3D Surface Wedge Analysis for Slopes

Swedge 5.0 is a quick, interactive and simple to use analysis tool for evaluating the geometry and stability of surface wedges in rock slopes. Wedges are defined by two intersecting discontinuity planes, the slope surface and an optional tension crack. Swedge 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, Combinations, Sensitivity, and Persistence analysis.

For a Deterministic analysis, Swedge computes the factor of safety for a specific wedge. For a Probabilistic analysis, statistical input data can be entered to account for uncertainty in joint orientation, strength and other parameters, and a probability of failure is calculated. For a Combination analysis, any number of joint planes can be defined, and Swedge will compute all possible combinations of joint intersections which can form a wedge.

Rock bolts, shotcrete or support pressure can be applied to increase the wedge safety factor. De-stabilizing forces due to water pressure, seismic loads or external forces can also be easily modeled. Joint shear strength options include Mohr-Coulomb, Barton-Bandis or Power Curve models, and a joint waviness angle can be defined.

Swedge 5.0 provides improved integration with the 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.

Dips is a program for the graphical and statistical analysis of structural geology data using stereonets; click here for more information.

What's New in Swedge 5.0?
See Swedge v5.0 Product Sheet
Evaluation copy available upon request


Features

Slope Properties Joint Properties Tension Crack Support Loading Deterministic Analysis Probabilistic Analysis Combination Analysis Sensitivity Analysis Persistence Analysis Import from Dips Wedge Size Viewing Options

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Minimum Requirements		Suggested Requirements
	1 GHz Pentium Processor Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/2003 100MB of free hard disk space 256MB memory (RAM) OpenGL compliant graphics      adapter		3 GHz Pentium Processor Windows 2000/XP/2003 80 GB hard Disk 1GB memory (RAM) OpenGL compliant graphics      adapter