Underground Design
Automate and streamline underground design processes for every stage of mining, from conceptual planning to detailed project execution.
It is suitable for working with various types of underground deposits and is adapted to any mining and geological conditions to make the design process of underground workings as fast, precise, and economically viable as possible.
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Time Efficiency
Automated workflows
that streamline the work
of mining engineers in
mining operations.
Specialization
A self-sufficient package with all the necessary functions to address everyday tasks.
Print-Ready Reports
Built-in tools for report preparation and publication.
Versatility
K-MINE supports a wide range of standard file formats.
Designing
Underground Workings
The K-MINE streamlines the creation of underground mine layouts. It supports various mining methods and geological conditions, offering tools for the precise design of tunnels, ramps, shafts, and other workings.
The module ensures that underground development is optimized for safety, efficiency, and economic viability, allowing engineers to create detailed plans while considering operational constraints, production goals, and material requirements.
Drilling and
Blasting Design
The functionality simplifies the planning of drilling patterns and blast designs, including fan and ring patterns. It offers dynamic tools for designing drill fans, allowing engineers to quickly adapt to changing geological conditions and operational needs.
This flexibility ensures efficient blast planning with precise control over hole positioning and spacing.
Integration with Geological Models
This integration allows mining engineers to import and work directly with geological data, ensuring that all designs are based on the most accurate and current information. The block model serves not only for spatial representation but also for calculating both quantitative and qualitative indicators.
By leveraging this data, engineers can optimize mine layouts, tailor designs to the actual geological structure, and improve the precision of production forecasts and resource estimations, ensuring more reliable and efficient mining operations.
Support Material Operations
K-MINE: Underground Design offers a comprehensive solution for calculating and planning mine support materials. The system allows you to generate a support passport, where you define section parameters and specify the necessary materials.
Based on this, the software calculates the required quantity of support materials for a given length of mine working. The passport ensures accuracy by considering the completeness of support, the installation step, or the number of support elements per unit length, ensuring efficient use of materials.
Mapping and Section Creation
Generate detailed and accurate cross-sections of deposits to facilitate in-depth analysis and optimal planning of extraction activities.
Visualization and modeling of the mine’s geometry enable a better understanding of the deposit structure, allowing for well-informed decisions regarding its development.
Digitization
Also K-MINE offers digitization tools that enable the conversion of paper-based data, such as drawings and schematics, into 3D objects. These tools streamline the transition from traditional methods to modern digital formats, ensuring accurate 3D models and facilitating seamless integration into mining workflows.
Automated Reporting and Export
Create public reports to communicate results to colleagues and clients. Email or print maps and 3D views effortlessly. Export them as .CSV, .PDF, or similar files for inclusion in reports and presentations.
Share files with colleagues and stakeholders to unify your entire team and allow anyone to view your data as maps, databases, or interactive 3D models.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of the Underground Design module?
The Underground Design module supports the creation and management of underground mine layouts. It provides tools for designing drifts, vertical openings, blasthole patterns, and calculating support materials, offering a complete solution for underground mining operations.
Can the module help with designing blasthole patterns?
Yes, the module includes advanced tools to design blasthole patterns:
- Fan and beam pattern creation: Automatically or manually configure blasthole patterns.
- Blasthole charging calculation: Assign and optimize charge parameters for each blasthole.
- Blasthole editing: Add, delete, or block individual blastholes within a pattern.
How does the module handle support material planning?
The module calculates the total support material required for the length of drifts and other mine structures. Users can also configure different materials based on geological or structural needs, ensuring safety and compliance with design standards.
Can designs be customized for specific project needs?
Yes, all designs can be tailored using object templates and property configurations. Users can define parameters such as alignment, dimensions, colors, and types to suit project-specific requirements.
How does the Underground Design module integrate with other K-MINE tools?
This module works seamlessly with other K-MINE tools for geology, drilling, and monitoring. It ensures a smooth workflow, from design to execution and tracking, for efficient underground operations.