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Numerical Analysis and Analytical Calculations of 3D Effects on Pullout Capacity of Anchor Blocks: Case Study in Dubai, United Arab Emirates

In both analytical and numerical approaches, a significant increment in anchor block pullout capacity was observed after considering the 3D effects over those capacities obtained by considering 2D analysis. As a result, this helps in avoiding underestimation of an anchor blockā€™s pullout capacity and thereby aids in the optimization of anchor block design. In addition, it was promising to note that pullout capacities obtained after considering the 3D effects from both approaches are very close in their magnitudes.

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How to Speed Up Calculation Time with PLAXIS

The more elements a mesh contains, the larger the stiffness matrix of the system (that needs to be inverted) and the longer the calculation time will be. It is therefore very important to define the optimal model dimension and even more crucial to introduce an appropriate level of mesh refinement, and only where it really matters.

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How To Efficiently Speed Up Mesh Generation

PLAXIS 3D is a very powerful tool that can provide extremely valuable information to geotechnical engineers, but did you know there are some insider tips that can help you save time? Here is some useful information on how to efficiently use PLAXIS 3D to confidently move forward in creating complex 3D mesh and optimally and successfully perform analyses.

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