ITASCA - Version FLAC3D -3D Numerical Modeling Software for Geomechanics

FLAC3D is a sophisticated numerical modeling software designed for the analysis of geotechnical and rock mechanics in three dimensions. It enables users to simulate material behavior under stress and create detailed models of geological structures such as tunnels, mines, and subsurface features. By providing accurate predictions of material deformation and failure, FLAC3D allows engineers to visualize how different materials will behave under varying conditions, facilitating better project planning and risk mitigation.

In addition to its robust modeling capabilities, FLAC3D offers flexibility through scripting and customization, enabling users to fine-tune their models to meet specific project needs. With FLAC3D, professionals can analyze complex geotechnical problems, gaining deeper insights and ensuring more informed decision-making in industries ranging from mining to civil engineering and energy.

FLAC3D offers robust simulation capabilities and proven reliability for effectively tackling complex geotechnical challenges with precision and efficiency.

Powerful Computing Capabilities
Robust simulation capabilities coupled with advanced data integration tools offer unparalleled flexibility and customization for a wide range of geotechnical applications.

Ease of Use
Sophisticated features, including command auto-completion and efficient model construction tools, simplify the workflow, along with new Machine Learning based tools.

Advanced Analysis Options
Robust capabilities for large-strain simulation, multiple failure mechanisms, and dynamic analysis enhance modeling precision.

Fast and Responsive Simulations
Optimized solutions and multi-threading provide quick, accurate results, even for complex simulations.

Flexibility and Customization
FLAC3D offers 27 built-in constitutive models plus custom user-defined constitutive models for tailored modeling experiences.

Comprehensive Support for Various Industries
Adaptable to diverse project needs and a wide range of applications, including civil engineering, mining, material processing, and energy engineering.

Dynamics
FLAC3D’s advanced dynamic analysis capabilities make it a premier choice for simulating seismic events and other dynamic loads on geotechnical structures.

Powerful Scripting
Empower your simulations with FISH and Python scripting, unlocking endless possibilities for model customization, advanced visualization, and innovative physics integration.

Expand your FLAC3D software capabilities with our range of add-on options, designed to tackle diverse engineering challenges effectively. Explore our selection of options to customize your FLAC3D experience.

Dynamics

Enhance simulations with dynamic analysis for earthquake engineering, soil liquefaction, and more. Includes robust boundary conditions and fast model run times.

• Customizable boundary conditions (acceleration, velocity, stress waves)
• Soil-structure interaction and thermal coupling
• Dynamics Wizard for preprocessing
• Maxwell damping for fast simulations
• Multiple dynamic and liquefaction models

Thermal

Simulate heat transfer with conduction and advection models. Ideal for geothermal and nuclear waste applications with variable boundary conditions.

• One-way coupling to mechanical stress and pore-pressure calculations
• Four thermal material models
• Efficient solvers for rapid model run times
• Hydration-Drucker-Prager model for dynamic material adjustments

Creep

Study time-dependent material behavior with viscoelastic and viscoplastic constitutive models. Applications include oil reservoirs and deep tunnels.

• 10 customizable creep models
• Versatile for mining and compressed-air energy storage
• Customization via C++ scripting

UDM

Develop custom material models tailored to specific project needs using C++. Enhance simulation flexibility with downloadable templates.

• Modify existing or create new constitutive models
• Distribution via DLL files
• Access to ITASCA’s UDM Library
• Ideal for specialized material behaviors like liquefaction analysis