Support Overview
Various types of slope reinforcement can be modelled in Slide3, including:
- End Anchored support (e.g. Mechanically end anchored rock bolts)
- GeoTextiles (also GeoGrids or Strip reinforcement)
- Grouted Tiebacks / Ground Anchors
- Micro Piles
- Soil Nails
- User-Defined support
To include support in a Slide3 model:
Adding Support
Support is added to a model with the Add Support option, as individual elements or patterns. This defines the length and location of the support. The Add Geotextile option is used for adding geotextile support.
Defining Support Properties
Support properties are defined with the Define Support option. See the Define Support topic for information about how each type of support is defined and implemented in Slide3.
Make sure that you read the Overview of Support Implementation topic, for important information which applies to all support models in Slide3.
Assigning Support Properties
If more than one support type is used in a given model, then it will also be necessary to assign properties to the different support elements of your model, using the Assign Properties option.