Continuum Modeling for Geomechanics in 2D
Unlock unparalleled simulation capabilities with intuitive tools designed for precision and efficiency with FLAC2D. Ideal for 2D soil, rock, concrete analysis, structural ground support, and groundwater flow.
FLAC2D
Plans start at $1,250 / month
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What is FLAC2D?
FLAC2D is a powerful and versatile software tool designed specifically for geotechnical engineering, allowing engineers and researchers to simulate complex two-dimensional problems involving soil and rock mechanics. With its advanced numerical modeling capabilities, FLAC2D employs the finite difference method to analyze stress, strain, and deformation in a wide variety of materials and conditions.
What sets FLAC2D apart is its extensive library of constitutive models designed for various forms of material behavior, from elastic to plastic and viscoelastic. Additionally, FLAC2D’s capability to model dynamic motion provides engineers with a powerful tool for assessing the implications of dynamic loading and events on structures and earth materials. The software helps in understanding critical aspects such as shear strength, stability under loading conditions, and potential failure mechanisms in response to dynamic effects. This dynamic aspect is crucial in ensuring the safety and performance of infrastructure in environments subject to earthquakes or other forces that induce rapid changes.
In a fast-paced world where precision is crucial, FLAC2D empowers engineers to make informed decisions confidently, ensuring the safety and integrity of their projects.
Why Choose FLAC2D?
FLAC2D offers robust simulation capabilities and proven reliability for effectively tackling complex geotechnical challenges with precision and efficiency.
Powerful Computing Capabilities
Run two instances simultaneously and achieve simulations up to 5x faster than equivalent 3D models.
Ease of Use
Sophisticated features, including command auto-completion and efficient model construction tools, simplify the workflow.
Advanced Analysis Options
Robust capabilities for large-strain simulation, multiple failure mechanisms, and dynamic analysis enhance modeling precision.
Fast and Responsive Simulations
Optimized solutions and multi-threading provide quick, accurate results, even for complex simulations.
Flexibility and Customization
Extensive scripting options (FISH and Python) and 19 built-in constitutive models allow for tailored modeling experiences.
Comprehensive Support for Various Industries
Adaptable for applications in geotechnical engineering, mining, and construction, meeting diverse project needs.
FLAC2D Industry Solutions
Explore FLAC2D in action as it tackles diverse geotechnical challenges from different industries with precision and innovation. Discover how our solutions empower industries to achieve efficient, reliable outcomes in real-world applications.
Automatic factor of safety contours for a mine slope.
Top: Min tailings dam constructed in stages. Bottom: Max shear strain increments after an earthquake.
Post-peak strength behavior of a mine pillar without surrounding backfill.
A wharf built into a slope is composed of beam and pile structural elements. Max shear strain incremental contours and horizontal displacement of wharf are shown after being subjected to an earthquake.
Concrete diaphragm wall model showing horizontal displacement contours, total displacement vectors, bending moments and horizontal displacement along liner, plus bending moment in support struts.
Elliptical supported tunnel developed in a series of excavation and support sequences.
FLAC2D Add-on Options
Expand your FLAC2D software capabilities with our range of add-on options, designed to tackle diverse engineering challenges effectively. Explore our selection of options to customize your FLAC2D experience.
Dynamics
Enhance simulations with dynamic analysis for earthquake engineering, soil liquefaction, and more. Includes robust boundary conditions and fast model run times.
- Customizable boundary conditions (acceleration, velocity, stress waves)
- Soil-structure interaction and thermal coupling
- Dynamics Wizard for preprocessing
- Maxwell damping for fast simulations
- Multiple dynamic and liquefaction models
$69 / month or $828/ year
Thermal
Simulate heat transfer with conduction and advection models. Ideal for geothermal and nuclear waste applications with variable boundary conditions.
- One-way coupling to mechanical stress and pore-pressure calculations
- Four thermal material models
- Efficient solvers for rapid model run times
- Hydration-Drucker-Prager model for dynamic material adjustments
$69 / month or $828/ year
Creep
Study time-dependent material behavior with viscoelastic and viscoplastic constitutive models. Applications include oil reservoirs and deep tunnels.
- 10 customizable creep models
- Versatile for mining and compressed-air energy storage
- Customization via C++ scripting
$69 / month or $828/ year
User-Defined Module (UDM)
Develop custom material models tailored to specific project needs using C++. Enhance simulation flexibility with downloadable templates.
- Modify existing or create new constitutive models
- Access to ITASCA’s UDM Library
- Ideal for specialized material behaviors like liquefaction analysis
Free with any license
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