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Phase² 8.0 - Advanced Finite Element Analysis for Excavations and Slopes

Users of all levels can benefit from easier, faster analyses

Toronto, Canada (April 20, 2011) - Rocscience is pleased to announce the release of Phase² version 8.0, an advanced finite element analysis program for underground or surface excavations in rock or soil. Phase² is used for a wide range of geotechnical engineering projects including stress analysis, slope stability, support design and groundwater seepage. Typical applications include tunnel design, soil and rock slope stability, embankments, retaining walls, earth dams, excavations in jointed rock, underground caverns, and more. Complex, multi-stage models can be easily created and quickly analyzed.

“The probabilistic analysis features in Phase² 8.0 offer exciting new analysis possibilities and the 64 bit support with parallel processing will be a welcome feature for users working with large complex models”, says Rocscience geotechnical specialist Dr. Thamer Yacoub.

New features include:

Enhanced analytical capabilities

	•	New 64 bit support and multi-core parallel processing allows for much larger problem sizes and faster compute times
	•	Probabilistic analysis using the Rosenblueth point estimate method
	•	Discrete strength function – define strength at a user-defined grid of points or generate random strength distributions
	•	Advanced mesh regions allow you to combine uniform and graded meshing

Improved Report Generation

	•	Improved Info Viewer with customizable output for report generation
	•	Improved print preview

Many other features including

	•	Improved speed of meshing, file saving and loading for large models
	•	Define residual (post-peak) elastic modulus, tensile strength and joint strength
	•	Geometry cleanup for joint networks
	•	Numerous interface improvements

Phase2 8.0 can be purchased for $4495 USD directly from Rocscience by visiting our Order page. 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:
Evelyn Cunningham
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.