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SICT
Design and construct better slopes by centralizing and managing slope construction geospatially and temporally, all while keeping the lessons learned during the pit wall construction process.
SICT
Integrated Slope Control software (SICT) evaluates and monitors deviations from the design during slope construction while also providing users with a tool to optimise slope angles.
SICT embeds the Full Control methodology, making it easier for users to identify which elements will impact mine safety and determine how well the planned slope design is being implemented through correlation of geological, geotechnical, planning, drilling, blasting and operating results and information.
FEATURES
SICT provides users with a suite of tools aimed at making it easier to analyze and understand the results of slope construction through 3D views, graphs, and statistics.
AUTOMATIC GEOMETRIC SLOPE RECONCILIATION
SICT automatically conducts a geometric slope construction reconciliation between the design geometry and a simplified topographic representation of the real slope. SICT assists users in adjusting this topographic wall model to achieve a better fit based on observations of the actual geometry.
MANAGE THE SLOPE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS WITH CONTROL METRICS
You can manage your results with metrics specifically tailored to your own methodology through design (Design Factor) and geotechnical conditions (Condition Factor) evaluation. Monitoring and managing these KPIs over time allows you to get closer to optimal slope construction and better safety standards.
MANAGE AND ANALYZE HISTORICAL INFORMATION
SICT centralises and manages all slope design and construction information geospatially and temporally (x, y, z, time). This allows users to improve their operations and optimise slope angles.
MONITOR AND CONTROL COMPLIANCE TO MINE DESIGN PARAMETERS
SICT uses bench-berm geometrical parameters to identify deviations from the mine design. Using SICT, you can assess the magnitude and impact of deviations from the mine design to improve the slope construction process and minimize risks.
MONITOR AND CONTROL THE GEOTECHNICAL CONDITION OF SLOPES
You can use SICT to monitor and control the geotechnical quality of your slopes by graphically displaying the results of the parameters measured by the mining company. This provides feedback that can be used to enhance the slope construction process.
MONITORING AND CONTROL OF INTER-RAMP ANGLE
You can use the inter-ramp angle monitoring and control tool to identify deviations from the desired inter-ramp angle of the slope and thus better manage situations that could potentially lead to instabilities (greater inter-ramp angle) or cause the project to lose value (lesser inter-ramp angle).
INTEGRATION OF CONTEXT INFORMATION FOR 3D ANALYSIS
Users can identify areas of improvement by correlating the georeferenced results of slope construction with geological, geotechnical, and structural 3D models.
FAQ
SICT provides tools for monitoring and objectively evaluating slope construction, indicating when planning and operating practices will allow the mine to meet the actual design. This involves complying with economic, stability, and safety requirements. When the assessment is positive, SICT provides sound backing to begin the studies required to determine whether the slope angle should be increased, or what changes will result in better mine design and operating practices.
It depends on the size/length of the wall. However, because SICT can automatically create cross-sections and manage the data measured for each profile, the reconciliation process will take 70% less time than it would take if you were to perform it manually.
The user will need the following information to conduct a geometric reconciliation:
• Polylines of the pit design, bench by bench (toes and crests).
• Triangulated surface of the actual topographical slope survey.
• Bench design parameters and parameters used to calculate the design factor.
• Tolerance in design parameters of the benches that have been built.
SICT has a tool that allows you to manage different types of geometries based on the specific methodology of each mining company. You can use this tool to evaluate simple or double benches with their partial construction phases, ramps, and decoupling berms.
Yes. The software allows users to configure tolerance, weighting, and compliance assessment metrics based on the company’s methodology.
SICT has an interface that allows users to enter field mapping records. These are then stored in a database where you can also store photographic records of the field mappings.
SICT includes a suite of data analysis tools for generating simple 3D views and statistical graphs showing the geometrical and geotechnical results for each slope. Plus, it identifies which elements will affect the geometrical (design) and geotechnical (mine safety) outcomes by managing cell and blasting attribute tools.
Yes. SICT has an interface that allows users to monitor and adjust elements that affect slope outcomes.
The software can be installed on the customer’s server, virtual machine, or workstation as long as it has access to the internet in order to set up the customer’s server’s connection.
You can connect the device where you have installed the SICT server up to an unlimited number of customer applications (monitors). You may be restricted, however, by server hardware and the bandwidth of the customer’s server connection.
SICT does not restrict or limit the amount of information that you can upload. The storage limit depends on the storage capacity of the server hosting the software, which of course is determined by the customer.
You can export the following from SICT:
• 3D Graphs and Figures as .jpg or .png files.
• Slope construction results in data tables.
• Data for conducting system calculations as a .csv file.
• Cross section views of geometries created by the software as a .dxf file.
• Geolocated slope assessments as a .dxf file.
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