{"id":11197,"date":"2026-10-15T16:47:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T20:47:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11197"},"modified":"2026-10-16T11:12:21","modified_gmt":"2026-10-16T15:12:21","slug":"understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/","title":{"rendered":"Grundlagen der Gesteinssprengung und -fragmentierung"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:700\" class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Erforschen Sie die Grundlagen der Gesteinssprengung und -fragmentierung, einschlie\u00dflich Sprengenergie, Sprengstoffmenge, Abstand, Bohrgenauigkeit und wie Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenmessungen die Sprengoptimierung unterst\u00fctzen. <\/p><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Inhaltsverzeichnis<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-how-explosive-blasting-breaks-rock\" data-level=\"2\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-rock-properties-and-geological-influences\" data-level=\"2\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-understanding-blast-geometry\" data-level=\"2\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-explosive-energy-distribution-and-confinement\" data-level=\"2\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-how-excessive-burden-affects-fragmentation\" data-level=\"2\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-drilling-accuracy-and-blast-execution\" data-level=\"2\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-what-determines-successful-blast-fragmentation\" data-level=\"2\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-measuring-and-evaluating-blast-fragmentation\" data-level=\"2\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-9-from-fragmentation-measurement-to-blast-optimization\" data-level=\"2\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Abschluss<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-references\" data-level=\"2\">Referenzen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sprengungen sind ein wesentlicher Bestandteil des Bergbaus, der Gewinnung von Steinen und der Bauindustrie. Durch den Einsatz von Sprengstoffen, um gro\u00dfe Gesteinsmengen in handliche Fragmente zu zerkleinern, k\u00f6nnen Abbau-, Transport-, Zerkleinerungs- und Verarbeitungsprozesse effizienter gestaltet werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erfolgreiches Sprengen erfordert jedoch mehr als nur das Zerkleinern von Gestein. Das entstehende Fragment muss auch den Anforderungen der nachfolgenden Ger\u00e4te und Prozesse entsprechen. Zu grobes Material kann beim Verladen oder Brechen Probleme verursachen, w\u00e4hrend ein zu hoher Feinanteil andere Herausforderungen bei der Handhabung und Verarbeitung mit sich bringen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Gr\u00f6\u00dfe und Verteilung der Gesteinsfragmente h\u00e4ngen von mehreren miteinander verbundenen Faktoren ab, darunter Gesteinseigenschaften, Sprengstoffeigenschaften, Sprenggeometrie, Bohrgenauigkeit und Z\u00fcndzeitpunkt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Verst\u00e4ndnis dieser Zusammenh\u00e4nge und die Messung der Ergebnisse bilden die Grundlage f\u00fcr die Verbesserung der Sprengleistung.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-1-how-explosive-blasting-breaks-rock\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn eine Sprengladung in einem Bohrloch detoniert, setzt sie Energie frei, die im umgebenden Gestein intensive Druck- und Spannungswellen erzeugt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Zusammenspiel dieser Kr\u00e4fte, der sich ausdehnenden explosiven Gase und der physikalischen Eigenschaften des Gesteins f\u00fchrt zur Entstehung von Br\u00fcchen und zur Trennung von Bruchst\u00fccken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gesteinsbruch wird im Allgemeinen als eine Kombination mehrerer Mechanismen verstanden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"510\" data-id=\"7355\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-Figure2-1.png\" alt=\"Skizze, die das Bohrloch, die Fugenrisse und die Besch\u00e4digungen zeigt\" class=\"wp-image-7355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-Figure2-1.png 646w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-Figure2-1-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/5-Figure2-1-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"581\" height=\"569\" data-id=\"7357\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Crushed-and-cracked-zones-around-the-explosion-point_W640.jpg\" alt=\"Die Skizze zeigt die Zerst\u00f6rungszone nach einer Explosion.\" class=\"wp-image-7357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Crushed-and-cracked-zones-around-the-explosion-point_W640.jpg 581w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Crushed-and-cracked-zones-around-the-explosion-point_W640-300x294.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Crushed-and-cracked-zones-around-the-explosion-point_W640-12x12.jpg 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><em>Diagramme von Shadab Far et al., 2019<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-shock-waves-and-initial-fracturing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sto\u00dfwellen und anf\u00e4ngliche Bruchbildung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durch die Detonation entsteht eine Hochdruck-Sto\u00dfwelle, die sich vom Explosionsloch nach au\u00dfen ausbreitet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unmittelbar um die Ladung herum kann der Druck die Druckfestigkeit des Gesteins \u00fcbersteigen, wodurch eine relativ kleine Zerkleinerungszone entsteht. Jenseits dieser Zone schw\u00e4cht sich die Sto\u00dfwelle zu einer Spannungswelle ab, die sich durch das umgebende Gestein ausbreitet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Spannungen k\u00f6nnen neue Br\u00fcche ausl\u00f6sen, bestehende Risse verl\u00e4ngern und die Gesteinsstruktur schw\u00e4chen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Ausma\u00df der Bruchbildung h\u00e4ngt von den Eigenschaften des Sprengstoffs, der Festigkeit und Struktur des Gesteins sowie der Art und Weise ab, wie sich die Energie durch das Material ausbreitet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-tensile-fracturing-and-free-faces\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zugbruch und freie Fl\u00e4chen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obwohl Gestein einer betr\u00e4chtlichen Druckspannung standh\u00e4lt, ist es unter Zugspannung im Allgemeinen viel schw\u00e4cher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn eine Druckspannungswelle auf eine freie Fl\u00e4che trifft, wie beispielsweise die freiliegende Wand einer Steinbruchsohle, wird ein Teil der Welle als Zugspannung reflektiert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn die entstehende Zugspannung die Zugfestigkeit des Gesteins \u00fcbersteigt, k\u00f6nnen Br\u00fcche entstehen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dieser Mechanismus kann dazu beitragen <em>Abplatzungen<\/em>, wo sich Gesteinsschichten in der N\u00e4he einer freien Oberfl\u00e4che trennen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fr\u00fche Forschungen von Hino (1956) beschrieben, wie reflektierte Spannungswellen zur Bildung aufeinanderfolgender Bruchschichten beitragen k\u00f6nnen. Dies trug wesentlich zum theoretischen Verst\u00e4ndnis des explosiven Gesteinsbruchs bei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Reflexion von Zugwellen ist jedoch nur ein Mechanismus, der bei Sprengungen eine Rolle spielt. Vorhandene Kl\u00fcfte, Schichtfl\u00e4chen, expandierende Gase und Gesteinsbewegungen tragen ebenfalls wesentlich zur endg\u00fcltigen Fragmentierung bei.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-expanding-gases-and-rock-movement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ausdehnung von Gasen und Gesteinsbewegung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nach der Detonation k\u00f6nnen unter hohem Druck stehende explosive Gase in Risse eindringen und diese weiter auseinanderdr\u00fccken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn sich diese Br\u00fcche ausdehnen, trennen sich Teile der Gesteinsmasse und beginnen sich in Richtung der verf\u00fcgbaren freien Fl\u00e4chen zu bewegen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weitere Br\u00fcche k\u00f6nnen auftreten, wenn Gesteinsfragmente sich verbiegen, trennen, zusammensto\u00dfen und mit dem umgebenden Material interagieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Zusammenwirken von Druckwellen, Gasdruck und Gesteinsbewegung bestimmt, wie effektiv die Gesteinsmasse aufbricht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Der entscheidende Unterschied besteht darin, dass beim Sprengen zwei Dinge erreicht werden m\u00fcssen: das Gestein zerbrechen und gen\u00fcgend Bewegung erzeugen, damit sich die Bruchst\u00fccke voneinander trennen k\u00f6nnen.<\/strong> Eine Sprengung kann zwar umfangreiche Risse erzeugen, aber dennoch zu schlechten Ergebnissen f\u00fchren, wenn das Gestein zu stark eingeengt ist, um sich effektiv bewegen zu k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-2-rock-properties-and-geological-influences\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Eigenschaften des Gesteins beeinflussen die Sprengleistung ma\u00dfgeblich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zwei Sprengungen mit \u00e4hnlichem Bohrmuster und \u00e4hnlicher Sprengstoffmenge k\u00f6nnen bei ver\u00e4nderten geologischen Bedingungen zu sehr unterschiedlicher Fragmentierung f\u00fchren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-rock-strength-and-density\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gesteinsfestigkeit und -dichte<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Festigkeit des Gesteins beeinflusst die Spannungen, die zur Entstehung und Ausbreitung von Br\u00fcchen erforderlich sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">St\u00e4rkeres Gestein widersteht Br\u00fcchen m\u00f6glicherweise besser, w\u00e4hrend Unterschiede in Dichte und elastischen Eigenschaften Einfluss darauf haben, wie sich Spannungswellen im Material ausbreiten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Eigenschaften m\u00fcssen zusammen mit der Explosionsenergie und der Geometrie der Detonation ber\u00fccksichtigt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-joints-faults-and-bedding-planes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kl\u00fcfte, Verwerfungen und Schichtfl\u00e4chen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die meisten Gesteinsmassen weisen nat\u00fcrliche Diskontinuit\u00e4ten auf, darunter Kl\u00fcfte, Verwerfungen, Br\u00fcche und Schichtfl\u00e4chen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Merkmale beeinflussen das Bruchverhalten des Gesteins, da sie bestehende Grenzen oder Schw\u00e4chen innerhalb des Materials bilden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In einigen F\u00e4llen erleichtern Diskontinuit\u00e4ten die Fragmentierung, indem sie Oberfl\u00e4chen bieten, entlang derer sich das Gestein trennen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In anderen F\u00e4llen k\u00f6nnen ihre Abst\u00e4nde, ihre Ausrichtung oder ihr Zustand zu gro\u00dfen Bl\u00f6cken, ungleichm\u00e4\u00dfiger Fragmentierung oder unerw\u00fcnschten Gesteinsbewegungen beitragen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beispielsweise k\u00f6nnen weit auseinanderliegende Kl\u00fcfte dazu f\u00fchren, dass gro\u00dfe Gesteinsabschnitte intakt bleiben, selbst wenn das umgebende Material st\u00e4rker zerbricht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-geological-variability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geologische Variabilit\u00e4t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die geologischen Bedingungen sind \u00fcber die gesamte Sprengstrecke selten einheitlich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ver\u00e4nderungen der Gesteinsfestigkeit, der Verwitterung, des Kluftabstands und der strukturellen Orientierung k\u00f6nnen innerhalb desselben Bohrmusters zu unterschiedlichen Fragmentierungsergebnissen f\u00fchren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Variabilit\u00e4t ist bei der Bewertung der Sprengleistung von Bedeutung. Ein Bereich mit gro\u00dfen Bruchst\u00fccken kann auf ein Konstruktions- oder Bohrproblem hinweisen, aber auch Unterschiede im Gestein selbst widerspiegeln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Verst\u00e4ndnis der Beschaffenheit des Gesteins vor der Sprengung hilft, realistische Erwartungen zu wecken und liefert einen wertvollen Kontext f\u00fcr die Auswertung der Ergebnisse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-characterizing-rock-structure-with-wipjoint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Charakterisierung der Gesteinsstruktur mit WipJoint<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Um die geologischen Bedingungen vor der Sprengung besser zu verstehen, umfasst WipFrag Folgendes: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/wipjoint-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10940\">WipJoint<\/a><\/strong>, WipJoint ist ein Werkzeug zur Charakterisierung der Gesteinsstruktur anhand von Fotografien freiliegender Felsw\u00e4nde. Es misst die scheinbare Orientierung, den Abstand und die Persistenz von Kl\u00fcften sowie die gesch\u00e4tzte Gesteinsqualit\u00e4tsbezeichnung (RQD) und die scheinbare Blockgr\u00f6\u00dfe im anstehenden Gestein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Messungen helfen, Unterschiede in der Gesteinsstruktur entlang einer Abbauwand oder in einem Aushub zu erkennen und liefern wertvolle Informationen f\u00fcr die Bewertung der Sprengleistung. Durch den Vergleich der Gesteinseigenschaften vor der Sprengung mit der Fragmentierung nach der Sprengung k\u00f6nnen die Betriebsleiter den Einfluss geologischer Gegebenheiten besser von der Sprengplanung und -ausf\u00fchrung unterscheiden.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-3-understanding-blast-geometry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Sprenggeometrie beschreibt, wie die Sprengl\u00f6cher im Verh\u00e4ltnis zueinander, zur Gesteinsmasse und zu den verf\u00fcgbaren freien Fl\u00e4chen positioniert sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehrere Parameter wirken zusammen, um zu bestimmen, wie effektiv die Explosionsenergie verteilt wird und wie das Gestein brechen und sich bewegen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1016\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blast-Bench-Diagram.png\" alt=\"Diagramm der Variablen f\u00fcr Oberfl\u00e4chensprengungen\" class=\"wp-image-11198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blast-Bench-Diagram.png 1016w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blast-Bench-Diagram-300x184.png 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blast-Bench-Diagram-768x470.png 768w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Blast-Bench-Diagram-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1016px) 100vw, 1016px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-burden-and-spacing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Belastung und Abstand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Last<\/strong> ist der Abstand zwischen einem Sprengloch und der n\u00e4chstgelegenen effektiven freien Gesteinswand, gemessen in der beabsichtigten Richtung der Gesteinsbewegung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei der ersten Reihe einer Gebirgssprengung bezieht sich dies im Allgemeinen auf den Abstand vom Sprengloch zur freigelegten Gebirgsoberfl\u00e4che.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei den nachfolgenden Reihen h\u00e4ngt die Belastung vom Abstand zur vorhergehenden Reihe bzw. der effektiven freien Fl\u00e4che w\u00e4hrend des Sprengvorgangs ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Abstand<\/strong> ist der Abstand zwischen benachbarten Sprengl\u00f6chern innerhalb einer Reihe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Belastung und der Abstand beeinflussen gemeinsam das Gesteinsvolumen, das jedem Sprengloch zugewiesen wird, und wie die Auswirkungen benachbarter Ladungen interagieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei zu hoher Belastung oder zu gro\u00dfem Abstand brechen oder bewegen sich manche Gesteinsabschnitte m\u00f6glicherweise nicht wie gew\u00fcnscht. Bei zu geringer Belastung k\u00f6nnen unerw\u00fcnschte Energiekonzentrationen oder \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Verschiebungen auftreten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ziel ist es, ein geeignetes Verh\u00e4ltnis zwischen Gesteinsvolumen, Sprengenergie, verf\u00fcgbarem Relief und gew\u00fcnschter Fragmentierung herzustellen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-bench-height\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bankh\u00f6he<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Bankh\u00f6he ist der vertikale Abstand zwischen der oberen und der unteren Arbeitsebene einer Werkbank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Es beeinflusst die Sprenggeometrie, die L\u00e4nge der Sprengl\u00f6cher und die Bewegung des Bruchmaterials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine h\u00e4ufig verwendete geometrische Betrachtungsweise ist die <strong>Verh\u00e4ltnis der Belastungssteifigkeit<\/strong>, ausgedr\u00fcckt als Bankh\u00f6he geteilt durch Last.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Beziehung hilft dabei, die Proportionen einer Bank im Verh\u00e4ltnis zur Felsmasse zu beschreiben, die sich zur freien Oberfl\u00e4che hin bewegen muss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Relativ niedrige Steifigkeitsverh\u00e4ltnisse k\u00f6nnen auf schwierigere Bedingungen f\u00fcr eine effektive Gesteinsbewegung und -fragmentierung hinweisen, w\u00e4hrend h\u00f6here Verh\u00e4ltnisse unter geeigneten Bedingungen eine g\u00fcnstigere Entlastung erm\u00f6glichen k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Verh\u00e4ltnis ist jedoch kein allgemeing\u00fcltiger Indikator f\u00fcr die Fragmentierungsqualit\u00e4t. Geologische Bedingungen, Bohrgenauigkeit, Sprengstoffverteilung und Z\u00fcndzeitpunkt bleiben wichtige Faktoren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-blasthole-diameter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sprenglochdurchmesser<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der Durchmesser des Sprenglochs beeinflusst die Menge an Sprengstoff, die in ein Bohrloch eingebracht werden kann, und wie sich diese Energie im umgebenden Gestein verteilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gr\u00f6\u00dfere L\u00f6cher erm\u00f6glichen im Allgemeinen gr\u00f6\u00dfere Sprengstoffmengen pro L\u00e4ngeneinheit, dies f\u00fchrt aber nicht automatisch zu einer besseren Fragmentierung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der Bohrlochdurchmesser muss zusammen mit der Gebirgslast, dem Bohrlochabstand, der Bankh\u00f6he, den Gesteinseigenschaften und den Anforderungen des Bohrvorgangs ber\u00fccksichtigt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-subdrilling-and-toe-breakage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unterbohrung und Zehenbruch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das <em>Zehe<\/em> ist das Gestein in der N\u00e4he des Bodens einer Ausgrabungsstufe, das zerkleinert werden muss, um die gew\u00fcnschte Ausgrabungstiefe zu erreichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei manchen Sprengkonstruktionen reichen die Sprengl\u00f6cher unter die geplante Baugrubensohle hinaus. Diese zus\u00e4tzliche Tiefe wird als \u2026 bezeichnet. <strong>Unterbohrung<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ziel ist es, eine ausreichende Bruchwirkung im Bereich des Fu\u00dfes zu erzielen, wo die Gesteinsbewegung besonders eingeschr\u00e4nkt sein kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unzureichender Bruch der Gesteinsf\u00fc\u00dfe kann hartes, ungebrochenes Gestein hinterlassen, das die Ausgrabung und die anschlie\u00dfende Vorbereitung der Abbaufl\u00e4chen behindert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die angemessene Anzahl an Unterbohrungen h\u00e4ngt jedoch von den geologischen Gegebenheiten und der gesamten Sprengplanung ab. \u00dcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Unterbohrungen k\u00f6nnen zudem unerw\u00fcnschte Sch\u00e4den unterhalb der geplanten Aushubsohle verursachen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Sprenggeometrie muss daher als zusammenh\u00e4ngendes System und nicht als eine Sammlung unabh\u00e4ngiger Messungen bewertet werden.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-4-explosive-energy-distribution-and-confinement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die bei einer Sprengung eingesetzte Sprengenergie ist wichtig, aber ihre Verteilung innerhalb der Gesteinsmasse ist ebenso bedeutsam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehr Explosionsenergie f\u00fchrt nicht zwangsl\u00e4ufig zu einer besseren Fragmentierung. Ziel ist es, die Energie effektiv auf das zu zerkleinernde Material einzuwirken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-explosive-characteristics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explosiveigenschaften<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unterschiedliche Sprengstoffe erzeugen unterschiedliche Druckprofile, Detonationseigenschaften und Energieausbeuten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Wechselwirkung zwischen diesen Eigenschaften und dem umgebenden Gestein beeinflusst die Rissbildung und die Gesteinsbewegung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Auswahl geeigneter Sprengstoffe erfordert die Ber\u00fccksichtigung der Gesteinseigenschaften, der Bohrlochbedingungen, der gew\u00fcnschten Fragmentierung und der gesamten Sprengplanung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine damit zusammenh\u00e4ngende Gestaltungsma\u00dfnahme ist <strong>Pulverfaktor<\/strong>, das die Menge des Sprengstoffs im Verh\u00e4ltnis zur Menge des zu sprengenden Gesteins angibt, \u00fcblicherweise nach Masse oder Volumen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der Pulverfaktor eignet sich zwar zum Vergleich des Sprengstoffverbrauchs, beschreibt aber nicht, wie effektiv die Energie verteilt wird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zwei Sprengungen mit \u00e4hnlichen Sprengstoffparametern k\u00f6nnen aufgrund von Unterschieden in Geometrie, Geologie, Ladungsverteilung und Z\u00fcndung zu unterschiedlicher Fragmentierung f\u00fchren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-charge-distribution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Geb\u00fchrenverteilung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Sprengladung ist m\u00f6glicherweise nicht gleichm\u00e4\u00dfig \u00fcber die gesamte L\u00e4nge des Bohrlochs verteilt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unterschiedliche Bereiche des Gesteinsk\u00f6rpers k\u00f6nnen unterschiedliche Anforderungen an das Bruchverfahren stellen, insbesondere dort, wo die Einschluss- oder geologischen Bedingungen variieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Verteilung der Explosionsenergie entlang des Bohrlochs kann daher die Fragmentierung in verschiedenen H\u00f6hen innerhalb der Gesteinsbank beeinflussen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ein wichtiger Aspekt ist der untere Teil der Geb\u00fchr, der oft als der <strong>Bodengeb\u00fchr<\/strong>, was dazu beitr\u00e4gt, dass Gestein in der N\u00e4he des Fu\u00dfes zerbricht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine ung\u00fcnstige Energieverteilung im unteren Bereich der Bank kann zu unzureichendem Zehenbruch f\u00fchren, w\u00e4hrend eine ungeeignete Belastung an anderer Stelle unerw\u00fcnschte Fragmentierung oder Gesteinsbewegungen hervorrufen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ziel ist es, die Energie entsprechend den Anforderungen des Gesteins und der Sprengplanung zu verteilen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-stemming-and-confinement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stenten und Einschlie\u00dfen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Als Stemming bezeichnet man das inerte Material, das im oberen Bereich eines Bohrlochs \u00fcber der Sprengladung platziert wird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sein Zweck besteht darin, die explosiven Gase lange genug einzuschlie\u00dfen, damit ihre Energie zur Gesteinszerst\u00f6rung und -bewegung beitragen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Wirksamkeit der Verf\u00fcllung h\u00e4ngt von ihren Eigenschaften, ihrer Platzierung und den umgebenden Sprengbedingungen ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unzureichender Einschluss kann dazu f\u00fchren, dass Energie vorzeitig entweicht, wodurch die f\u00fcr die Fragmentierung verf\u00fcgbare Energie m\u00f6glicherweise reduziert wird und unerw\u00fcnschte Explosionseffekte entstehen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Verf\u00fcllen von Hohlr\u00e4umen ist daher ein wichtiger Bestandteil der gesamten Energieverteilungs- und -einschlussstrategie und nicht einfach nur Material, das zum Auff\u00fcllen der Oberseite eines Lochs verwendet wird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-initiation-timing-and-burden-relief\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Einleitungszeitpunkt und Entlastung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Reihenfolge und der Zeitpunkt der Detonation beeinflussen, wie benachbarte Ladungen interagieren und wie sich die Gesteinsbewegung w\u00e4hrend der Sprengung entwickelt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn eine Reihe von Sprengl\u00f6chern detoniert, ben\u00f6tigt das umgebende Gestein Zeit, um zu reagieren und sich zu bewegen. Diese Bewegung kann f\u00fcr nachfolgende Sprenglochreihen zus\u00e4tzliche Entlastung bieten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Falls die beabsichtigte Entlastung nicht ausreichend eingetreten ist, k\u00f6nnten sp\u00e4tere Detonationen auf einen st\u00e4rkeren Einschluss als erwartet sto\u00dfen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Forschung von Onederra und Esen (2003) untersuchte diesen Zusammenhang anhand des Konzepts von <em>minimale Reaktionszeit<\/em>: das Intervall zwischen der Detonation und dem Beginn einer nennenswerten Ladungsbewegung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Das Konzept verdeutlicht, warum der Zeitpunkt der Z\u00fcndung nicht unabh\u00e4ngig von der Sprengstoffmenge, den Eigenschaften des Sprengstoffs und der Reaktion des Gesteins betrachtet werden kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine effektive Sprengsequenzierung unterst\u00fctzt den beabsichtigten Ablauf von Gesteinsbruch und -bewegung und tr\u00e4gt so zu einer gleichm\u00e4\u00dfigeren Fragmentierung bei.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-5-how-excessive-burden-affects-fragmentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Gebirgslast ist einer der einflussreichsten geometrischen Faktoren beim Sprengen von Gesteinsfragmenten, da sie sowohl den Widerstand gegen Gesteinsbruch als auch die zur Trennung der Fragmente erforderliche Bewegung beeinflusst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eine \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung tritt auf, wenn die f\u00fcr ein Sprengloch vorgesehene Gesteinsmasse einen zu hohen Widerstand bietet, sodass die verf\u00fcgbare Sprengenergie und die Sprengbedingungen nicht das gew\u00fcnschte Ergebnis erzielen k\u00f6nnen.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dies k\u00f6nnte auf einen ungeeigneten urspr\u00fcnglichen Entwurf oder auf Unterschiede zwischen der geplanten und der tats\u00e4chlichen Geometrie des Sprenglochs hindeuten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-incomplete-fragmentation-and-oversize\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unvollst\u00e4ndige Fragmentierung und \u00dcbergr\u00f6\u00dfe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bei zu hoher Belastung bricht und trennt sich das Gestein m\u00f6glicherweise nicht wie beabsichtigt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Es k\u00f6nnen gro\u00dfe Bruchst\u00fccke, Platten oder teilweise zerbrochene Abschnitte zur\u00fcckbleiben, was zu einer gr\u00f6beren Korngr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung als erwartet f\u00fchrt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese \u00fcbergro\u00dfen Bruchst\u00fccke k\u00f6nnen ein sekund\u00e4res Zerkleinern erfordern oder Probleme beim Ausgraben, Abtransportieren und Zerkleinern verursachen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-restricted-rock-movement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eingeschr\u00e4nkte Felsbewegung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">F\u00fcr Sprengungen wird ausreichend Platz ben\u00f6tigt, damit sich das Gestein bewegen und voneinander trennen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine zu hohe Belastung kann diese Bewegung einschr\u00e4nken und zu dicht gepackten Schutthaufen f\u00fchren oder verhindern, dass bestimmte Gesteinsabschnitte die beabsichtigte Entlastung erfahren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine eingeschr\u00e4nkte Bewegung kann sich auch auf sp\u00e4tere Reihen in der Explosion auswirken, indem sie die f\u00fcr sie verf\u00fcgbaren freien Fl\u00e4chen begrenzt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-ground-vibration-and-other-blast-effects\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bodenersch\u00fctterungen und andere Auswirkungen von Explosionen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn die Gesteinsbewegung eingeschr\u00e4nkt ist, kann ein Teil der Explosionsenergie in den umgebenden Boden abgegeben werden, anstatt effektiv zur Fragmentierung und Verschiebung beizutragen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unter bestimmten Bedingungen kann dies zu verst\u00e4rkten Bodenersch\u00fctterungen beitragen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vibrationen, Steinschlag und Luft\u00fcberdruck werden jedoch von mehreren sich gegenseitig beeinflussenden Faktoren beeinflusst. Eine \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung sollte nicht als alleinige Erkl\u00e4rung f\u00fcr diese Effekte herangezogen werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-downstream-handling-and-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weiterverarbeitung und Aufbereitung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine mangelhafte Fragmentierung kann Kosten verursachen, die \u00fcber die eigentliche Explosion hinausgehen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00dcbergro\u00dfes Material kann die Effizienz des Aushubs verringern, die Zufuhr zum Brecher unterbrechen oder eine zus\u00e4tzliche Handhabung vor dem Eintritt in den Verarbeitungskreislauf erfordern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selbst wenn das Material verarbeitet werden kann, k\u00f6nnen ungleichm\u00e4\u00dfige Aufgabegr\u00f6\u00dfen zu Schwankungen in der Anlagenleistung f\u00fchren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Bedeutung der Belastung reicht daher \u00fcber die Bohr- und Sprengarbeiten hinaus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-happens-when-burden-is-too-small\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Was passiert, wenn die Belastung zu gering ist?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unzureichende Belastung schafft eine andere Reihe von Herausforderungen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn zu wenig Gestein das Bohrloch von der freien Felswand trennt, kann es je nach den \u00fcbrigen Sprengbedingungen zu \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfigen oder unkontrollierten Bewegungen kommen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dies kann zu Steinschlag, \u00dcberbruch oder unerw\u00fcnschter Fragmentierung f\u00fchren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ziel ist es nicht, die Belastung zu minimieren, sondern ein geeignetes Verh\u00e4ltnis zwischen Belastung, Sprengenergie, Gesteinseigenschaften und dem angestrebten Sprengergebnis herzustellen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-research-burden-and-fragment-size\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forschung: Belastung und Fragmentgr\u00f6\u00dfe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prasad, Choudhary und Mishra (2017) untersuchten den Einfluss von Sprengdesignparametern auf die Fragmentierung bei einem Tagebaubetrieb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ihre Forschung ber\u00fccksichtigte Faktoren wie Belastung, Abdichtung und Pulverfaktor und nutzte gemessene Fragmentgr\u00f6\u00dfen, um die resultierende Sprengleistung zu bewerten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Beobachtungen veranschaulichen, wie Ver\u00e4nderungen der Sprenggeometrie und der Sprengstoffmenge mit Ver\u00e4nderungen der Fragmentierung zusammenh\u00e4ngen k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die urspr\u00fcngliche WipWare-Diskussion hob Ergebnisse hervor, die darauf hindeuten, dass gr\u00f6\u00dfere Belastungsdistanzen unter den untersuchten Bedingungen mit einer gr\u00f6beren Fragmentierung verbunden waren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Beziehung sollte jedoch nicht als allgemeing\u00fcltige Regel betrachtet werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Auswirkungen der Sprengbelastung h\u00e4ngen von der Sprengplanung und den geologischen Gegebenheiten ab. Eine \u00c4nderung, die bei einem Sprengvorgang zu gr\u00f6berer Fragmentierung f\u00fchrt, kann an anderer Stelle ein anderes Ergebnis zur Folge haben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aus diesem Grund bieten gemessene Fragmentierungs- und tats\u00e4chliche Sprengprotokolle eine n\u00fctzlichere Grundlage f\u00fcr die Bewertung der Belastung als die alleinige Verwendung allgemeiner Bemessungsverh\u00e4ltnisse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-6-drilling-accuracy-and-blast-execution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Selbst eine gut geplante Sprengung kann zu ungleichm\u00e4\u00dfiger Fragmentierung f\u00fchren, wenn die Sprengl\u00f6cher nicht nach dem vorgesehenen Muster gebohrt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bohrabweichung<\/strong> beschreibt die Unterschiede zwischen der geplanten und der tats\u00e4chlichen Position, Richtung oder Flugbahn eines Sprenglochs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Unterschiede k\u00f6nnen die Belastung, den Abstand und die Verteilung der Sprengenergie im gesamten Gesteinsk\u00f6rper ver\u00e4ndern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-1024x550.jpg\" alt=\"\u00dcbersicht der Sprengung mit Bohrl\u00f6chern\" class=\"wp-image-7894\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-1024x550.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-768x413.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-1536x826.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Blast-2-3D-rotated.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-drilling-deviation-changes-blast-geometry\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wie sich die Bohrabweichung auf die Sprenggeometrie auswirkt<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ein von der freien Bohrlochfl\u00e4che abweichendes Bohrloch kann in der Tiefe eine gr\u00f6\u00dfere Belastung erzeugen als urspr\u00fcnglich geplant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Umgekehrt kann ein Loch, das zur freien Fl\u00e4che hin abweicht, die effektive Belastung verringern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00c4hnliche Ver\u00e4nderungen k\u00f6nnen auch bei den Abst\u00e4nden zwischen benachbarten Sprengl\u00f6chern auftreten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dies bedeutet, dass ein Bohrmuster, das an der Oberfl\u00e4che korrekt erscheint, weiter unten in den Bohrl\u00f6chern erhebliche geometrische Abweichungen aufweisen kann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In einigen Bereichen kann es daher vorkommen, dass weniger effektive Energie im Verh\u00e4ltnis zum zu zerkleinernden Gestein aufgenommen wird, w\u00e4hrend in anderen Bereichen unerw\u00fcnschte Konzentrationen auftreten k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die daraus resultierende Fragmentierung kann innerhalb der Explosionszone uneinheitlich werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-common-sources-of-drilling-inaccuracy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">H\u00e4ufige Ursachen f\u00fcr Ungenauigkeiten beim Bohren<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mehrere Faktoren k\u00f6nnen zu Unterschieden zwischen der geplanten und der tats\u00e4chlichen Geometrie des Sprenglochs beitragen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Positionierung der Ausr\u00fcstung, die Ausrichtung des Bohrers, die Bohrbedingungen, die geologische Struktur und die Leistungsf\u00e4higkeit der Ausr\u00fcstung k\u00f6nnen alle Einfluss auf den endg\u00fcltigen Bohrlochverlauf haben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Vorgehensweise des Bedieners und die Genauigkeit der anf\u00e4nglichen Bohrlochplanung spielen ebenfalls eine Rolle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Folgen k\u00f6nnen besonders in tieferen Bohrl\u00f6chern gravierend sein, wo bereits kleine Richtungs\u00e4nderungen zu gr\u00f6\u00dferen Positionsunterschieden im Bereich des Bohrlochfu\u00dfes f\u00fchren k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-evaluating-drilling-accuracy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bewertung der Bohrgenauigkeit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Genauigkeit des Bohrens kann durch mehrere sich erg\u00e4nzende Messungen beurteilt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Kragenposition<\/strong> Identifiziert die Unterschiede zwischen dem geplanten und dem tats\u00e4chlichen Startpunkt eines Sprenglochs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lochwinkel und -bahn<\/strong> Beschreiben Sie Richtung und Verlauf des Bohrlochs. Ein Bohrloch kann zwar an der richtigen Stelle beginnen, aber im Laufe des Bohrvorgangs allm\u00e4hlich davon abweichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Zehenposition<\/strong> Erkennt die Position des Bohrlochendpunkts relativ zu seiner vorgesehenen Position. Dies ist besonders n\u00fctzlich zur Beurteilung der Belastung und des Abstands im unteren Bereich der Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Lochl\u00e4nge<\/strong> Die Angaben zur Bohrtiefe sind zwar hilfreich, aber eine L\u00e4ngendifferenz deutet nicht zwangsl\u00e4ufig auf eine seitliche Abweichung hin. Ein Bohrloch kann die korrekte Tiefe erreichen, obwohl es einer falschen Bohrrichtung folgt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wo angebracht, helfen Bohrlochuntersuchungen und Bohrprotokolle dabei, die tats\u00e4chliche Geometrie der Sprengung zu ermitteln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durch den Vergleich dieser Informationen mit gemessenen Fragmentierungswerten lassen sich Zusammenh\u00e4nge zwischen der Bohrausf\u00fchrung und der Sprengleistung aufzeigen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-7-what-determines-successful-blast-fragmentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ziel der Sprengoptimierung ist nicht einfach nur die Erzeugung kleinerer Fragmente.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die gew\u00fcnschte Korngr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung h\u00e4ngt davon ab, wie das Material abgebaut, transportiert, zerkleinert und verarbeitet wird.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-oversize-material\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00dcbergro\u00dfes Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zu gro\u00dfe Bruchst\u00fccke k\u00f6nnen beim Verladen und Transportieren Schwierigkeiten verursachen und die zul\u00e4ssige Aufgabegr\u00f6\u00dfe nachgelagerter Anlagen \u00fcberschreiten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Je nach Arbeitsgang kann \u00dcbergr\u00f6\u00dfe zus\u00e4tzliche Handhabung, sekund\u00e4res Zerkleinern oder Anpassungen des Materialhandhabungsprozesses erfordern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-excessive-fines\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00dcberh\u00f6hte Geldstrafen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine sehr feine Fragmentierung ist nicht immer w\u00fcnschenswert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obwohl kleinere Partikel einige nachgelagerte Zerkleinerungsanforderungen reduzieren k\u00f6nnen, k\u00f6nnen \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Feinanteile zu Staubbildung, Schwierigkeiten bei der Materialhandhabung oder unerw\u00fcnschten Eigenschaften des Aufgabematerials f\u00fchren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Auswirkungen h\u00e4ngen von der Art des Materials und der verwendeten Verarbeitungsanlagen ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-fragmentation-consistency\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragmentierungskonsistenz<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Zwei Sprengungen k\u00f6nnen zwar \u00e4hnliche durchschnittliche Fragmentgr\u00f6\u00dfen erzeugen, aber sehr unterschiedliche Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilungen aufweisen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die eine kann eine relativ einheitliche Bandbreite an Bruchst\u00fccken enthalten, w\u00e4hrend die andere eine Mischung aus \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfigem Feinanteil und gro\u00dfen Felsbrocken enth\u00e4lt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beide k\u00f6nnten \u00e4hnliche Werte f\u00fcr eine einzelne Gr\u00f6\u00dfenmetrik liefern, sich aber beim Laden und Verarbeiten unterschiedlich verhalten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aus diesem Grund sollte bei der Sprengstoffanalyse die gesamte Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung sowie die f\u00fcr den Betrieb relevanten Teile dieser Verteilung ber\u00fccksichtigt werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Bedeutung der Fragmentierung reicht weit \u00fcber die Sprengung selbst hinaus. Die Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung beeinflusst das Laden, den Transport, das Brechen, das Mahlen und die Konsistenz nachfolgender Prozesse. Das Verst\u00e4ndnis dieser Zusammenh\u00e4nge hilft, sinnvolle Fragmentierungsziele festzulegen und die Sprengleistung mit \u00fcbergeordneten Betriebszielen zu verkn\u00fcpfen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erkunden <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/evaluating-rock-comminution-from-pre-blast-to-post-blast-and-through-mineral-processing\/\"><strong>Von der Sprengung zur M\u00fchle: Nutzung von Fragmentierungsdaten zur Verbesserung der Bergbauleistung<\/strong><\/a> zu erfahren, wie Partikelmessungen Entscheidungen im gesamten Abbau- und Verarbeitungsprozess unterst\u00fctzen k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-8-measuring-and-evaluating-blast-fragmentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ohne Messungen beruht die Bewertung der Sprengleistung weitgehend auf visueller Beobachtung und der Erfahrung des Bedieners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Beobachtungen bleiben wertvoll, aber quantitative Fragmentierungsmessungen erm\u00f6glichen konsistentere Vergleiche zwischen Sprengungen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-particle-size-distribution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Verst\u00e4ndnis der Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung (PSD) beschreibt die relativen Anteile verschiedener Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfen innerhalb einer Materialprobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung wird \u00fcblicherweise als kumulative prozentuale Durchlasskurve dargestellt, die den Prozentsatz des Materials zeigt, das kleiner als die jeweilige Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfe ist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine h\u00e4ufig verwendete Messgr\u00f6\u00dfe ist <strong>P80<\/strong>, die Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfe, bei der 80% des Materials hindurchgeht.