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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Unwedge v3.0 Offers Major Interface and Analytical Enhancements
Users of all levels can benefit from easier, faster analyses
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TORONTO, ON. (December 1, 2003) - Rocscience Inc., a leading developer of geotechnical analysis and design tools, today announced the release of the latest version of their wedge stability analysis software, Unwedge 3.0. Version 3.0 offers major interface enhancements that allow for better user interaction and improved analytical capabilities, including a new analysis engine based on Goodman and Shi's block theory, new strength models such as Barton-Bandis and Power Curve and improved ability to scale and size wedges.
New Features in Unwedge 3.0
Unwedge 3.0 contains dozens of enhancements that greatly simplify the analysis and design process. Editing support is easier than ever before. Joint combinations can be changed using a simple spin control. New Clipboard support means users can easily create screen captures to illustrate their reports. Unwedge 3.0 contains a new Integrated Stress Analysis module, and the Tunnel Axis Plot shows how results change as tunnel orientation changes.
Using Goodman and Shi's block theory, the computation of all wedges is quicker and more accurate, plus an entirely new calculation algorithm has been added for finding and determining the size of possible end wedges. In Unwedge 3.0, there are new bolt models including cable bolts, swellex and split-set, and users can now simulate multiple layers of shotcrete with different properties. These new options will greatly improve the accuracy of users' results.
New features also include pseudo-static seismic modeling and a 2D complete plane strain boundary element model. This allows users to determine how stress affects the stability of wedges. Scaling of wedges now more accurately reflects the values defined for trace length and persistence, and now the program will also work to determine the maximum volume wedge with user defined trace lengths. All new features benefit both beginning and advanced Unwedge users seeking easier, faster wedge stability analyses.
Availability and Pricing
Unwedge 3.0 is available for Windows 9x, Me, NT4, 2000 and XP, with a Pentium processor and 64MB RAM as a minimum configuration. Prices are $995 US and $1495 CDN (single license). Network licenses are available, with price based on the number of concurrent users.
For more information and a free software demonstration, visit www.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 Unwedge are registered trademarks of Rocscience Inc.
Editor note: Screen shots and review copies are available.
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