I need 2D FEM Software for SOILS

[vikiso]

I want to model a relatively simple 2D surcharge condition onto an existing soil layer, which I can do by hand...however, I need to show PRINCIPAL STRESSES in a 2D model for a specific geometry. Recommendations for a low-cost FEM software that has soil models and can produce principal stress plots would be GREATLY APPRECIATED! Platforms such as CRISP & PLAXIS are too expensive of an investment for this relatively simple problem.

 

[PEinc]

Try finding someone who already owns the expensive program to run it for you (you give them the input and then check the output). Or, try to find a website where the program you need is available for your use at an hourly or daily rate.

 

[mkashi]

There is an inexpensive program called PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS for Geotechnical Engineers developed by Prototype Engineering, Inc. in Massachusetts Tel No. is 781-729-2363.

Good Luck

 

[JYChen]

You may want to try GeoFEAP....

 

[jdmm]

Sigma from GEOslope can do this but it is about $1500 US

to mkashi

do PRODUCTIVITY TOOLS have a web site?