How to define an excavation sequence in Tunnel Designer
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Version
PLAXIS 3D
Date created
08 December 2016
Date modified
08 December 2016
After defining the tunnel cross-section properties, users can from now on (since PLAXIS 3D 2016) proceed with…
Seepage around a pressure tunnel
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015
Date created
12 February 2016
Date modified
12 February 2016
This movie demonstrates how to set-up a model to predict the development of seepage around a pressure tunnel…
Circular tunnel driven in elastic cross anisotropic rocks
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D
Date created
26 February 2016
Date modified
26 February 2016
This movie shows how to set-up the model used in the validation document linked below. The validation concerns…
Response of a rock mass to circular excavation (uniform in-situ stress)
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D
Date created
25 February 2016
Date modified
25 February 2016
In the video we show how to set-up the model discussed in the validation report below. The validation concerns…
How to model Rockbolts in the Tunnel Designer
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D
Date created
25 February 2016
Date modified
25 February 2016
In this movie we explain how to define rockbolts in the Tunnel Designer, available since PLAXIS 2D 2016.
Note…
PLAXIS 2D Thermal
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D
Date created
19 February 2015
Date modified
19 February 2015
In this movie we demonstrate the possibilities of the Plaxis 2D Thermal module. Tutorial lesson 16 Freeze pipes…
Construction of a branch tunnel
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Version
PLAXIS 3D
Date created
09 May 2011
Date modified
09 May 2011
This movie demonstrates a more complex project modeled and calculated in PLAXIS 3D. The construction of a branch tunnel…
Using the intersect and combine tools
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Version
PLAXIS 3D
Date created
09 May 2011
Date modified
09 May 2011
By the example of the construction of a tunnel out of 2 cilinders, the intersect and combine tools are explained.
Using Rockbolts in the 3D Tunnel Designer
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Version
PLAXIS 3D
Date created
07 December 2016
Date modified
07 December 2016
With the release of PLAXIS 3D 2016, it is now possible to add rockbolts to tunnel segments in the Tunnel Designer…
Incorrect data for centerline with an offset tunnel
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
Open
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015.00
Fixed and Released in Version
Issue #
373395 (SW-3760)
Date created
17 April 2015
…
Tunnel designer loses material assignments after loading project in 3D 2018
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 3D 2018.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 3D 2018.00
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 3D CONNECT Edition V20
Issue #
SW-37888
…
Tunnel properties seem lost when opening a project created in 2D 2015 or earlier
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D 2016.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2016.00
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2016.01
Issue #
3673
Date created
…
Incorrect external water pressures could be applied inside a tunnel (PLAXIS 3D AE)
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 3D AE.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 3D AE.00
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 3D 2016.01
Issue #
24015
Date created
28…
Line and surface contraction value [Solved]
Application
PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D
Issue status
Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015.00 PLAXIS 3D 2011.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015.00 PLAXIS 3D 2011.00
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2016 PLAXIS 3D…
Interface around circular tunnel may take material from wrong side
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D AE.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D AE.00
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015.00
Issue #
22252
Date created
11…
Circular tunnel with inside interface cannot be meshed
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D AE.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D AE.00
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2015.00
Issue #
21347
Date created
03…
Linear distribution for line loads and prescribed line displacements defined in 2DAE's Tunnel Designer do not work
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D AE.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D AE.00
Fixed and Released in Version
Solved in a recent version
Issue #
20555
Date created…
2D 2017.01: Drawing area not updated with small tunnel arc segments
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D 2017.01
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2017.01
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2018.00
Issue #
SW-21207
Date created
22 November…
3D2012.00: intersection of curved surface with (curved) surface can give wrong results
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 3D 2012.00
Found in Version
PLAXIS 3D 2012.00
Fixed and Released in Version
Solved in a recent version
Issue #
17591
Date…
Accidental inaccurate results in PLAXIS 3D with large incremental multiplier Mstage
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 3D 2010
Found in Version
PLAXIS 3D 2010
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 3D 2013.00
Issue #
15783
Date created
23 September…
PLAXIS 3D Tutorial 05: Phased excavation of a shield tunnel
Application
PLAXIS 3D
Version
PLAXIS 3D
Date created
04 Oct 2018
Date modified
27 Feb 2023
The lining of a shield tunnel is often constructed using prefabricated concrete ring segments, which are bolted together…
Bending moments of tunnels
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Issue status
✔ Solved
First Affected Version
PLAXIS 2D 2010.01
Found in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2010.01
Fixed and Released in Version
PLAXIS 2D 2011.00
Issue #
14483
Date created …
PLAXIS 2D Tutorial 05: Excavation of an NATM tunnel
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D
Date created
20 May 2017
Date modified
27 Feb 2023
This lesson illustrates the use of PLAXIS for the analysis of the construction of a NATM tunnel. The NATM is a technique…
PLAXIS 2D Tutorial 04: Settlements due to tunnel construction
Application
PLAXIS 2D
Version
PLAXIS 2D
Date created
20 May 2017
Date modified
27 Feb 2023
PLAXIS 2D has special facilities for the generation of circular and non-circular tunnels and the simulation of a tunnel…
Results from numerical benchmark exercises in geotechnics
Application
PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D
Version
PLAXIS 2D PLAXIS 3D
Original Author
H. F. Schweiger
Date created
27 October 2011
Date modified
24 October 2016
Results of two geotechnical benchmarking exercises…