Procedure of computation and automatic marking of drill hole spacing at excavation of horizontal workings

Ural State Mining University, 620144, 30, Kuibyshev st., Ekaterinburg, Russia

^* Corresponding author: maxkononenko111@gmail.com

Abstract

Contemporary approaches and techniques impacting subsurface penetration performance and penetration rate are studied and analyzed. Two main dimensions are identified, and the works performed during operation were compared. A solution based on implementation of modular architecture of the system with optional connection of modules, performing computations according to various techniques, enabling comparison of calculation results and selection of the most effective option, is proposed. A computational experiment based on real-objects data was conducted. The factors effecting drilling-and-blasting operations were identified during its course. A model designing the optical projections over targeted drill holes is also obtained. The proposed approach is more effective and accurate than manual application of drill hole spacing by paint; in addition, is saves a lot of time required for setting-up. Another highlighted advantage of the developed approach is high quality and accuracy at marking of the drill hole spacing for blasting pattern in accordance with geometrical features of the surfaces, vs. approaches and techniques used at preparation to drilling earlier. Aside from that, a clear trend of consistent improvement and perfection by means of application of intelligent algorithm is observed in this scope.