1. August/September 2009 RDTG Workshop
RoadSIM Roadway Development Simulation System
E. Baafi and I. Porter – University of Wollongong
G. Gray and O. Rojas – Simulation Modelling Services P/L
August/September 2009 RDTG Workshop

2. Overview SMS and Uni of Wollongong collaborated on ACARP project
Aim was to develop a computer simulation tool to model typical 2 heading roadway development operations, from boot end to face
RoadSIM is now available to interested industry parties to model individual roadway development configurations

3. What RoadSIM can do for you
RoadSIM replicates typical roadway development operations
Predicts achievable development rates (days/1000m)
Gives you the ability to map, manage, monitor and improve the performance of gateroad development.
Assesses the operational limitations of gateroad development practices and equipment at your mine.
Responds to “what if questions”. For example, impact on gateroad development rate if the development resources, equipment or practices are altered.
Reproduces the randomness of gateroad development processes to illustrate operational inherent variability.
Uses animated displays to view gateroad development operations and bottlenecks.

4. RoadSIM in Action
Typical simulation ouput:

5. Access to RoadSIM
Further details regarding access to RoadSIM and pricing can be obtained from:
Geoff Gray – Simulation Modelling Services Pty Ltd
Tel: (02)
Ernest Baafi – University of Wollongong
Tel: (02)