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P80 kann helfen, die Fragmentierung im Verh\u00e4ltnis zu einem Ziel zu bewerten oder Ergebnisse zwischen Sprengungen zu vergleichen, aber es kann die vollst\u00e4ndige Verteilung nicht allein beschreiben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Andere Messgr\u00f6\u00dfen, wie z. B. P50, P95 und die prozentualen Anteile des Materials innerhalb bestimmter Gr\u00f6\u00dfenbereiche, k\u00f6nnen ebenfalls wichtig sein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ein Betrieb, der sich beispielsweise mit Verstopfungen im Prim\u00e4rbrecher befasst, legt m\u00f6glicherweise besonderen Wert auf den \u00dcberkornanteil der Kornverteilung, w\u00e4hrend sich ein anderer Betrieb auf die Kontrolle der Materialmenge innerhalb eines bestimmten Aufgabebereichs konzentriert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-fragmentation-measurement-with-wipfrag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fragmentierungsmessung mit WipFrag<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipFrag<\/a><\/strong> misst die Fragmentierung anhand von Fotografien freiliegender Gesteine und wandelt sichtbare Partikelgrenzen in quantitative Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilungsdaten um.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bilder k\u00f6nnen am Boden, unterirdisch, anhand von Laborproben oder mithilfe unbemannter Luftfahrzeuge (UAVs) aufgenommen werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WipFrag erm\u00f6glicht es Benutzern, PSD-Kurven zu generieren, Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenbereiche auszuwerten, Ergebnisse mit Spezifikationsbereichen zu vergleichen und mehrere Bildanalysen zu einem gr\u00f6\u00dferen Probenahmeprogramm zu kombinieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mit geeigneten UAV-Bildern kann die Fragmentierung auch r\u00e4umlich \u00fcber ein Explosionsgebiet hinweg beurteilt werden, wodurch Unterschiede zwischen relativ groben und feinen Bereichen identifiziert werden k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"835\" height=\"829\" data-id=\"11028\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap.png\" alt=\"Ein Screenshot der GIS-Funktion von WipFrag, der die Heatmap einer UAV-Orthomosaikbildanalyse zeigt.\" class=\"wp-image-11028\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap.png 835w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap-768x762.png 768w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap-12x12.png 12w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap-75x75.png 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 835px) 100vw, 835px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1386\" height=\"726\" data-id=\"11015\" src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained.png\" alt=\"Ergebnisse des WipFrag-Diagramms mit Angabe des prozentualen Anteils bestandener und zur\u00fcckgehaltener Fragmente.\" class=\"wp-image-11015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained.png 1386w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1386px) 100vw, 1386px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mithilfe dieser Messungen l\u00e4sst sich die beobachtete Fragmentierung leichter mit operativen Zielen und fr\u00fcheren Sprengergebnissen vergleichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die fotografische Analyse hat jedoch wichtige Einschr\u00e4nkungen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>WipFrag misst das in den Bildern sichtbare Material.<\/strong> Vergrabene Partikel und Feinanteile, die unter gr\u00f6\u00dferen Fragmenten verborgen sind, k\u00f6nnen nicht direkt gemessen werden, und die kleinsten unterscheidbaren Partikel h\u00e4ngen von der Bildqualit\u00e4t und -aufl\u00f6sung ab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ein repr\u00e4sentatives Probenahmeprogramm ist daher unerl\u00e4sslich, insbesondere bei der Auswertung gro\u00dfer oder variabler Halden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Weitere Hinweise finden Sie unter <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WipFrag Bildaufnahme- und Sampling-Leitfaden<\/strong><\/a> und <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10998\">Leitfaden zur Interpretation der WipFrag-Ergebnisse<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-can-fragmentation-analysis-identify-blast-design-problems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kann die Fragmentierungsanalyse Probleme bei der Sprengplanung aufdecken?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fragmentierungsmessungen k\u00f6nnen dazu beitragen, unerwartete Ergebnisse und Bereiche zu identifizieren, die weitere Untersuchungen erfordern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine durchgehend grobe Fragmentierung kann beispielsweise darauf hindeuten, dass die Belastung, der Abstand, die Bohrgenauigkeit, die geologischen Bedingungen oder die Sprengstoffverteilung \u00fcberpr\u00fcft werden sollten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In \u00e4hnlicher Weise kann eine Karte der r\u00e4umlichen Fragmentierung Variationen innerhalb eines Abraumhaufens aufzeigen, die aus einer Gesamt-PSD-Kurve nicht ersichtlich waren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Jedoch, <strong>Fragmentierungsmessungen beschreiben das Ergebnis, nicht unbedingt dessen Ursache.<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u00dcberdimensioniertes Material allein beweist keine \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung, und \u00c4nderungen der PSD k\u00f6nnen nicht unabh\u00e4ngig davon belegen, dass eine Abweichung vom Bohrloch oder ein falscher Bohrbeginn das Ergebnis verursacht haben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">F\u00fcr eine umfassendere Bewertung ist ein Vergleich der Fragmentierungsmessungen mit der entsprechenden Sprengplanung, den Bohrprotokollen, den Informationen zur Sprengstoffbeladung und den geologischen Bedingungen erforderlich.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-9-from-fragmentation-measurement-to-blast-optimization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine Verbesserung der Sprengleistung erfordert ein konsistentes Verh\u00e4ltnis zwischen dem beabsichtigten Ergebnis, der tats\u00e4chlichen Fragmentierung und den Bedingungen, die zu diesem Ergebnis gef\u00fchrt haben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ein praxisorientierter Ansatz beginnt mit der Definition der Fragmentierungsanforderungen der nachgelagerten Prozesse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Anforderungen legen die Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfen und Verteilungseigenschaften fest, die f\u00fcr den Standort am wichtigsten sind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nach jeder Sprengung k\u00f6nnen repr\u00e4sentative Fragmentierungsmessungen durchgef\u00fchrt und mit diesen Zielwerten verglichen werden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn die Ergebnisse von den Erwartungen abweichen, k\u00f6nnen die Ingenieure die entsprechenden Konstruktions- und Ausf\u00fchrungsunterlagen \u00fcberpr\u00fcfen, um m\u00f6gliche Einflussfaktoren zu ermitteln.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn beispielsweise in einem Bereich einer Sprengung wiederholt gr\u00f6\u00dfere Bruchst\u00fccke entstehen als in den umliegenden Bereichen, kann der Betrieb diese Region mit Bohraufzeichnungen, tats\u00e4chlichen Abst\u00e4nden zum Gesteinsmaterial und geologischen Beobachtungen vergleichen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn die Beweislage darauf hindeutet, dass ein bestimmter Umstand zu dem Problem beitr\u00e4gt, kann der Betrieb mithilfe seines etablierten Sprengplanungsprozesses geeignete Anpassungen vornehmen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anschlie\u00dfende Fragmentierungsmessungen liefern dann eine R\u00fcckmeldung dar\u00fcber, ob die \u00c4nderungen das beabsichtigte Ergebnis erzielt haben.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-using-blastcast-to-evaluate-potential-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Nutzung von BlastCast zur Bewertung potenzieller \u00c4nderungen<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">WipFrag beinhaltet au\u00dferdem <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/blastcast-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/kb\/blastcast-guide\/\">BlastCast<\/a><\/strong>, ein Werkzeug zum Vergleich der gemessenen Fragmentierung mit den modellierten Sprengergebnissen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BlastCast verwendet Sprengdesignparameter und Sprengstoffeigenschaften, um eine vorhergesagte Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung zu generieren.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durch die Kalibrierung des Gesteinsfaktors des Modells anhand der gemessenen Fragmentierung nach einer abgeschlossenen Sprengung k\u00f6nnen die Anwender eine Basislinie f\u00fcr die Bewertung von \u00c4nderungen an ausgew\u00e4hlten Konstruktionsparametern festlegen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durch die Beibehaltung der kalibrierten Gesteinsbedingungen k\u00f6nnen verschiedene Szenarien verglichen werden, wodurch veranschaulicht wird, wie sich \u00c4nderungen der Sprenggeometrie oder anderer Eingangsgr\u00f6\u00dfen auf die vorhergesagte Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung auswirken k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Diese Vorhersagen sind zwar n\u00fctzlich, um M\u00f6glichkeiten zu untersuchen, ersetzen aber keine qualifizierte Sprengplanung oder tats\u00e4chliche Leistungsmessungen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Ergebnisse nachfolgender Sprengungen sollten gemessen und mit den Vorhersagen verglichen werden, um zu beurteilen, wie gut das Modell die Bedingungen des Einsatzes abbildet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-building-a-consistent-improvement-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aufbau eines kontinuierlichen Verbesserungsprozesses<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mit der Zeit kann ein strukturiertes Messprogramm dazu beitragen, Einzelergebnisse von wiederkehrenden Leistungsmustern zu unterscheiden.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Der Wert ergibt sich aus der Aufrechterhaltung eines konsistenten Zusammenhangs zwischen den Sprengprotokollen und den daraus resultierenden Fragmentierungsmessungen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wenn diese Datens\u00e4tze gemeinsam ausgewertet werden, k\u00f6nnen die Betriebsabl\u00e4ufe besser verstehen, welche Bedingungen mit einer erw\u00fcnschten Fragmentierung verbunden sind und wo weitere Untersuchungen sinnvoll sein k\u00f6nnten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ziel ist es nicht, eine einzelne Messung isoliert zu optimieren, sondern eine Fragmentierung zu erreichen, die die Leistungsanforderungen des gesamten Betriebs unterst\u00fctzt.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Verwandte Artikel<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Abschluss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Die Gesteinssprengung wird durch das Zusammenspiel von Sprengenergie, Gesteinseigenschaften, Sprenggeometrie, Bohrgenauigkeit und Gesteinsbewegung bestimmt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gebirgslast, Bohrlochabstand, Abbauh\u00f6he, Sprengstoffverteilung, Verf\u00fcllung und Z\u00fcndzeitpunkt beeinflussen das Bruch- und Trennverhalten des Gesteins. Geologische Unterschiede und Bohrlochabweichungen erh\u00f6hen die Komplexit\u00e4t zus\u00e4tzlich, sodass selbst \u00e4hnliche Sprengpl\u00e4ne unterschiedliche Ergebnisse liefern k\u00f6nnen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eine effektive Fragmentierung ist daher nicht einfach eine Frage von mehr Energieaufwand oder kleineren Partikeln. Sie erfordert vielmehr ein Verst\u00e4ndnis des Gesteinsverhaltens und die Erzielung einer f\u00fcr den jeweiligen Prozess geeigneten Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenverteilung.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durch die Kombination von Schallsprengverfahren mit repr\u00e4sentativen Fragmentierungsmessungen k\u00f6nnen Bergbau- und Steinbruchbetriebe die Ergebnisse einheitlicher auswerten, Verbesserungsm\u00f6glichkeiten erkennen und fundiertere Entscheidungen treffen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Denn was man nicht messen kann, kann man nicht managen.<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Referenzen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hino, K. (1956). <em>Gesteinsfragmentierung durch Sprengung und Sto\u00dfwellentheorie der Sprengung.<\/em> ARMA US Symposium f\u00fcr Felsmechanik\/Geomechanik.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bhandari, S. (1979). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/0094-5765(79)90104-8\">Zur Rolle von Spannungswellen und quasistatischem Gasdruck bei der Gesteinsfragmentierung durch Sprengungen<\/a>. <em>Acta Astronautica<\/em>, 6(3\u20134), 365\u2013383.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blair, DP, &amp; Armstrong, LW (2001). <em>Der Einfluss der Belastung auf die Explosionsersch\u00fctterungen.<\/em> <em>Splittern<\/em>, 5(1\u20132), 108\u2013129.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Onederra, I. &amp; Esen, S. (2003). <em>Auswahl der optimalen Zeitabst\u00e4nde zwischen den Bohrl\u00f6chern und Sprengreihen f\u00fcr die Oberfl\u00e4chensprengung \u2013 Ein Ansatz basierend auf der Analyse der Gebirgsentlastung.<\/em> Bericht der 2. Weltkonferenz \u00fcber Sprengstoffe und Sprengtechnik.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prasad, S., Choudhary, BS, &amp; Mishra, AK (2017). <a href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1088\/1757-899X\/225\/1\/012191\">Einfluss des Verh\u00e4ltnisses von Verschlussmaterial zu Sprengstoffmenge und des Sprengstofffaktors auf die durch Sprengung hervorgerufene Gesteinsfragmentierung \u2013 Eine Fallstudie<\/a>. <em>IOP-Konferenzreihe: Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik<\/em>, 225, 012191.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manzoor, S., et al. (2022). <em>Vorhersage der Gesteinsfragmentierung auf Basis von Bohr\u00fcberwachung: Eine Fallstudie aus dem Bergwerk Malmberget, Schweden.<\/em> <em>Zeitschrift des s\u00fcdafrikanischen Instituts f\u00fcr Bergbau und Metallurgie<\/em>, 122(3), 155\u2013165.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large has-small-font-size is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-container-content-7c51e427 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Springe zu:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size is-horizontal is-layout-flex wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">1. Wie Sprengungen Gestein aufbrechen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">2. Gesteinseigenschaften und geologische Einfl\u00fcsse<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">3. Die Geometrie von Sprengungen verstehen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">4. Verteilung und Einschluss der Explosionsenergie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">5. Wie sich \u00fcberm\u00e4\u00dfige Belastung auf die Fragmentierung auswirkt<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">6. Bohrgenauigkeit und Sprengausf\u00fchrung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">7. Was bestimmt die erfolgreiche Fragmentierung durch Sprengungen?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">8. Messung und Bewertung der Sprengfragmentierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">9. Von der Fragmentierungsmessung zur Sprengoptimierung<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Abschluss<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 \u2022<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/de\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\">Referenzen<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick\" id=\"h-related-articles\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Erforschen Sie die Grundlagen der Gesteinssprengung und -fragmentierung, einschlie\u00dflich Sprengenergie, Sprengstoffmenge, Abstand, Bohrgenauigkeit und wie Partikelgr\u00f6\u00dfenmessungen die Sprengoptimierung unterst\u00fctzen.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":20,"featured_media":5992,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[91],"tags":[104,89,58],"class_list":["post-11197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kb","tag-aggregates","tag-mining","tag-wipfrag"],"acf":{"related_posts":[{"ID":10311,"post_author":"20","post_date":"2026-09-25 18:03:59","post_date_gmt":"2026-09-25 22:03:59","post_content":"<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"space-between\",\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:post-excerpt {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fill\",\"flexSize\":null},\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"italic\",\"fontWeight\":\"700\"}}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=10814\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">PDF \u2b73<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents {\"level\":3,\"maxHeadingLevel\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h3>Contents<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#h-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-level=\"2\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-1-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-level=\"2\">1. 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Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-additional-information\" data-level=\"2\">Additional Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-getting-good-wipfrag-results\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Good <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\">WipFrag<\/a> results begin with images that are <strong>clear, properly scaled, and representative of the material being measured.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before capturing an image, ask:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Can I clearly see the particles I need to measure?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Does this image represent the material I am measuring?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Am I using the correct scaling method?<\/strong><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For large or variable samples, capture multiple representative images rather than relying on a single photograph.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-general-capture-rules\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-general-capture-rules\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Capture Rules<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<style>\n\/* 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  <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use even lighting that keeps particle boundaries visible.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Deep shadows, glare, or overexposure.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 4 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture enough particles to represent the material.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Extreme close-ups containing only a few particles.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 5 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Include the relevant range of particle sizes.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Selecting only obvious coarse or fine areas.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 6 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep the capture method consistent when comparing samples.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Changing the method between comparable samples.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 7 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use optical zoom or change your working distance when needed.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Digital zoom.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 8 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use multiple images for large or variable samples.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Assuming one convenient photograph represents the whole sample.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"50px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n     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{\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\">Terrestrial Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\">UAV \/ Drone Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center 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Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\">Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-additional-information\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-1-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-1-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Terrestrial Images \u2013 Piles, Stockpiles, and Bulk Material<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10636,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Field-Image-Capture.png\" alt=\"A diagram of a person capturing images in the field with a handheld device using WipFrag.\" class=\"wp-image-10636\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-sample-the-pile-don-t-just-photograph-it\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-sample-the-pile-don-t-just-photograph-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample the pile \u2013 don\u2019t just photograph it<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Muckpiles and stockpiles are rarely uniform. Coarse material may collect toward the toe or edges of the pile, while smaller material may collect elsewhere or become hidden beneath the surface. The same principles also apply when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wi4pfEPlcAk\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Wi4pfEPlcAk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">analyzing joint planes<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/news\/wipjoint-now-available-for-wipfrag-4-users\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8440\">WipJoint<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capture several representative areas rather than photographing only the easiest or most obvious location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For a large pile<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Capture <strong>several areas<\/strong> across the pile, do NOT take several images of the same area.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Include both central and outer areas where practical.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>If the pile is being excavated, capture newly exposed material as it becomes available (if possible).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep images from the same pile, blast or sample grouped together for analysis.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For general rockpile work, <strong>five or more representative images<\/strong> is a useful starting point. Use more when the pile is highly variable or when oversized particles are especially important.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where practical, capture <strong>hundreds of visible particles<\/strong> in each image. Avoid framing so tightly that one large particle dominates the view.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-position-the-camera\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-position-the-camera\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Position the camera<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Face the material as directly as practical and fill the frame with broken material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep the camera reasonably square to the material surface. Stand far enough back to reduce perspective distortion, and use optical zoom when needed to fill the frame from a better or safer working position.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid close, wide-angle photographs of sloped piles. They exaggerate the particles nearest the camera and make the farther material appear smaller.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choose-the-right-viewing-distance\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-the-right-viewing-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the right viewing distance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Work close enough to clearly see the particles that matter, but far enough back to capture a representative area.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you are too far away, smaller particles may disappear into the image. If you are too close, the image may exclude larger particles or too much of the pile.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For broad size distributions, capture additional closer or wider views rather than expecting one image to represent every particle size equally well.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-scaling-terrestrial-images\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-scaling-terrestrial-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scaling terrestrial images<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the scaling method that matches how the image was captured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-auto-scale\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-auto-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Auto Scale<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>When capturing directly through WipFrag on a supported mobile device, Auto Scale can eliminate the need to place a physical scale in the image. For Auto Scale, position yourself on the same general level as the material being captured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about Auto Scale in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WipFrag User Manual<\/strong><\/a> or watch the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6JsUzxJ95ko\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6JsUzxJ95ko\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Auto Scale tutorial video<\/strong><\/a> on YouTube.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10644,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WipFrag-4-in-quarry-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A person using WipFrag on a mobile device in a quarry\" class=\"wp-image-10644\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-distance-scale-edm\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-distance-scale-edm\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Distance Scale (EDM)<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>An electronic distance measurement (EDM) device can be used to measure the distance between camera and material. You must also know the material\u2019s angle of repose relative to the camera view axis. These values will then be used by WipFrag to calculate material scale. This method allows for the use of optical zoom lenses. This method can also be used with drones to capture scaled single images of material piles and\/or highwalls, provided the drone can indicate its distance from the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about Distance Scale in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WipFrag User Manual<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10651,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WipFrag-EDM-Distance-Scale-Diagram-1024x625.png\" alt=\"A diagram of a person using WipFrag, measuring distance with an EDM and measuring the angle of repose of the material pile\" class=\"wp-image-10651\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-single-scale\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-single-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Single Scale<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>Use one physical scale when the material is approximately on one plane with little depth change across the image. This is NOT the best method for field images unless capturing a relatively flat surface from a top-down or perpendicular position.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about physical scale reference objects in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WipFrag User Manual<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10660,\"aspectRatio\":\"3\/2\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0.43,\"y\":0.34},\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Single-Scale-Example.png\" alt=\"An example of a single scale reference object used in an image\" class=\"wp-image-10660\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;object-position:43% 34%\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-dual-scale\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-dual-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dual Scale<\/strong><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"placeholder\":\"Content\u2026\"} -->\n<p>Use two physical scales when the material slopes significantly away from the camera. Place the scales at different depths (foreground vs background), oriented horizontally in the image, so WipFrag can account for the change in perspective. This is the best method for field images when using physical scale reference objects.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Read more about physical scale reference objects in the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>WipFrag User Manual<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10662,\"aspectRatio\":\"3\/2\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0.61,\"y\":0.3},\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Dual-Scale-Example-1024x769.png\" alt=\"An example of dual scale reference objects used in an image\" class=\"wp-image-10662\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;object-position:61% 30%\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Keep physical scales clearly visible and place them where they do NOT hide important material.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-full-width has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"55%\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                TERRESTRIAL IMAGES \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture several representative locations.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Fill the frame with material.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep the image sharp and in focus.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture enough particles to represent the sample.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use even lighting where practical.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use the appropriate scaling method.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep images from each pile, blast or sample grouped together.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture additional views when one image cannot show the full relevant size range.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\",\"blockVisibility\":{\"controlSets\":[{\"id\":1,\"enable\":true,\"controls\":{\"browserDevice\":{\"hideOnRuleSets\":true,\"ruleSets\":[{\"enable\":true,\"rules\":[{\"field\":\"deviceType\",\"operator\":\"any\",\"value\":[\"mobile\",\"robot\"]}]}]}}}]}} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"45%\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10641,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Good-Field-Image-1.png\" alt=\"An example of a good field image, excellent for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10641\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of a well-captured field image, perfect for analysis.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-full-width has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"55%\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                TERRESTRIAL IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Selecting only the coarsest or finest-looking areas.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Relying on one convenient photograph to represent a large or variable sample.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Extreme oblique angles.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Close wide-angle views.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Digital zoom.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using a single scale where there is significant depth or slope.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Entering unstable material to place a scale object.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Filling the image with unnecessary sky, ground, equipment or surroundings.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\",\"blockVisibility\":{\"controlSets\":[{\"id\":1,\"enable\":true,\"controls\":{\"browserDevice\":{\"hideOnRuleSets\":true,\"ruleSets\":[{\"enable\":true,\"rules\":[{\"field\":\"deviceType\",\"operator\":\"any\",\"value\":[\"mobile\",\"robot\"]}]}]}}}]}} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"45%\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10638,\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":1,\"y\":0},\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bad-Field-Image-1.png\" alt=\"An example of a bad field image, not suitable for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10638\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of a poorly-captured field image, NOT suitable for analysis.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>You do NOT require scale reference objects to use WipFrag.<\/b> The built-in Auto Scale feature is extremely powerful. Try it out a few times to see how it works for your device type.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#c6f6d5\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-style-default has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c6f6d5\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#c6f6d5\"},\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"0px\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top has-background\" style=\"background-color:#c6f6d5;font-size:0px\"><!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10666,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fit\",\"flexSize\":null}}} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Good-Smile-Icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10666\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"width\":\"0px\",\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"flexSize\":\"10px\",\"selfStretch\":\"fixed\"}}} -->\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#007a37\"},\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"#007a37\"}}}},\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"color:#007a37\"><strong>Example Terrestrial Images - Good:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"columns\":1,\"linkTo\":\"none\",\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10681,\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Good-Field-Image-2.png\" alt=\"An example of a good field image, excellent for WipFrag analysis\" class=\"wp-image-10681\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10679,\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Good-Field-Image-4.png\" alt=\"An example of a good field image, excellent for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10679\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10680,\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Good-Field-Image-3.png\" alt=\"An example of a good field image, excellent for WipFrag analysis\" class=\"wp-image-10680\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-default\",\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}},\"color\":{\"background\":\"#fed7d7\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-default has-black-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color\" style=\"background-color:#fed7d7\"><!-- wp:column {\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#fed7d7\"},\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"0px\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-background\" style=\"background-color:#fed7d7;font-size:0px\"><!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10675,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fit\",\"flexSize\":null}}} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bad-No-Icon.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10675\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"width\":\"0px\",\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"flexSize\":\"10px\",\"selfStretch\":\"fixed\"}}} -->\n<div style=\"height:100px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|vivid-red\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"vivid-red\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Example Terrestrial Images - Bad:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:gallery {\"columns\":1,\"linkTo\":\"none\",\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-1 is-cropped\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10694,\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bad-Field-Image-2.png\" alt=\"An example of a bad field image, not suitable for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10694\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10695,\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bad-Field-Image-3.png\" alt=\"An example of a bad field image, not suitable for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10695\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10696,\"aspectRatio\":\"4\/3\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bad-Field-Image-4.png\" alt=\"An example of a bad field image, not suitable for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10696\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4\/3\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:gallery --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\">Terrestrial Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\">UAV \/ Drone Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\">Underground Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\">Lab Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\">Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-additional-information\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-2-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-2-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. UAV \/ Drone Images \u2013 Large-Area Capture<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10726,\"aspectRatio\":\"2.235955056179775\",\"scale\":\"contain\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/UAV-Image-Capture.png\" alt=\"A diagram of a drone capturing an image for analysis in WipFrag\" class=\"wp-image-10726\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.235955056179775;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>UAV imagery is useful for large piles, blasts, stockpiles, and other areas that are difficult to represent with ground-based photographs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For WipFrag orthomosaic analysis, focus on three things: <strong>complete coverage, sufficient overlap, and enough image detail to see the particles that matter<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-plan-the-flight\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-plan-the-flight\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan the flight<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Cover the entire area you intend to analyze, including its edges.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>For an automated mapping flight<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Point the camera <strong>straight down (90\u00b0)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use approximately <strong>80% image overlap<\/strong> in the direction of travel and between adjacent flight lines.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use a regular grid or mapping flight pattern.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep a <strong>consistent altitude<\/strong> during the mapping pass.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Capture sharp still images without motion blur.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choose-the-right-altitude\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-the-right-altitude\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the right altitude<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As a practical starting point, <strong>20\u201340 m above the material<\/strong> works well for many applications.