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Rocscience | Liner Local Coordinates in RS3

by Daniel Wai RS3 is well known for its capabilities to analyze and design complex 3D models. This Finite Element Analysis program is a powerhouse of features, and its applications include tunneling,...

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Rocscience | Efficient Jointed Rock Slope Analysis using XFEM

An overview of the application of XFEM in jointed rock slopes for discontinuities Introduction: Modeling jointed rock slopes is one of the more challenging problems in rock mechanics. The position an...

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2D and 3D Analysis of Retaining Systems

Retaining systems are an essential part of any substructure construction. Just as vital is the confidence that they will be safe – and stay safe – at every point in their life. PLAXIS offers the rare...

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Rocscience | Does 3D Slope Stability Analysis Always Produce Higher Factors of Safety than 2D?

By Reginald Hammah and Frema Awuku-Asabere A lot has been written about 3D slope stability analysis generating factors of safety that can be higher than 2D results by up to 20%. But is this true? We...

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3D Slope Stability Analysis of an Open Pit Mine in Minas Gerais, Brazil

By Thiago Bretas and Felipe Vilela, BVP Engenharia. Two-dimensional (2D) limit equilibrium analysis is the most common method of slope stability analysis in geotechnical engineering practice. That’s...

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Rocscience | ​Can XFEM Solve the Meshing Challenges Posed by Complex Rock Slope Stability?

The finite element method (FEM) is the most common approach to modeling the behavior of rock masses, including ones intersected by discontinuities such as joints, faults, and cracks. That should come...

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Using Slide2 and RS2 to Study Impact Crater Morphology on Mars

As a Rocscience customer, using Slide2 and RS2 to model slope failure in slopes, dams, and embankments is just like any other day. Not so typical, and perhaps hard to believe, is the use of the softw...

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Rocscience | On the comparison of 2D and 3D stability analyses of an anisotropic slope

The Adoption of 3D Limit Equilibrium Method 2D limit equilibrium analysis is a powerful tool for problems involving uniform geometry. Three-dimensional limit equilibrium modeling can be an excellent...

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CALLING ALL GEOS: we’re looking for your expert feedback. This 10-minute survey will ask you about your use of geoscience software for analysis, modelling, and collaboration. Complete the survey by...

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Rocscience | Geotechnical Software for Tunnelling

Tunnelling is a specialized civil engineering discipline for designing and constructing underground openings for transportation and other purposes. It accomplishes this through the removal of soil an...

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