TUNNELING
ShapeMetriX
BlastMetriX
FragMetriX
ShapeMetriX
Tunnel construction confronts significant geological data acquisition challenges. Traditional geologic mapping at the rock face is often hazardous due to risks like rock falls and rockbursts. Additionally, the limited space and tight timeframes in tunneling complicate both geological mapping and evaluation processes, making accurate and timely mapping a difficult task.
ShapeMetriX is a powerful solution for 3D documentation of rock mass conditions in underground applications.
It is easy to use, flexible, and delivers precise, high-quality documentation quickly on-site. By enabling operators to remotely gather data, ShapeMetriX minimizes risks while providing consistent, accurate, and reproducible data. This comprehensive data collection supports informed decision-making and thorough reviews.
Dedicated Features of ShapeMetriX for Tunneling Operations
High-Resolution 3D Modeling:
ShapeMetriX generates detailed 3D models of tunnel faces and surrounding geological formations, providing accurate spatial assessments that enhance the prediction of ground behavior and ensure safe excavation.
Contact-Free Geometric Measurements:
ShapeMetriX measures orientations, distances, discontinuity traces, and persistence without direct contact, increasing safety by reducing physical risks and enhancing operational efficiency.
Advanced Geological Analysis Tools:
ShapeMetriX includes tools for discontinuity modeling, scanline mapping, and depth coloring, offering comprehensive insights into geological structures and conditions that improve risk management, decision-making, and excavation planning.
Integration with Geotechnical Software:
ShapeMetriX interfaces with IDS Georadar and Rocscience software and supports data export in CSV, DXF, and OBJ formats, enhancing interoperability and facilitating analysis by seamlessly integrating with existing geotechnical tools and improving workflow efficiency.
Head over to the Rocscience website to learn about pricing.
BlastMetriX
Blasting in tunneling presents unique challenges, primarily regarding safety and efficiency. Due to the confined spaces encountered in tunneling, precise planning is required to control the release of energy and prevent rock overbreak or collapse, which could jeopardize tunnel integrity. Achieving optimal blast patterns and sequences is critical to minimizing damage to surrounding rock and structures while controlling factors such as vibrations, dust, and noise levels.
BlastMetriX optimizes blasting operations by performing real-time data collection and analysis.
It ensures efficient energy release in confined spaces, minimizing risks of rock instability and maximizing safety. By controlling fragmentation and minimizing environmental impacts such as vibrations and dust, BlastMetriX enhances productivity while adhering to regulatory standards. This ensures cost-effective and timely completion of tunneling projects.
Dedicated Features of BlastMetriX for Tunneling Operations
Precise Blast Design and Optimization:
BlastMetriX uses high-resolution 3D models and real-time data for accurate blast design and analysis, ensuring optimal energy release and minimizing rock instability.
Color-Coded Burden Visualization:
BlastMetriX provides color-coded visualization of burden distribution and detailed drill pattern analysis, improving the understanding of blast impacts and facilitating adjustments for better and safer fragmentation.
Automatic Fragmentation Analysis Integration:
BlastMetriX seamlessly integrates with Fragmenter for fully automated particle size distribution analysis, delivering quick, accurate fragmentation assessments that support effective blast optimization and quality control.
KPI Tracking and Comprehensive Data Management:
BlastMetriX features automatic KPI generation and integrates with Commander for managing blast data. This integration enables ongoing performance monitoring, quality control, and data-driven adjustments to blasting practices.
Head over to the Rocscience website to learn about pricing.
FragMetriX
Effective fragmentation analysis in tunneling is challenging due to the need for close control over rock breakage. Poor fragmentation can lead to inefficiencies in muck removal, increased operational costs, and potential risks to tunnel stability. Fragmentation that is too coarse may require additional secondary breakage, while overly fine fragmentation can create excessive dust and handling issues.
FragMetriX is the ideal solution for fragmentation challenges in tunneling due to its advanced, fully automated analysis capabilities.
By providing detailed particle size distribution plots from entire muck piles in a single run, FragMetriX delivers comprehensive and immediate insights into fragmentation quality from drone imagery. This automated approach ensures consistent and accurate assessments, crucial for optimizing rock breakage and minimizing operational disruptions. FragMetriX’s color-coded visualization and customizable analysis zones further enhance its utility, enabling precise monitoring and quality control even in complex and confined tunnel environments.
Dedicated Features of FragMetriX for Tunneling Operations
Fully Automated Fragmentation Analysis:
Assessments of entire muck piles in a single run, delivering comprehensive and consistent particle size distribution data. This automation eliminates manual labor, ensures accuracy, and significantly accelerates the analysis process, enhancing efficiency.
Color-Coded Visualization and Customizable Analysis Zones:
FragMetriX provides color-coded visualization of particle sizes and allows for user-defined analysis zones. This feature enhances clarity and understanding of fragmentation quality, enabling reliable monitoring and adjustments in specific areas.
Detailed Particle Size Distribution Data:
FragMetriX generates detailed plots showing passing values (x20, x50, x80) and histogram distributions. This capability offers insights into fragmentation quality, facilitating effective optimization and reducing the need for secondary breakage, improving operational efficiency.
Seamless Integration and Data Export:
FragMetriX integrates with Commander for KPI tracking and supports data export in multiple formats. This feature enhances data management, interoperability with other systems, and supports comprehensive analysis and continuous improvement, making it easier to track performance and refine tunnel blasting practices.
Head over to the Rocscience website to learn about pricing.
