Overview

RS2 is a comprehensive 2D finite element analysis (FEA) software designed for geotechnical engineering applications in both civil and mining sectors. It facilitates the analysis of stress, deformation, stability, and support design in various geological structures, including tunnels, slopes, embankments, and foundations. RS2 supports modeling for both rock and soil materials, making it versatile for a wide range of engineering projects.

Features and Capabilities

• Stress and Deformation Analysis: Simulate and evaluate stress distribution and deformation in geotechnical structures under various loading conditions.
• Slope Stability Assessment: Utilize the Shear Strength Reduction (SSR) method to determine the safety factor and analyze potential failure surfaces in slopes.
• Support Design: Design and analyze various support systems, including bolts, shotcrete, and steel sets, to ensure structural stability.
• Staged Excavation Modeling: Model construction sequences and excavation stages to assess their impact on structural behavior.
• Groundwater Seepage Analysis: Perform both steady-state and transient analyses to study groundwater flow and its effects on geotechnical structures.
• Consolidation Analysis: Evaluate time-dependent settlement and pore pressure dissipation in soils due to loading.
• Dynamic Analysis: Analyze the response of structures to dynamic loading conditions, such as earthquakes or machine vibrations.
• Thermal Analysis: Assess the effects of temperature changes on geotechnical structures, including thermal-hydro-mechanical coupling.
• Material Modeling: Incorporate various constitutive models, such as Mohr-Coulomb, Generalized Hoek-Brown, and Cam-Clay, to accurately represent material behavior.
• Jointed Rock Analysis: Model discontinuities and joint networks within rock masses to study their influence on structural stability.
• Probabilistic Analysis: Conduct probabilistic assessments to account for uncertainties in material properties and loading conditions.
• Python Scripting: Automate modeling and analysis processes using Python scripts for enhanced efficiency and reproducibility.
• User Interface Modules: Comprises three main modules—Model (pre-processing), Compute (analysis), and Interpret (post-processing)—to streamline the workflow.