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The software packages are simple to operate and work with both U.S. Customary (USCS) and Metric (SI) units. Currently available software packages and their prices are listed below (prices subject to change). 

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 INDIVIDUAL SOFTWARE TITLES 

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MULTIPLE SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS

One can quickly determine burdens, spacing, stemming, sub-drilling, powder loads and many other important design variables for estimating blasting jobs and for the design of patterns. New design formulas or traditional powder factor calculations can be used for design. Powder factors, total drill footage and other important information is available in a matter of seconds. The program allows for on-screen comparison of four different designs.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended  
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Blast Report Database - Version 5.0

This program fills the need for computerized blasting report storage and retrieval and allows easy data entry and editing. It easily finds the record by sorting the data (by report number or the date and time of shot). The printout includes the graphical layout of the shot and vertical cross-section of the blasthole. The program calculates the firing times from the entered cap and surface delay times. The report contains the complete timing data sorted by firing sequence.
    Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended  

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Blasting Cost Analyst - Version 5.0

One can quickly compare costs, calculate the cost per cubic yard (cubic meter) and the cost per ton resulting from up to four different blasting patterns. One can change burden, spacing, hole depth, stemming, sub-drilling, hole diameter, priming and initiators to determine the effects on the cost. One can also consider the effects of up to three different explosives in each hole, initiators, primers, boosters, drilling cost, liners, pumping, shot services and seismic monitoring on the total cost picture. One can compare the cost per energy unit to select the most efficient cost effective explosives for the particular job.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended   

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Blasting Plan Designer - Version 5.0

This program helps the user quickly and easily prepare professional blasting plans. The program arranges input information into an order which is easy to understand and allows easy data entry and editing and automatically calculates the firing times from the entered surface and down-hole delay times. The printout includes the input information, the graphical layout of the shot and vertical cross-section of the blasthole, and complete timing data sorted by firing sequence.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended  

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Breaker - Version 5.0

This program can predict and compare relative difference in fragmentation between blasts. It can compare the changes in fragmentation due to many normal-blasting variables, such as burden, spacing, bench height and the type of explosive used. The program will also work with two different explosives in the borehole. A scientific method to determine the effects of rock strength and geologic structure is also provided. The program will print the percentage, weight and volume of material produced in various size ranges and display graphic interpretations in the form of line and bar graphs.
  Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended  

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Calculations for High Explosive Formulations (CHEF) - Version 5.0

Many small companies mix ingredients to provide the user with emulsions, water gel, and heavy ANFO types of explosives. This software provides thermodynamic calculations, to easily determine optimum mixtures of ingredients, and calculates the oxygen balance for explosive mixtures, detonation velocity, temperatures and pressures for Detonation State and Explosion State. It also has the ability to calculate the temperature and pressure, which result from decoupled charges. This is the Expansion State and it provides useful information when charge volumes are smaller than borehole volumes or charge diameters are smaller than borehole diameters.
  Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended  

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Controlled Blasting - Version 5.0

The Controlled Blasting program considers pre-splitting, trim (cushion) blasting and line drilling methods for wall control. For mining applications, the Air Deck Method can also be used. The program uses basic information and current design formulas to determine powder loads, bottom loads, stemming distances, and spacing for different methods of controlled blasting.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended  

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Convert - Version 2.02

CONVERT helps convert between different units quickly and without error. The following categories are available for conversion: temperature, distance, mass, volume, area, angle, power, energy, pressure, time, force, density, loading density, velocity, money, air overpressure, powder factor and a custom category. The program runs under MS-Windows 3.1.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better recommended   

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Delay Selector - Version 5.0

The Delay Selector software is a unique program that enables the operator to select the proper millisecond delay time to accomplish specific effects in blasting. Delay times are dependent on many factors, some of which are rock type, rock structure, burden, spacing and the overall effects one wants to achieve. There is no simple general solution if one wants to optimize production. The delay times are calculated from hole to hole along a row and between rows. By selection of the proper delay time, one can enhance wall control, reduce flyrock, increase fragmentation and decrease vibration. Proper timing can also control many other parameters. The Delay Selector program allows the user to prioritize the most important blast effects and select delay times based on the blast performance he needs. The Delay Selector program can be used in conjunction with Blast Designer and Pattern Designer to fully evaluate or design efficient blasts.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Drilling Cost Analyst - Version 5.0

Drilling Cost Analyst is a program that allows the user to compare fixed and/or variable costs of all types of blasthole drills. The program considers labor, daily maintenance, bit, steel, pipe, patterns and power costs. The costs are identified per hour, per foot or cubic yard (per meter or cubic meter).
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Energy Efficiency - Version 5.0

