This document describes an example that has been used to verify the ultimate limit state capabilities of PLAXIS. The problem involves the bearing capacity of a smooth circular footing on frictional soil.

Used version:

• PLAXIS 2D: 2018.00 | 2016.01 | 2015.00
• PLAXIS 3D: 2018.00 | 2016.00 | AE.00

Hint: This validation needs considerable amount of disk space. Make sure you have at least 150 gigabytes of free disk space.