The latest updates to ITASCA software products such as FLAC3D, FLAC2D, 3DEC, PFC, and MassFlow now include point releases (e.g., 9.1, 9.2) between major versions (e.g., 9.0, 10.0). These point releases bring significant benefits, especially for subscription license holders.
Subscription license holders enjoy seamless access to point releases at no additional cost. These point releases are packed with new features and capabilities developed in response to user feedback and industry advancements. By staying current with point releases, subscribers can leverage the latest tools and functionalities, enhancing their productivity, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Perpetual license holders also benefit from continuous support within their software version's support period. While they may not receive point releases, they still qualify for bug fix updates and minor improvements, maintaining stability and reliability in their software environment.
New in Sketch
Applies to FLAC2D
Improvements the joint-set wizard
Added a wizard to generate DFNs (discrete fracture networks)
Added a wizard to generate Voronoi- or tetrahedral-shaped BBM (bonded block models) based on zone-joints
Can now create points and edges from table in Sketch
Contact Models
Applies to 3DEC
Velocity weakening
The Velocity Weakening joint model is similar to a slip-softening model, except that the friction reduces as a function of increasing velocity rather than slip distance.
Structural Elements
Applies to FLAC3D and 3DEC
Rapid Tool for Cable Bolt Properties from Pullout Calibration
New bar chart for 1D structural elements
New Examples
Applies to FLAC2D
Factor of Safety Calculated for Various Jointed Rock Slopes
Rainfall on a Slope
Tunnel Through a Rock (Voronoi)
Tailing Dam Static Liquefaction
Dewatered Construction of a Braced Excavation
Uniaxial Compression Strength (UCS) Test on a Fractured Sample
Applies to FLAC3D
Assessment of Fault Slip Potential from Sill Pillar Mining
And more ...
Applies to FLAC2D
Can now generate topography (zones) from a table of x, y coordinates
Applies to 3DEC
Added a structure hybrid import command to create hybrid bolt elements from an outside source (e.g., DXF, STL, ITASCA geometry)