This document describes an example that has been used to verify the elastic deformation capabilities of PLAXIS. The problem involves the settlement and stress distribution under a smooth rigid strip footing on elastic soil, according to Giroud (1972).

Used version:

• PLAXIS 2D: 2018.00 | 2016.01 | 2015.02
• PLAXIS 3D: 2018.00 | 2016.02 | AE.01