RR. Bench Templates

In the Bench Templates step we create the bench height options that can be applied to phases. You may choose a single template to cover all pits, or have multiple templates for different mine areas.

The default bench template is 10 meter increments aligned to the zero^th RL

Create a dump height template:

Press the blue plus icon to add a new bench template.
Rename the bench template to “20m”.
In the Definition panel, change the height value to 20.
Select Top in the Bench Naming field.
Select one of the dumps from the Phases list.
Inspect the results in the 3D viewport.

The default Reference Level is 0m. Check the template fits the pit/dump design

Create a mixed-height template:

Press the blue plus icon to add a new bench template.
Rename the template to “Mixed Height”.
In the Definition panel, press Add to Bottom button.
Change the threshold RL to the elevation where the bench heights change (770m).
Set the bench height above the threshold (10m).
Set the bench height below the threshold (5m).
Review how this template fits pit3 solid in the viewport.

5m benches below the 770RL, 10m benches above the 770RL

Create benches with flitches:

Press the blue plus icon to add a new bench template.
In the Definition panel, press Add to Bottom and change the height to 12 m.
In the Flitches column enter the comma separated flitch heights (4,4,4).
In the Phases panel select pit1_s2 and review in the viewport how this template fits pit1_s2 solid at the 876RL.

Once you are satisfied, press blue play button to proceed to the next step.