Caving Prediction
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. and ASC (Applied Seismology Consultants) are in an ongoing partnership to apply advanced numerical modeling tools and microseismic data analysis techniques to caving prediction. Itasca studies rock mass strength and brittleness, using the Particle Flow Code (PFC) to create and test "Synthetic Rock Mass" samples (SRM) and subjecting these to induced stresses expected in situ.
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. and ASC (Applied Seismology Consultants) are in an ongoing partnership to apply advanced numerical modeling tools and microseismic data analysis techniques to caving prediction. Itasca studies rock mass strength and brittleness, using the Particle Flow Code (PFC) to create and test "Synthetic Rock Mass" samples (SRM) and subjecting these to induced stresses expected in situ.
Rock + Dam Analysis
To improve monitoring of the Bin El Ouidane dam, built in 1952, Itasca Consultants S.A.S. (Ecully, France) was asked by INGEMA to conduct a FLAC3D analysis of the behavior of the "dam + rock" system with respect to seasonal temperature variations and water level changes in the reservoir.
To improve monitoring of the Bin El Ouidane dam, built in 1952, Itasca Consultants S.A.S. (Ecully, France) was asked by INGEMA to conduct a FLAC3D analysis of the behavior of the "dam + rock" system with respect to seasonal temperature variations and water level changes in the reservoir.
Fracture Zone Study
In a project for SKB, Itasca Geomekanik AB conducted a detailed study of a minor fracture zone at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory. The goal was to increase knowledge of the geological and geometrical structure.
In a project for SKB, Itasca Geomekanik AB conducted a detailed study of a minor fracture zone at the Äspö Hard Rock Laboratory. The goal was to increase knowledge of the geological and geometrical structure.
Tunnel Infrastructure
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. has conducted several 3D stability analyses of complex geometry tunnel infrastructure for road as well as rail tunnels by applying both the continuum code FLAC3D and discontinuum code 3DEC. Innovative analysis techniques were developed to demonstrate that the total utilization of all rock bolts is quite low with respect to characteristic strength and strain capacities.
Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. has conducted several 3D stability analyses of complex geometry tunnel infrastructure for road as well as rail tunnels by applying both the continuum code FLAC3D and discontinuum code 3DEC. Innovative analysis techniques were developed to demonstrate that the total utilization of all rock bolts is quite low with respect to characteristic strength and strain capacities.
A free upgrade to UDEC 4.01 is now available to all licensed users of version 4.0. This release includes several new and improved features, including a simpler, more intuitive graphical interface, a FISH editor, and an improved (geometric) table editor. Visit the download page for a full list of new features.
Simon Fraser University and Itasca Consulting Group, Inc. are seeking a doctoral student to work on a collaborative research project. See the full position announcement for details.
Itasca is pleased to offer a complimentary demonstration version of 3DEC 4.1 for download. This version includes all optional features, but problems are limited to 20 blocks and 1000 zones. There is no expiration date or limit to the length of time you can use it.
