This suite is designed for engineers to perform complex geotechnical calculations. It bridges the gap between geotechnical and structural analysis, often integrating with other Bentley solutions like OpenGround for subsurface data management. Key capabilities include:

Bentley GeoStructural Analysis is a commercial software that requires a license to use. However, there are ways to download it for free, at least for a limited time. Here are a few options:

“Not a student? Grab the 14-day trial. No credit card. Or use PLAXIS 2D Learning Edition – limited to 1000 elements, but never expires.”

Launch the software. It will automatically check your Bentley account for active entitlements.