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About XBlast4D

XBlast4D

A professional platform for modeling, planning, and analyzing blasting operations with temporal dynamics support

Purpose​

XBlast4D is a software application for numerical simulation of the physical fragmentation of a rock mass as a result of blasting operations. The application is used for:

  • Analysis of muck pile surface geometry
  • Assessment of rock mass displacement
  • Prediction of particle size distribution
  • Spatial distribution of ore quality characteristics within the muck pile

The application is used during the planning and analysis phases of drill-and-blast operations (DBO) at open-pit mines.

Core Features​

📥 Data Import

Block geometry, geological block model, geomechanical mass properties, drill-and-blast parameters

💥 Fragmentation Modeling

Calculation of the blast energy propagation front, determination of the fragmentation zone, ballistic simulation of displacements

🏔️ Muck Pile Formation

Calculation of muck pile surface configuration, construction of a 3D model of the displaced rock, displacement forecast

📊 Quality Forecast

Transfer of the ore model into the muck pile, calculation of rock mixing, identification of loss and dilution zones

📤 Results Export

Export of muck pile geometry, particle size distribution tables and charts, displacement maps, 2D/3D visualization

☁️ Cloud Storage

Cloud storage of data and projects with collaborative access

Simulation Results​

The output of the application is a computed model of the blasted rock mass, comprising:

ParameterDescriptionFormat
Muck Pile GeometryDigital muck pile model (vector and raster formats).csv, .obj
Displacement MapDirections and magnitudes of rock mass displacement.csv
Particle Size DistributionPrediction of the particle size distribution of the muck pileTables, charts
Ore FractionsDistribution of the ore component within the muck pile.csv
VisualizationVisualized models in 2D and 3D.obj

Limitations​

Important
  • The fragmentation model assumes a quasi-static calculation without detailed consideration of the detonation wave
  • High accuracy is achieved when correct geomechanical data is available
  • Not intended for real-time dynamic visualization
Software Functional Characteristics

Key characteristics of XBlast4D:

CharacteristicValue
ArchitectureWeb application with client-server architecture
AccessVia web browser (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge)
StorageCloud storage with collaboration support
Calculation moduleHigh-performance computing in Docker containers
VisualizationInteractive 3D visualization (Three.js)
Import formatsCSV, DXF, TRIDB, proprietary formats
Export formatsCSV, OBJ, charts (PNG, PDF)
AuthenticationOAuth 2.0 via Keycloak
ScalabilitySupport for models from small to large sizes
MultilingualRussian and English languages

Browser requirements:

  • JavaScript enabled
  • WebGL support for 3D visualization
  • Screen resolution of at least 1024x768 pixels

Compatibility:

  • Windows, macOS, Linux (via web browser)
  • Works on local machines and in the cloud
  • Integration with mining GIS and CAD systems