12d Model’s powerful set of exploration, site investigation, survey and analysis tools are crucial for the initial design, construction and ongoing operation of mining projects.
Comprehensive tools for the survey, design and construction of access roads, railways, earthworks and services allow for the coordinated design and management of mining infrastructure from within 12d Model.
Refer to ‘Surveying’ Dimension.
Carry out earthwork design and analysis. Created staged designs or combine using the “SuperTIN” capabilities of 12d Model. Develop mass haul diagrams and other project documentation.
Multiple volume reporting options including length, area and exact methods.
Design access and haul roads as well as intersections using 12d Model’s alignment and earthwork design tools. Refer to ‘Roads and Highways’ dimension.
12d can be used to design tailings ponds, mining pit, channels, hardstands and numerous other elements of mine civil infrastructure.
Create overland flow models. Calculate and display extent of ponding at sags and flooded widths/depths/velocities along overland flow paths. Highlight critical areas. Fully integrated in 3-D with the terrain model, road design and underground drainage networks. Analysis options available in 1-D and 2-D.
Analyse, design, grade and size drainage networks (pits/pipes/culverts/channels). Integrated in 3-D with terrain model, road design, crossing services, and hydrological models. HGL analysis available using the rational method and dynamic hydrograph methods. Use of 3rd party drainage analysis software is also supported.
Coordinate and grade all non-gravity services and subsurface utilities to ensure sufficient cover and clearance for all. A variety of string types may be used, including Super string conduits, Pipeline strings, Drainage strings and Super Alignments. Designs can be exported to GIS for future reference and use.
The 3-D design is automatically/continuously created and can be viewed at any stage of the design process to provide instant real life representation of the project. This is enhanced by:
Automate the production of reports and drawings (plans, cross-sections and long-sections) and reduce drafting times.