How to input permeability for smear zone around PVD in plaxis 2D v21?
Dear Mahabub,
PLAXIS offers the possibility to provide permeability values per direction for the soil (or rock). The exact values are to be provided by the geotechnical engineer who should know the expected behaviour of the PVDs.
Note that since in PLAXIS 2D you have a plane strain model, you may need to calibrate your model according to the results you expect, based on experience and engineering judgement.
In any case, maybe another geotechnical engineer following our Forum can provide any additional information from their own experience.
Here is an interest read for you: communities.bentley.com/.../drainage-line-elements-in-plaxis-2d-and-3d-applied-in-consolidating-marine-clay-deposits
I have solved my problem.
Can you tell me how you solved it? It will be really helpful. I am trying to input varying permeability in the radial direction from the line drain and currently is not able to do so.
Answer Verified By: MAHABUB SADIQ