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Fusion Mining vs FLAC3D

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Fusion Mining

Mining & Resources

Integrated mine development software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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FLAC3D

Mining & Resources

3D finite difference software for geotechnical engineering

From
On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Fusion Mining and FLAC3D differ
AttributeFusion MiningFLAC3D
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Founded20041981

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

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 Fusion Mining

  • Geological modeling
  • Mine design
  • Resource estimation
  • Database management
  • 3D visualization
  • Vulcan
  • Excel

Only in FLAC3D

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

Both cover

  • Leapfrog
  • AutoCAD
  • Windows support

What people use each for

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

Fusion Mining

  • Geological modelingnot FLAC3D
  • Mine planningnot FLAC3D
  • Resource estimationnot FLAC3D
  • Exploration databasesnot FLAC3D

FLAC3D

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

Where each one falls short

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

Fusion Mining

Nothing recorded yet. See the Fusion 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

Fusion Mining

On request
  • Fusion Standard$8500/year
    • Geological modeling
    • Mine design
    • Resource estimation

FLAC3D

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

Which should you pick?

Choose Fusion Mining if

  • You need geological modeling.
  • You work on Windows.
  • You also want mine design.
Fusion 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 Fusion Mining or FLAC3D better?
Neither clearly leads. Fusion 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, Fusion Mining or FLAC3D?
Fusion Mining starts at On request and FLAC3D at On request.
Does Fusion Mining or FLAC3D run on more platforms?
Fusion Mining runs on Windows. FLAC3D runs on Windows, Linux.
What is Fusion Mining best used for?
Fusion Mining is most often used for geological modeling, mine planning, resource estimation, exploration databases. Of those, geological modeling and mine planning are not what FLAC3D is typically brought in for.
What can Fusion Mining do that FLAC3D cannot?
Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. FLAC3D covers 3D finite difference modeling, Stress-strain analysis, Dynamic analysis, Coupled flow analysis. Both handle Leapfrog, AutoCAD, Windows support.
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