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Fusion Mining vs UDEC

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Fusion Mining

Software

Integrated mine development software

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite
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UDEC

Software

Universal distinct element code for mining analysis

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On request
Rated
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Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, UDEC covers Distinct element modeling.

Where they differ

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

Attributes where Fusion Mining and UDEC differ
AttributeFusion MiningUDEC
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Founded20041981

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 Fusion Mining

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

Only in UDEC

  • Distinct element modeling
  • Joint network modeling
  • Block interaction analysis
  • Support interaction
  • Dynamic analysis
  • FLAC3D
  • 3DEC
  • 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 UDEC
  • Mine planningnot UDEC
  • Resource estimationnot UDEC
  • Exploration databasesnot UDEC

UDEC

  • Two dimensional distinct element modelling of jointed and fractured rocknot Fusion Mining
  • Assessing stability of blocky rock slopes and underground excavationsnot Fusion Mining
  • Simulating fluid flow through rock fractures in mining and tunnellingnot 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.

UDEC

  • The UDEC product page publishes no price and directs buyers to a quote request or an external software store
  • Fluid Flow, Barton-Bandis joint analysis, Creep, Thermal and User Defined Models are optional add ons charged on top of the base licence
  • Writing custom constitutive models requires the separately licensed UDM option and C++ programming
  • Purchases through the Buy Now route are prepaid annual subscriptions rather than a permanent licence

Pricing, plan by plan

Fusion Mining

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

UDEC

On request
  • UDEC Professional$19000/year
    • Distinct element analysis
    • Joint modeling
    • Block interaction

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 UDEC if

  • You need distinct element modeling.
  • You work on Windows, Linux.
  • You also want joint network modeling.
UDEC review

Questions people ask

Is Fusion Mining or UDEC better?
Neither clearly leads. Fusion Mining starts at On request and UDEC at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fusion Mining or UDEC?
Fusion Mining starts at On request and UDEC at On request.
Does Fusion Mining or UDEC run on more platforms?
Fusion Mining runs on Windows. UDEC 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 UDEC is typically brought in for.
What can Fusion Mining do that UDEC cannot?
Fusion Mining covers Geological modeling, Mine design, Resource estimation, Database management. UDEC covers Distinct element modeling, Joint network modeling, Block interaction analysis, Support interaction. Both handle Leapfrog, AutoCAD, Windows support.
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