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Adjust the altitude for the camera, particle size, area being covered, and terrain<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Flying higher covers more area but reduces particle detail. Flying lower provides more detail but requires more images and careful coverage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fly low enough that the particles you care about remain clearly visible<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-flight-conditions\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-flight-conditions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check flight conditions<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose conditions that allow the UAV to remain stable and produce sharp, evenly exposed images.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid strong wind, rain, poor visibility, heavy glare, deep shadows, or other conditions likely to produce blurred or poorly exposed images.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before leaving the site, check the images for <strong>sharpness and complete coverage<\/strong> whenever practical.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-scaling-uav-imagery\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-scaling-uav-imagery\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scaling UAV imagery<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A physical scale object is NOT normally required for WipFrag's UAV orthomosaic workflow.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipFrag User Manual<\/a><\/strong> for the current orthomosaic creation, scaling, and analysis procedure, or check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sklCij1ET7Q\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=sklCij1ET7Q\">UAV orthomosaic tutorial<\/a> on our YouTube channel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE LAYOUT\n   All DO items stack first, followed by all AVOID items.\n   Desktop\/tablet layout is unaffected.\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table {\n        display: block;\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: separate;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hide the original two-column header *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table thead {\n        display: none;\n    }\n\n    \/*\n     * Flatten the table rows so the cells can be reordered.\n     * This allows every DO cell to appear before every AVOID cell.\n     *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tbody {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr {\n        display: contents;\n    }\n\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table td {\n        display: block;\n        width: 100% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n        padding: 12px 16px !important;\n        font-size: 16px !important;\n        line-height: 1.45;\n    }\n\n    \/* All DO cells first *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table td:first-child {\n        order: 1;\n        border-right: none !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* All AVOID cells second *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table td:last-child {\n        order: 2;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile DO header *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child td:first-child::before {\n        content: \"UAV IMAGES \u2013 DO\";\n        display: block;\n        margin: -12px -16px 12px -16px;\n        padding: 9px 16px;\n        background-color: #00b050;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n    }\n\n    \/* Thick divider before AVOID section *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child td:last-child {\n        border-top: 3pt solid #000000;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile AVOID header *\/\n    #uav-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child td:last-child::before {\n        content: \"UAV IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\";\n        display: block;\n        margin: -12px -16px 12px -16px;\n        padding: 9px 16px;\n        background-color: #ee0000;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div id=\"uav-do-avoid\">\n\n<table class=\"do-avoid-table\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         HEADER\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-right: 3pt solid #000000;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                UAV IMAGES \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                UAV IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         CONTENT\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <tbody>\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 1 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Cover the complete blast or sample area.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Oblique scenic photographs for orthomosaic analysis.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 2 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use a repeatable mapping flight.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Missing the perimeter of the blast.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 3 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Point the camera straight down.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Insufficient image overlap.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 4 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Maintain approximately 80% overlap.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Flying unnecessarily high.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 5 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Fly low enough to resolve the particles you care about.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Flying so low that coverage becomes fragmented or incomplete.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 6 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Check image sharpness and coverage after the flight.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Blurred images.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 7 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep images from different blasts or flights clearly separated.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Mixing images from separate blast rounds in one orthomosaic.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"50px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"color\":{\"background\":\"#36a9e126\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center has-background\" style=\"background-color:#36a9e126\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                font-size: 1.5rem;\n                padding: 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                MANUAL UAV FLIGHT AND CAPTURE\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                font-size: normal;\n                padding: 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                If automated flight paths are <b>NOT<\/b> available for your UAV \/ drone, use the <b> staircase method:<\/b>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10840,\"aspectRatio\":\"3\/2\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"focalPoint\":{\"x\":0.5,\"y\":0},\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/UAV-Staircase-Method-Diagram.png\" alt=\"A diagram of the staircase method of analysis for UAVs with WipFrag\" class=\"wp-image-10840\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 0%\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|black\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Start at an altitude of approximately 30 metres (98.5 feet)<\/strong> above the subject. Capture an image.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Move downwards<\/strong> by 5 metres (16.5 feet). Capture an image<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Move horizontally<\/strong> by 2 metres (6.5 feet). Capture an image.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Move downwards<\/strong> by 5 metres (16.5 feet). Capture an image<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Move horizontally<\/strong> by 2 metres (6.5 feet). Capture an image.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Repeat this pattern as needed,<\/strong> moving across the sample area. Capture at least 5 photos.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\">Terrestrial Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\">UAV \/ Drone Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\">Underground Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\">Lab Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\">Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-additional-information\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-3-underground-image-capture\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-3-underground-image-capture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Underground Image Capture<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10727,\"aspectRatio\":\"2.9205298013245033\",\"scale\":\"contain\",\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Underground-Image-Capture.png\" alt=\"A diagram of a person using WipFrag on a mobile device underground.\" class=\"wp-image-10727\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.9205298013245033;object-fit:contain\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Underground image capture follows the same basic principles as field photography, but <strong>lighting and working distance<\/strong> need extra attention.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-start-with-a-safe-viewpoint\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-start-with-a-safe-viewpoint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with a safe viewpoint<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Work from a safe position with a clear view of the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT enter unsupported ground, an active heading, or unstable material just to improve an image or place a scale.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-use-broad-even-lighting\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-use-broad-even-lighting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use broad, even lighting<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use enough light to keep particle boundaries visible without creating deep shadows or bright hot spots.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where practical:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>position one light to each side of the camera;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>elevate the lights;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>aim them across the material rather than directly from the camera position; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>use broad, portable light sources such as LED panels.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This creates more even illumination while still leaving enough shadow to distinguish neighbouring particles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-avoid-direct-camera-flash\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-avoid-direct-camera-flash\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Avoid direct camera flash<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT rely on a built-in or camera-mounted flash as the main light source. Light coming from close to the lens can flatten the image and make particle boundaries harder to see.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A single strong light from one side can create the opposite problem by producing large dark shadows.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use multiple broad light sources where practical.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-stabilize-the-camera\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-stabilize-the-camera\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stabilize the camera<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use a tripod or other stable support when lighting is limited.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A sharp image with a longer exposure is better than a handheld image with motion blur.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-capture-large-headings-and-piles-in-sections\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-capture-large-headings-and-piles-in-sections\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capture large headings and piles in sections<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT move so far away that the particles you care about become too small to see just to fit the entire area into one image. Instead, capture the area in several repeatable sections and combine the analyses where appropriate.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-default\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontSize\":\"1.5rem\",\"textTransform\":\"uppercase\"}}} -->\n<p style=\"font-size:1.5rem;text-transform:uppercase\"><strong>UNDERGROUND IMAGE Capture Geometry<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where <em><strong>x<\/strong><\/em> is the width of the sample area, which is also the distance to the lighting sources. The camera\u2019s capture position should be twice that distance (2\u00d7<em><strong>x<\/strong><\/em>) away.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10728,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"left\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Underground-Image-Capture-Geometry.png\" alt=\"A diagram of the ideal capture geometry for underground analysis with WipFrag\" class=\"wp-image-10728\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"55%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                UNDERGROUND IMAGES \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Work from a safe location.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use two or more broad light sources where possible.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Position lights away from the camera axis.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use a tripod in low light.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Fill the frame with the material being sampled.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture large areas in systematic sections when needed.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use Dual Scale when photographing material with significant depth.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\",\"blockVisibility\":{\"controlSets\":[{\"id\":1,\"enable\":true,\"controls\":{\"browserDevice\":{\"ruleSets\":[{\"enable\":true,\"rules\":[{\"field\":\"deviceType\",\"operator\":\"any\",\"value\":[\"robot\",\"mobile\"]}]}],\"hideOnRuleSets\":true}}}]}} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"45%\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10731,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Good-Underground-Image-1-1024x768.png\" alt=\"An example of a good underground image, excellent for WipFrag analysis\" class=\"wp-image-10731\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of a well-captured underground image.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"55%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                UNDERGROUND IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Camera-mounted flash.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">One harsh spotlight.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Deep shadows that hide material.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Bright glare on wet surfaces.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Noisy or blurred images when better lighting or camera support is available.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Moving farther away just to fit everything into one image.<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Entering unsafe ground to place a scale.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\",\"blockVisibility\":{\"controlSets\":[{\"id\":1,\"enable\":true,\"controls\":{\"browserDevice\":{\"hideOnRuleSets\":true,\"ruleSets\":[{\"enable\":true,\"rules\":[{\"field\":\"deviceType\",\"operator\":\"any\",\"value\":[\"mobile\",\"robot\"]}]}]}}}]}} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"45%\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-small-font-size\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10732,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Bad-Underground-Image-1-1024x812.png\" alt=\"An example of a bad underground image, not suitable for WipFrag analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-10732\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>An example of a poorly-captured underground image.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\">Terrestrial Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\">UAV \/ Drone Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\">Underground Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\">Lab Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\">Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-additional-information\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-4-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-4-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Lab Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"isStackedOnMobile\":false} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-not-stacked-on-mobile\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10737,\"aspectRatio\":\"3\/2\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Rock-Tray-Sample-1024x768.png\" alt=\"A sample of rocks in a tray\" class=\"wp-image-10737\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10738,\"aspectRatio\":\"3\/2\",\"scale\":\"cover\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Microscope-Slide-Sample-1024x683.png\" alt=\"A sample from a microscope slide\" class=\"wp-image-10738\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/2;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For controlled samples, the priority is <strong>repeatability<\/strong>. Keep sample preparation, camera position, lighting, and scale consistent between comparable analyses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-prepare-the-sample\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-prepare-the-sample\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prepare the sample<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spread the material so the particles you need to measure are visible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT arrange particles by size or remove particles simply to make the image easier to analyze. The photographed material should remain representative of the sample.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If particles overlap enough to hide their boundaries, reduce the sample depth or divide the material into multiple representative portions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-capture-directly-from-above\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-capture-directly-from-above\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capture directly from above<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Position the camera perpendicular to the tray or sample surface.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For repeated testing, use a fixed camera stand or tripod where practical. Keep the <strong>camera height, field of view, lighting, and sample area<\/strong> consistent from one analysis to the next.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-use-even-lighting\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-use-even-lighting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use even lighting<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use diffuse, even lighting across the full sample.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid strong directional shadows, reflections, bright hot spots, or uneven illumination.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-scale-the-image\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-scale-the-image\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scale the image<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a flat tray or sample, use a Single Scale placed on the same plane as the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Top-down images can also be captured using the supported Auto Scale workflow. Refer to the <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipFrag User Manual<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> for Auto Scale instructions.<br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE LAYOUT\n   All DO items stack first, followed by all AVOID items.\n   Desktop\/tablet layout is unaffected.\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\n    #lab-do-avoid .do-avoid-table {\n        display: block;\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: separate;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hide the original two-column header *\/\n    #lab-do-avoid .do-avoid-table thead {\n        display: none;\n    }\n\n    \/*\n     * Flatten the table rows so the cells can be reordered.\n     * This allows every DO cell to appear before every AVOID 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background-color: #00b050;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n    }\n\n    \/* Thick divider before AVOID section *\/\n    #lab-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child td:last-child {\n        border-top: 3pt solid #000000;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile AVOID header *\/\n    #lab-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child td:last-child::before {\n        content: \"LAB & TRAY IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\";\n        display: block;\n        margin: -12px -16px 12px -16px;\n        padding: 9px 16px;\n        background-color: #ee0000;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div id=\"lab-do-avoid\">\n\n<table class=\"do-avoid-table\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         HEADER\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-right: 3pt solid #000000;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                LAB &amp; TRAY IMAGES \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                LAB &amp; TRAY IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         CONTENT\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <tbody>\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 1 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use a repeatable camera position.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Arranging or selecting particles to change the apparent distribution.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 2 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Photograph perpendicular to the sample.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Tilting the camera.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 3 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use even, diffuse lighting.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Deep layers that hide particle boundaries.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 4 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Fill most of the image with sample material.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Placing the scale above or below the particle plane.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 5 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep sample preparation consistent.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Changing the capture setup between comparable samples.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 6 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep a physical scale on the same plane as the material.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Strong shadows, reflections, or glare.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-for-microscope-images\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-for-microscope-images\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">For microscope images<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The same principles apply at microscopic scale: <strong>clear particles, known scale, consistent capture conditions, and representative sampling<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep the particles of interest clearly resolved and in focus.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use a scale appropriate to the microscope magnification.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep magnification consistent when comparing samples.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use even illumination across the field of view.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Avoid overexposure that causes neighbouring particles to merge visually.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Capture several representative fields of view rather than selecting only the cleanest or easiest areas.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep sample preparation consistent between comparative analyses.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE LAYOUT\n   All DO items stack first, followed by all AVOID items.\n   Desktop\/tablet layout is unaffected.\n   ========================================================= *\/\n\n@media (max-width: 600px) {\n\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table {\n        display: block;\n        width: 100%;\n        border-collapse: separate;\n    }\n\n    \/* Hide the original two-column header *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table thead {\n        display: none;\n    }\n\n    \/*\n     * Flatten the table rows so the cells can be reordered.\n     * This allows every DO cell to appear before every AVOID cell.\n     *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tbody {\n        display: flex;\n        flex-direction: column;\n        width: 100%;\n    }\n\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr {\n        display: contents;\n    }\n\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table td {\n        display: block;\n        width: 100% !important;\n        box-sizing: border-box;\n        padding: 12px 16px !important;\n        font-size: 16px !important;\n        line-height: 1.45;\n    }\n\n    \/* All DO cells first *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table .do-cell {\n        order: 1;\n        border-right: none !important;\n    }\n\n    \/* All AVOID cells second *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table .avoid-cell {\n        order: 2;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile DO header *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child .do-cell::before {\n        content: \"MICROSCOPE IMAGES \u2013 DO\";\n        display: block;\n        margin: -12px -16px 12px -16px;\n        padding: 9px 16px;\n        background-color: #00b050;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n    }\n\n    \/* Thick divider before AVOID section *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child .avoid-cell {\n        border-top: 3pt solid #000000;\n    }\n\n    \/* Mobile AVOID header *\/\n    #microscope-do-avoid .do-avoid-table tr:first-child .avoid-cell::before {\n        content: \"MICROSCOPE IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\";\n        display: block;\n        margin: -12px -16px 12px -16px;\n        padding: 9px 16px;\n        background-color: #ee0000;\n        color: #ffffff;\n        font-size: 20px;\n        font-weight: bold;\n        text-align: center;\n        border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<div id=\"microscope-do-avoid\">\n\n<table class=\"do-avoid-table\" style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         HEADER\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-right: 3pt solid #000000;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                MICROSCOPE IMAGES \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                MICROSCOPE IMAGES \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         CONTENT\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <tbody>\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 1 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td class=\"do-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use a calibrated scale.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td class=\"avoid-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using a scale from a different magnification.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 2 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td class=\"do-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Maintain consistent magnification.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td class=\"avoid-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Selecting only the easiest areas to analyze.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 3 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td class=\"do-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep the imaging plane in focus.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td class=\"avoid-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using images where neighbouring particles cannot be distinguished.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 4 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td class=\"do-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture multiple representative fields of view.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td class=\"avoid-cell\" rowspan=\"2\" style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                vertical-align:middle;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Changing microscope or capture settings during a comparative study without documenting the change.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 5 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td class=\"do-cell\" style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Record the magnification or scale used.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column 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{\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\">Terrestrial Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\">UAV \/ Drone Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\">Underground Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\">Lab Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\">Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-additional-information\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-5-before-you-leave-the-sample\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-5-before-you-leave-the-sample\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Before You Leave the Sample<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-wipfrag-capture-checklist\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-wipfrag-capture-checklist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WipFrag Capture Checklist<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before moving on, confirm:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Representative<\/strong> \u2014 Did I capture the material according to the sampling plan rather than choosing only what looked interesting?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Enough coverage<\/strong> \u2014 Have I captured enough images to represent the sample area?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Sharp<\/strong> \u2014 Can I clearly distinguish the particles of interest?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Properly framed<\/strong> \u2014 Is the image mostly filled with the material being measured?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Good lighting<\/strong> \u2014 Are particle boundaries visible without excessive shadow, glare, or overexposure?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Correct scale<\/strong> \u2014 Am I using Auto Scale, Single Scale, Dual Scale or the UAV workflow appropriately?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Full size range<\/strong> \u2014 Can I see the particle sizes that matter, or do I need additional closer or wider images?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Organized<\/strong> \u2014 Do I know which images belong to this sample, pile, blast, flight, or project?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                MORE INFORMATION\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                For step-by-step instructions on scaling methods, UAV orthomosaic creation, merging analyses, edge detection and other WipFrag software functions, refer to the latest <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\"><b>WipFrag User Manual<\/b><\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-faq\"><b>WipFrag FAQ<\/b><\/a> or visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/product-tutorial-videos\/\"><b>Videos<\/b><\/a> library for tutorials. <br>Once your analysis is complete, use the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide\/\">Results Interpretation Guide<\/a><\/b> to understand the PSD curve, D-values, statistics, histogram, specification envelope, shape measurements and other WipFrag results.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-getting-good-wipfrag-results\">Getting Good WipFrag Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-terrestrial-images-piles-stockpiles-and-bulk-material\">Terrestrial Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-uav-drone-images-large-area-capture\">UAV \/ Drone Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-underground-image-capture\">Underground Images<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-lab-samples-trays-and-microscopy\">Lab Samples, Trays, and Microscopy<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-before-you-leave-the-sample\">Before You Leave the Sample<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-additional-information\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-additional-information\">Additional Information<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-additional-information\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-additional-information\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Information<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-accounts-subscriptions-and-credits\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-accounts-subscriptions-and-credits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Accounts, Subscriptions and Credits<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/wipwareaccount.com\/register.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wipwareaccount.com\/register<\/a> to make a free WipWare Account. Your WipWare Account contains your WipFrag subscription and\/or image credits, plus your cloud-synchronized analysis files.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you already have an account, you can log in at <a href=\"https:\/\/wipwareaccount.com\/login.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wipwareaccount.com\/login<\/a>. There you can change your account details, manage the devices connected to your WipWare account and explore other options. Ensure you log in to your WipWare Account inside WipFrag to access your paid features, use your cloud storage and synchronize your analysis files.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Contact your regional WipWare representative to purchase or renew your subscription, or to add more credits to your account. You may also purchase or renew online with PayPal or a credit card by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/wipwareaccount.com\/store.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wipwareaccount.com\/store<\/a>. There is no auto-renewal available for WipFrag subscriptions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                SOFTWARE UPDATES\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Ensure you keep WipFrag up to date!<\/b> Regular updates are provided for WipFrag via Internet.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-field-equipment-examples\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-field-equipment-examples\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Field Equipment Examples<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Note: Mobile devices must have an internal GPS, accelerometer, gyroscope, and magnetometer for full functionality.<\/em><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Smartphones<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Apple iPhone 12<\/strong><br><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/category\/phones\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/category\/phones\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Google Pixel 6a<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samsung Galaxy S21 5G<\/a><\/strong> <em>-or-<\/em> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">A53 5G<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Economical smartphones that meet basic requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max<\/a><\/strong><br><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Premium smartphones with larger screens and better cameras, sensors, and processors<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tablets<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong>Apple iPad Pro (5<sup>th<\/sup> Gen) &nbsp;[Cellular]<\/strong><br><\/a><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/tablets\/all-tablets\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samsung Galaxy Tab A11<\/a><\/strong><em> -or- <\/em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/tablets\/all-tablets\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/smartphones\/all-smartphones\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">S10 Lite<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Economical tablets that meet basic requirements<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/store\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><strong><strong>Apple iPad Pro M4 &nbsp;[Cellular]<\/strong><\/strong><br><\/a><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/tablets\/all-tablets\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/tablets\/all-tablets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> <em>-or-<\/em> <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/tablets\/all-tablets\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/tablets\/all-tablets\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">S9 FE<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Premium tablets with larger screens and better cameras, sensors, and processors<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Digital Cameras<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.omsystem.com\/cameras\/tough\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/explore.omsystem.com\/cameras\/tough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OM System Tough TG-7<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Rugged economy field camera; waterproof, dustproof, shockproof, has GPS<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/explore.omsystem.com\/accessories\/tough-accessories\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/explore.omsystem.com\/accessories\/tough-accessories\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">OM System TCON-T01<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>TG-7 accessory; optional teleconverter accessory for longer optical reach<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sony.ca\/imaging\/compact-cameras\/all-compact-cameras\/p\/dscrx10m4-b\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.sony.ca\/imaging\/compact-cameras\/all-compact-cameras\/p\/dscrx10m4-b\">Sony RX10 IV<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Long-range superzoom camera; professional, non-ruggedized<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Drones \/ UAVs<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dji.com\/mini-5-pro\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.dji.com\/mini-5-pro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DJI Mini 5 Pro<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Manual flight drone; economy, sub-250g class<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/enterprise.dji.com\/mavic-3-enterprise\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/enterprise.dji.com\/mavic-3-enterprise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Recommended drone; premium, turnkey, compatible with automatic flight<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skydio.com\/x10\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skydio.com\/x10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Skydio X10<\/a> <\/strong><\/strong><em>-or-<\/em><strong><strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skydio.com\/x10d\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.skydio.com\/x10d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">X10D<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Restricted \/ compliance drone; for NDAA \/ Blue UAS \/ Green UAS \/ etc.