Which geotechnical software is good for fem?


Friends, Whatever softwares for geotechnical FEM are there in market, are not complete in themselves and suffer from deficiencies: Plaxis: Not much choice for constitutive modelling of soils Flac: Only relies on Finite difference. Suitable for large deformations Geoslope: Concentrates more on slopes than other geotechnical issues. I think Abaqus is more comprehensive? What are your comments? Vipin

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Asked 02/03/2005 02:56, updated: 31/07/2019 18:14
Vipkolon

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Paul Bryden

Dear Vipin, Of the eight different software products that we offer, seven of them are finite element based products. It is true that we are most widely known for our slope stability software, however I encourage you to visit our website at http://www.geo-slope.com/downloads/downloadgeostudio.htmto download and install our latest software. GeoStudio 2004 now includes automatic mesh generation for both structured and unstructured meshing, region-based geometry definition, and a unified model definition for solving integrated problems. Kind regards, Paul Bryden Sales & Marketing Manager GEO-SLOPE International Ltd. http://www.geo-slope.com


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Jakub Jacobjacob

Try another geotechnical software - GEO5

http://www.finesoftware.eu/geotechnical-software/

- using combination of analytical and FE methods. Designed structure may be transferred into the FEM application where the general analysis of the structure is performed using the Finite Element Method. It saves time and increase design safety (by comparing two independent solutions) in effect.


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Jamunesh

GeoFEAS 2D is `2D Geotechnical Finite element Elastoplastic Analysis Software/. It is the software product for stress-deformation analysis of soil under static conditions. This software conducts the powerful elasto-plastic finite element analysis in many engineering fields such as slope stability analysis, earth retaining works excavation analysis, tunnel design, etc. This product consists of three programs, (1) preprocessor, (2) processor, and (3) postprocessor. Finite element analysis conditions are created in preprocessor as CAD software. Elasto-plastic problems are analyzed in processor. Also analysis results are processed for visualization in postprocessor. FORUM8 and Ukai laboratory have been engaged in joint development. The solver of this product utilizes the ground analysis program developed by Ukai laboratory, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of Gunma University and the Pre-Post processor is developed in-house and then coupled together as a total solution. ==========================================

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D14nd14n

I also think the same. ABAQUS is more comprehensive.

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Robjons21

According to me "midasGTS" is the far better to use, it is new generation of 2D and 3D finite element program for geotechnical applications including tunnels, deep foundations, slope stability, earth retaining structures, excavations, soil-structure interaction, settlements and seepage analysis. It is working quite well for me. You can try this one. it covers all these features Linear and Nonlinear Static analyses Construction Stage Analysis Steady-State Seepage Analysis Transient Seepage Analysis Fully Coupled Stress-Seepage Analysis Linear Dynamic analyses

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Michaelfsfl

Abacus is by far the most accurate of all the calculating systems out there.

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Hadriya9091

I got iAreaCalc a try, but it crashes every several minutes on my 3GS ....