RocFall2

RocFall2 is a software solution developed by Rocscience that aims to assist in the assessment of rock slopes at risk of rockfalls, statistical and rigid body analysis, and the design and testing of barriers for slope stabilization. The product is targeted at small to large companies in the civil, mining, and geotechnical engineering sectors. According to the vendor, RocFall2 is used by professionals in various industries including civil engineering, mining engineering, geotechnical engineering, construction companies, and mining companies.

Key Features

2D Statistical Analysis: Users can vary slope material, geometry, and rock seeders to obtain statistical envelopes and distribution graphs for energy, velocity, and bounce height. The software allows users to visualize rock paths and endpoint distributions and customize slope parameters to analyze different scenarios.

Barrier Analysis & Design Tools: RocFall2 provides sensitivity analysis capabilities by allowing users to create custom barriers or choose from a library of predefined barriers. The library includes barriers from Geobrugg, Maccaferri, Pfeifer Isofer, RISP SRL, and Trumer Schutzbauten. According to the vendor, users can analyze the effectiveness of barriers and their impact on rockfall runout.

Rigid Body Analysis: The software enables users to define the shape and size of rocks for more control over the analysis. Options for scarring, viscoplastic ground drag, and vegetation damping are available. According to the vendor, RocFall2 takes into consideration the impulse reaction of rocks during the analysis.

Mining Applications: RocFall2 allows users to account for the loss of bench width in mining slopes and assess the risk of runoff reaching lower operating levels. The software also facilitates the design and testing of mitigation measures specifically for mines.

Integration with RocFall3: Users can import 2D models directly from RocFall2 and extrude geometry to create 3D models in RocFall3. The software enables the definition of 2D sections within a 3D model and export them back to RocFall2 for 2D analysis. According to the vendor, RocFall2 can be used in conjunction with RocFall3 for group analysis by exporting 2D slope sections from RocFall3.

Group Analysis: RocFall2 allows for the batch export of 2D slope sections from RocFall3 for group analysis. Users can compare runout distances and assess the impact on barriers. The software enables the analysis of multiple scenarios and the evaluation of the effectiveness of different mitigation measures.

Plotting Multi-Variables: According to the vendor, users can plot and analyze multiple variables simultaneously to gain a better understanding and interpretation of results. The software provides visualization capabilities to explore the relationship between different variables and their impact on rockfall behavior.

Slope Materials Library: RocFall2 offers access to a library of slope materials for easy selection and analysis. Users can choose from a range of predefined materials or create custom materials. The software allows for the assignment of different material properties to different sections of the slope.