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Laser Distance Measuring Devices \/ EDMs<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.boschtools.com\/us\/en\/products\/glm165-22-0601072S12\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.boschtools.com\/us\/en\/products\/glm165-22-0601072S12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Bosch BLAZE GLM165-22<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>-<em>or-<\/em><strong><strong><strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.boschtools.com\/us\/en\/products\/glm165-27c-0601072T11\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.boschtools.com\/us\/en\/products\/glm165-27c-0601072T11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">27C<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Economy; construction-grade<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shop.leica-geosystems.com\/measurement-tools\/disto\/leica-disto-x1\/buy\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shop.leica-geosystems.com\/measurement-tools\/disto\/leica-disto-x1\/buy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Leica DISTO X1<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Recommended; longer range, higher confidence<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Underground Lights<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulanzi.com\/collections\/continuous-lighting\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ulanzi.com\/collections\/continuous-lighting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ULANZI VL200<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>LED light panel; portable, lightweight, USB-charged or powered battery<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"className\":\"is-style-stripes\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Tripods \/ Light Stands<\/th><th><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><strong><strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ulanzi.com\/products\/quick-release-light-stand-with-cold-shoe-mount\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ulanzi.com\/products\/quick-release-light-stand-with-cold-shoe-mount\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ULANZI MT-89<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/td><td>Telescopic tripod; portable, lightweight, semi-rugged, universal mount<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: 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class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents {\"maxHeadingLevel\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-level=\"2\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-level=\"2\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-level=\"2\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-level=\"2\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-level=\"2\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-level=\"2\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-level=\"2\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-level=\"2\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-level=\"2\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-level=\"2\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-level=\"2\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-level=\"2\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-level=\"2\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-level=\"2\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once an analysis is complete, WipFrag converts the measured particles into a set of results describing the <strong>particle size distribution (PSD)<\/strong> and other characteristics of the analyzed material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-style-full-width\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"45%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:45%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The standard WipFrag chart can include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>a cumulative particle size distribution curve;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>a histogram;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>selected result statistics;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>user-defined size classes;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>a specification envelope;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>sphericity information; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>colour results when Colour ID has been configured.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"55%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:55%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11006,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Annotated-WipFrag-Chart-1024x536.png\" alt=\"An annotated WipFrag analysis chart\" class=\"wp-image-11006\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>(1) <\/strong>Particle Size Distribution [PSD] Curve, <strong>(2) <\/strong>Data Box, <strong>(3) <\/strong>Histogram, <strong>(4) <\/strong>Specification Envelope, <strong>(5) <\/strong>Sphericity, <strong>(6) <\/strong>Size Classes.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The chart can be configured to show the information most useful to the application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-start-with-the-question\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-start-with-the-question\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with the question<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before interpreting individual numbers, ask:&nbsp; <strong>What decision am I trying to make from this result?<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is the material coarser or finer than expected?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>What percentage of material is below a process limit?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>How much material is above an oversize threshold?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is the distribution becoming more or less uniform?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Has the PSD changed from a previous sample?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Does the result fall within an operating specification?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is particle shape changing?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Are large particles concentrated in a particular area?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is a user-defined colour proportion changing?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Different WipFrag results describe different aspects of the material. There is rarely one value that tells the whole story.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Interpret the result against the application.<\/b> A smaller, larger, narrower, or wider particle size distribution is NOT automatically better. The useful result is the one that meets the requirements of the process or study.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The particle size distribution (PSD) curve shows how particle size is distributed through the analyzed material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The horizontal axis represents particle size, while the vertical axis represents <strong>cumulative percentage passing<\/strong> \u2014 the percentage of material smaller than a selected size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if the curve shows <strong>~25% passing at 100 mm<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>approximately 25% of the analyzed material is smaller than 100 mm; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>approximately 75% is larger than 100 mm.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The percentage larger than a selected size can also be described as <strong>cumulative percentage retained<\/strong>. Passing and retained are complementary:&nbsp; <strong>~25% passing 100 mm = ~75% retained above 100 mm<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11015,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Chart-Passing-Retained-1024x536.png\" alt=\"WipFrag chart results showing percent passing and percent retained.\" class=\"wp-image-11015\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT confuse <strong>cumulative percent retained<\/strong> with the <strong>class retained<\/strong> value in the histogram. Cumulative retained includes everything larger than the selected size, while class retained describes only the material within one defined size interval.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-reading-the-curve-from-either-direction\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-reading-the-curve-from-either-direction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reading the curve from either direction<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>You can use the curve in two ways.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-start-with-a-percentage\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-start-with-a-percentage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with a percentage<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you want to know the particle size corresponding to a particular percentile, read across from the percentage to the curve and then down to the size axis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is how values such as D50 and D80 are interpreted.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-start-with-a-size\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-start-with-a-size\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with a size<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you already have a meaningful size, such as a screen opening, crusher feed target, oversize limit, product specification, or laboratory sieve size, find that size on the horizontal axis and read upward to the curve.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The corresponding percentage tells you how much of the analyzed material falls below that size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understand-the-particle-size-axis\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understand-the-particle-size-axis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understand the particle-size axis<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Particle size distributions often cover a very wide range of sizes, so WipFrag plots the user-defined size classes with <strong>logarithmic scaling<\/strong> to make both smaller and larger particles visible on the same chart.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On a logarithmic size axis, equal distances across the chart do NOT represent equal numerical increases in particle size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, the visual distance from 10 mm to 20 mm is NOT interpreted the same way as a linear ruler extending from 10 mm to 20 mm, and progressively larger size ranges can be displayed without compressing the smaller particles into one end of the graph.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the axis labels and measured values, rather than visual distance alone, when comparing particle sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11016,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Linear-Log-Data-Comparison.png\" alt=\"Linear data vs logarithmic data comparison\" class=\"wp-image-11016\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-compare-the-entire-curve\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-compare-the-entire-curve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare the entire curve<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D-values are useful summaries, but two distributions can have similar D50 or D80 values while differing elsewhere.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When comparing results, look at:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the fine end;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the middle of the distribution;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the coarse end; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the overall shape of the curve.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where two curves separate can be just as useful as the difference between individual statistics.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-3-understand-d-values\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-3-understand-d-values\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Understand D-Values<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag reports percentile sizes using the notation <strong>DXX<\/strong>. The number after D represents the percentage of material smaller than the reported size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>D10:<\/strong>&nbsp; 10% of the material is smaller than this size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>D50:<\/strong>&nbsp; 50% of the material is smaller and 50% is larger.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>D80:<\/strong>&nbsp; 80% of the material is smaller and 20% is larger.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>D95:<\/strong>&nbsp; 95% of the material is smaller and 5% is larger.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These values provide convenient reference points along the particle size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-d50\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-d50\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">D50<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D50 is the <strong>50% passing size<\/strong> and represents the midpoint, or median, of the particle size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is useful for:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>comparing the general size of different samples;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>tracking whether material is becoming coarser or finer; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>summarizing the centre of the distribution.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D50 should NOT be interpreted as the arithmetic average particle size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-d80\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-d80\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">D80<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>D80 is the <strong>80% passing size<\/strong>. It is commonly used in mining, aggregates, crushing, grinding, and fragmentation studies because it provides a useful measure toward the coarse side of the distribution without being controlled only by the very largest particles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use D80 to:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare fragmentation between samples;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>track changes over time;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>relate material size to downstream processing; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare the result with a defined operational target.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-higher-percentile-sizes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-higher-percentile-sizes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Higher percentile sizes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Values such as <strong>D90<\/strong> and <strong>D95<\/strong> describe progressively more of the coarse end. These values can be useful where large particles or oversize are important, but they also depend strongly on whether the captured sample adequately represented the larger material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A high-percentile value should therefore be interpreted together with the sampling method and the original imagery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>A D-value describes the distribution. It does NOT explain what caused it.<\/b> A change in D80, for example, tells you that the material size distribution changed. Determining why requires the relevant operating, geological, process, or blast information.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The WipFrag Data Box can display selected statistics alongside the PSD.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every statistic needs to be used for every application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-particles\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-particles\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Particles<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Particles is the number of particles measured in the analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use this value as context for the result rather than as a performance target by itself.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A larger particle count does NOT automatically mean a better analysis. The particles still need to be:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>visible;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>correctly delineated;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>properly scaled; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>representative of the material being sampled.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-coverage\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-coverage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Coverage<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coverage is the percentage of the image area included as analyzable material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Coverage can help describe how much of the image contributed to the analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It should be considered a supporting diagnostic rather than a particle-size result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-sphericity\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-sphericity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sphericity<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag's Sphericity value describes particle shape based on the relationship between particle length and width.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Higher values represent particles that are more equant in the image, while lower values indicate more elongated particles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use sphericity to:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare particle shape between samples;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>identify changes in material shape;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>investigate handling or processing behaviour where particle shape matters; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>complement the PSD when size alone does NOT fully describe the material.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11019,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sphericity-Shape-Comparison-1024x456.png\" alt=\"Comparison of more equant (high sphericity) particles and elongated (lower sphericity) particles.\" class=\"wp-image-11019\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sphericity describes the <strong>two-dimensional particle shape visible in the image<\/strong>. It should NOT be interpreted as a complete three-dimensional measurement of particle form.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-rosin-rammler-statistics\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-rosin-rammler-statistics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rosin-Rammler Statistics<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag can describe the particle size distribution using the Rosin-Rammler model.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-xc-characteristic-size\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-xc-characteristic-size\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xc \u2013 Characteristic Size<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Xc is the Rosin-Rammler characteristic size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In WipFrag:&nbsp; <strong>Xc = D63.2 before any calibration is applied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This means 63.2% of the material is smaller than the Xc value.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Xc provides another useful reference size for comparing distributions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-n-uniformity-coefficient\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-n-uniformity-coefficient\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>n<\/em> \u2013 Uniformity Coefficient<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>n<\/em> describes the uniformity of the Rosin-Rammler distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A higher <em>n<\/em> indicates a narrower, more uniform size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A lower <em>n<\/em> indicates a broader distribution containing a wider range of particle sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use <em>n<\/em> when the spread of the distribution matters, rather than looking only at whether the overall material is coarse or fine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In WipFrag:&nbsp; <strong><em>n<\/em> = uniformity coefficient <em>before<\/em> any calibration is applied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11021,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Uniformity-Comparison.png\" alt=\"Comparison of n values with examples of higher and lower uniformity samples.\" class=\"wp-image-11021\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                EXAMPLE\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Two samples may have similar D50 values but very different <i>n<\/i> values.<\/b> One may contain particles concentrated around the median size, while the other contains a much wider mixture of fine and coarse material.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-swebrec-statistics\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-swebrec-statistics\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Swebrec Statistics<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag can also describe the distribution using the Swebrec model.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-x50\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-x50\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>X50<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>X50<\/em> is the Swebrec 50% passing size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In WipFrag:&nbsp; <strong><em>X50<\/em> = D50 <em>before<\/em> any calibration is applied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-xmax\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-xmax\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>Xmax<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Xmax<\/em> represents the maximum particle size used by the Swebrec distribution and corresponds to the largest particle measured in the analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interpret <em>Xmax<\/em> carefully when rare oversize particles are important. The result can only represent large particles that were included and correctly measured in the sampled imagery.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In WipFrag:&nbsp; <strong><em>Xmax<\/em> = largest particle size <em>before<\/em> any calibration is applied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-b\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-b\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><em>b<\/em><\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>b<\/em> is the Swebrec curve-undulation parameter.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It helps describe the shape of the fitted Swebrec distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Unlike a D-value, <em>b<\/em> is usually most useful as part of the fitted distribution or when comparing consistently generated results, rather than as a standalone operating target.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In WipFrag:&nbsp; <strong><em>b<\/em> = curve-undulation parameter <em>before<\/em> any calibration is applied.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>While the PSD curve shows the cumulative distribution, the histogram <strong>divides the material into individual size classes<\/strong> to provide a different view of the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag supports up to 25 size classes which can be configured around the sizes that matter to the application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-review-individual-size-classes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-review-individual-size-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Review individual size classes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"40%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a selected size class in the histogram, WipFrag can provide information including:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Particles<\/strong>\u2014 the number of measured particles within that size class;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Passing<\/strong> \u2014 the cumulative percentage of analyzed material smaller than the selected size;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Retained<\/strong> \u2014 the cumulative percentage of analyzed material larger than the selected size;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Class Retained<\/strong> \u2014 the percentage of material contained within that individual size class;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Sphericity<\/strong> \u2014 the average sphericity of particles in that size class; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>On Spec<\/strong> \u2014 whether that size class is on spec (when a specification envelope has been defined).<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"60%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11023,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Histogram-Size-Class.png\" alt=\"A diagram of WipFrag's histogram and size classes and their relation.\" class=\"wp-image-11023\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-look-at-the-shape-of-the-histogram\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-look-at-the-shape-of-the-histogram\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Look at the shape of the histogram<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT look only at the tallest bar.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consider:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Where the material is concentrated:<\/strong>&nbsp; which size classes contain the largest retained proportion.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Distribution width:<\/strong>&nbsp; a narrow grouping indicates material concentrated within a smaller size range, while a broad histogram indicates a wider mixture of sizes.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Fine and coarse tails:<\/strong>&nbsp; material extending toward either end of the histogram can be important even when it does NOT dominate the distribution.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The desired histogram shape depends on the application. A broad distribution is NOT automatically poor, and a narrow distribution is NOT automatically better.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choose-meaningful-size-classes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-meaningful-size-classes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose meaningful size classes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whenever practical, define size classes around real operating limits such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>screen openings;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>crusher or process thresholds;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>product specifications;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>oversize limits;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>laboratory sieve sizes; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>other meaningful control points.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whenever possible, the size classes should represent real decision points rather than arbitrary intervals.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Specification Envelope<\/strong> allows a target range to be placed directly on the WipFrag PSD chart.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"40%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For selected size classes, define:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>a <strong>minimum<\/strong> acceptable percentage passing; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>a <strong>maximum<\/strong> acceptable percentage passing.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag displays the resulting target as a yellow envelope and identifies whether the result falls within the defined specification.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"60%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11024,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Specification-Envelope-Comparison.png\" alt=\"A diagram of WipFrag's specification envelope showing on-spec and off-spec values.\" class=\"wp-image-11024\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-why-use-an-envelope\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-why-use-an-envelope\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why use an envelope?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A specification envelope moves interpretation beyond:&nbsp; <strong>\u201cIs this material finer or coarser?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>and toward:&nbsp; <strong>\u201cDoes this distribution meet the required operating range?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use it when the application has known limits for:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>product sizing;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>crusher feed;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>screening;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>blast fragmentation;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>process control; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>quality assurance.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-interpret-the-entire-envelope\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-interpret-the-entire-envelope\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interpret the entire envelope<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A result may meet the target through one part of the distribution and fall outside it elsewhere.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Look at where the curve leaves the envelope.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That indicates whether the difference is concentrated toward:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the finer material;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the middle of the distribution; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the coarse material.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>The specification envelope is user-defined.<\/b> WipFrag tells you whether the result meets the limits you entered; it does NOT determine what the correct operational limits should be.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-7-review-particle-size-visually\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The PSD curve and histogram summarize the measured particle size distribution, but WipFrag also provides tools for visually relating those results back to the analyzed image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"40%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-edit-assist\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-edit-assist\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Edit Assist<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag's Edit Assist can highlight:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Largest by Count<\/strong>:&nbsp; a selected number of the largest measured particles.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Largest by Size<\/strong>:&nbsp; all measured particles larger than a user-defined size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"60%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11025,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Edit-Assist-Size.png\" alt=\"WipFrag Edit Assist feature with the largest particles by size threshold highlighted at +150mm.\" class=\"wp-image-11025\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use Edit Assist to:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>locate individual oversized particles or particles above a defined size;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>distinguish isolated oversize from a generally coarse distribution;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>identify where the largest measured particles occur in the source image; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>review whether those particles have been delineated correctly.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-block-colours\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-block-colours\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Block Colours<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag can also colour the delineated particles according to their measured size. Larger particles are shown with progressively hotter colours (redder), while smaller particles appear cooler (bluer).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Block Colours can help you:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>see how coarse and fine material is distributed through the image;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>identify areas containing relatively larger particles;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>spot areas worth reviewing more closely;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>relate the PSD and histogram back to the source image; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>visually check whether the measured size pattern makes sense.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"66%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11026,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Block-Colours-Comparison-1024x512.png\" alt=\"The same image compared with and without Block Colours feature\" class=\"wp-image-11026\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"34%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:34%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Particles that are NOT fully contained within the image and user-defined Area of Interest will NOT be included in the analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The Block Colours feature can help you quickly establish which particles have been included.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Block Colours are also a visual interpretation aid. They do NOT replace the PSD curve, histogram, or numerical size results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-sphericity-through-the-distribution\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-sphericity-through-the-distribution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sphericity through the distribution<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In addition to the overall Sphericity statistic, WipFrag can display sphericity markers through the histogram.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These show how apparent particle shape changes across the measured size classes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This can help answer questions such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Are the larger particles more elongated than the smaller material?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is particle shape changing with size?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Did a process change affect both size and shape?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the sphericity information together with the histogram and PSD rather than treating it as a separate quality score.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The desired shape depends on the application. Higher sphericity is NOT automatically better.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-colour-id\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-colour-id\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Colour ID<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When Colour ID has been configured during the analysis, WipFrag can report the percentage of material matching the user-defined colour profile.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Up to two Colour IDs can be defined.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use Colour ID when colour itself is a useful visual discriminator within the application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Examples may include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>visually distinct material types;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>contamination;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>dilution;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>product colour differences; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>other user-defined colour classes.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Colour ID is a <strong>colour-match measurement<\/strong>. It should NOT be interpreted as chemical, mineralogical, or object identification unless the colour relationship has been established separately for the application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-9-combine-and-compare-results\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One image often represents only part of a larger sample. Where several images have been captured as representative samples of the <strong>same material population<\/strong>, WipFrag can combine analyses into a merged result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-when-to-merge\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-when-to-merge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to merge<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Merge results when several analyses were intentionally collected to represent:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>one blast;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>one pile;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>one stockpile;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>one laboratory sample;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>one production period; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>another defined sample population.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The merged result provides a broader PSD than relying on one individual image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-when-not-to-merge\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-when-not-to-merge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">When NOT to merge<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT merge samples simply because they are available. Keep analyses separate when the purpose is to compare:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different blasts;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different operating conditions;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different material types;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different process stages;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different geological areas; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different time periods.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Otherwise, the differences you are trying to observe may disappear into the combined distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-compare-like-with-like\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-compare-like-with-like\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare like with like<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When tracking changes, keep the sampling and analysis method as consistent as practical. Differences in the following variables can influence the result independently of a true change in the material:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>viewing distance;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>sample location;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>image resolution;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>scaling;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>lighting;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>analysis method; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>particle-size visibility.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image Capture and Sampling Guide<\/a><\/strong> to help design a repeatable sampling program.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choose-what-you-need-to-track\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-what-you-need-to-track\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose what you need to track<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid collecting numbers simply because they are available. Before establishing a baseline or beginning a comparison study, decide which WipFrag results truly matter to the decision. Useful measurements may include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>D50 or D80;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">another application-specific D-value;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">percentage passing a defined size;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">percentage above an oversize threshold;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">material within a selected size range;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">uniformity coefficient;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">sphericity;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Colour ID;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">specification status; or<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>another defined site or process KPI.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose measurements that relate directly to the process, product, study, or operating objective, then use those measurements consistently throughout the comparison.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-build-a-baseline\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-build-a-baseline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Build a baseline<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the measurements that matter have been selected, establish their normal range before using them to judge process changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A single comparison can show that two samples are different. A series of representative measurements collected under normal operating conditions provides much stronger context.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where practical, establish a baseline from several representative analyses collected under normal operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Then track the results that matter to the application, such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>D50;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>D80;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>percentage above or below a process threshold;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>uniformity coefficient;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>sphericity;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>specification status;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Colour ID; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>another site-specific KPI.