GGSD Program Details for BSM

BSM

Category	Numerical analysis (rock)
Publisher	CANMET
Platform	Win3x
Status	Commercial
Description	Block-Spring Model (BSM) is a numerical modelling technique recently developed for analysis of stress and deformation of highly jointed rock masses. The model simulates the rock masses using an assemblage of blocks. It has the capability of simulating large displacements of the rock blocks, eg joint separation and block sliding, modelling cable- or rock-bolts, groundwater, rock surface lining as well as sequential excavation problems. The BSM program can be applied to stability analysis of the discontinuous rock masses encountered in mines, slopes, tunnels, dam foundations and underground chambers. As the rock masses are modelled by blocks, there is no limitation on the number of the joints. The software is therefore suitable for densely jointed rock masses. A graphics processor allows the users to quickly setup a model, execute the analysis, and display various results graphically. Input and output are all menu (or icon) driven. A demonstration version is available on the WWW.
Cost	Free demonstration version on the WWW
Data formats supported	None stated
Supplier in Canada	CANMET