Rocscience RS2 2025 – Finite Element Analysis for Geotechnical Engineering

What It Is:

RS2 (formerly Phase2) is a powerful 2D finite element analysis (FEA) program for analyzing soil and rock structures.

• Developer: Rocscience Inc., a respected, Toronto-based company specializing in geomechanics software.

• Core Purpose: To model, analyze, and design geotechnical structures, assessing stability, deformation, and support requirements.

• Key Applications:

  • Slope stability analysis

  • Open pit and underground excavation design

  • Tunnel and cavern support (shotcrete, rock bolts, liners)

  • Foundation and retaining wall analysis

  • Groundwater seepage and coupled stress-pore pressure analysis

Features of the 2025 Release:

While specific new features for 2025 are detailed by Rocscience upon release, typical annual updates include:

• Enhanced Analysis Engines: Faster and more accurate solvers.

• Improved Material Models: For more realistic simulation of soil, rock, and reinforcement.

• Better Visualization & Reporting: Advanced contour plotting, graph tools, and presentation-ready output.

• Integration with other Rocscience tools: Such as Slide2, RS3 (3D analysis), and DeepEX.

• User Workflow Improvements: Streamlined modeling processes.