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:

Sept 18, 2025 - Sept 19, 2025
Auckland, New Zealand
The course will be conducted in English
- Early Bird: USD $1095
(until Aug 8, 2025) - Regular: USD $1295