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2D finite element stress analysis for mining
As of 30 August 2026, RS2's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. RS2 is a 2D finite element analysis program used extensively in mining for slope stability, underground excavation design, and mine support analysis. Softwr lists it under Mining. RS2 is made by Rocscience Inc., launched in 1989, available on Windows.
Overview
What RS2 does
RS2 is a 2D finite element analysis program used extensively in mining for slope stability, underground excavation design, and mine support analysis. It provides advanced capabilities for modeling complex geological conditions and assessing mining-related geotechnical challenges.
What people use it for
- Two dimensional finite element analysis of slopes, excavations and tunnels
- Modelling groundwater seepage and consolidation in geotechnical designs
- Assessing rock and soil stability for mining and civil engineering projects
The honest half
Where it falls short
Concrete and checkable, so you can decide whether any of them matter to you. This is the half of a review a vendor will not write about RS2.
- The RS2 product page shows a USD per year pricing block with no figure filled in, so the annual lease cost is not published
- RS2 is sold only as an annual cloud hosted lease; the page describes no perpetual licence
- The Personal Lease is one seat tied to one user device; using it across several machines requires the Flexible+ lease
- Hosting licences on a local server rather than Rocscience's RocPortal requires contacting the vendor
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Pricing
What RS2 costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
RS2 Standard
$11,000 /yr
- 2D finite element analysis
- Slope stability
- Excavation design
- Support design
Capabilities
Features
2D finite element analysis
Stress-strain modeling
Slope stability assessment
Bolt design
Support sizing
AutoCAD
Integration with AutoCAD
GeoStudio
Integration with GeoStudio
RocData
Integration with RocData
Dips
Integration with Dips
Windows support
Available on windows
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Questions people ask
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How is RS2 priced?
RS2 uses an annual subscription licensing model with two options: Personal Lease for one seat and one user device, or Flexible+ Lease for multiple seats with unlimited user devices per seat. Specific pricing is not displayed on the website.
SourceCan RS2 be hosted locally?
RS2 uses cloud-hosted licensing managed through RocPortal, though local server hosting is available upon request by contacting the company.
SourceHow can I find RS2 pricing details?
The website offers a Plans & Pricing FAQ section for additional details, or you can add licenses to your cart for purchase to see current pricing.
SourceBehind it
Who makes RS2
- Company
- Rocscience Inc.
- Based in
- Toronto, Canada
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