BLASTPLAN is a graphically based initiation design and simulation package for Shotfirers and Drill and Blast Engineers.

BLASTPLAN has all the functionality expected from a modern 3-D CAD based application with a simple and clean interface. Experience in designing previous initiation packages such as SHOTPlan and BlastPRO has enabled BMI, the developers of BLASTPLAN, to deliver a package that is usable and effective across a wide range of users from blast crew to senior design engineers.

BLASTPLAN has the following features and functionality:

• A database incorporating all the major manufacturers products. In Australia both Orica and Dyno products are covered.
• A simple custom product interface allowing the user to add new product ranges and create custom products.
• Create and edit drill patterns using templates and standard patterns.
• Directly import drill patterns and pit shells from all the main design packages such as Vulcan, Surpac, Datamine, Minescape etc.
• Native 3-D capability. View and manipulate drill patterns and pit shells in three dimensions.
• Simple tie-up process using auto-tie generation feature.
• Simulation of initiation design including
  • Angle of Initiation
  • Direction of movement
  • Relief
  • Holes per delay for ground vibration prediction

BLASTPLAN-PRO has the added following functionality.

• Create charge standards using a drag and drop interface to design specific hole by hole explosives loading.
• Apply charge standards to blast hole to create load sheets.
• Use graphical timing objects to design initiation sequences for electronic detonator systems.
• Apply timing to defined zones to enable multiple independent deck firing.
• Predict ground vibration using weighted scaled distance calculations that allow for all charge decks in space and time.