TS. Constraints

Overview

Constraints are used to control the schedule. They create rows in the Calendar and input values over time.

Constraints step overview

Types of Constraints

An Agent action may be limited by the following constraints (selected from Add Constraint button dropdown):

Constraint type

Description

Constraint type

Description

Standard Constraint

Destination Constraint.

  • Limits the material sent to destinations from specified areas. (The Agent may still mine and send the material to alternative destinations.)

Source Constraint

Constrains how much material can come from a location:

  • Limits the material mined at the source, in the form of a Calendar table by pit, stage or bench. 

Bench Advance Constraint

Controls how many benches are available:

  • Limits the vertical advance between the lowest elevation in the last period and the lowest elevation in the current period. 

 

Drill Standard Constraint

limits drilling in one area. 

 

Drill Source Constraint

limits drilling in multiple areas, in the form of a Calendar table by Pit, Stage or Bench. 

Agent Assignments

Creates a table of loader assignment limits for each Pit, Stage or Bench. (This option requires Use as Agent option ticked for required loaders).

Lowest RL

The main purpose of this constraint is to limit mining by the lowering of the water table over time through dewatering activities.