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This makes it easier to distinguish normal variation from a meaningful process change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>A trend is usually more useful than an isolated number.<\/b>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A WipFrag result must always be interpreted within the limits of the imagery and sampling used to create it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-wipfrag-can-only-measure-what-is-represented\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-wipfrag-can-only-measure-what-is-represented\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WipFrag can only measure what is represented<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The chart does NOT create information that was absent from the sample.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the imagery did NOT adequately represent:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the largest particles;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the smallest particles;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>a segregated portion of the sample; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>another important part of the material,<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>the PSD may NOT fully represent the complete material population.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-the-fine-end\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-the-fine-end\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The fine end<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fine particles are especially dependent on image resolution and visibility.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If individual particles cannot be distinguished in the original image, they cannot be directly measured from that image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For broad particle size distributions, use additional closer images where appropriate rather than expecting one wide image to resolve every relevant size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Zoom-Merge<\/strong> approach can combine analyses captured at different scales of observation to better represent broad distributions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-zoom-merge\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-zoom-merge\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom-Merge<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Zoom-Merge combines analyses captured at different scales of observation. Wider images represent larger particles, while closer images improve the visibility of smaller particles that may be below the resolution of the wider view.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The results can then be merged to provide a more representative particle size distribution when the material contains a broad range of sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-relative-results-versus-calibrated-results\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-relative-results-versus-calibrated-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relative results versus calibrated results<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag results can be valuable for comparative measurement even without calibration when the sampling and analysis method remains consistent.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, repeated analyses can show whether material is trending:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>coarser;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>finer;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>broader;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>narrower;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>more or less elongated; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>toward or away from an operating target.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For many monitoring applications, the consistency of the measurement method is what makes the trend useful.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calibration becomes important when the WipFrag result needs to correspond more closely with a physical sieve reference.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-calibration\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-calibration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calibration<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag results can be calibrated using the <strong>Swebrec<\/strong>, <strong>Rosin-Rammler<\/strong> or <strong>xP-Fan<\/strong> models.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11027,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Calibration-Options.png\" alt=\"The 3 calibration options for WipFrag analysis results.\" class=\"wp-image-11027\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-fines-target\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-fines-target\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fines Target<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>xP-Fan calibration is <strong>only for blast fragmentation<\/strong> results. It requires a user selection of high, medium, or low fines for the image sample being analyzed. The resulting xP-Fan equation will be displayed on the chart.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-sieve-target\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-sieve-target\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sieve Target<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sieve calibration with Swebrec or Rosin-Rammler requires:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>real-world sieve results<\/strong> from the material; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>WipFrag analysis of <strong>the same material<\/strong> that was sieved.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The sieve and image-analysis data can then be used to calculate a correction using the available calibration models.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-use-calibration-when\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-use-calibration-when\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use calibration when<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>long-term results need to correlate with a physical sieve reference;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">a repeatable production application has been established;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">representative sieve data are available; or<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the image-based result needs to be adjusted to an agreed physical reference method.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-do-not-use-calibration-to-compensate-for-poor-sampling\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-do-not-use-calibration-to-compensate-for-poor-sampling\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do NOT use calibration to compensate for poor sampling<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calibration cannot correct an image that did NOT represent the material in the first place.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Good sampling and image capture still come first. You can read the <strong><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10311\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Image Capture and Sampling Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/strong> for a good starting point before the analysis process begins.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Sampling determines what material is represented. Calibration adjusts how that measured distribution relates to a reference.<\/b> They solve different problems.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The purpose of WipFrag results is NOT simply to produce a PSD curve.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the output to answer a defined operational or technical question.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-is-the-material-becoming-coarser-or-finer\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-material-becoming-coarser-or-finer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the material becoming coarser or finer?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Compare:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>D50;<ul><li>D80;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>other relevant D-values; and<\/li><\/ul><!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the overall PSD curve.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT rely on one percentile alone when the full distribution matters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-how-much-material-is-below-a-process-threshold\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-how-much-material-is-below-a-process-threshold\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much material is below a process threshold?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use <strong>percentage passing<\/strong> at the relevant size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, if a process limit is 75 mm, determine the percentage passing 75 mm directly from the curve or histogram. The remaining percentage is above that size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-how-much-oversize-is-present\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-how-much-oversize-is-present\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How much oversize is present?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Define the oversize threshold as a relevant size class.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the percentage above that threshold rather than relying only on <em>Xmax<\/em> or the largest measured particle.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><em>Xmax<\/em> tells you about the largest particle measured; it does NOT tell you how much oversize material exists.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the number and location of individual oversized particles matters, use Edit Assist in addition to the percentage result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-is-the-distribution-becoming-more-or-less-uniform\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-distribution-becoming-more-or-less-uniform\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the distribution becoming more or less uniform?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Review:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the shape of the PSD curve;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">the histogram; and<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the Rosin-Rammler <em>n<\/em> value.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Higher <em>n<\/em> indicates a narrower size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-is-the-result-meeting-the-operating-target\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-is-the-result-meeting-the-operating-target\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is the result meeting the operating target?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the <strong>specification envelope<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This provides a direct comparison between the measured PSD and the defined minimum and maximum passing limits.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-has-particle-shape-changed\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-has-particle-shape-changed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Has particle shape changed?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Compare sphericity under consistent sampling and analysis conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Review both the average result and the sphericity through the size classes where appropriate.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-is-colour-related-material-changing\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-is-colour-related-material-changing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is colour-related material changing?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where Colour ID has been deliberately configured for the application, compare the percentage matching the defined colour profiles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-are-coarse-particles-concentrated-in-one-part-of-the-sample\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-are-coarse-particles-concentrated-in-one-part-of-the-sample\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are coarse particles concentrated in one part of the sample?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Block Colours;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>oversize highlighting;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>the original image; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>spatial results where available.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This can help distinguish a generally coarse sample from a localized coarse zone.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-what-caused-the-result\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-what-caused-the-result\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What caused the result?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag measures the resulting material characteristics.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The PSD can show that material became:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>coarser;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>finer;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>broader;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>narrower;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>more elongated;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>less elongated; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>different in colour.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It does NOT, by itself, establish the cause.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>To determine why the result changed, compare WipFrag data with the appropriate context, such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>drill-and-blast records;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>geology;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>crusher settings;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>screen configuration;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>feed rate;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>process conditions;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>material source; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>other operating data.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Measure first. Diagnose second.<\/b> Use WipFrag to establish what changed, then use the relevant operating information to investigate why.            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For UAV analyses with location information, WipFrag can display results spatially using the GIS heatmap.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the selected result, the heatmap can show spatial changes in values such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>D80;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">D95;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Xc;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">sphericity;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">uniformity; and<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Colour ID.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This can help identify where the material differs across a large sampled area rather than reducing the entire area to one merged value.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11028,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of WipFrag's GIS feature showing the heatmap of a UAV orthomosaic image analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-11028\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-interpret-heatmaps-relative-to-the-target\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-interpret-heatmaps-relative-to-the-target\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interpret heatmaps relative to the target<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Heatmap colours indicate relative differences in the selected result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For particle-size outputs, hotter colours generally represent larger values, and cooler colours represent smaller values.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For other measurements, the colour relationship depends on the selected result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT assume that a visually hot or cold area is automatically good or bad.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, larger particle size may be undesirable in one application and acceptable or expected in another.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the heatmap to identify <strong>where values differ<\/strong>, then interpret those differences against the operating target and sampling context.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-use-spatial-results-to-investigate-variation\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-use-spatial-results-to-investigate-variation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use spatial results to investigate variation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Spatial results can help identify:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>coarse or fine zones;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">changing uniformity across a blast;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">areas with different apparent particle shape;<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">colour-related variation; or<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>locations that should be reviewed against drill, blast, geological, or process information.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The heatmap helps locate the variation. It does NOT, by itself, explain the cause.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"60%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-13-export-and-record-results\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-13-export-and-record-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. Export and Record Results<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag results can be exported for reporting, analysis, and record keeping.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Available output formats include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>PDF:<\/strong>&nbsp; formatted report or chart output.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>PNG:<\/strong>&nbsp; image output for presentations, reports, or documentation.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>CSV:<\/strong>&nbsp; numerical result data for use in spreadsheets, databases, or other analysis tools.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>ANA:&nbsp;<\/strong> the WipFrag analysis file, preserving the analysis for later use or sharing.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For projects containing merged analyses, individual ANA export is NOT available as a single project file.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"40%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11029,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Export-Options.png\" alt=\"The export options for WipFrag analysis data.\" class=\"wp-image-11029\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"60%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-keep-enough-context-with-the-result\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-keep-enough-context-with-the-result\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep enough context with the result<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When results will be compared later, retain information such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>sample or project name;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>date;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>location;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>material or source;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>operating condition;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>capture method;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>relevant process or blast settings; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>any other information needed to understand what the result represents.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use clear and consistent naming when results will become part of a longer-term monitoring program.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A PSD without its sampling and operating context can be difficult to interpret later.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"40%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":11030,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-PDF-Report-Preview.png\" alt=\"PDF report preview from WipFrag\" class=\"wp-image-11030\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-start-with-the-curve\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-start-with-the-curve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Start With the Curve<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>What material or sample does this result represent?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>What decision am I trying to make?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is the PSD generally where I expected it to be?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is there a defined target, baseline, or previous result for comparison?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-the-key-sizes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-the-key-sizes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check the Key Sizes<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>D50:<\/strong> 50% passing size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>D80:<\/strong> 80% passing size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Other D-values<\/strong> \u2013 Use the percentile that matters to the application.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><em>Xc<\/em>:<\/strong>&nbsp; Rosin-Rammler characteristic size; equivalent to D63.2.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><em>X50<\/em>:<\/strong> Swebrec 50% passing size; equivalent to D50.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><em>Xmax<\/em>:<\/strong>&nbsp; Largest particle measured \/ Swebrec maximum size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-the-distribution\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-the-distribution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check the Distribution<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong><em>n<\/em>:<\/strong>&nbsp; Is the distribution becoming narrower or broader?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Histogram:<\/strong> &nbsp;Which size ranges contain the material?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Histogram width:&nbsp;<\/strong> Is the distribution concentrated or spread across a wide size range?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Fine \/ coarse tails:&nbsp;<\/strong> Is significant material present at either end?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Percentage Passing:&nbsp;<\/strong> How much is below the operational threshold?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Percentage Retained:&nbsp;<\/strong> How much lies within the selected size ranges?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-oversize\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-oversize\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check Oversize<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>What size defines oversize for this application?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>What percentage is above that threshold?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>How many individual particles exceed the threshold?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Are those particles isolated or widespread?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Have the largest particles been delineated correctly?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-other-measurements\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-other-measurements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check Other Measurements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Sphericity:<\/strong>&nbsp; Has apparent particle shape changed?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Sphericity through the histogram:<\/strong>&nbsp; Does shape vary by particle size?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Colour ID:<\/strong>&nbsp; Has the user-defined colour proportion changed?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Coverage \/ Particles:<\/strong>&nbsp; Do the supporting analysis statistics make sense?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-against-the-target\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-against-the-target\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check Against the Target<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is a specification envelope available?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Where does the curve meet or leave the target range?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is the difference at the fine, middle, or coarse end?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-check-the-measurement\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-check-the-measurement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Check the Measurement<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Were the images representative?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Were the important particle sizes visible?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Should several analyses be merged?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is this a relative comparison or does it need calibration?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is suitable sieve data available if calibration is required?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Does the result need to be compared with process, geological, or blast data?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-look-for-trends\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-look-for-trends\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Look for Trends<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is there a baseline for normal operation?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is this result outside normal variation?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Is the change persistent across several analyses?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Were the samples collected using a comparable method?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-record-the-result\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-record-the-result\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Record the Result<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Export the required PDF, PNG, CSV, or ANA file.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep the sample identity and operating context with the result.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use consistent naming for future comparison.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<style>\n\/* =========================================================\n   MOBILE LAYOUT\n   DO column stacks above AVOID column.\n   Desktop\/tablet layout remains side-by-side.\n   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#000000;\n    font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         HEADER ROW\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                width:50%;\n                background-color:#00b050;\n                color:#ffffff;\n                font-size:22px;\n                font-weight:bold;\n                text-align:center;\n                padding:12px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n                border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                WIPFRAG RESULTS \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n\n            <th style=\"\n                width:50%;\n                background-color:#ee0000;\n                color:#ffffff;\n                font-size:22px;\n                font-weight:bold;\n                text-align:center;\n                padding:12px 16px;\n                border-bottom:1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                WIPFRAG RESULTS \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         SINGLE CONTENT ROW\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n\n            <!-- =================================================\n                 DO COLUMN\n                 Add\/remove DO items here.\n                 ================================================= -->\n            <td class=\"do-column\" style=\"\n                width:50%;\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n                vertical-align:top;\n            \">\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Start with the operational or technical question.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Read the full PSD curve, NOT only one statistic.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use D-values that are meaningful to the application.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use percentage passing at real process thresholds.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use the histogram to understand individual size ranges.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Look at both the centre and tails of the distribution.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use <i>n<\/i> when distribution uniformity matters.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use the specification envelope when defined targets are available.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 9 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use Edit Assist when individual oversize particles matter.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 10 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use Block Colours to relate numerical sizes back to the image.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 11 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Compare results collected using consistent sampling methods.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 12 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Build a baseline before drawing conclusions from normal variation.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 13 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Merge analyses that represent the same intended sample population.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 14 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep sampling and operating context with exported results.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 15 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use calibration when suitable reference data are available.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== DO 16 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Review the original image whenever a result appears unusual.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/td>\n\n\n            <!-- =================================================\n                 AVOID COLUMN\n                 Add\/remove AVOID items here.\n                 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style=\"flex:1;\">Considering D50 as an arithmetic mean.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using one D-value to describe every aspect of the PSD.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using <i>Xmax<\/i> alone to describe oversize.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Confusing particle count with percentage of material.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Assuming a narrow distribution is always preferable.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating sphericity as a universal quality score.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Assuming a PSD explains why a process changed.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 9 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Comparing results without considering how the samples were captured.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 10 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Merging fundamentally different samples into one result.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 11 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Over-interpreting particles near or below the image resolution.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 12 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using calibration to compensate for unrepresentative sampling.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 13 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px; margin-bottom:14px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating Block Colours or GIS heatmaps as good\/bad indicators without an application target.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 14 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating Colour ID as chemical or material identification without application-specific validation.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/td>\n\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                MORE INFORMATION\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                For image capture, sampling, and scaling guidance, refer to the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\">Image Capture and Sampling Guide<\/a>.<\/b> For all software controls and configurations refer to the latest <b><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\">WipFrag User Manual<\/a>.<\/b>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-start-with-the-wipfrag-chart\">1. Start With the WipFrag Chart<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-read-the-particle-size-distribution-curve\">2. Read the Particle Size Distribution Curve<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-understand-d-values\">3. Understand D-Values<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-understand-the-wipfrag-statistics\">4. Understand the WipFrag Statistics<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-read-the-histogram-and-size-classes\">5. Read the Histogram and Size Classes<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-6-use-the-specification-envelope\">6. Use the Specification Envelope<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-7-review-particle-size-visually\">7. Review Particle Size Visually<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-8-interpret-particle-shape-and-colour-results\">8. Interpret Particle Shape and Colour Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-9-combine-and-compare-results\">9. Combine and Compare Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-10-calibration-fines-and-measurement-limits\">10. Calibration, Fines and Measurement Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-11-turn-wipfrag-results-into-decisions\">11. Turn WipFrag Results Into Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-12-spatial-results-for-uav-analysis\">12. Spatial Results for UAV Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-13-export-and-record-results\">13. Export and Record Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipfrag-results-quick-reference\">WipFrag Results Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=11046\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF \u2b73<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-thick\",\"anchor\":\"h-related-articles\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick\" id=\"h-related-articles\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->","post_title":"Results Interpretation Guide","post_excerpt":"A practical guide to understanding particle size distribution, shape and WipFrag analysis results","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-09 15:19:11","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-09 19:19:11","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=10998","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"4","filter":"raw"},{"ID":10847,"post_author":"20","post_date":"2026-10-02 14:15:03","post_date_gmt":"2026-10-02 18:15:03","post_content":"<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"space-between\",\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:post-excerpt {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fill\",\"flexSize\":null},\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"italic\",\"fontWeight\":\"700\"}}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=10974\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF \u2b73<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents {\"level\":3,\"maxHeadingLevel\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h3>Contents<\/h3><ul><li><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-level=\"2\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-level=\"2\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-level=\"2\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-level=\"2\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-level=\"2\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-level=\"2\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-level=\"2\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-introduction-to-blastcast\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-introduction-to-blastcast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast is a <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipFrag<\/a> tool for comparing measured fragmentation with a predicted particle size distribution based on blast design and loading parameters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The basic workflow is:  <strong>Measure &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp; &nbsp;Calibrate &nbsp;&nbsp;\u2192&nbsp; &nbsp;Predict<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>First, analyze the fragmentation from a completed surface blast in WipFrag. Enter the parameters that were actually used for that blast and use them to calibrate the Rock Factor. Once calibrated, keep the Rock Factor fixed and adjust the controllable blast parameters to see how the predicted particle size distribution changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast displays two curves:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|vivid-cyan-blue\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"vivid-cyan-blue\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Blue \u2013 Measured Fragmentation<\/strong>:  The particle size distribution measured from the completed blast in WipFrag.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item {\"style\":{\"elements\":{\"link\":{\"color\":{\"text\":\"var:preset|color|vivid-red\"}}}},\"textColor\":\"vivid-red\"} -->\n<li class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-text-color has-link-color\"><strong>Red \u2013 Predicted Fragmentation<\/strong>:  The particle size distribution calculated by BlastCast from the current model inputs.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changing the blast parameters moves the predicted curve. Your measured WipFrag result remains the reference. For help reading the measured PSD, D-values and other standard WipFrag results, refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10998\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Results Interpretation Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10909,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/WipFrag-BlastCast-Red-Blue-Curves-Labelled-1024x610.png\" alt=\"A BlastCast chart in WipFrag with the blue measured curve and red predicted curve labelled\" class=\"wp-image-10909\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-what-blastcast-is-for\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-what-blastcast-is-for\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What BlastCast is for<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use BlastCast to:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare predicted fragmentation with measured surface blast results;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>calibrate the prediction to local rock conditions;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>explore changes to burden, spacing, hole diameter, explosives, and other blast parameters; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare possible blast scenarios before applying changes in the field.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast is a prediction and comparison tool. It does NOT replace blast design procedures, engineering judgement, site standards, or the requirements of qualified blasting personnel.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>BlastCast is designed for surface blasts.<\/b> It can NOT be used to predict fragmentation for underground blasts.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-1-before-you-begin\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-1-before-you-begin\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Before You Begin<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast works best when it starts with a representative WipFrag analysis and reliable information about the blast that produced it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before opening BlastCast, have the following ready:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>A completed WipFrag fragmentation analysis<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Use representative images from the blast and complete the analysis as normal<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The actual blast parameters<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><span style=\"color: initial;\">Use the values that were used in the completed blast \u2014 NOT planned values that differ from what was actually drilled or loaded<\/span><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>You will need:<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Bench Height<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Burden<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Spacing<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Hole Diameter<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Drill Accuracy<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Relative Weight Strength<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Explosive Density<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast will use these values together with the measured fragmentation to establish the Rock Factor for the model.