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PLAXIS 2D is a powerful and user-friendly finite-element software for 2D analysis of deformation and stability in geotechnical engineering and rock mechanics. PLAXIS is used worldwide by top engineering companies and institutions in the civil and geotechnical engineering industry. PLAXIS 2D is ideal for a range of applications from excavations, embankments, and foundations to tunneling, mining, oil and gas, and reservoir geomechanics. PLAXIS 2D includes all the essentials to perform deformation and safety analysis for soil and rock that do not require the consideration of creep, steady state groundwater or thermal flow, consolidation analysis, or any time-dependent effects. ### User-friendly, Finite Element Software PLAXIS capabilities work together to build a powerful and intuitive finite element package for geotechnical analysis of soil, rock, and associated structures. 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What is PLAXIS used for?** PLAXIS is a computer application that performs finite element analyses (FEA) within the realm of geotechnical engineering, including deformation, stability and water flow. The name PLAXIS comes from **PL** astic and **AXIS** ymmetry, indicating the geometric types handled in the original code of the software application. **What is the price of PLAXIS 2D? How much does PLAXIS cost?** The cost of PLAXIS 2D, PLAXIS 2D Advanced, PLAXIS 2D Ultimate and PLAXIS 2D WorkSuite varies per region. While there are various types of licensing available, a common choice is the 12-month practitioner license offered through Bentley’s eStore. **What are the system requirements?** - **Operating System**: Windows 10, Windows 11 - **Graphics Card**: GPU with 256 MB OpenGL 3.3 recommended to avoid simple onboard graphics chips. - **Processor**: Dual Core CPU required; Quad Core CPU recommended. - **Memory**: Minimum 4 GB for 2D. Large projects may require more. - **Hard Disk**: Minimum 2 GB free space. - **Video**: Required: 1024 x 768 pixels, 32-bit color palette.