The slope angle editing tool available in both Slide and Phase² allows you to easily change the overall slope angle of benched slopes. You can carry out a sensitivity analysis of slope angle versus factor of safety in order to optimize the slope angle for complex slopes such as open pit mines. (Phase2 8.005, 07/11)

The examples in this tip demonstrate the probabilistic analysis available in Phase² 8.0 using the point estimate method. (Phase² 8.002, 04/11)

Ease of mesh generation and the ability to customize the mesh has always been a hallmark of Phase². In Phase² 8.0, an important new capability has been added to the mesh customization options: it is now possible to define regions of uniform mesh density within a graded mesh. (Phase² 8.002, 04/11)

This developer's tip will answer many of the common questions regarding the modelling of shafts - in particular how to perform an axisymmetric analysis and interpret the results. (Phase² 7.010, 09/09)

A new boundary simplification option has been added to both Slide and Phase². Utilizing the Douglas-Peucker line simplification algorithm, a polyline with a large number of verticies can now be simplified to a polyline with far fewer vertices and with little loss in accuracy. (Phase² 7.003, 12/08)

In Phase² 7.0, you can now export a Slide data file at any stage of the Phase2 model. Simply select the desired stage and use the Export Slide option. The export engine supports finite-element groundwater analysis, ponded water, all Phase² bolt models, Mohr-Coulomb and Hoek-Brown material types and other modeling features. (Phase² 7.001, 09/08)

This Developer’s Tip shows how to export the strength data for a simple slope from Phase² into Slide. (Phase² 6.014, 06/06)

This tutorial demonstrates how to use the Sliding Gap option for liners in Phase². This is a specialized option for modeling a type of steel-set support system which is sometimes used in extreme ground squeezing conditions. (Phase² 6.006, 01/06)

Using two simple elastic examples, a wide range of behaviours are discussed that accompany different Young's modulus assumptions. (Phase² 6.006, 10/05)

Phase² 6.0 contains numerous improvements to the usability of its interface, which make the program easier, faster and more intuitive to use. A few of these improvements, which relate to the entry of boundaries and other modeling procedures, are described in this Developer’s Tip. (Phase² 6.0, 05/05)

How do I simulate the three-dimensional advance of a tunnel using Phase²? How do I get the proper deformation prior to support installation? Read this Developer’s Tip to find out. (Phase² 5.047, 11/04)

How do I define the initial stress field under a non-horizontal ground surface? How do I set up the initial stress field under an embankment using Phase²? Read this Developer’s Tip to find out. (Phase² 5.047, 11/04)

Phase² 5.0 results were compared to traditional limit equilibrium slope stability analysis using Slide 5.0. For details on the method read the attached document, "Application of Finite Element Method to Slope Stability". (Phase² 5.038, 06/03)

How does one apply a seismic load in a particular stage of a sequential excavation? Learn how to apply pseudo-static seismic loads using the software Phase² (5.0). (Phase² 5.028, 09/02)

This tutorial demonstrates how to apply composite liners to an excavation. A Composite Liner in Phase² is a liner that may consist of multiple layers of material. The different layers of a Composite Liner may have different material properties and may be applied at different stages. A joint may also be included in the Composite Liner, which will exist between the rockmass and the first liner layer.
(Phase² 5.01, 09/01)

This tutorial demonstrates the importance of Mesh Quality in Phase², how to identify a poor quality mesh and will explain how to improve the quality of the mesh. The final section of this tutorial also gives tips on avoiding creating a poor quality mesh in the first place. (Phase² 5.01, 09/01)