3D Surface Wedge Analysis for Slopes
version 5.0
Swedge 5.0 is a quick,
interactive and simple to use analysis tool for evaluating the geometry and
stability of surface wedges in rock slopes. Wedges are defined by two
intersecting discontinuity planes, the slope surface and an optional tension
crack. Swedge provides
an integrated graphical environment for fast, easy data entry and 3D model
visualization.
Swedge 5.0 offers an extensive
array of analysis options including Deterministic, Probabilistic, Combinations,
Sensitivity, and Persistence analysis.
For a Deterministic analysis, Swedge computes
the factor of safety for a specific wedge. For a Probabilistic analysis,
statistical input data can be entered to account for uncertainty in joint
orientation, strength and other parameters, and a probability of failure is
calculated. For a Combination analysis, any number of joint planes can be
defined, and Swedge will
compute all possible combinations of joint intersections which can form a wedge.
Rock bolts, shotcrete or support pressure can be applied to increase the wedge
safety factor. De-stabilizing forces due to water pressure, seismic loads or
external forces can also be easily modeled. Joint shear strength options include
Mohr-Coulomb, Barton-Bandis or Power Curve models, and a joint waviness angle
can be defined.
Swedge 5.0 provides improved
integration with the Dips program.
A complete Dipsfile
can be imported into Swedge and
analyzed with the Combination analysis option; or statistical joint set
information (Fisher Distribution) can be imported for a Probabilistic analysis.
Dips is a program for the
graphical and statistical analysis of structural geology data using stereonets; click
here for more information.
Planar Sliding Stability Analysis for Rock Slopes
version 2.0
RocPlane is
an interactive software tool for performing planar rock slope stability analysis
and design. RocPlane makes
it easy to quickly create planar models, visualize them in both 2D and 3D, and
evaluate analysis results. RocPlane contains
many helpful features that allow users to rapidly build, modify and run models.
RocPlane also
includes functionalities for easily analyzing results, generating figures and
charts, and producing convenient summaries of models and results. The report
generation features of RocPlane are
especially useful to engineers when writing reports with high-quality, and
professional-looking drawings and diagrams. They help slope designers to readily
communicate findings to people with varying slope engineering knowledge.