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Combining Slide2 with RS2, RSPile and RSWall for Integrated Slope Assessments

Course Details:

Slope assessments involve much more than evaluating the stability of earth materials alone. For certain failure modes, finite element methods offer a more robust and insightful approach. When the natural strength of soil or rock is insufficient for the project’s geometry, engineered solutions—such as shear piles or retaining walls—may be necessary.

This 2-day training course will demonstrate how RS2, RSPile, and RSWall seamlessly integrate with Slide2, enabling you to conduct comprehensive, multi-faceted assessments for your engineering projects. Gain practical skills and confidence in applying these state-of-the-art tools to real-world scenarios.

Venue:
Rydges Auckland
59 Federal Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Date:
18 & 19 September, 2025

What’s Included:

  • Temporary software licenses for RS2 and RS3
  • PDF copies of all course materials
  • Professional Development Hours (PDH) Certificate
  • Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea each day

Course Agenda:

Day 1 (Slide2, RS2)

Slope Stability Analysis using Slide2:

  • Failure modes of soil and rock slopes
  • Introduction to limit equilibrium slope stability assessment
  • Material behaviour models (anisotropic vs. isotropic material models)
  • Search methods
  • Interpretation of results

Slope Stability analysis using RS2:

  • Introduction to the finite element method
  • Introduction to the shear strength reduction method
  • Applying joints and joint networks
  • Setting up in-situ stresses, mesh and mesh refinement, boundary conditions
  • Interpretation of results

Day 2 (Slide2, RSPile, RSWall)

Modelling Supports (Slide2 & RSPile):

  • Selecting and applying supports
  • Introducing RSPile
  • Support back analysis
  • Landslide stabilization using piles

Modelling Retaining Walls (RSWall & Slide2):

  • Retaining wall types that can be analysed in RSWall
  • Failure modes for retaining walls
  • Discussion on design standards and load/resistance factors
  • Application of pore pressures and seismic loading
  • Interpretation of results and reporting
  • Integration with Slide2 for assessment of global stability

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For any additional queries, please reach out to australia@rocscience.com.

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Course Instructors:

Jiwoo Ahn, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Rocscience Australia
Jiwoo Ahn, Principal Geotechnical Engineer, Rocscience Australia


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