RocSupport is a quick and simple to use program for estimating the deformation of circular tunnels in weak rock, and visualizing the tunnel interaction with various support systems.
The analysis method used in RocSupport is commonly referred to as "rock-support interaction" or "convergence-confinement" analysis. This analysis method is based on the concept of a "ground reaction curve" or "characteristic line", obtained from the analytical solution for a circular tunnel in an elasto-plastic rock mass under a hydrostatic stress field.
New Users
If you are a new user of RocSupport, the best way to get acquainted with the program is to read the RocSupport Tutorial Manual. This provides an overview of the program, and easy to follow tutorials which will quickly get you acquainted with the main features of RocSupport. Click here to view the manual, which is in PDF format, and can be printed.
Overview of RocSupport Documentation
For help with any features which are not discussed in the Tutorial Manual, use the Table of Contents, Index or Search features in this Help system.