Readings from a bulk explosive mixing truck or chemical analysis of oil content in ANFO along with the software Energy Efficiency can give an estimate of energy efficiency as a result of mixtures. Energy Efficiency will estimate both the theoretical and measured energy.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended   

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Pattern Designer - Non-Electric, Electric & Universal Initiation Systems

Pattern Designer calculates firing times and checks blasting patterns for SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND ROUNDS and for square or staggered patterns. Versions are available for electric initiation and non-electric initiation. The universal version handles both electric and non-electric. No other software has our quick-to-load pattern libraries or build-your-own pattern capabilities. The programs can work with up to 40 holes per row, 10 rows and 10 decks per hole. Patterns can be irregularly shaped, with lost holes anywhere in patterns. The software allows the user to quickly find timing overlaps of any number of holes and determine the PROBABILITY of such overlaps. The program also shows animated firing of the patterns and decks. A pattern design report can be produced. One can design an infinite number of patterns quickly and easily. These patterns can be saved for future convenience. Many pattern libraries are available for fast and easy pattern design and analysis.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Pattern Designer Training Simulator - Version 5.0

Pattern Designer Training Simulator is a blast design training program. It is a design simulator that quickly calculates firing times. It identifies and graphically explains overlaps and out-of-sequence shooting that promotes excessive vibration, air blast, ground vibration and fragmentation problems causing added cost to any operation. The student will learn to assess the effects of cap scatter and how to produce good patterns, even with cap scatter considerations. Even the most experienced blasters or engineers will benefit and gain new insight for efficient pattern design. The Pattern Designer Training Simulator contains more fixed standard blasting patterns for common Electric and Non-Electric Initiation Systems than the standard Pattern Designer making it easier and quicker for training purposes. It also offers the option to design any electric or non-electric pattern. This program also prints a complete report but it is more designed for student use.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended   

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Shaft Designer - Version 5.0

SHAFT is an efficient tool to quickly design shaft blasting jobs. Shafts, vertical or inclined, are used to provide access from the surface to underground entries or from one level to another in a mining operation.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Structural Blast Designer - Version 3.0

Structural Blast Designer is a unique program developed in Europe by individuals with decades of experience in building and structural demolition. The program designs blasting patterns and powder loads for 45 different structural elements. The elements can be brick, concrete and reinforced concrete. The software provides designs for demolition of columns, piers, slabs, arches, chimneys and various other structural members. The program designs powder loads, number of decks, burden, spacing and hole layout for each structural element.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Vibration Assistant - Version 5.0

This program does everything described below for Vibration Consultant; and offers other unique features. It helps the user determine if the vibration is at normal expected levels or if levels are much higher than anticipated. The program automatically puts an asterisk next to the data to show the user it is time to re-evaluate the blasting procedure. The user then has the choice to either use this data in further analysis, or to disregard the data from the analysis. The data will remain within the data file, but will not be used for calculation since it is an abnormality and not something that is normally occurring. If both the blast and monitoring coordinates are considered, the program automatically calculates the distance from the blast as well as the azimuth from the blast to the seismograph. This helps to maintain accurate distances between monitoring points, and to exactly locate monitoring points for future reference. The program allows the use of data from all three components; vertical, radial, transverse as well as peak vector sum. One can run an analysis using the data from any of these three components, the vector sum, or the program can automatically select the maximum vibration level from any of the three components.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Vibration Consultant - Version 5.0

This program performs a linear regression of blast vibration data and will predict peak particle velocity at any distance from the blast. The software will produce a table showing the maximum charge-per-delay for various distances to achieve a specified maximum vibration level. One has the choice of printing graphs of peak particle velocity versus scaled distance, peak particle velocity versus frequency and charge weight per delay versus distance. The program also performs a linear regression analysis of air overpressure and plots air overpressure versus scaled distance. The program will predict overpressure values at any distance from the blast.
   Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or better reccomended  

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Blasting Workstation III

Precision Blasting Services, Blasting Workstation III consists of a Pentium III Laptop Computer and the following software:

The software offers the blaster or explosives engineer a method of quickly checking their blast design or getting a second opinion on an existing design. The software is pre-installed on the computer, eliminating any possible conflicts. All you have to do is turn it on and you're ready to go!

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Package "A" - Costing Software

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Package "B" - Universal Pattern Designer

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Package "C" - Blast Design Software

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Package "D" - State and Federal Construction Update

Includes:

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