Deterministic Analysis

In a Deterministic Analysis, it is assumed that all input parameters are exactly known (e.g. joint plane orientations, shear strength, etc.), and RocSlope2 computes a factor of safety (FS) for each block formed.

The general procedure for carrying out a Deterministic Analysis with RocSlope2 is as follows.

1. Select Analysis Type

   Set the Analysis Type to Deterministic in the Project Settings Statistics tab.
   

   

   
   

2. Enter Input Data in their respective dialogs, enter the data as described in the following topics.
   • Slope Geometry
     
   • Slope Properties
   • Joint Orientation
     
   • Joint Properties
   • Loading
   • Support
     
3. Compute

   The Deterministic Analysis is computed each time any of the input data is added or modified.

4. View Analysis Results

   After the analysis is computed, the Results Grid will display a list of each block's result (Factor of Safety, Wedge Weight, etc). A complete listing of all analysis input and output data, can be found in the Report Generator.