Pit Optimization

Pit Optimization

by | Jun 18, 2020 | Articles

DesignXL supports optimizing what blocks to mine in the pit using the Lerchs-Grossman algorithm. You can add your own formula for the net block value or use fixed values. The algorithm also saves the dependencies so that you can schedule the blocks later using...
Parameterized open pit design

Parameterized open pit design

by | Jun 18, 2020 | Articles

The pit can be designed by specifying the base perimeter line string and then the pit parameters. These include the bench width, height and slopes. Also the road start can be specified as well as the road width and gradient. Then you just add benches and the pit is...
Parameterized panel design

Parameterized panel design

by | Jun 18, 2020 | Articles

In DesignXL you can easily generate panels according to specification that cover the area of interest. All you need specify is the drive line string; It needn’t be straight and the perimeter line string that does not need to be planar. Then you choose what style of...