An integrated design-planning solution for the generation of open pit designs, planning outlines and extraction sequences in a managed environment. Optionally utilizes an optimized block model from NPV Scheduler or Whittle to guide the design process and provides a 2-way interface to the Production Scheduler (EPS).

Open Pit String Design Within the Mine2-4D Framework.

• Import an optimized block model (NPV Scheduler or Whittle)
• Design a pit with consideration for roads, berm widths, face angles
• Automatically alters the designs to create fixed cross-sections, outlines and complex solids
• Connect the design through Mine2-4D Design Definitions and follow the normal Mine2-4D processes

Block Model Preparation & Design Setup

• Create outline strings for design parameters such as block values and pushback phase
• Interactively color the block model by different legends
• Slice the block model on bench elevation intervals
• Smooth the outline of the block model via trace methods.

Projection Parameters

• Fixed, Variable, or Model input
• Multiple Bench Angles
• Ability to Taper the inside and outside of Berms

Interactive Pit Expansion

• Dialogs use a workflow layout to guide the user and reduce learning time.
• Interactive dialog for the design of Dumps and Pits with Top-Down or Bottom-Up Designs.
• Base string used to quickly create roads, berms etc.

Grid and Pit Preparation

• Generate closed string 2-D rectangular grids on any azimuth in order to slice the designs for mine sequencing.
• Convert Pit Designs into the Mine2-4D Framework using rules for:
  • Ramps => Complex Solids (CXS)
  • Trims => Fixed Cross Sections (FXS)
  • All Other Design Strings => Outlines
• Dependencies between design elements may be set up automatically and can be manually edited to ensure the mining sequence is always practical

3D Animation shows the Sequenced Design Solids using a Schedule to control the time sequence for:

• Sequence and Schedule validation
• Presentation purposes

Get Quick Access to Haulage information with the Haulage Analyzer:

• Quickly retrieve Haulage data for export into spreadsheet formats.
• Ability to set numerous nodes in a network
• Query distances and cycle times based on user defined:
  • Rolling resistances
  • Maneuvering and dump times
  • Acceleration durations
• Rolling Resistance and Load Cycle times are easily set up and reported on.
• All information is reportable in spreadsheet format.