Infrastructure Types
The Infrastructure Types step allows users to define the different types of infrastructure they wish to model inside a project.
The main components of this tab:
Common infrastructure types include heritage, environmental and dewatering. Within a single Infrastructure type, there are several configurable components which are outlined below.
Infrastructure Types panel
In the Infrastructure Types panel, you can add the required number of infrastructure sites and specify their types.
Click the blue plus icon to add a New Infrastructure Type and rename it.
From the Subtype dropdown list, select the applicable subtype for the site according to the table below.
Use the blue up and down arrows to move the added types in the infrastructure sites list.
Subtype | Description |
|---|---|
Immutable | Zones do not change over time |
Subject to Approval | Zones can change over time by using approval dates |
Bore | A special use case for dewatering related infrastructure items. Only one zone can exist for the Infrastructure Type |
Zones panel
Zones are concentric rings propagating outward from Infrastructure sites. Each annulus represents a different degree of risk, and zones listed higher up in the list have more priority over lower listed zones. Zones can either be added through scripts or manually by using the toolbar located at the top. A combination of scripted zones and non-scripted is not allowed.
If the Subtype of an Infrastructure Zone is either “Immutable” or “Subject to Approval”, an extra Prohibited column will appear. The following table outlines how this works.
Subtype | Prohibited - Checked | Prohibited - Unchecked |
|---|---|---|
Immutable | If any proportion of a solid falls within this zone, material within the solid can’t be mined. | If any proportion of a solid falls within this zone, material within the solid can be mined. |
Subject to Approval | If any proportion of a solid falls within this zone, material within the solid can’t be mined unless the zone has an approval date that has elapsed. |
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Custom Items panel
Custom items can be used to store information about individual Infrastructure items which may be required later on. For example, the Peak Particle Velocity (PPV) for heritage sites could be carried through into ATS or APS. This value can then be referenced to flag any blasts within the site's proximity that exceeds this limit.
If an Infrastructure Type has a Subtype of “Bore”, the default items, Top RL and Bottom RL, will be shown. These can be used to more accurately flag solids that contain bores.