SVSlope® represents the new standard in slope stability analysis. Users can perform classic limit equilibrium slope analysis by the method of slices or newer stress-based methods. Advanced searching methods are implemented to correctly determine the correct location of the critical slip surface.
SVSlope is characterized by an advanced probability analysis as well as integration with other packages in SVOffice. The streamlined user interface and advanced slip surface searching algorithms make for fast model setup and computation times.
We have put extensive effort into verifying SVSlope against classic case-study scenarios and existing slope stability software packages. The team at SoilVision Systems Ltd. represents an advanced group of geotechnical engineers and software developers with M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees and decades of experience which ensures that your modeling will be successful and reliable.
This allows users to be confident that results from SVSlope are correct.
SVSlope is currently being used on world-class slope stability projects. Top slope stability industry experts already support the use of SVSlope as the new standard in slope stability modeling.
Advanced stochastic analysis such as Monte Carlo, Latin Hypercube, and the Alternative Point Estimation Method(APEM) allow the end-user to determine normal distributions of the factor of safety as well as the probability of failure
Advanced critical slip surface searching algorithms including dynamic programming and Greco search methods
One- or two-way sensitivity analysis allows the generation of a contoured surface of the factor of safety based on the relationship between two input variables
New finite element based slope stability methods
Simple and powerful user interface allows rapid creation of effective models in two dimensions
14 different analysis methods including classic method of slices such as Bishop, Janbu, Spencer, Morgenstern-Price, GLE, and others
Support for 14 different soil strength models including Mohr-Coulomb, Hoek-Brown, Undrained, Anisotropic, Bilinear, Frictional-Undrained, and four unsaturated shear strength strength models
Multiple unsaturated soil strength models allow for more extensive analysis of unsaturated soil conditions
Extensive support for reinforced slopes
Support for the Hong Kong soil nail equation
Representation of dry or wet tension cracks
Comprehensive visualization of results
TESTIMONIALS
This new software for stability analysis includes a number of state-of-the-art options for probabilistic slope stability analysis. This feature,
combined with comprehensive deterministic analyses, will provide new opportunities to build confidence in the results of a site-specific analysis.
Prof. Dirk van Zyl, Ph.D., P.E., Professor of Mine Life Cycle Systems, University of British Columbia
I'm excited to see the release of this new and innovative product. I look forward to and encourage the application of this software on additional geotechnical projects.
Prof. Ward Wilson, Ph.D., P.Eng., Mining Chair
University of British Columbia
In consulting engineering practice, I am increasingly made aware of the important and beneficial role that modeling the unsaturated soil zone can play in providing the client with the best possible engineered solution. The SoilVision software has made it possible to readily estimate and incorporate unsaturated soil properties into the modeling of saturated-unsaturated soil systems.
Del Fredlund, O.C., Ph.D., P.Eng.
Senior Project Engineer, Golder Associates
One- or two-way sensitivity analysis allows the generation of a contoured surface of the factor of safety based on the relationship between two input variables
Support for 14 different soil strength models including Mohr-Coulomb, Hoek-Brown, Undrained, Anisotropic, Bilinear, Frictional-Undrained, and four unsaturated shear strength strength models