Through our dedicated software and experience in the civil engineering, offshore and nuclear industries, we enable our clients to accurately model the behaviour of structures, soils and rock mass.
Geotechnical Engineering
Our geotechnical analysis software and services help:
- Predict ground movement, structural deflections and loads with accuracy
- Reduce conservatism within designs
- Understand performance changes due to loading & material uncertainties
We are the UK channel partner for Bentley Systems’ suite of geotechnical engineering solutions, including PLAXIS analysis software and gINT for geotechnical data management.
PLAXIS is specifically developed for the simulation of staged construction, consolidation & settlement, bearing capacity and many other applications, and is established as the world-leading FEA software for detailed analysis of ground movement, foundations, tunnels, slopes, excavations and problems involving consolidation and groundwater flow. It now also includes comprehensive 2D and 3D rapid slope stability design and assessment tools, based on the limit equilibrium method.

We have in-depth knowledge of soft soil, hardening soil, small-strain stiffness, jointed rock and creep behaviour, including Mohr-Coulomb, Hoek-Brown, Modified Cam Clay and Sekiguchi-Ohta materials.
Dynamic response results from a PLAXIS simulation can help develop a spring/damper model for a separate, more detailed analysis of above-ground structures. We can also support Ansys FEA users with their application of in-built constitutive models.

The ease of use and value gained from PLAXIS means that most of our geotechnical clients prefer to use the software themselves, assisted by our tuition and technical support services. 2D and 3D versions are available to suit user requirements, including named-used Practitioner and network-based licensing. Flexible purchasing options are available for occassional and short term use as well as long term investments.

For clients who require simulation capability at short notice but do not have the internal capacity or skills, we provide geotechnical consulting services in conjunction with a range of technical partners.
Selected Resources
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» Brochure: Bentley’s Geotechnical Engineering Applications – Construction eBook
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» Brochure: Bentley’s Geotechnical Engineering Applications – Digital Workflows eBook
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» Brochure: Bentley’s Geotechnical Engineering Applications – Roads & Highways eBook
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» Brochure: PLAXIS 2D Product Matrix
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» Brochure: PLAXIS 3D Product Matrix
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» Brochure: TALREN 5 Product Overview
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» Demo Video: Plaxis 3D Dynamic Analysis Capability – Pile Driving
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» Demo Video: PLAXIS 3D Modelling for Dams and Embankments
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» Demo Video: PLAXIS 3D Modelling of Foundations and Excavations
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» Demo Video: PLAXIS 3D Modelling of Tunnels and Underground Structures
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» On Demand Webinar: Advance Geotechnical Analysis with PLAXIS
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» On Demand Webinar: What’s New in PLAXIS?