 3D CONNECT Edition V20 Update 2 (version 20.2.0.83)
Supported Architectures: x64
Website Home Page : http://www.plaxis.com
Language: english
System Requirements: PC *
Supported Operating Systems: *
Size: 697.6 mb
System requirements – PLAXIS
Operating System requirements
Supported: Windows 7 Professional 64-bit, Windows 8 Professional 64-bit, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
Recommended: Windows 10 Professional 64-bit (all with latest service packs applied)
Internet Connection
For the Subscription Entitlement Service (SES) Licensing used in all PLAXIS CONNECT Edition software an internet connection is required.
Graphics card
Required: GPU with 256 MB OpenGL 1.3
Bentley strongly recommends avoiding simple onboard graphics chips in favour of a discrete GPU from the nVidia GeForce or Quadro range with at least 128-bit bus and 1 GB of RAM, or equivalent solution from ATI/AMD.
Processor
Required: dual core CPU
Recommended: quad core CPU
Hard Disk
At least 2 GB free space on the partition where the Windows TEMP directory resides, and 2 GB free space on the partition where projects are saved. Large projects may require significantly more space on both partitions.
For best performance, ensure that the TEMP directory and the project directory reside on the same partition.
Random Access Memory (RAM)
Recommended for PLAXIS 2D: at least 4 GB. Large projects may require more.
Recommended for PLAXIS 3D: at least 8 GB. Large projects may require more.
Video modes
Required: 1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit colour palette
Recommended: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 32-bit colour palette
