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Smooth rigid strip footing on elastic soil

Application PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 3D
Version PLAXIS 2D
PLAXIS 3D
Date created 06 November 2012
Date modified 06 November 2012

This document describes an example that has been used to verify the elastic deformation capabilities of PLAXIS. The problem involves the settlement and stress distribution under a smooth rigid strip footing on elastic soil, according to Giroud (1972).

Used version:

  • PLAXIS 2D: 2018.00 | 2016.01 | 2015.02
  • PLAXIS 3D: 2018.00 | 2016.02 | AE.01

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