Ramp Builder: Automatic projection of ramps.

Did you know that the MinePlan Do you have a tool for automatic ramp creation?

with the tool Ramp Builder, located in the menu OP Eng Tools, you can conveniently and automatically create a ramp using foot and crest lines.

After specifying the foot and crest lines, the user can set parameters such as: 

• Ramp Inclination;
• Width;
• Cut/fill percentage;
• Face angle;
• Ramp Position.

Defining the start and/or end points of the ramp, with the option preview it is possible to preview the result before saving it. Clicking on apply, the result will be saved to a geometric object, with the ramp lines and surface and the foot and crest lines already updated.

Figure 1: Ramp Builder.

In addition to creating the Ramp, the tool also has optional settings to add Safety Berms, Drainage and Switchbacks on the ramp design.

Figure 2: Drains and Safety Edges.

Figure 3: Switchback.

So, did you like this tip? For more information about the Ramp Builder, in addition of other functions of MinePlan, contact our team and we will be happy to serve you.

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Team Prominas Mining