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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Swedge 5.0 Provides faster and easier analysis of surface wedges
Users of all levels can benefit from easier, faster analyses
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TORONTO, ON. (August 1, 2006) - Rocscience announces the release of Swedge 5.0, a quick, interactive and simple to use analysis tool for evaluating the geometry and stability of surface wedges in rock slopes. Swedge 5.0 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, sensitivity, persistence and combination analyses.
“Swedge is an essential upgrade for geotechnical engineers concerned with the possibility of wedge failure in rock slopes”, says senior Rocscience software developer Dr. Brent Corkum. “Major new analytical capabilities and interface improvements make this upgrade a significant addition to the rock slope engineer’s analysis toolkit.”
Important new features of Swedge 5.0 include:
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Combination Analysis – any number of joint orientations can be
defined, and Swedge will compute all possible combinations
of joint intersections which can form a wedge, and determine
the wedge with the minimum safety factor. Results can be
plotted on histograms, scatter plots and the stereonet.
Improved integration with Rocscience’s Dips program. A complete
Dips file 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.
Sensitivity Analysis – sensitivity analysis can be performed with
a few mouse clicks, and allows you to determine the effect
of individual variables on wedge safety factor.
Joint Persistence Analysis – statistical distributions can be
assigned to joint persistence, and used as a filter to determine if a
wedge can actually form, given a randomly generated wedge location.
Joint Shear Strength – Barton-Bandis and Power Curve strength
models are now available, and a waviness angle can be defined.
Completely new analysis engine based on Goodman and Shi's
block theory handles wedge cases which could not be previously
analyzed and provides reliable results for a wide variety of
modeling circumstances.
User interface – many improvements to the user interface, including
a new sidebar information panel, which provides a summary of
analysis results and input data at the side of the screen.
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Swedge 5.0 sells for $995 USD (less if upgrading from Swedge 3.0 or 4.0) and is available for purchase 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 calling 1-416-698-8217 or by emailing software@rocscience.com.
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 Swedge are registered trademarks of Rocscience Inc.
Editor note: Screen shots and review copies are available.
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