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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Settle3D is a new program for the calculation of settlement and
consolidation under applied loads
Users of all levels can benefit from easier, faster analyses
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TORONTO, ON. (September 1, 2007) - Rocscience Inc., a leading developer of geotechnical analysis and design software, is pleased to announce the release of the new program Settle3D, the latest addition to their comprehensive suite of slope stability, excavation design and geotechnical programs.
Settle3D is a 3-dimensional program for the analysis of consolidation and settlement under foundations, embankments and surface excavations. It combines the simplicity of one-dimensional analysis with the power and visualization capabilities of more sophisticated three-dimensional programs.
"The calculation of settlements underneath footings and embankments is a task commonly performed by geotechnical engineers. We saw the lack of easy-to-use and robust settlement software as an opportunity to develop state-of-the art tools that fit the needs of these engineers", says Thamer Yacoub, Geomechanics Specialist for Rocscience.
"Settle3D offers the usual intuitive interface found in other Rocscience products along with sophisticated three-dimensional viewing capabilities for analysis and interpretation of results”, adds Jim Hazzard, Geophysics Specialist.
You can quickly create complex soil profiles and loading conditions and view results in 3-dimensions. Modeling can be staged and time-dependent consolidation analysis can be performed, including primary and secondary consolidation (creep) at user defined time intervals.
Other features include:
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Circular, rectangular or polygonal load shapes can be defined
with uniform or variable load magnitudes. Loading can be staged
and applied at any depth.
Excavations can be defined and loads applied within excavated areas.
A special embankment designer allows you to easily define
multi-stage layered embankments.
Groundwater elevation can be staged and wick drain regions
can be added to speed up consolidation.
Settlement, stress and pore pressure are computed throughout
the 3-dimensional volume, and results can be contoured along any
horizontal or vertical plane, or plotted along any line.
Highly interactive data presentation, contours and graphs are
updated in real time as you change the data type, depth or location.
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Settle3D can be purchased for $995 USD directly from Rocscience by visiting our Web site at www.rocscience.com. A free two-week trial version of the complete program can also be obtained by visiting the "Downloads" section of our website.
For further information, please contact:
Alison Morley
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Rocscience Inc.
Phone: 416-698-8217
Email: software@rocscience.com
About Rocscience
Rocscience develops and markets analysis and design programs for civil engineering and mining applications. Rocscience's high quality programs allow engineers to quickly and accurately analyze surface and underground rock and soil structures, improving safety and reducing the cost of design projects. All Rocscience software is backed by free technical support and a 30-day money back guarantee.
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Rocscience and Settle3D are registered trademarks of Rocscience Inc.
Editor note: Screen shots and review copies are available.
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