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SWedge 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 (or three) intersecting discontinuity planes, the slope surface and an optional tension crack. Wedge stability can be assessed using a:

Founded in 1996, Rocscience is a world leader in developing 2D and 3D software for civil, mining, and geotechnical engineers. As engineers ourselves, we know the importance of having reliable and easy-to-use software.

Course: Rock Slope Stability Analysis: Integrating ShapeMetriX with Rocscience Slope Stability Software. This comprehensive training course is designed for practising engineers and geologists involved in the stability analysis of surface excavations in blocky rock masses.

This comprehensive training course is designed for practising engineers and geologists involved in the stability analysis of surface and underground excavations in blocky rock masses. Participants will learn to use ShapeMetriX to capture attributes such as orientation, persistence and spacing of geological structures.

Rocscience is pleased to announce a 1-day introductory training course on utilising RS2 and RS3 to assess underground coal mine stability. The course will cover the fundamentals of rock mechanics and rock mass responses to excavation and loading. Underground excavations will then be assessed for stability using RS2 and RS3.

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Block-flexure is the most common type of toppling failure in rock slopes. In this case, some rock blocks fail due to tensile bending stresses and some over-turn under their own weights. In this paper, first, a literature review of toppling failures is summarized.

Enhance your rock slope engineering skills with our upcoming online course! This two-day intensive program will equip you with the knowledge and practical skills to leverage the full potential of Dips, RocSlope2, and RocSlope3 in your projects. --