What is Griddle?

Why Choose Griddle?

Griddle simplifies mesh generation for complex models, enabling high-quality meshes for FLAC3D and 3DEC simulations, with the ability to run two instances simultaneously.

Powerful

Advanced 3D modeling tools with robust mesh intersector for handling complex structures. Precises control over meshing parameters and supports Visual Basic, Python, and Grasshopper for customized workflows.

Efficient

Simplified 3D model construction with intuitive interface and powerful tools.

Reliable

Run two instances simultaneously and achieve simulations up to 5x faster than equivalent 3D models.

Proven

Quickly mesh complex geologies and structures with efficiency and robustness.

Flexible

Run two instances simultaneously and achieve simulations up to 5x faster than equivalent 3D models.

Economical

Flexible payments

Griddle Industry Solutions

Explore Griddle in action as it tackles diverse geotechnical challenges from different industries with precision and innovation. Discover how our solutions empower industries to achieve efficient, reliable outcomes in real-world applications.

Mining

Energy

Civil

Materials

Open pit mine with broken faults shown. All faults are conformal for a high-quality volume mesh.

Open pit quickly generated from an imported DXF file.

Utilize Rhino’s CAD tools to draw, repeat, and extrude lines into surfaces, and surfaces into volumes. Then improve meshes and generate volume meshes. Pre-name groups for later use in models.

Baihetan Dam powerhouse tunnels and caverns, with Rhino drawing (left) and ITASCA software model (right).

Go from a Rhino CAD drawing of the Baihetan Dam (left) to a 3D volume model (center), which can retain geological structures for ITASCA software (right).

Griddle-Rhino was used to generate the rock mass mesh, including geological layers and the topographic surface for an underground research laboratory.

High-quality, fully hexahedral oil & gas reservoir generated in Griddle-Rhino.

Hydropower dam and surrounding complex surface terrain.

Model of a salt dome and surrounding geology.

With Griddle-Rhino, it is possible to generate very high quality hybrid volume meshes for fast and accurate results. Openings can be divided for sequential excavations.

Underground cable and shell.

Underground mine support.

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Complex hybrid mesh lined tunnels.

Initial elastic total displacements of a slope easily constructed using surfaces, solids, and Boolean volumes.

Large intersection model incorporating soil stratigraphy, abutments and walls, sand inclusions, piles and controlled modulus columns (CMCs).

Generate complex, regular hexahedral zones using the Block Ranger tool.

Pre-define through-going model cuts while limiting joint behavior to only the joint regions.

Volume mesh types available are all-hexahedral, hexahedral-dom, and all-tetrahedral.

Software Support and Education Hub

We’re here to help you maximize the potential of our software and tackle any geotechnical challenge with confidence. Explore the sections below to get started.

Documentation

Quick guides and resources for each software to help you begin using our software efficiently.

Tutorials

On-demand videos tutorials by ITASCA experts, offering step-by-step guidance on key software applications.

Applied Examples

Applied examples to help users familiarize with the software, covering basic to advanced workflows.

Premium Support Services

Personalized assistance tailored to your specific project needs.

Ready for the Next Steps?

Explore our Griddle licensing options & pricing plans