PLAXIS Monopile Designer 2018 Manual

About this manual

This manual describes PLAXIS Monopile Designer, a software program for the analysis and design of monopiles used as foundation elements for offshore wind turbines under lateral loading conditions. It explains the purpose, development background, and intended user expertise, and includes licensing and disclaimer information.

The document is organized into four main parts: General Information, Reference Manual (covering the user interface, soil and calibration modes, analysis workflow, and results), Tutorial Manual (step‑by‑step design examples), and Scientific Manual (material models, 3‑D integration, optimisation, and technical details). Appendices list warnings, errors, and model‑generation checks.

What's inside

• General Information
• Reference Manual
• Tutorial Manual
• Scientific Manual
• Appendix A – Warnings and Errors
• PLAXIS Products and Services
• Preface

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of PLAXIS Monopile Designer?

It is a software program for the analysis and design of monopiles used as foundation elements for offshore wind turbines under lateral loading conditions.

Can PLAXIS Monopile Designer be used together with PLAXIS 3D?

Yes, it can be used as a stand‑alone tool or in connection with PLAXIS 3D for the numerical‑based design method.