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PLAXIS Software

Plaxis offers a full range of geotechnical software tools, courses, seminars and expert services all targeted at the world of geotechnics, geo-engineering and civil engineering. Lachel & Associates, an authorized PLAXIS agent, can assist with selecting the right package solution to meet your software needs.

The software is based on the finite element method and intended for 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional geotechnical analysis of deformation and stability of soil structures, as well as groundwater and heat flow, in geo-engineering applications such as excavation, foundations, embankments and tunnels.

Lachel carries a full range of PLAXIS products including:

Click here to download PLAXIS Software Price List.

PLAXIS VIP

In addition the basic PLAXIS packages, Lachel also offers the PLAXIS VIP subscription. Benefits include effortless upgrading system, access to the latest developments, exclusive and priority support, discounts on services, and free upgrades.

PLAXIS VIP protects your investment in geotechnical tools because it will keep your Plaxis software up to date. Each time a new version of your Plaxis software is released, it is automatically available. It can’t get any easier than that. Minor update packs will become available as downloads on our website and major upgrades will be shipped to you automatically.

For more information on PLAXIS VIP, click here to download the brochure.

For more information or to order PLAXIS, please contact:

Johanna Pankalla
Lachel & Associates, Inc.
16300 Christensen Road, Suite 304
Tukwila, Washington 98188
Ph: 206-244-3560
Fax: 206-244-3593
Email: jpankalla@lachel.com

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Featured Projects

Onion Creek Wastewater Interceptor

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Humpback Creek

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Calgary West Light Rail

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Austin Clean Water Program

The Austin Clean Water Program (ACWP) was created in 2001 to comply with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s order to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows from the City’s wastewater interceptor system. Read more

Lake Dorothy Hydroelectric

The Lake Dorothy Hydroelectric Project is being developed by Alaska Electric Light and Power (AEL&P) to meet Juneau, Alaska’s growing need for electricity. The project will add a level of reliability to the existing system and will help reduce the need for supplemental diesel generation. Read more

Cal Park Hill Tunnel

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Spencer Creek Bridge

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U230

University Link Light Rail, Contract U230 is a component of the 3.15-mi light rail extension that will connect downtown Seattle with the University of Washington campus. The project includes construction of 0.75 mi of twin tube metro tunnels and associated cross passages, excavation and support of the Capitol Hill Station structure, and excavation of a TBM retrieval shaft at the Pine Street Station. Read more

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BWARI

The Big Walnut Augmentation/Rickenbacker Interceptor was constructed by the City of Columbus, Division of Sewer & Drainage to increase the City’s sewer capacity. Read more

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