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Carlson Mining vs FLAC3D

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Carlson Mining

Software

Mining and surveying software solution

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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FLAC3D

Software

3D finite difference software for geotechnical engineering

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Carlson Mining covers Pit design, FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carlson Mining and FLAC3D actually diverge.

Attributes where Carlson Mining and FLAC3D differ
AttributeCarlson MiningFLAC3D
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Founded19831981

Identical on both: starting price (On request), pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Carlson Mining

  • Pit design
  • Grade control
  • Production planning
  • Survey integration
  • Mapping
  • ArcGIS
  • GPS
  • GNSS systems

Only in FLAC3D

  • 3D finite difference modeling
  • Stress-strain analysis
  • Dynamic analysis
  • Coupled flow analysis
  • Mining-specific features
  • GeoStudio
  • Leapfrog
  • Python scripting

Both cover

  • AutoCAD
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Carlson Mining

  • Pit designnot FLAC3D
  • Grade controlnot FLAC3D
  • Mine planningnot FLAC3D
  • Surveyingnot FLAC3D
  • Mappingnot FLAC3D

FLAC3D

  • Three dimensional continuum modelling of soil and rock behaviournot Carlson Mining
  • Analysing underground excavation and mine stability including cavingnot Carlson Mining
  • Coupled thermal, dynamic and creep analysis of geotechnical structuresnot Carlson Mining

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Carlson Mining

Nothing recorded yet. See the Carlson Mining review.

FLAC3D

  • The FLAC3D product page publishes no price and routes buyers to a quote request or an external software store
  • Advanced capabilities including Dynamics, Thermal, Creep and IMASS are optional modules sold separately from the base licence
  • Licence portability depends on a physical USB key or a web licence managed centrally, rather than a simple sign in
  • One licence permits only two simultaneous instances on the same computer

Pricing, plan by plan

Carlson Mining

On request
  • Carlson Mining Standard$7000/year
    • Mining design
    • Pit design
    • Grade control
  • Carlson Mining Professional$15000/year
    • Advanced mine planning
    • Production scheduling
    • Equipment management

FLAC3D

On request
  • FLAC3D Professional$22000/year
    • 3D finite difference analysis
    • Slope stability
    • Mine design

Which should you pick?

Choose Carlson Mining if

  • You need pit design.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want grade control.
Carlson Mining review

Choose FLAC3D if

  • You need 3d finite difference modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want stress-strain analysis.
FLAC3D review

Questions people ask

Is Carlson Mining or FLAC3D better?
Neither clearly leads. Carlson Mining starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Carlson Mining or FLAC3D?
Carlson Mining starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request.
Does Carlson Mining or FLAC3D run on more platforms?
Carlson Mining runs on Windows. FLAC3D runs on Windows, Linux.
What is Carlson Mining best used for?
Carlson Mining is most often used for pit design, grade control, mine planning, surveying. Of those, pit design and grade control are not what FLAC3D is typically brought in for.
What can Carlson Mining do that FLAC3D cannot?
Carlson Mining covers Pit design, Grade control, Production planning, Survey integration. FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling, Stress-strain analysis, Dynamic analysis, Coupled flow analysis. Both handle AutoCAD, Windows support.
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