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Calibrate from what actually happened.<\/b> The measured fragmentation and the blast parameters entered into BlastCast should describe the same blast.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-use-reliable-source-values\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-use-reliable-source-values\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use reliable source values<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use drill and blast records wherever possible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For explosive properties such as Relative Weight Strength and Density, use the applicable manufacturer's technical data rather than estimating the values.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10911,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Blast-Records-Specifications-BlastCast-1024x234.png\" alt=\"WipFrag results + blast records + explosives specifications = BlastCast results\" class=\"wp-image-10911\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Calibration connects the BlastCast prediction model to the fragmentation actually produced by your blast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>On the completed WipFrag analysis card, <strong>right-click<\/strong> or <strong>tap and hold<\/strong> the chart, then select <strong>BlastCast<\/strong> from the chart options.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The analysis will switch to the BlastCast view, where the measured fragmentation curve can be compared with the prediction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10912,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Open-BlastCast-Chart-1024x616.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10912\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-1-select-your-units\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-select-your-units\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 - <strong>Select your units<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Set BlastCast to the measurement system used for your blast records. Use Metric for metric units or Imperial \/ OFF for imperial units.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-2-enable-auto-rock-factor\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-enable-auto-rock-factor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 - <strong>Enable Auto Rock Factor<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Turn Auto <strong>ON<\/strong> for the Rock Factor <strong><em>before<\/em><\/strong> entering the current blast parameters. Auto Rock Factor allows BlastCast to determine the Rock Factor that brings the prediction into alignment with the measured WipFrag result at X50 (the particle size at which 50% of the measured material passes).<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10913,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-BlastCast-Open-Parameters.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10913\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-3-enter-the-actual-blast-parameters\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-enter-the-actual-blast-parameters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 - <strong>Enter the actual blast parameters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Enter the values used for the completed blast:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Bench Height<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Burden<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Spacing<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Diameter<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Drill Accuracy<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Relative Weight Strength<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Density<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the sliders or available value controls to match the actual blast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As the inputs change, BlastCast updates the predicted curve and recalculates the Rock Factor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10914,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-BlastCast-Blast-Parameters.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10914\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-4-check-the-calibration\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-4-check-the-calibration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4 - Check the calibration<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the actual blast parameters have been entered, compare the predicted red curve with the measured blue curve.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10915,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BlastCast-Chart-Results-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10915\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-5-lock-the-rock-factor\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-5-lock-the-rock-factor\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5 - Lock the Rock Factor<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10916,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-default\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BlastCast-Auto-Rock-Factor-Off.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10916\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When the current blast has been entered and calibrated, turn the Rock Factor Auto setting <strong>OFF<\/strong>. This locks the calibrated Rock Factor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT continue recalibrating Rock Factor while testing design changes. The purpose of the next step is to hold the rock condition constant while changing the controllable blast inputs.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                CALIBRATION COMPLETE\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                You now have a BlastCast model tied to the measured fragmentation and conditions of the completed blast.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once Rock Factor has been calibrated and locked, use BlastCast to explore how changes to controllable parameters affect the predicted fragmentation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-adjust-a-parameter-and-watch-the-red-prediction-curve\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-adjust-a-parameter-and-watch-the-red-prediction-curve\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Adjust a parameter and watch the red prediction curve<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The blue measured curve stays in place as the reference from the completed blast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-start-with-one-change-at-a-time\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-start-with-one-change-at-a-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with one change at a time<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When learning how a parameter affects the prediction, change one input at a time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example:  <strong>Current Spacing&nbsp; &nbsp;\u2192 &nbsp;&nbsp;Adjust Spacing&nbsp; &nbsp;\u2192 &nbsp;&nbsp;Compare Prediction<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This makes it easier to see which parameter caused the change in the predicted PSD.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once you understand the individual effects, combinations of realistic changes can be tested together.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10918,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BlastCast-Parameter-Change-Comparison-1024x339.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10918\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-compare-against-the-result-you-want\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-compare-against-the-result-you-want\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare against the result you want<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Do NOT judge the prediction only by whether the entire curve moves finer or coarser.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consider the particle sizes that matter to the operation, such as:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>desired D50 or D80;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>maximum acceptable fragment size;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>crusher feed requirements;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>oversize limits; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>another operational PSD target.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast is most useful when the simulation is tied to a specific operational objective rather than simply trying to make fragmentation \u201csmaller.\u201d<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-keep-rock-factor-fixed\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-keep-rock-factor-fixed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep Rock Factor fixed<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the purpose is to compare blast designs under the same rock conditions, leave the calibrated Rock Factor unchanged while testing the other parameters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If the rock mass changes materially, do NOT assume that a Rock Factor calibrated in one geological condition automatically represents another. Recalibrate using a representative measured blast from the new conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:table {\"hasFixedLayout\":false} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Parameter<\/th><th>Description<\/th><th>What to enter in BlastCast<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Bench Height<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Vertical height from bench floor to crest.<\/td><td>Actual bench height for the blast.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Burden<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Distance from a blasthole to the nearest free face; for interior rows, generally the row-to-row distance.<\/td><td>Actual burden used.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Spacing<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Distance between adjacent blastholes in the same row.<\/td><td>Actual hole spacing used.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Hole Diameter<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Nominal diameter of the blasthole.<\/td><td>Hole diameter used for the blast.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Drill Accuracy<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Represents deviation from the intended hole position, alignment and trajectory.<\/td><td>A representative value for the drilling accuracy achieved.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Relative Weight Strength<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Explosive energy per unit mass relative to ANFO = 100.<\/td><td>Manufacturer's RWS value.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Explosive Density<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Mass of explosive per unit volume.<\/td><td>Loaded density in g\/cm\u00b3 or equivalent.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><em>Rock Factor<\/em><\/strong><\/td><td>Calibrated parameter representing the influence of the rock mass on fragmentation.<\/td><td>Auto-calibrate from the measured blast, then lock.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10919,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BlastCast-Blast-Parameters-Diagram.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10919\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Rock Factor is NOT simply another design slider.<\/b> It represents the rock conditions against which the blast model is being calibrated.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10921,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BlastCast-Parameter-Change-Comparison-2-1024x555.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10921\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast is most useful as a comparison tool.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The red curve does NOT represent a measured future result. It represents the fragmentation predicted by the model from the parameters currently entered.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the prediction to compare scenarios and understand the direction and scale of the modeled change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-a-practical-workflow\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-a-practical-workflow\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A practical workflow<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Baseline: <\/strong>Start with the completed blast and calibrated Rock Factor.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Change: <\/strong>Adjust one or more realistic blast parameters.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Compare: <\/strong>Watch how the predicted curve changes relative to the measured baseline.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Evaluate: <\/strong>Check the particle sizes or portions of the PSD that matter to your operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Refine: <\/strong>Test another realistic scenario if required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Verify: <\/strong>After the next blast, analyze the actual fragmentation with WipFrag and compare the measured result with the prediction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>That final step is important. BlastCast should be part of a continuous cycle.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10920,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BlastCast-Continuous-Improvement-Cycle-1005x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10920\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-introduction-to-blastcast\">Introduction to BlastCast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-before-you-begin\">1. Before You Begin<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-calibrate-blastcast-to-your-current-blast\">2. Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. BlastCast Parameters Explained<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-using-and-interpreting-the-prediction\">5. Using and Interpreting the Prediction<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-blastcast-quick-reference\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-blastcast-quick-reference\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-blastcast-quick-reference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">BlastCast Quick Reference<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-before-calibration\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-before-calibration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before calibration<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Complete the WipFrag fragmentation analysis.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Confirm the analysis represents the blast being modeled.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Gather the actual drill and blast parameters.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Confirm the explosive RWS and Density.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Select the correct units.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-calibrate\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-calibrate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calibrate<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Open BlastCast.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Enable Auto Rock Factor.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Enter the current blast parameters.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Confirm the measured and predicted curves.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Allow Rock Factor to calibrate at X50.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Turn Auto Rock Factor off to lock the value.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-predict\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-predict\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Predict<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep Rock Factor fixed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Adjust the parameter you want to investigate.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Review the change in the red prediction curve.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Compare the predicted PSD with the operational target.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Record the scenario being considered.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-after-the-next-blast\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-after-the-next-blast\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the next blast<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Analyze the resulting fragmentation in WipFrag.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Compare the measured result with the prediction.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Recalibrate when appropriate before testing the next design.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- 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background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-right: 3pt solid #000000;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                BLASTCAST \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n\n            <th style=\"\n                width: 50%;\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                BLASTCAST \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n\n    <!-- =====================================================\n         CONTENT\n         ===================================================== -->\n    <tbody>\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 1 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Start with a completed, representative WipFrag analysis.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Calibrating from fragmentation and parameters belonging to different blasts.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 2 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use the actual parameters from the blast being analyzed.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Guessing blast inputs when actual records are available.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 3 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use manufacturer data for explosive properties.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Changing Rock Factor while also testing design parameters.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 4 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Enable Auto Rock Factor while calibrating the baseline.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating the prediction curve as a measured result.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 5 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Lock Rock Factor after calibration.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Assuming one calibrated Rock Factor represents every geological condition.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 6 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Change one parameter at a time when learning its effect.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Changing several parameters at once when you are trying to understand the effect of one.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 7 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Test combinations only when they represent realistic blast scenarios.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Optimizing solely for \u201csmaller\u201d fragmentation without considering downstream requirements.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 8 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Compare predictions against operationally relevant particle sizes.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Using BlastCast as a replacement for qualified blast design and site procedures.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 9 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 9 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Recalibrate when working in materially different rock conditions.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:0px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:0px 0px;\n            \">\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <!-- ==================== ROW 10 ==================== -->\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border-right:3pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 10 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Measure the next blast and compare the actual result with the prediction.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:0px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:0px 0px;\n            \">\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"50px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table 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Calibrate BlastCast to Your Current Blast<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-test-changes-to-blast-parameters\">3. Test Changes to Blast Parameters<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-blastcast-parameters-explained\">4. 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Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-level=\"2\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-level=\"2\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-level=\"2\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-level=\"2\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-level=\"2\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-level=\"2\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint is a structural characterization tool within <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\" data-type=\"products\" data-id=\"36\">WipFrag<\/a> for measuring visible discontinuity traces on exposed rock surfaces.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From a scaled image of a rock face, WipJoint can provide information about:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent joint orientation;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent joint spacing;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>persistence;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>estimated Rock Quality Designation (RQD); and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent in-situ block size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint can be used on exposed rock surfaces such as highwalls, quarry faces, underground development faces, stopes, cut rock surfaces, and outcrops.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The basic workflow is:&nbsp; <strong>Capture&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;\u2192 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Analyze&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;\u2192 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Open WipJoint&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;\u2192 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Interpret<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10944,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipJoint-Process-Diagram.png\" alt=\"Diagram of the WipJoint process from highwall photo to analysis to WipJoint to results\" class=\"wp-image-10944\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-what-wipjoint-measures\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-what-wipjoint-measures\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What WipJoint measures<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A photograph records the discontinuity traces visible where joints, faults, fractures, and other structures intersect the exposed rock surface.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint measures these visible traces and uses them to characterize the apparent structure of the rock mass.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This distinction is important. A two-dimensional image does NOT directly measure the complete three-dimensional orientation or extent of a discontinuity plane.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>WipJoint measures the discontinuities visible on the photographed rock surface.<\/b> Orientation, spacing, persistence, RQD, and block-size results should be interpreted in the context of that exposure and viewing direction.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-apparent-versus-true-orientation\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-apparent-versus-true-orientation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apparent versus true orientation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint reports <strong>apparent orientation<\/strong> from the visible discontinuity traces in the image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The apparent dip observed on a photographed surface can be less than the true dip of the discontinuity plane. It will only equal the true dip when the observation direction is appropriately aligned with the plane.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For this reason, WipJoint results should NOT be treated as a replacement for a complete three-dimensional structural survey where true strike, dip, and dip direction are required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Good WipJoint results begin with a rock-face image that is <strong>representative, properly scaled, clearly exposed, and captured from an appropriate viewpoint<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choose-a-representative-area\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-a-representative-area\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose a representative area<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Select a rock surface that represents the geological conditions you want to characterize.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid selecting an area simply because its joints are particularly obvious or easy to photograph.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a large or variable face:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>capture several representative areas;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>include areas with visibly different structural conditions;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>keep analyses from different locations clearly identified; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>use a consistent capture method when results will be compared.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A single rock face only shows the discontinuities exposed on that surface. Where practical, use multiple representative areas or exposures when structural conditions vary.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-face-the-rock-surface-as-directly-as-practical\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-face-the-rock-surface-as-directly-as-practical\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Face the rock surface as directly as practical<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose a viewpoint that is reasonably <strong>orthogonal to the exposed surface<\/strong>. In other words, face the camera straight on to the rock surface.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A direct view reduces perspective distortion and provides a better representation of the visible discontinuity traces.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Strongly oblique photographs can distort apparent orientation, spacing, and trace length.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choose-the-right-viewing-distance\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choose-the-right-viewing-distance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the right viewing distance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capture enough of the rock surface to represent the area while remaining close enough to clearly resolve the discontinuities that matter.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If you move too far away, smaller joints may disappear into the image. If you move too close, the image may no longer contain enough of the rock face to represent the larger structural pattern.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For large exposures, capture several systematic sections rather than expecting one distant photograph to show every scale of jointing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-keep-the-image-sharp\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-keep-the-image-sharp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep the image sharp<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Discontinuity traces should remain clearly visible across the image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Avoid:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>motion blur;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>poor focus;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>deep shadows;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>strong glare;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>overexposed areas;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>vegetation covering the face;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>loose material obscuring the surface; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>equipment or other objects blocking important structures.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-use-suitable-lighting\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-use-suitable-lighting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use suitable lighting<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use lighting that keeps the rock texture and discontinuity traces visible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Direct glare on wet or reflective surfaces can hide joints. Deep shadows can create the opposite problem by obscuring portions of the surface or appearing as false lineations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Underground, use broad, even lighting where practical. Multiple offset light sources are generally preferable to a single harsh light located directly beside the camera.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-scale-the-image\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-scale-the-image\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scale the image<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint requires a properly scaled analysis for dimensional measurements such as apparent spacing and block size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the WipFrag scaling method appropriate to the way the image was captured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For detailed recommendations on image capture, scaling, underground lighting, and field photography, refer to the <strong><a href=\"\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">WipFrag Image Capture &amp; Sampling Guide<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-1-open-or-capture-the-image\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-1-open-or-capture-the-image\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1 \u2013 Open or capture the image<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Create a new WipFrag analysis using the image of the exposed rock surface.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Choose an image where the discontinuities of interest are clearly visible.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-2-set-the-scale\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-2-set-the-scale\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2 \u2013 Set the scale<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Apply the appropriate scale to the image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Correct scaling is important because WipJoint uses dimensional information when calculating results such as apparent joint spacing and apparent in-situ block size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-style-full-width\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-step-3-continue-the-analysis\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-step-3-continue-the-analysis\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3 \u2013 Continue the analysis<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Complete the rock-face analysis using the normal WipFrag workflow, but don\u2019t generate the chart yet.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10947,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipJoint-Highwall-A-Image-1024x698.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10947\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before generating the WipJoint results, compare the analyzed discontinuity network with the original rock-face image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The analysis should represent the significant visible traces that define the structure of the exposed rock.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Look for:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>major joint sets;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>long or persistent discontinuities;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>closely spaced jointing;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>important visible joints that may NOT be represented;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>shadows or surface features that may have been mistaken for discontinuities; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>areas where weathering, debris, or poor image quality makes the structure difficult to interpret.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The goal is NOT to reproduce every minor surface feature. The analyzed network should reasonably describe the visible structural pattern of the rock.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                REMEMBER\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>WipJoint can only characterize what is visible.<\/b> Covered, hidden, poorly resolved, or unexposed discontinuities cannot be measured from the photograph.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-consider-the-exposure-itself\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-consider-the-exposure-itself\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Consider the exposure itself<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A discontinuity that is prominent on one face may be poorly represented on another simply because of the relationship between the discontinuity plane and the exposed surface.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For important structural assessments, consider results from more than one representative exposure where practical.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once the analysis has been completed and you\u2019ve reviewed the discontinuity network, generate the chart.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Right-click<\/strong> or <strong>tap and hold<\/strong> the chart and select <strong>WipJoint<\/strong> from the available chart options. WipFrag will switch from the standard WipFrag results to the WipJoint result view.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10948,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-Open-WipJoint-Chart-2-1024x349.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10948\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint combines several measurements to describe the apparent structure visible in the analyzed rock surface. These results should be considered together rather than interpreting any single value in isolation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-apparent-orientation\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-apparent-orientation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apparent Orientation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Apparent Orientation Rosette<\/strong> shows the directional distribution of the visible discontinuity traces. WipJoint groups trace directions into <strong>18 directional classes at 10\u00b0 increments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The amount represented in each direction is based on the total measured length of discontinuity traces within that directional class.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10950,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipJoint-Orientation-Rosette.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10950\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-how-to-interpret-it\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-how-to-interpret-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to interpret it<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use the orientation rosette to identify:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>dominant apparent joint directions;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>secondary joint sets;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>changes in structural direction across different areas; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>whether one or several directional trends dominate the exposure.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A larger sector indicates that more discontinuity trace length was measured in that direction.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>The rosette describes the apparent orientation of traces on the photographed surface.<\/b> It does NOT represent a full three-dimensional measurement of the underlying discontinuity planes and should NOT be interpreted as equivalent to a geological stereonet containing true strike and dip measurements.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-apparent-spacing\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-apparent-spacing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apparent Spacing<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The <strong>Apparent Spacing Rosette<\/strong> summarizes the spacing of visible discontinuities according to direction. WipJoint reports mean apparent spacing across the <strong>same 18 directional classes at 10\u00b0 increments<\/strong> used by the Orientation Rosette.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\"><!-- wp:image {\"id\":10951,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipJoint-Spacing-Rosette.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10951\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"center\",\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-what-spacing-means\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-what-spacing-means\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What spacing means<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>In rock mechanics, true discontinuity spacing is measured perpendicular to adjacent discontinuities within a set. An image of an exposed rock surface provides an <strong>apparent spacing<\/strong> based on the way those discontinuities intersect the photographed surface. The apparent spacing can therefore differ from the true three-dimensional spacing of the discontinuity set.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-how-to-use-it\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-how-to-use-it\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use it<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use apparent spacing to:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare closely and widely spaced joint sets;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>identify changes in joint frequency across a face;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>compare structural conditions between areas; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>provide context for apparent block size and rock-mass structure.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Interpret spacing together with orientation, persistence, and the original image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-persistence\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-persistence\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Persistence<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Persistence describes how far a discontinuity trace remains visible across the exposed rock surface. A long, continuous trace indicates greater visible persistence than a short or interrupted trace.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-why-persistence-matters\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-why-persistence-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why persistence matters<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two rock masses may have similar joint spacing but very different block structures if the discontinuities differ substantially in persistence.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Longer discontinuities can more completely divide the rock mass, while shorter traces may terminate or be interrupted within the exposed surface.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>WipJoint measures the visible trace.<\/b> A discontinuity that reaches the edge of the image or becomes covered by material has NOT necessarily ended geologically. Its actual extent may continue outside the photographed exposure or into the rock mass. For this reason, persistence should be interpreted as the visible or apparent extent of the discontinuity.