A guide to using the blast design and analysis tool.
Welcome to BlastPlan Pro. This application is designed as a professional tool to assist qualified blasting engineers and technicians in the design, analysis, and documentation of rock blasting plans for mining and civil construction projects.
This manual provides an overview of the application's features and how to use them effectively. Please remember that this tool is an aid to, and not a substitute for, professional judgment and adherence to all local, state, and federal regulations.
The application is divided into several logical sections. You will primarily work from top to bottom, entering your site and design parameters, generating safety and output analyses, and finally exporting your plan.
Start by entering the `Company Name`, `Project Name`, and `Drill Plan Number`. This information is used for identifying your plan and will be included in all exports and printouts.
This is the core input section, located on the left-hand side. It is organized into accordions: Geometry & Bench, Rock Properties, Drill & Hole Parameters, Explosive & Initiation, Pattern & Timing, and Safety & Environment. Enter all your known design values here. The application will recalculate all outputs in real-time as you update these values.
After entering your blast parameters, you can use the AI-powered Safe Job Analysis generator. Click the `Generate Safe Job Analysis` button. The tool will analyze your inputs (like total explosive weight, bench height, etc.) and generate a preliminary list of hazards, risks, and control measures.
IMPORTANT: This AI-generated SJA is a starting point. It must be thoroughly reviewed, edited, and approved by a qualified person responsible for site safety.
This tab shows a visual representation of your blast pattern, including the location of each hole and its firing delay in milliseconds. It helps you visualize the timing sequence across the entire blast.
This tab displays the results of the Kuz-Ram fragmentation model. It includes a chart showing the predicted rock size distribution and key metrics like P80 (the size that 80% of the material will pass through) and the mean fragment size (X50).
This card provides a quick overview of the most important calculated values, such as total rock volume and mass, total explosive weight, powder factors, and the predicted ground vibration (PPV) at the specified receptor distance.
This table gives a detailed, hole-by-hole breakdown of the design. It includes the calculated explosive mass for the bottom and column charges, the total mass per hole, and the individual delay timing.
This is a free-text area where you can add any important site-specific information, safety observations, instructions, or other comments relevant to the plan. This section is included in all exports.
At the bottom of the input parameters panel, you will find buttons to `Print Plan`, `Export to Excel`, and `Export to Word`. These functions generate professional, formatted documents for record-keeping and field use. The printed version includes a signature line for the licensed blaster.
This tool provides estimates based on established empirical formulas (e.g., Kuz-Ram). The accuracy of these predictions depends on the quality of your input data. All blast designs must be validated against site-specific conditions and reviewed by a qualified engineer. The user assumes all responsibility for the application and interpretation of the results generated by this software.