| Feature | Rocscience Slide 7.0 (2015-2021) | Rocscience (Current 2D) | Rocscience Slide3 (Current 3D) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Primary Use | 2D Slope Stability (LEM) | 2D Slope Stability (LEM) | 3D Slope Stability (LEM) | | Analysis Dim. | 2D, per unit length | 2D, per unit length | Full 3D geometry | | Key Methods | Bishop, Spencer, Sarma (New in v7.0), etc. | Bishop, Spencer, Sarma, etc. | 3D LEM, automatically finds critical 3D slip surfaces | | Groundwater | Finite Element Seepage | Finite Element Seepage | 3D Groundwater Analysis | | Geometry | Import DXF/DWG; manual drawing | Import DXF/DWG; manual drawing; Now includes Block Model import | Extrude 2D sections; Import CAD (STEP, IGES, DXF, etc.) | | Common Use Case | Roads, dams, levees, excavations | Daily use for all 2D slope problems | Open pits, tailings dams with complex 3D geometries |
Slide contains a built-in engine. Users do not need to switch to standalone hydraulic software to map pore water pressures. It handles: Steady-state seepage through embankments and earth dams. Transient flow to simulate rapid drawdown scenarios.
Satisfies both force and moment equilibrium while allowing user-defined interslice force functions. 2. Search Method Algorithms rocscience slide 70 full 2021
Unlike complex numerical modeling software that calculates stress-strain relationships (such as Finite Element Method software like RS2), Slide focuses on finding the balance of driving and resisting forces or moments along a potential slip surface. Key Capabilities
Locating the most critical slip surface (the failure plane with the lowest Factor of Safety) requires advanced optimization algorithms. Modern and legacy systems utilize: | Feature | Rocscience Slide 7
: This version brought robust feature updates, including cloud computing integration, Multi-Modal Optimization (MMO) , and direct connectivity to automated spreadsheet routines.
When we talk about , the number “70” typically refers to a specific build or version number within Rocscience’s annual release cycle. By 2021, Rocscience had moved toward a user-friendly numbering system (e.g., Slide 2020, Slide 2021). However, the build number 70 is often cited in installation files, patch notes, and technical support forums as a stable, fully-featured release. | 3D LEM, automatically finds critical 3D slip
Rocscience Slide 7.0 is commercial software available through Rocscience's licensing models:
If you are working on a specific slope stability project, I can help you refine your model parameters or choose the right analysis methods. Please let me know:
) must have existed in the soil to cause the collapse. This is invaluable for designing remedial measures. 4. Material Strength Models Available
Slide3 underwent substantial development in 2021 to improve search accuracy and integration: Latest Features in Slide3 - Rocscience