BlastMetriX is an advanced solution for designing and planning blasts in mining and quarrying.
It provides tools for analyzing drill patterns, including the heat mapping of borehole deviations to visualize differences between planned and actual drillhole orientations. Using images, the software can create accurate 3D models of both surface and underground blast sites for volume calculations or fragmentation analysis. The system delivers rapid blast outcome results and provides immediate feedback through KPI tracking.
BlastMetriX Provides
BlastMetriX generates highly accurate 3D models from both aerial (UAV) and terrestrial imagery, providing comprehensive documentation of open pits, quarries and their surroundings without access limitations.
Easily perform excavation surface measurements with BlastMetriX’s mobile, contact-free technology, eliminating the need for specialized surveying skills or equipment.
Optimize blast design with automated placement of boreholes based on the geometry of the blast face, ensuring efficient and effective blasting operations.
Utilize integrated tools for thorough pre- and post-blast evaluations, including volume calculations of individual boreholes, rows, entire blast sites, and muck volumes, along with post-blast analysis for quality control.
Import and integrate borehole survey data from down-the-hole probes, measure-while-drilling (MWD) data from smart drill rigs, and 3D geologic maps for a complete geological analysis and improved blast design
Monitor blasting results with automatic KPI tracking and detailed reporting options, including drill patterns and analysis results, to ensure effective quality control and management throughout the blasting process.
By generating detailed, high-resolution 3D models of
blast sites, BlastMetriX is a powerful tool for:
Bench Face Profiling
BlastMetriX enables detailed planning of blasts in a full 3D environment by creating drilling plans and transferring them to real-world applications. The results include objective 3D documentation of the blast site, geometry, profiles, and burden information for each borehole. It also visualizes current burden distribution over a bench face, highlighting risky areas with user-defined corridors.
Blast Planning
BlastMetriX simplifies complex blast design by allowing users to input basic geometric parameters such as burden, spacing, and borehole inclination. The system automatically places boreholes, assigns rock mass blocks, and provides detailed profiles, sectional areas, and minimum burden diagrams. Borehole locations are visualized in 3D and plan views, with options for exporting to customized reports and various data formats.
Blast Analysis
Conduct comprehensive quality control with BlastMetriX by analyzing blasts directly on 3D models before, after, and post-mucking. It supports bank and heap volume estimations and integrates with the FragMetriX software for automatic fragmentation analysis to determine the particle size distributions of blasted and fragmented rock. By capturing data from each blast, BlastMetrix facilitates review of past performance and development of improvements.
Blast Optimization
Enhance blast data management and KPI tracking with the optional Commander module. This software expands BlastMetriX’s capabilities by managing data from multiple sites, providing detailed KPI analysis, and generating standard reports. The Commander module facilitates easy information collection across operations, which supports quality control and continuous improvement of blast designs based on specific site needs.
System Specifications for ShapeMetriX,
BlastMetriX, and FragMetriXApplications
Operating System:
Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
Memory (RAM):
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Reconstruction density normal:
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16 GB for <30 images per model
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32 GB for 30–500 images per model
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64 GB for >500 images per model
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Reconstruction density high:
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32 GB RAM for <30 images per model
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64 GB RAM for >30 images per model
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For FragMetriX application: 64 GB RAM strongly recommended
Storage:
256 GB (recommended 1 TB or more); solid state drive (SSD) recommended
3D Graphics Card (GPU):
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OpenCL 1.2 is mandatory
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Dedicated GPU with 4 GB RAM is mandatory for feasible performance
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6 GB RAM or more is highly recommended
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AMD graphics cards are not supported
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Systems without dedicated GPU allow processing but performance may be heavily compromised
Examples:
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, NVIDIA RTX A3000, NVIDIA Quadro P3000, NVIDIA RTX A4000, NVIDIA Quadro P4000
Other Requirements:
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USB type A port (2.0, 3.0)
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Display: 1920×1200, 32-bit colour screen
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Network: Ethernet or WLAN
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Software installation requires administrator privilege
