This module uses a detailed model of the Dragline to calculate material movement and productivity of a single dragline excavation linked to a dragline dump. Each major dig step is modelled in a manner that conforms to the limitations of the dragline geometry. For each step, the excavation and dumping progress incrementally. This is the traditional dragline simulation for which 3D-Dig is well known.
Valuable communication tool
Both Detailed and Approximate Modelling
The dragline simulation system allows both detailed and approximate modelling of dragline operations.
The system constantly checks dig depth and dump height.
Detailed simulation progresses with the user positioning the dragline at each dig location.
Approximate simulation, suitable in steady-state areas of the pit, progresses with multiple blocks excavated and dumped simultaneously.
Prime and re-handle volumes are recorded on a block by block basis.
Productivity Calculated
During the operation, the system optionally calculates productivity based on:
machine geometry,
motor characteristics,
detailed simulation of bucket trajectories.
An Animation Video
On completion of a dragline simulation, an animation video is created detailing the operation.
These videos provide a valuable communication tool, showing both details and overall concepts to planners, operators and management in an intuitive way that is easy to understand.
Manuals
The system comes with comprehensive online manuals as well as extensive training material and resources.