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-rock-quality-designation-rqd\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-rock-quality-designation-rqd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock Quality Designation \u2013 RQD<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint provides an <strong>estimated Rock Quality Designation (RQD)<\/strong> based on the jointing observed in the analyzed image.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RQD was originally developed as a drill-core measure of rock quality. WipJoint provides an image-based estimate that allows jointing conditions to be assessed from suitable exposed rock surfaces.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-how-to-use-it-0\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-how-to-use-it-0\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use it<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>RQD can provide an additional numerical reference when:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>comparing different areas of exposed rock;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>documenting changes in structural conditions;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>evaluating representative sections of a bench or development; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>tracking rock conditions over time.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The WipJoint RQD result should be interpreted together with the original image and the other structural measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>WipJoint provides an image-derived RQD estimate based on the ASTM standard.<\/b> It should NOT be understood as a direct drill-core RQD measurement.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-apparent-in-situ-block-size\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-apparent-in-situ-block-size\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apparent In-Situ Block Size<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint estimates the <strong>apparent in-situ block size<\/strong> from the visible discontinuity network.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This provides an estimate of the block structure represented by the exposed rock before blasting or other excavation processes further break the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint displays the result as a logarithmic block-size distribution similar in concept to the particle-size histogram used in WipFrag.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The reported block size is expressed using the nominal diameter of a sphere having an equivalent volume.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10952,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-full-width\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-style-full-width\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipJoint-Apparent-Size-Chart.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10952\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":4,\"anchor\":\"h-why-block-size-matters\"} -->\n<h4 id=\"h-why-block-size-matters\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why block size matters<\/h4>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The natural structure of the rock mass can have a major influence on the fragmentation produced by blasting. Knowing the apparent pre-blast block structure provides useful context when evaluating the resulting post-blast fragmentation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                IMPORTANT\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                <b>Actual blocks within the rock mass are three-dimensional.<\/b> An image only captures the discontinuities exposed on the photographed surface. Other discontinuity sets, hidden planes, and differences in persistence may influence the true three-dimensional block geometry. For this reason, retain the word <b>apparent<\/b> when referencing WipJoint block-size estimates.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-pre-blast-structural-characterization\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-pre-blast-structural-characterization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pre-blast structural characterization<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Capture representative images of the exposed rock before blasting to provide a record of the structural conditions present before the blast. Use WipJoint to document:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent joint orientation;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent joint spacing;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>persistence;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>estimated RQD; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent in-situ block size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-compare-geological-conditions\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-compare-geological-conditions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare geological conditions<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Use WipJoint to compare representative areas across a bench, quarry, mine, tunnel, or other excavation. Changes in these measurements can help distinguish changes in the rock structure from changes caused by blasting or operating conditions. A consistent capture method makes it easier to identify changes in:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent orientation;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>spacing;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>persistence;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>estimated RQD; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>apparent block size.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-compare-pre-blast-structure-with-post-blast-fragmentation\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-compare-pre-blast-structure-with-post-blast-fragmentation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare pre-blast structure with post-blast fragmentation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint and WipFrag can be used together to examine the relationship between the original rock structure and the resulting fragmentation. Before blasting, WipJoint characterizes the visible discontinuity network and apparent in-situ block structure. After blasting, WipFrag measures the resulting particle size distribution. Refer to the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-results-interpretation-guide\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"10998\">Results Interpretation Guide<\/a><\/strong> for guidance on interpreting the post-blast PSD and other standard WipFrag analysis results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing the two provides additional context when evaluating blast performance. A change in post-blast fragmentation does NOT necessarily result only from a change in blast design. Changes in the underlying rock structure may also contribute.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-compare-apparent-block-size-before-and-after-blasting\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-compare-apparent-block-size-before-and-after-blasting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compare apparent block size before and after blasting<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, the estimated mean block size before blasting can be compared with the mean fragmentation size after blasting. This relationship can be used to describe the amount of size reduction achieved between the in-situ rock structure and the blasted material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Keep the limitations of the apparent in-situ block-size estimate in mind when making this comparison.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-support-blast-planning\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-support-blast-planning\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support blast planning<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Jointing can influence how a rock mass responds to explosive energy. Information about apparent orientation, spacing, persistence, RQD, and block structure can provide geological context when planning or reviewing blasting practices.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint should be used as a source of structural information rather than as a replacement for blast-design procedures or engineering judgement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-document-changing-ground-conditions\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-document-changing-ground-conditions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Document changing ground conditions<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint can also create a permanent image and data record of exposed rock conditions. Repeated analyses can be useful for documenting changing conditions:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>along an underground development;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>across successive quarry faces;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>along a highwall;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>through different geological units; or<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>as an excavation advances.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Consistent capture methods are particularly important when comparing results over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-support-geotechnical-assessment\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-support-geotechnical-assessment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support geotechnical assessment<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visible discontinuity geometry is important in many geotechnical applications, and WipJoint can provide useful measurements of the exposed structure. However, rock-mass behaviour can also depend on characteristics that WipJoint does NOT fully measure, including:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>discontinuity roughness;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>aperture;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>infilling;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>weathering;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>intact rock strength;<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>groundwater conditions; and<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>discontinuities that are NOT visible on the photographed surface.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint results should therefore support, rather than replace, a complete geotechnical assessment where one is required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #1d70b7;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <tbody>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 10px 16px 4px 16px;\n                border: none;\n                font-weight: bold;\n            \">\n                MORE INFORMATION\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color: #f3920066;\n                padding: 4px 16px 10px 16px;\n                border: none;\n            \">\n                For detailed WipFrag software controls, refer to the latest <b><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=6685\">WipFrag User Manual<\/a><\/b>.<br><br>\nFor field-image capture, scaling, underground lighting, and sampling recommendations, refer to the <b><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\">WipFrag Image Capture and Sampling Guide<\/a><\/b>.<br><br>\nWhen WipJoint results are used for engineering or geotechnical decisions, interpret them together with appropriate geological observations, site information, and qualified professional judgement.\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-wipjoint-quick-reference\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-before-capture\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-before-capture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Before Capture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Choose a representative exposed rock surface.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Identify the discontinuities or structural conditions you want to characterize.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Select a viewpoint as square to the face as practical.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Confirm that the smallest discontinuities of interest will be visible.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Choose an appropriate scaling method.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Plan additional images if the face is large or structurally variable.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-capture\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-capture\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Capture<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Fill the image with the rock surface.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep the image sharp and well exposed.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Avoid strong oblique perspective.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Avoid glare or deep shadows that hide discontinuities.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Keep physical scales clearly visible if used.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Capture additional representative areas when necessary.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-analyze\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-analyze\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Analyze<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Open or capture the image in WipFrag.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Set the scale.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Complete the rock-face analysis.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Review the analyzed discontinuity network.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Generate the chart.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Right-click or tap and hold the chart.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Select <strong>WipJoint<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-review-the-results\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-review-the-results\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Review the Results<\/strong><\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Apparent Orientation<\/strong> \u2013 What directions dominate the visible discontinuity traces?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Apparent Spacing<\/strong> \u2013 How closely spaced are the visible joint sets?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Persistence<\/strong> \u2013 How far do the discontinuities remain visible across the exposure?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Estimated RQD<\/strong> \u2013 How does the estimated rock quality compare between representative areas?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Apparent In-Situ Block Size<\/strong> \u2013 What block structure is indicated by the visible discontinuity network?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Context<\/strong> \u2013 Do the results agree with what is visible in the original rock-face image?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column -->\n\n<!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"50%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                background-color: #00b050;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                WIPJOINT \u2013 DO\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Capture a representative rock surface.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Photograph the face as directly as practical.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep the discontinuities of interest clearly visible.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use a sharp, well-focused image.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Scale the image correctly.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use several representative areas where structural conditions vary.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Review the discontinuity network against the original image.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Interpret orientation and spacing as apparent measurements.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 9 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Consider orientation, spacing, persistence, RQD, and block size together.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 10 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Keep the original image available when interpreting the results.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#c6f6d5;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== DO 11 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2713<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Use consistent capture methods when comparing locations or changes over time.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:html -->\n<table style=\"\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 3pt solid #000000;\n    font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\n\">\n    <thead>\n        <tr>\n            <th style=\"\n                background-color: #ee0000;\n                color: #ffffff;\n                font-size: 22px;\n                font-weight: bold;\n                text-align: center;\n                padding: 12px 16px;\n                border-bottom: 1pt solid #000000;\n            \">\n                WIPJOINT \u2013 AVOID\n            <\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n\n    <tbody>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 1 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Strong oblique viewing angles.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 2 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Images where the joints of interest cannot be distinguished.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 3 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Selecting only the most visibly fractured area.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 4 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Assuming one small image represents an entire variable face.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 5 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating apparent orientation as true three-dimensional joint-plane orientation.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 6 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating apparent spacing as true normal spacing without considering the exposure.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 7 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Assuming a discontinuity ends because its trace reaches the edge of the image.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 8 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Considering the WipJoint RQD estimate as a direct drill-core measurement.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 9 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Treating apparent in-situ block size as a complete three-dimensional block survey.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 10 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Interpreting WipJoint results without reviewing the original rock surface.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n            <td style=\"\n                background-color:#fed7d7;\n                color:#000000;\n                font-size:16px;\n                font-weight:normal;\n                padding:10px 16px;\n                border:none;\n            \">\n                <!-- ===== AVOID 11 ===== -->\n                <div style=\"display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:8px;\">\n                    <span style=\"font-weight:bold; flex:0 0 auto;\">\u2715<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"flex:1;\">Entering an unsafe area solely to obtain a better image.<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- \/wp:html --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\",\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"center\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"justifyContent\":\"left\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#top\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#top\">Top of Page<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-getting-started-with-wipjoint\">Getting Started with WipJoint<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-1-choose-and-capture-the-rock-face\">1. Choose and Capture the Rock Face<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-2-prepare-the-analysis-in-wipfrag\">2. Prepare the Analysis in WipFrag<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-3-review-the-discontinuity-network\">3. Review the Discontinuity Network<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-4-generate-wipjoint-results\">4. Generate WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-5-understand-the-wipjoint-results\">5. Understand the WipJoint Results<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-using-wipjoint-in-practice\">Using WipJoint in Practice<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"},\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-wipjoint-quick-reference\">WipJoint Quick Reference<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:buttons {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"}}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\"><!-- wp:button -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?wpdmdl=10977\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PDF \u2b73<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:button --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:buttons --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator {\"align\":\"center\",\"className\":\"is-style-thick\",\"anchor\":\"h-related-articles\"} -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator aligncenter has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-thick\" id=\"h-related-articles\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->","post_title":"WipJoint Guide","post_excerpt":"Using WipFrag's WipJoint feature to measure rock structure, map discontinuity and characterize in-situ block size","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"wipjoint-guide","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-10-15 17:01:28","post_modified_gmt":"2026-10-15 21:01:28","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=10940","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"2","filter":"raw"},{"ID":8503,"post_author":"20","post_date":"2025-10-30 11:11:50","post_date_gmt":"2025-10-30 15:11:50","post_content":"<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:post-excerpt {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fill\",\"flexSize\":null},\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"italic\",\"fontWeight\":\"700\"}}} \/-->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"20px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\"><!-- wp:column {\"width\":\"100%\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><!-- wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents {\"maxHeadingLevel\":2} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\" data-level=\"2\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\" data-level=\"2\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\" data-level=\"2\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\" data-level=\"2\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\" data-level=\"2\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\" data-level=\"2\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\" data-level=\"2\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\" data-level=\"2\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\" data-level=\"2\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\" data-level=\"2\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" data-level=\"2\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:yoast-seo\/table-of-contents --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rock fragmentation influences nearly every stage of mining and mineral processing. The size and distribution of material produced by blasting affect how efficiently it can be excavated, transported, crushed, and ground. Changes in fragmentation can influence equipment performance, processing costs, and the consistency of material moving through an operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Yet these stages are often evaluated independently. Blasting teams assess their results, crusher operators monitor equipment performance, and processing personnel respond to changes in feed conditions. Without reliable measurements connecting these activities, it can be difficult to determine where variability originates or which adjustments will provide the greatest benefit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Fragmentation measurement helps connect these stages by turning material size and other characteristics into data that can be compared, monitored, and used to guide operational decisions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From pre-blast rock characterization to continuous conveyor monitoring, pit-to-plant fragmentation monitoring helps operations understand material behaviour, evaluate process performance, and identify opportunities for improvement throughout the life of a mine.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before deciding where to measure fragmentation, it is important to understand what the operation is trying to achieve.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An acceptable particle size distribution (PSD) for one process may be unsuitable for another. Material that is easily handled by a large primary crusher may create difficulties in a smaller downstream crusher. Similarly, feed characteristics that support stable grinding performance at one operation may be undesirable at another.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The first step is therefore to establish the material characteristics that matter to each process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These might include:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Maximum particle size entering a crusher or material handling system.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Particle size distribution feeding a crusher or grinding mill.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>The percentage of material within an acceptable size range.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Changes in particle size or shape between processing stages.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Variations in material characteristics between mining areas or feed sources.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li>Compliance with aggregate gradation requirements or other product specifications.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once these requirements are understood, the operation can identify the measurements needed to evaluate them.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understanding-particle-size-distribution\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-particle-size-distribution\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Particle Size Distribution<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Particle size distribution describes the relative proportions of different particle sizes within a material sample.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It is commonly presented as a cumulative percent-passing curve, showing the percentage of material smaller than a given particle size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One frequently used measurement is <strong>P80<\/strong>, the particle size at which 80% of the material passes. Other measurements, such as P50 and P95, describe different portions of the distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>P80 is useful for comparing feed and product sizes, tracking process changes, and evaluating crushing and grinding performance. However, it should not be treated as a complete description of the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Two samples can have the same P80 while containing very different proportions of oversize, intermediate particles, or fines.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operation concerned with crusher blockages may need to monitor the largest particles and the percentage exceeding a specific size limit. In that case, P80 alone may not provide the information needed to make a decision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a more detailed explanation, see <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-p80-in-crushing-and-material-processing\/\">Understanding P80 in Crushing and Material Processing<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-using-specification-envelopes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-using-specification-envelopes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Specification Envelopes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A specification envelope defines acceptable limits for a particle size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rather than evaluating a PSD curve without context, operators can compare measured results with an established range of acceptable material sizes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These limits may be based on equipment requirements, product specifications, operating targets, or other performance criteria.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a crusher may have a maximum acceptable feed size, while an aggregate producer may need to maintain a product gradation within specified limits.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":7939,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/On-Spec-Blast-1024x623.jpg\" alt=\"On spec blast information as a chart\" class=\"wp-image-7939\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's measurement technologies can help operators evaluate material against defined particle size criteria. In WipFrag, specification envelopes provide a visual reference for comparing measured PSD curves with the desired distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By establishing what constitutes acceptable material before collecting measurements, operations can more readily identify meaningful deviations and determine when further investigation or corrective action is required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation begins with the characteristics of the rock itself.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rock strength, density, joint spacing, bedding, faults, and other geological features influence how explosive energy interacts with the material and how fragments develop.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Even where drilling patterns and explosive loading remain consistent, changes in geological conditions can produce different fragmentation results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Understanding these conditions before blasting provides valuable context when evaluating the results afterward.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-rock-structure-characterization-with-wipjoint\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-rock-structure-characterization-with-wipjoint\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rock Structure Characterization with WipJoint<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipFrag includes <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipjoint-guide\/\"><strong>WipJoint<\/strong><\/a>, a tool for characterizing rock structure from photographs of exposed rock faces.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipJoint measures apparent joint orientation, spacing, and persistence, along with estimated Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and apparent in-situ block size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These measurements help describe structural variations within a rock mass that may influence how the material responds to blasting.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8505,\"width\":\"641px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Face-1-828x1024.png\" alt=\"Pre blast rock face joint network analysis\" class=\"wp-image-8505\" style=\"width:641px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a heavily fractured zone may break differently from an adjacent area containing larger, more competent rock blocks.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing pre-blast structural characteristics with the fragmentation produced afterward can help engineers better understand these differences and evaluate the influence of geological conditions on blasting performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-establishing-fragmentation-objectives\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-establishing-fragmentation-objectives\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing Fragmentation Objectives<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Before a blast, the operation can also establish fragmentation targets based on the requirements of downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These targets might include limiting oversize material that requires secondary breaking, producing a suitable feed size for the primary crusher, or maintaining a particular particle size distribution for subsequent processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, WipFrag's <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/blastcast-guide\/\"><strong>BlastCast<\/strong><\/a> tool can be used to compare modelled fragmentation with measured results from previous blasts.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>BlastCast uses the Kuz-Ram-Cunningham-Ouchterlony (KCO) model to predict fragmentation based on blast-design parameters, explosive characteristics, and rock conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>By calibrating the model's Rock Factor against actual fragmentation measurements, engineers can establish a baseline for comparing how changes to selected blast-design parameters may influence the predicted PSD under similar rock conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These assessments provide a basis for evaluating possible changes, although actual blasting results must still be measured to confirm the outcome.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For more information about the physical mechanisms and design factors influencing fragmentation, see <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-rock-blasting-and-fragmentation\/\"><strong>Understanding Rock Blasting and Fragmentation<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once a blast is completed, fragmentation analysis provides the first opportunity to evaluate the resulting material against the original objectives.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Visual assessments can reveal obvious oversize or uneven fragmentation, but they cannot consistently quantify the particle size distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/\"><strong>WipFrag<\/strong><\/a> converts photographs of exposed fragmented material into particle size distribution measurements, allowing operators to compare blast results quantitatively.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Images can be collected from muckpiles, benches, underground stopes, stockpiles, and other accessible material. Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can also provide imagery covering larger exposed areas.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-comparing-blasts-and-identifying-variability\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-comparing-blasts-and-identifying-variability\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comparing Blasts and Identifying Variability<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Quantitative measurements make it possible to compare fragmentation between different blasts, mining areas, geological conditions, and design configurations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operation may compare the percentage of oversize material produced by successive blasts or assess whether changes in the drilling pattern are associated with a shift in the PSD.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Multiple images can be combined to represent a broader sampling area, while suitable UAV imagery can help reveal spatial differences across a muckpile.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11028,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/WipFrag-UAV-GIS-Heatmap.png\" alt=\"A screenshot of WipFrag's GIS feature showing the heatmap of a UAV orthomosaic image analysis.\" class=\"wp-image-11028\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A fragmentation map may show that one area contains consistently larger fragments than another. When compared with geological observations and drilling records, this information can help identify conditions requiring further investigation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, fragmentation measurements do not independently establish why a particular result occurred. Similar patterns can arise from differences in rock structure, burden, spacing, explosive distribution, or other factors.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The greatest value comes from evaluating the measurements alongside the corresponding blast records.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-measuring-representative-material\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-measuring-representative-material\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Measuring Representative Material<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As with any sampling method, the usefulness of fragmentation data depends on whether the measurements represent the material being evaluated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Images should be collected from appropriate locations and under suitable conditions, with enough samples to account for material variability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Photographic analysis measures particles visible at the surface. Buried material and particles obscured by larger fragments cannot be measured directly.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For practical guidance, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/wipfrag-image-capture-and-sampling-guide\/\"><strong>WipFrag Image Capture &amp; Sampling Guide<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-professional-fragmentation-analysis-with-mailfrag\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-professional-fragmentation-analysis-with-mailfrag\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Professional Fragmentation Analysis with MailFrag<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every operation has the personnel, time, or resources to conduct fragmentation analysis internally.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For these applications, WipWare offers <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/#h-mailfrag\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/wipfrag\/#h-mailfrag\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MailFrag<\/a><\/strong>, a professional analysis service available through WipFrag.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Users prepare and submit their images with the appropriate scaling information, and WipWare's analysis specialists complete the particle delineation, review, and analysis. The completed results are returned through WipFrag.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This provides an alternative for operations that require quantitative fragmentation measurements without performing the analysis themselves.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>MailFrag can be particularly useful for occasional fragmentation assessments, specialized projects, or organizations seeking assistance with their analysis workflow.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Whether performed internally or through MailFrag, the objective remains the same: obtain reliable, representative fragmentation measurements that can support meaningful operational decisions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation measurements collected from a muckpile describe the material at a particular stage of the operation. However, material characteristics can vary considerably as different areas are excavated, blended, transported, and delivered to processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This creates another opportunity for measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-vehicle-load-analysis-with-reflex\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-vehicle-load-analysis-with-reflex\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vehicle Load Analysis with Reflex<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/reflex\/\"><strong>Reflex<\/strong><\/a> is an automated particle measurement system designed for material carried in haul trucks, loaders, railcars, and other vehicles.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the installation, the system can capture material in a vehicle load or as it is discharged at a receiving location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10037,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Reflex-AS1682869331-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Reflex measuring fragmentation in mine haul-truck loads and quarry haul-truck loads.\" class=\"wp-image-10037\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Reflex Basic provides focused maximum-size or colour monitoring, while Reflex Complete provides particle size distribution, shape, and colour measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These measurements allow operators to compare material from one vehicle load to another and identify changes before the material reaches downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-connecting-loading-and-haulage-to-processing\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-connecting-loading-and-haulage-to-processing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting Loading and Haulage to Processing<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Load-by-load measurements can be particularly useful when material is delivered from different blasting areas or when the operation experiences substantial variability in crusher feed.