Product Overview
SWedge
Surface Wedge Analysis
Quickly and easily define tetrahedral (or pentahedral) surface wedge models formed by the intersection of two (or three) discontinuity planes. Evaluate the geometry and stability of surface wedges in rock slopes using Limit Equilibrium Method. Model the effects of shear strength, water pressure, external and seismic forces, and supports, and visualize your models in 3D.
Sensitivity & Probabilistic Analysis
Perform probabilistic analysis to determine the probability of failure. Model variability in geometry, point of force application, joint and bedding strength, water pressure, external loads and more by assigning statistical distributions to variables. Perform sensitivity analysis using a range of values to evaluate their effects on factor of safety.
Combination Wedge Analysis
Determine the minimum factor of safety of a surface wedge by inputting any number of discrete joint plane orientations and all possible combinations of two joints forming a wedge will be analyzed.
Specifications
Analysis Results :
Sidebar information panel
Info Viewer analysis summary
One-click export of data and charts to Excel
Automation :
Batch Compute model fi les
Automate Model Inputs from Excel
Bench Analysis :
Optimize bench design for open pit mines
Combination Analysis :
Unlimited number of joints
Analyze all possible combinations
Find minimum safety factor wedges
Import joints from Dips
View results on histogram, scatter, and stereonet plots
Import from Dips :
Import mean planes
Import joint set statistics (probabilistic analysis)
Import all planes (combination analysis)
Joints :
Two sliding planes (tetrahedral wedges)
Optional basal joint plane (pentahedral wedges)
Shear strength—Mohr-Coulomb, Barton-Bandis, Power Curve
Waviness angle
Import planes from Dips
Loading :
Water pressure on joints
Ponded water analysis
Seismic coefficient
External forces
Pressure (surcharge or support)
Persistence Analysis :
Randomly vary wedge height and/or joint persistence
Allowable persistence determines if wedge can form
Probabilistic Analysis :
Statistical distributions—normal, uniform, triangular, beta, exponential, lognormal, gamma
Fisher distribution for joint orientations
Histogram, cumulative, and scatter plots
Import joint set statistics from Dips
Monte Carlo or Latin Hypercube simulation
Random or pseudo-random sampling
Shear strength—define variability of mean strength envelope or individual strength parameters
Correlation coefficient for cohesion and friction angle
Best fit distribution, regression line
Highlight failed wedges on plots
Filter wedges by sliding mode
Probability of failure, reliability index
Sensitivity Analysis :
Determine effect of individual variables on safety factor
Multiple variables on one plot
Vary strength of all joints simultaneously
Slope :
Slope plane/upper face
Slope height, length, and bench width
Overhanging slope
Metric or imperial units
Eurocode design standards
Stereonet View :
Plot great circles and poles
Show joint intersections
Highlight failed data
Equal angle/Equal area
Support :
Rock bolts
Define bolt properties from the following bolt types: Mechanically Anchored, Grouted Dowel, Cable Bolt, Split Set, Swellex, and Simple Bolt Force
Option to use bolt Shear Strength
Option to apply Bolt Orientation Efficiency factor
Pressure
Active or passive support
Tension Crack :
Optional tension crack plane
Arbitrary orientations
Location—user-defined or automatic
Wedge Size :
Scale wedge size by slope height, slope length, bench width, trace length, persistence, wedge weight, and volume
Truncate wedge with tension crack
Persistence analysis (probabilistic)
Minimum wedge size
Viewing Options :
3D wedge view
Interactively rotate, zoom, and pan
Move wedge along sliding planes
Customize display options
Export image files
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