Bentley Coffee Corner: Geotechnical Analysis - Modelling unsaturated soil behaviour with PLAXIS Barcelona Basic model

The PLAXIS Barcelona Basic Model (PLAXIS BBM) is used to simulate the behaviour of unsaturated soils. It is based on Bishop’s effective stress combined with the suction stress variable, accounting for the transition from a partially saturated state to a fully saturated condition, and vice versa. This model is capable of reproducing an increase in strength with suction and collapse when wet. 

Register to 10:00 AM CEST Coffee Corner

Register to 4:00 PM CEST Coffee Corner

In this month’s Geotechnical Analysis Coffee Corner, we will:

• Provide an overview of the model equations
• Detail the material parameters and their calibration
• Present a practical application to show the model features and usage.

Bentley Coffee Corners are open to all Bentley users, free of charge. One learning unit is applied to each participant’s Bentley Transcript for self-reporting. To view prior sessions, watch the Recordings On-Demand.