AZTEC ROCK

The AZTEC ROCK (Rockfall) programme is dedicated to rockfall analysis and the dimensioning of defence works.‎ The rockfall problem can be tackled in both the plane and spatial domains.‎ The calculation methods implemented in AZTEC ROCK (Rockfall) are as follows: - Plane analysis (two-dimensional problem) - Spatial analysis (three-dimensional problem) - Probabilistic Monte Carlo method - Deterministic method INPUT DATA- Definition of the extent of the slope - Geometric definition of the terrain profile - Definition of the physical-mechanical characteristics of the material - Definition of the slope with a dimensioned plane and/or with contour lines OUTPUT RESULTSAfter the analysis is completed AZTEC ROCK (Falling Rock) allows all results to be displayed: - Number of trajectories analysed - Minimum and maximum distance covered by the boulders - Maximum speed reached - Maximum height of the slope - Time of travel of the boulder and distance covered - Coordinates of the rebound point - Impact and rebound velocity - Kinetic energy and total energy - Stopping points of the boulder - Maximum height of the boulder during the movement down the slope From the observation of the trajectories and the energy of the boulders along the slope it is possible to carry out the positioning and dimensioning of the defence works (rockfall barriers).‎ The following is reported for each barrier placed: - number of intercepted boulders compared to the total number of analysed trajectories - maximum energy - average energy