Master Piled Raft Foundation Analysis with PLAXIS 3D Through Realistic Simulations and Practical Examples
Unlock the full potential of PLAXIS 3D in analyzing piled raft foundations with this comprehensive, step-by-step course designed for civil and geotechnical engineers, graduate students, and researchers. This course blends theoretical concepts with hands-on practical modeling, allowing you to gain both academic understanding and real-world application skills in foundation engineering. It is ideal for those seeking to advance their knowledge in soil-structure interaction and finite element modeling using PLAXIS 3D.
What you’ll learn
- Learn the principles of piled raft systems, load transfer mechanisms, and their advantages over traditional foundations in various applications..
- Define soil stratigraphy, assign parameters, and model raft, pile, and walls with accurate geometry and spacing in PLAXIS 3D..
- Assign material properties to structural elements and learn about interface elements and soil-structure interaction for realistic behavior..
- Generate mesh and simulate staged construction, adjusting for excavation, installation, and loading with calculation settings..
- Analyze results like settlement, forces, and stress, and generate professional reports, including visuals, tables, and summaries for presentation..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 10 lectures • 1hr 31min.
Requirements
Unlock the full potential of PLAXIS 3D in analyzing piled raft foundations with this comprehensive, step-by-step course designed for civil and geotechnical engineers, graduate students, and researchers. This course blends theoretical concepts with hands-on practical modeling, allowing you to gain both academic understanding and real-world application skills in foundation engineering. It is ideal for those seeking to advance their knowledge in soil-structure interaction and finite element modeling using PLAXIS 3D.
The course begins by introducing the fundamentals of piled raft foundations, emphasizing their unique load transfer mechanism and explaining why they are often preferred over traditional shallow foundations in complex soil conditions. You’ll then proceed through a structured modeling workflow: defining soil stratigraphy, setting up boundary conditions, assigning appropriate soil and structural material parameters, and constructing the 3D model of the raft, piles, and retaining walls.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to apply loads, generate the finite element mesh, simulate construction phases, and run calculations effectively. Emphasis is placed on interpreting key output results such as settlement, axial forces, bending moments, and stress distributions in the soil and structural elements. Finally, you’ll learn how to compile your findings into a clear and professional geotechnical report.
By the end of the course, you’ll be fully equipped to model and analyze piled raft foundation systems using PLAXIS 3D with confidence. Whether you’re designing foundations for high-rise buildings or conducting academic research, this course will enhance your modeling precision and geotechnical insight.