Simulation and Information Management for Blasting in Mines

JKSimBlast is an award-winning, general-purpose software system for simulation and information management for blasting in mines and related operations. The modular system is designed for engineers who need to standardise their control of blasting, by quantifying and trapping the experience of blasting personnel in a consistent, retrievable format. JKSimBlast can ensure accurate, long-term storage of plans and results, particularly where this is a statutory requirement or for environmental compliance. It applies not only to mine and quarry operations, but also research, education, consulting, contracting and construction.

JKSimBlast integrates all tasks associated with design, simulation, analysis and optimisation, including the storage and manipulation of models, data and results, within one system. At the basic level, JKSimBlast provides CAD-like tools to create a complete blast design holes, decks and timing with on-screen detonation simulation to check expected performance. Existing data can be imported from other sources. Individual plans at various design stages can be sent as a "plot" to any Windows-compatible printer, and information tables can be produced as hard-copy output or uploaded to other systems (drilling, survey, etc.) for further processing. Design and actual blasts can be analysed for compliance with blasting objectives.
 
JKSimBlast allows the user to:

• Define site-specific parameters, explosives, units, operating conditions and objectives.
• Store blast data in a structured system, with specialist tools for editing and analysis.
• Integrate related data from other applications.
• Predict, measure and analyse blast performance.
• Add custom modules to the system.
• Trap the experience of drill and blast personnel.

 
The advantages of JKSimBlast are:

• site specific                   - parameters, stocks, units, etc.
• configuration                 - user preferences
• modelling                      - simulation, prediction
• visualisation                  - complex calculations, data relationships
• data                              - sharing, archiving, integrating
• adaptable                     - integrate 3rd-party s/ware, data access
• generic                         - extensive application to all blasting
• customise                     - built-in or external to modules
• control                          - the data belongs to the user

JKSimBlast has been developed by JKTech based on more than two decades of experience from JKMRC mining research. JKSimBlast has over 400 users throughout the world in surface, underground and tunnel blasting applications, working in mines, explosives supply, consulting, contracting and education.

The aim of JKSimBlast is to provide the best possible system for blast management.
Individual program modules can be combined to create a tailored system reflecting the mine's operating procedures and expertise.

Utility modules, such as explosives and accessories and units of measurement, can be pre-defined for local usage.

Customised applications can be added to the JKSimBlast system.

JKSimBlast is distributed through Soft-Blast who provides full support and training for JKSimBlast, and consulting services on the application of blasting software and related problems in blast engineering and information management.