Embedded pile (line element)and volume pile (volume element)'s interfaces

Question

Hi,it seems that on plaxis we can create a pile whith two methods but if I choose the line element does it contains an integrated or we have to create it as in volume elements . 
 Greetings .

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Accepted Answer

Dear El-aifa, 
 An embedded beam (previously known as embedded pile) does not require any interface as it is already included in the formulation. 
 When you model the pile using volume elements, then you can decompose the volume into surfaces and assign interfaces on the lateral and bottom surfaces created.

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Answer

Dear El-aifa, 
 I agree with Ahmad. Only the embedded beam contains special interface nodes by default. In the rest of the cases, you will need to define an interface.

Stefanos Papavasileiou · Answer

Dear Azmi, 
 All the information we share are available in the Scientific manual, which can be found here: communities.bentley.com/.../manuals---plaxis

Embedded pile (line element)and volume pile (volume element)'s interfaces

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