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Description

DC-Software offers an extensive range of tools for foundation engineering and soil mechanics aimed at facilitating effective geotechnical analysis, as well as the planning, design, and sizing of foundations and retaining structures. The product line is primarily divided into two categories: DC-Foundation, which focuses on geotechnical calculations, groundwater management, and infiltration processes, and DC-Soil, which specializes in subsoil assessment through methods such as borehole profiling, geological cross-sections, geothermal drilling, historical load evaluations, and GIS integrated document management. Users can record geotechnical parameters in various formats, visualize subsoil investigation outcomes graphically, and conduct sophisticated calculations related to the stability of footings, slope and base failures, settlement issues, piles, reinforced earth structures, gabions, cantilever and retaining walls, excavation pits, soil nailing, underpinning, and other critical aspects of foundation work, typically adhering to applicable standards and regulations. Additionally, the software enhances collaboration among engineers by streamlining the documentation process and improving data accessibility for ongoing projects.

Description

Regardless of whether your project pertains to civil engineering or mining, and whether it is situated above or below ground, RS2 provides a comprehensive platform for analyzing stress and deformation, ensuring stability, designing supports, and managing staged excavations seamlessly. The software incorporates an integrated seepage analysis tool that addresses groundwater flow in both steady-state and transient scenarios, making it ideal for evaluating dams, slopes, tunnels, and excavations. By utilizing the shear strength reduction method, RS2 automates slope stability assessments through finite element analysis, effectively determining the critical strength reduction factor. Additionally, various analysis methods such as slope stability, groundwater seepage, consolidation, and dynamic analysis can be employed for embankment evaluations. RS2 also features dynamic analysis capabilities and a wide array of advanced constitutive models to effectively model abrupt strength loss due to liquefaction. Designed for versatility, RS2 allows for the analysis of stability, stress, deformation, bench design, and support structures for both open-pit and underground excavations, ensuring comprehensive support across various engineering disciplines. This adaptability makes RS2 an invaluable tool for engineers seeking to optimize their project outcomes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

PAYARC No 

Integrations

PAYARC Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$7,795 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

DC-Software

Founded

1989

Country

Germany

Website

www.dc-software.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Rocscience

Founded

1996

Country

Canada

Website

www.rocscience.com/software/rs2

Product Features

Engineering

2D Drawing No 
3D Modeling No 
Chemical Engineering No 
Civil Engineering No 
Collaboration No 
Design Analysis No 
Design Export No 
Document Management No 
Electrical Engineering No 
Mechanical Engineering No 
Mechatronics No 
Presentation Tools No 
Structural Engineering No 

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