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PLAXIS 3D: Shallow Foundation Bearing Capacity & Settlement
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PLAXIS 3D: Shallow Foundation Bearing Capacity & Settlement

PLAXIS 3D: Bearing Capacity and Settlement Analysis of Shallow Foundation
Created byNichirvan Taher
Last updated 6/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the concepts of bearing capacity and settlement
  • Model shallow foundations using PLAXIS 3D
  • Analyze ultimate bearing capacity using numerical simulation
  • Interpret results including deformations, forces, etc.

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Course content

4 sections • 8 lectures • 1h 48m total length

  • Introduction to Ultimate Bearing Capacity (qu) of Shallow Foundation4:42

    Explore ultimate bearing capacity (qu) and settlement of a shallow foundation using plexus 3D, and learn to generate a load–settlement curve to estimate bearing capacity from a 3D simulation.

  • Defining Soil Stratigraphy & Deformation boundary conditions5:45

    Learn to define soil stratigraphy, create a borehole with depth and water table, and apply deformation boundary conditions and fixities in Plaxis 3D for shallow foundation analysis.

  • Define Soil Parameters and Modelling Shallow Foundation9:16

    Define soil parameters for a phi cohesion soil and model 1 m by 1 m, 0.5 m thick reinforced concrete shallow foundation using a column constitutive model under drain conditions.

  • Applying load, Mesh Generation, Construction Phases, and Runing Calculation11:02

    Apply a surface load to the foundation, generate a 3D mesh with refined foundation mesh, define construction phases, run the analysis, and obtain a load-displacement curve to estimate bearing capacity.

  • Interpretation of Results21:30

    Explore plexus 3D results for shallow foundation bearing capacity and settlement, including the load–displacement curve, tangent intersections, ultimate and allowable capacities, and related settlements.

Requirements

  • Basic knowledge of geotechnical engineering
  • Familiarity with soil mechanics
  • PLAXIS 3D installed (trial or licensed version)

Description

Welcome to “PLAXIS 3D: Bearing Capacity and Settlement Analysis of Shallow Foundation.” This course is designed to give you a practical and in-depth understanding of how to model, simulate, and analyze shallow foundations using PLAXIS 3D, one of the most powerful tools in geotechnical engineering.

The course begins by explaining the fundamental concept of ultimate bearing capacity of shallow foundations. You’ll learn the key principles that govern foundation performance and how to estimate the ultimate bearing capacity using the load–settlement curve obtained from PLAXIS 3D. The technique of drawing tangents to identify failure load is demonstrated clearly, making it easy to apply in your own projects.

From there, we walk you through the entire modeling process in PLAXIS 3D—from creating the geometry and assigning material properties to setting up loads, boundary conditions, and meshing. You will also learn how to evaluate settlement results, extract useful data, and interpret the behavior of the foundation under load.

The course also covers how to estimate the allowable bearing capacity based on allowable settlement criteria, ensuring safe and efficient design. A special section is dedicated to the simulation of raft foundations, showing how to determine maximum, minimum, and differential settlement.

Whether you're a student, practicing engineer, or researcher, this course provides a step-by-step guide to using PLAXIS 3D for shallow foundation design and analysis with confidence.

Enroll now and take your geotechnical modeling skills to the next level!

Who this course is for:

  • Civil & Geotechnical Engineers
  • Engineering Students
  • Researchers using PLAXIS 3D

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