December 2025 Issue

You rely on ITASCA Software tools to understand complex ground behavior and make confident decisions. This month, you are invited to a new live Q&A series with our experts, along with year-end savings, on demand learning, and the chance to help shape future releases.

Ask the Experts: ITASCA Live Q&A

You are invited to our new monthly “Ask the Experts” webinar on Thursday, December 11, 2025. This live session is led by experienced ITASCA Software developers and engineers and is focused entirely on your questions.

If you have a challenging modeling problem, a complex post‑processing task, a question about a specific feature, or are evaluating ITASCA Software tools for a new project, this is a chance to get direct insight and answers. When you register, you can submit your question in advance so our team can review your scenario and prepare examples to walk through during the session.

➡️ Watch the December 2025 Q&A Webinar

ITASCA Software Webinars

Continue building your skills and stay current on new capabilities across the ITASCA Software line with these upcoming webinars.

Shotcrete-Based Ground Support in Underground Mines | Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM (UTC-06:00)

Learn how ITASCA tools support design and assessment of shotcrete-based ground support in complex underground environments. What happens when shotcrete cracks underground—do you really know what capacity remains? Most design methods still ignore post-peak shotcrete behavior, even though residual strength can meaningfully change support decisions. ITASCA is hosting a technical webinar to explore how understanding the full load-deflection curve can improve tunnel stability predictions and reduce over- or under-support scenarios.

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What’s New in ITASCA Software v9.6 Release | Tuesday, January 13 & January 27, 2025 (Select one of three global webinar times at the landing page.)

Join us to learn about the new features in ITASCA software’s latest release. FLAC2D now offers automatic remeshing for extreme deformations and a Munson-Dawson creep model for evaporites. FLAC3D adds advanced tunnel geometry tools and concrete modeling for structural elements. We’re excited to showcase MPoint2D/3D (BETA), the new material point method software for analyzing extreme deformations in tailings dams, landslides, and earth structures. Usable standalone or coupled with FLAC2D. Other updates include enhanced factor of safety analysis and Python scripting. Available to Version 9 subscription holders.

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3DEC Day 2025: Software Savings—Now 20% Off

Through December 31, 2025, you can save 20% on all ITASCA products with code 3DECDAY. The discount applies to:

• New annual ITASCA Software subscriptions
• Annual maintenance subscription upgrades

This offer covers the full ITASCA Software portfolio so your team can expand licenses, standardize tools, or upgrade to the latest versions before year end. Use code 3DECDAY at checkout or mention it when you speak with an ITASCA Software sales representative.

➡️ Save 20% with code 3DECDAY

Terms: Offer valid through December 31, 2025, for new annual subscriptions and annual maintenance upgrades.

3DEC Day Webinar Replay

If you work on underground excavations, mining, tunneling, or large‑scale slope stability, the 3DEC Day Webinar replay is a convenient way to see how ITASCA Software approaches extreme deformation problems.

Hosted by Dr. Jim Hazzard, ITASCA Software Manager, this session covers:

• Extreme deformations and the evolution of ground behavior modeling
• Slope stability and continuum vs. discontinuum approaches
• FLAC2D’s new remeshing logic for very large‑strain scenarios
• An early look at the upcoming Material Point Method tools (MPoint3D and MPoint2D) planned for 2026

➡️ Watch the 3DEC Day Webinar

After watching, you are welcome to contact the ITASCA Software Team to discuss how these large strain workflows could apply to your projects.

The ITASCA Software Beta Program

The ITASCA Software Beta Program is open to both current users and professionals/teams that would like to evaluate ITASCA software tools. If you would like early access to new functionality and to help shape future releases, this program is designed for you.

As a beta participant, you can:

• Test new features before general release
• Share feedback directly with the development team
• Receive recognition for your contributions
• Access select discounts and priority support for your organization

➡️ Request to Join Beta Program

Conferences & Events

Let’s meet in-person! You can visit the ITASCA Software team at these upcoming events in early 2026.

➡️ MINEXCHANGE 2026 SME Annual Conference & Expo | February 22 – 25, 2026 | Salt Lake City, UT

Visit with ITASCA Software at the annual gathering of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) where mining professionals connect, learn and explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions. Learn how our advanced geomechanical modeling and simulation can help make your projects smarter, safer and more efficient.

➡️ Geo-Congress 2026 | March 9-12, 2026 | Salt Lake City, UT

This geotechnical engineering conference brings together leaders, researchers, and practitioners to explore innovations and critical challenges across topics like earthquake engineering, mining tailings, and landslide analysis. Visit ITASCA Software and see how advanced numerical modeling tools can improve the safety, reliability, and efficiency of your geotechnical projects.

ITASCA Software Blog

The new ITASCA Software blog shares practical insights from geomechanical and geotechnical projects, along with product news and modeling tips.

Recent articles cover topics such as using IMAT and FLAC3D for large‑scale mine models, building robust numerical models, and applying ITASCA tools in production environments. If you want to stay current on new methods and examples, this is a helpful resource to bookmark.

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