Support Overview
Various types of slope reinforcement can be modelled in Slide2, including:
- End Anchored support (e.g. Mechanically end anchored rock bolts)
- Geosynthetics (also GeoGrids, Geotextiles or Strip reinforcement)
- Grouted Tiebacks / Ground Anchors
- Piles / Micro Piles
- Soil Nails
- RSPile (pile support capacity computed with RSPile utility program)
- Launched Soil Nails
- User-Defined support
- Retaining Wall (EFP)
- Helical Anchor
To include support in a Slide2 model:
Adding Support
Support is added to a model with the Add Support or Add Support Pattern options. This defines the length and location of the support.
Defining Support Properties
Support properties are defined with the Define Support option. See the Define Support topic for information about how each type of support is defined and implemented in Slide2.
Assigning Support Properties
If more than one support type is used in a given model, then it will also be necessary to assign properties to the different support elements of your model, using the Assign Properties option.
Back Analysis of Support Force
In addition to the direct modelling of support, the back analysis of the required support force to achieve a specified factor of safety can be calculated. See the Back Analysis of Support Force topic for details.