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, monitoring the size distribution of material arriving at a primary crusher can help operators determine whether coarse feed conditions are isolated or recurring.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where load identity, location, and dispatch information are available, fragmentation results can also be associated with particular mining areas or material movements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This provides a way to connect upstream fragmentation conditions with the material being delivered to processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The information may support operational decisions involving material routing, feed management, oversize handling, or further investigation of a particular source.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-tracking-changes-between-the-pit-and-the-crusher\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-tracking-changes-between-the-pit-and-the-crusher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tracking Changes Between the Pit and the Crusher<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements collected at different stages can also help distinguish between fragmentation as initially produced by blasting and the material subsequently delivered to processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The material visible in a muckpile is not necessarily identical in distribution to the material arriving at a crusher. Loading practices, material segregation, blending, and handling can all influence the composition of individual loads.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing measurements from different locations provides additional context about these changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This is particularly valuable when an operation is trying to understand whether inconsistent crusher feed originates with blasting, material handling, or the combination of multiple feed sources.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is not necessarily to measure every fragment, but to collect useful, consistent information about the material moving between stages.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Once material enters the crushing and processing circuit, its particle size distribution continues to change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Crushers reduce larger particles, screens separate material into size ranges, and grinding circuits prepare feed for subsequent processing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>At the same time, differences in rock properties, equipment condition, operating settings, and incoming material can cause the size distribution to vary.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Conveyors provide useful locations to monitor these changes while material is moving through the operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-conveyor-particle-measurement-with-solo\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-conveyor-particle-measurement-with-solo\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conveyor Particle Measurement with Solo<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/products\/solo\/\"><strong>Solo<\/strong><\/a> is an automated conveyor measurement system that repeatedly captures and analyzes material as it travels through a processing circuit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on its configuration, Solo can provide maximum particle size, particle size distribution, particle shape, estimated volume, and colour measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":10064,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SoloConveyorSystem-PSD-1024x683.png\" alt=\"Particle size monitoring of limestone or clinker in cement production\" class=\"wp-image-10064\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Solo Basic provides focused maximum-size or colour monitoring, while Solo Complete offers full PSD analysis and additional material measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These capabilities allow operations to select a measurement approach appropriate to the decision being supported.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, detecting material that exceeds a particular size limit may only require maximum particle size monitoring. Understanding how the complete distribution changes through crushing or blending generally requires PSD measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-monitoring-crusher-performance\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-monitoring-crusher-performance\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monitoring Crusher Performance<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Installing a measurement system after a crusher allows operators to evaluate the material being produced.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changes in product size may indicate variations in feed characteristics, operating conditions, crusher settings, or equipment wear.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A developing oversize trend can prompt an operator to investigate whether the crusher is producing material outside the desired range.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where permitted by the equipment and control strategy, measurement data can also be integrated into process control systems to support alarms or automated adjustments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the measurements do not independently establish the cause of a change. Crusher operating data and other process information are needed to determine the appropriate response.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-screening-and-oversize-detection\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-screening-and-oversize-detection\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Screening and Oversize Detection<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Screening operations present another useful measurement point.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When a screen wears, becomes damaged, or performs poorly, unexpected material sizes may begin appearing in its output.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Monitoring material downstream of a screen can help identify particles exceeding the intended size limit.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An alert may allow operators to investigate a developing problem before significant quantities of out-of-spec material enter a stockpile, processing circuit, or finished product stream.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The usefulness of this application depends on the particle sizes involved and whether they can be reliably resolved by the measurement system.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-grinding-circuit-feed-monitoring\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-grinding-circuit-feed-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grinding Circuit Feed Monitoring<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Material size entering an autogenous (AG) or semi-autogenous grinding (SAG) circuit can strongly influence how the mill operates.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Variations in the feed size distribution may affect grinding behaviour, circulating loads, and mill stability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measuring material on a conveyor feeding the mill can provide information about these changes and help operators evaluate the relationship between feed characteristics and process performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Depending on the operation, these measurements may support decisions involving feed rates, stockpile blending, or advanced process control.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is not necessarily to maintain the smallest possible feed size, but to provide material appropriate for the grinding circuit and its operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understanding-changes-across-processing-stages\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-changes-across-processing-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Changes Across Processing Stages<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements become particularly informative when results from different processing locations can be compared.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, measurements collected before and after a crusher can help operators understand the relationship between incoming material and the resulting product.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements at several points in a crushing circuit may reveal how changes in one stage influence the material delivered to the next.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, particle size data can also be evaluated alongside throughput, crusher settings, equipment power consumption, and other operating information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This broader context helps distinguish changes in material characteristics from changes in equipment performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>There is no single ideal measurement location for every operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The most useful location depends on the material, equipment, operating challenges, and the decisions that measurements are intended to support.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":11209,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Process.gif\" alt=\"An animated diagram of a mining process indicating where WipWare can be used\" class=\"wp-image-11209\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A practical approach is to start with the process question, then identify where the relevant material can be measured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Measurement location<\/th><th>What the measurement can help evaluate<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pre-blast rock face<\/strong><\/td><td>Geological structure and conditions influencing fragmentation<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Blasted muckpile<\/strong><\/td><td>Blast performance, oversize, PSD, and spatial variability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Vehicle loads or discharge points<\/strong><\/td><td>Load-to-load variation and material arriving from different sources<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pre-primary crusher<\/strong><\/td><td>Incoming feed characteristics and material variability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-primary crusher<\/strong><\/td><td>Crusher product size, oversize trends, and performance changes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-secondary or tertiary crusher<\/strong><\/td><td>Product consistency and the effects of crushing adjustments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Post-screen conveyor<\/strong><\/td><td>Unexpected oversize, screen performance, and product compliance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Grinding circuit feed<\/strong><\/td><td>Feed size variability, blending decisions, and process stability<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These locations are not interchangeable. Each answers a different operational question.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-before-or-after-a-crusher\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-before-or-after-a-crusher\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before or After a Crusher?<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A measurement before a crusher describes the material entering the machine. It can help establish whether variations in feed size may be contributing to changes in performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A measurement after the crusher describes the material produced. It can help evaluate whether the output meets the desired requirements and whether the distribution changes over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Both measurements can be useful together because they provide information about the relationship between incoming material and the resulting product.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, the additional information only creates value when the operation has a reason to use it.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-choosing-the-right-measurement-system\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-choosing-the-right-measurement-system\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing the Right Measurement System<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Selecting a measurement system involves more than determining where it will be installed. The technology must also provide the information needed to support the intended operational decision.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare offers different measurement approaches based on how material is presented and what characteristics need to be evaluated.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>WipFrag<\/strong> supports on-demand fragmentation and particle analysis from photographs collected in the field, laboratory, underground, or by UAV.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Reflex<\/strong> provides automated measurements of material in vehicle loads or during discharge, helping operations monitor load-to-load variability.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Solo<\/strong> provides repeated measurements of material on conveyors and process lines, supporting continuous monitoring and process control.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For automated systems, choosing between Basic and Complete configurations depends on the information required.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Basic \u2014 Focused Monitoring<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Solo Basic and Reflex Basic are designed for applications where the primary objective is to monitor maximum particle size or material colour.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, an operation may need to identify oversize material approaching a crusher, detect unexpected particles after screening, or monitor colour changes that could indicate differences in material characteristics.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where a single measurement can provide the required operational signal, Basic may offer a more appropriate solution than full PSD analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Complete \u2014 Comprehensive Material Analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Solo Complete and Reflex Complete provide full particle size distribution measurements, along with particle shape and colour information. Solo Complete also provides estimated material volume.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These configurations are useful when operations need to understand changes across multiple particle size classes, compare complete distributions, or evaluate material characteristics over time.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Applications include monitoring crusher performance, evaluating grinding circuit feed, comparing material from different sources, and assessing compliance with particle size targets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-matching-the-measurement-to-the-application\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-matching-the-measurement-to-the-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Matching the Measurement to the Application<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A more comprehensive measurement system is not necessarily more useful for every application.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, detecting particles above a defined size limit may require only maximum-size monitoring. By contrast, understanding how a crusher changes the overall particle size distribution generally requires more detailed PSD measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate system also depends on whether the material can be measured reliably under the proposed installation conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Factors such as particle size, visibility, field of view, mounting distance, material movement, and environmental conditions all influence system selection.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is to select the measurement capability that provides useful information for the process, without introducing unnecessary complexity.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-understanding-detectable-particle-size-ranges\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-understanding-detectable-particle-size-ranges\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Understanding Detectable Particle Size Ranges<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>An important consideration when selecting a measurement location is whether the system can reliably distinguish the particle sizes that matter to the operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For optical conveyor monitoring, the detectable size range depends on camera resolution, lens selection, mounting distance, and field of view. A wider field of view allows the system to observe a larger area of material but reduces the image detail available for identifying smaller particles. A narrower field of view improves resolution for smaller particles but may limit coverage of larger material or the full material stream.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, monitoring coarse primary crusher output on a wide conveyor presents different requirements from measuring smaller material feeding a grinding mill. The appropriate camera configuration must account for both the material size distribution and the physical conditions at the measurement location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These considerations are particularly important when selecting between maximum-size detection and complete particle size distribution analysis.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For a more detailed explanation, including practical installation examples, see <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/kb\/understanding-size-ranges-in-conveyor-belt-analysis\/\"><strong>Understanding Size Ranges in Conveyor Belt Analysis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Traditional sieve analysis remains an important method of particle size measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When properly performed, it provides a physical assessment of the sampled material and can include fractions that are difficult to resolve through optical measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>However, a sample collected periodically represents the material taken at that particular time and location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>If material characteristics change significantly between samples, those variations may not be captured.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-the-value-of-more-frequent-measurements\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-the-value-of-more-frequent-measurements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Value of More Frequent Measurements<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Automated monitoring systems repeatedly collect measurements while material moves through the process.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Instead of relying entirely on measurements taken at occasional intervals, operators can observe developing trends, compare operating periods, and identify unexpected changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a crusher may produce material within the desired size range during a scheduled sampling period but experience intermittent oversize events during other operating conditions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A monitoring system can provide additional information about those variations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Continuous monitoring does not mean that every particle is measured. Optical systems sample visible material at repeated intervals, and their results are influenced by the measurement frequency, installation geometry, and characteristics of the material.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Nevertheless, repeated measurements can reveal patterns that periodic sampling alone may miss.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-why-both-methods-matter\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-why-both-methods-matter\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Both Methods Matter<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Automated optical measurements and physical sieve analysis provide complementary information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Sieve analysis can help characterize bulk material and provide reference measurements, while automated systems provide more frequent observations of process behaviour.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Where appropriate, comparative sampling and calibration can help establish relationships between optical measurements and laboratory results.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Rather than treating one method as a replacement for the other, operations can combine them to support a more comprehensive understanding of material size and process variability.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is to collect measurements that are both meaningful and sufficiently representative of the decisions they will inform.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Collecting more data does not automatically improve an operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The practical value of measurement comes from establishing how the information will be evaluated and what action may be taken when conditions change.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A useful monitoring strategy links three elements:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true,\"start\":1} -->\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Measurement:<\/strong> What material characteristic is being monitored?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Target:<\/strong> What range or condition is considered acceptable?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Response:<\/strong> What should happen when the measurement indicates a meaningful deviation?<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ol>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-using-size-limits-and-specification-envelopes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-using-size-limits-and-specification-envelopes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Using Size Limits and Specification Envelopes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A maximum particle size limit may be sufficient when the objective is to detect oversize material that could interfere with downstream equipment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other applications require monitoring the overall PSD against a specification envelope.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a process may require that a particular percentage of material remain within an acceptable size range rather than simply remaining below a maximum size.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Comparing measurements against these limits allows operators to identify whether the material is within specification and how its distribution changes.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The appropriate limits must be established from the requirements of the equipment or process, rather than from general particle size targets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-from-alerts-to-automation\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-from-alerts-to-automation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Alerts to Automation<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurement results can be presented to operators for review, connected to alarms, or incorporated into a plant control system where supported.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's automated systems can communicate measurement data through industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP and OPC UA.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This makes it possible to integrate particle measurements with other operating information used by a PLC, SCADA system, or control strategy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, detecting a developing oversize condition after a crusher might prompt an operator to review the crusher settings or equipment condition.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>With suitable engineering and safeguards, the measurement could also contribute to an automated control strategy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>One historical WipWare application at a mining operation in northern Quebec illustrates this approach. The operation needed to control material exceeding approximately 6 inches (150 mm) after primary crushing. Working with Xstrata Process Support (XPS) and a hydraulic toggle supplier, WipWare helped implement a system that identified oversize conditions and communicated with a PLC to support automatic crusher-setting adjustments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The application demonstrates how particle measurements can become practical control inputs when integrated with appropriate equipment and process safeguards.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The decision to automate should depend on how reliably the measurement represents the process, how quickly a response is needed, and the operating consequences of the proposed adjustment.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The objective is to use measurement as a dependable input to an appropriate operational decision, not to automate simply because data is available.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A research program at dstgroup's aggregate quarry in Portugal demonstrates how fragmentation measurement can connect blast evaluation with downstream processing requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research involved WipWare, O-Pitblast, and dstgroup, with the objective of improving the relationship between blasting performance and primary crusher compatibility.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-establishing-a-measurable-baseline\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-establishing-a-measurable-baseline\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Establishing a Measurable Baseline<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initial phase combined detailed bench topography, blasthole surveys, blast-design simulation, and fragmentation measurement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Using WipFrag, the researchers evaluated particle size distributions from blasted material and compared the results with the quarry's primary crusher requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A crusher compatibility envelope helped identify material within the desired size range and oversize material requiring additional handling or breaking.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The initial assessments revealed differences between predicted and measured fragmentation, along with variations associated with blast geometry and drilling accuracy.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These findings provided a baseline for evaluating subsequent adjustments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-evaluating-blast-design-changes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-evaluating-blast-design-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Blast Design Changes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Later phases of the research investigated changes to blast-design parameters, including stemming properties, subdrilling, drilling accuracy, and initiation timing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation measurements were used to compare the outcomes and evaluate whether the changes brought the material closer to the crusher's desired feed distribution.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research ultimately demonstrated measurable improvements following targeted blast-design adjustments, including an 11% reduction in D80, a 19% reduction in maximum fragment size, and a 21% improvement in fragmentation efficiency. These changes brought the run-of-mine particle size distribution (PSD) 15% closer to the crusher compatibility envelope.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These results describe the particular conditions and comparisons used in the research, rather than performance improvements that can be assumed at other operations.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:image {\"id\":8511,\"width\":\"693px\",\"height\":\"auto\",\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\",\"align\":\"center\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Result-1-1024x684.png\" alt=\"Result Blast comparison with focus blast parameters in blue and blast results in orange\" class=\"wp-image-8511\" style=\"width:693px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-extending-measurement-to-crusher-feed\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-extending-measurement-to-crusher-feed\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Extending Measurement to Crusher Feed<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The research also incorporated automated measurements using Reflex near the primary crusher.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These observations helped evaluate material arriving for processing and provided an additional way to compare the effects of blast-design changes over time. As mentioned above, following the initial blast-design adjustments, the run-of-mine particle size distribution (PSD) moved 15% closer to the crusher compatibility envelope established during the baseline phase.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The significance of the work is not simply that one blast produced smaller fragments.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>It demonstrates a measurement-driven process in which crusher requirements helped define the fragmentation targets, blast outcomes were measured, adjustments were evaluated, and subsequent material characteristics were monitored.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This approach connects the blasting operation with the requirements of downstream equipment rather than treating fragmentation as an isolated blasting result.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For further reading, see the published journal articles <strong><em>A Mine-to-Crusher Framework for Aggregate Operations<\/em><\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/ISEE-37.-Mine-to-Crusher-Framework-for-Quarries-Taiwo.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part 1<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391348416_A_Mine-to-Crusher_Framework_for_Aggregate_Operations_-_Part_2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/391348416_A_Mine-to-Crusher_Framework_for_Aggregate_Operations_-_Part_2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part 2<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/onemine.org\/documents\/a-mine-to-crusher-framework-for-aggregate-operations-part-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Part 3<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Individual measurements provide information about material at a particular time and location.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Their value can grow when results are collected consistently, associated with operating conditions, and compared over longer periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>As mining progresses, operations encounter different geological zones, material characteristics, equipment conditions, and processing requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements collected over time can help document these changes and provide a reference for evaluating subsequent performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-connecting-measurements-across-stages\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-connecting-measurements-across-stages\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connecting Measurements Across Stages<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>WipWare's technologies provide complementary ways to characterize material throughout the mining and processing cycle:<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:list -->\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>WipJoint<\/strong> characterizes exposed rock structure before blasting.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>WipFrag<\/strong> evaluates post-blast fragmentation and other accessible material samples.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>BlastCast<\/strong> helps compare measured fragmentation with modelled outcomes and investigate potential design changes.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Reflex<\/strong> provides automated vehicle-load measurements between loading, haulage, and processing.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>Solo<\/strong> provides repeated material measurements on conveyors and process lines.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item -->\n\n<!-- wp:list-item -->\n<li><strong>MailFrag<\/strong> provides specialist-assisted WipFrag analysis where internal analysis resources are limited.<\/li>\n<!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n<!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>These technologies do not all measure material in the same way, nor do they need to be deployed together to provide value.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Each addresses a different measurement requirement, and the usefulness of combining results depends on appropriate sampling, calibration, consistent reporting, and the operating information available.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>For example, a mine may compare WipFrag measurements from a blast with subsequent Reflex measurements of truckloads leaving that mining area. Solo measurements can then provide information about material entering or leaving a processing stage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When these results are associated with their locations, times, sources, and operating conditions, they can help explain how material characteristics change as production progresses.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-evaluating-trends-and-operational-changes\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-evaluating-trends-and-operational-changes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Evaluating Trends and Operational Changes<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Long-term measurement records can also support comparisons between operating periods.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A mine might evaluate fragmentation before and after a change in blasting practices, examine crusher product size as equipment wears, or compare grinding circuit feed characteristics from different mining areas.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements can be evaluated alongside operating indicators such as throughput, power consumption, equipment settings, maintenance records, and material routing.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>This helps engineers investigate whether changes in material characteristics are associated with changes in process performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Importantly, fragmentation measurements do not directly quantify energy efficiency, equipment wear, or cost savings. Those outcomes require corresponding operational data.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The value of fragmentation measurement is that it adds material-characterization information to those evaluations, helping operators better understand the conditions influencing performance.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3,\"anchor\":\"h-building-a-consistent-improvement-process\"} -->\n<h3 id=\"h-building-a-consistent-improvement-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building a Consistent Improvement Process<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>A measurement-driven improvement program begins by defining the requirements of the operation and establishing meaningful targets.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Measurements are then collected at selected locations to determine how actual material characteristics compare with those requirements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>When conditions differ from expectations, the results can be evaluated alongside the corresponding geological, equipment, and operating information.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Changes to blasting, crushing, screening, or other process settings can then be assessed using subsequent measurements.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over time, this creates a feedback process in which operational decisions are informed by observed material behaviour rather than assumptions alone.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Not every operation needs measurement systems at every stage. A single well-placed system may provide considerable value when it addresses an important operational problem.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Other operations may benefit from combining measurements at several locations to understand how material changes as it moves through production.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>The objective is to establish the right measurements, at the right locations, with a clear purpose for using the results.<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. Before Blasting: Understanding the Rock Mass<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-3-after-blasting-measuring-what-was-produced\">3. After Blasting: Measuring What Was Produced<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-4-from-pit-to-plant-measuring-material-during-haulage\">4. From Pit to Plant: Measuring Material During Haulage<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-5-through-processing-continuous-conveyor-monitoring\">5. Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. Choosing Where to Measure<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-7-periodic-sampling-and-continuous-monitoring\">7. Periodic Sampling and Continuous Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-8-turning-measurements-into-process-decisions\">8. Turning Measurements into Process Decisions<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-9-case-study-connecting-blast-fragmentation-to-crusher-requirements\">9. Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. Building Long-Term Visibility Across the Life of a Mine<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"#h-related-articles\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#h-related-articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:column --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:columns -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"className\":\"is-wide-layout\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"constrained\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-wide-layout\"><!-- wp:heading {\"anchor\":\"h-conclusion\"} -->\n<h2 id=\"h-conclusion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Fragmentation affects much more than the immediate results of a blast.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Material characteristics influence loading, haulage, crushing, screening, grinding, and the consistency of downstream processing. Understanding these relationships requires measurements that can be connected to the operating decisions made at each stage.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>From pre-blast rock characterization and fragmentation assessment to automated vehicle-load and conveyor monitoring, WipWare provides complementary technologies for understanding how material changes throughout an operation.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Together with appropriate sampling, operating records, and process targets, these measurements can help operations identify variability, evaluate changes, and develop more consistent approaches to process improvement.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Over the life of a mine, the resulting measurement history can provide valuable context for understanding changing material conditions, comparing operating strategies, and informing future decisions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The value is not simply in collecting more information. It is in understanding what the measurements mean and using them to make better-informed decisions.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><strong>Because you can't manage what you can't measure<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:group -->\n\n<!-- wp:columns {\"className\":\"is-style-large\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-style-large\"><!-- wp:column {\"verticalAlignment\":\"top\",\"width\":\"\"} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top\"><!-- wp:separator -->\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<!-- \/wp:separator -->\n\n<!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<!-- \/wp:spacer -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"nowrap\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"layout\":{\"selfStretch\":\"fixedNoShrink\",\"flexSize\":\"%\"},\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:group {\"fontSize\":\"small\",\"layout\":{\"type\":\"flex\",\"flexWrap\":\"wrap\",\"orientation\":\"horizontal\"}} -->\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-small-font-size\"><!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-1-start-with-the-process-not-the-measurement\">1. Start with the Process, Not the Measurement<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-2-before-blasting-understanding-the-rock-mass\">2. 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Through Processing: Continuous Conveyor Monitoring<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-6-choosing-where-to-measure\">6. 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Case Study: Connecting Blast Fragmentation to Crusher Requirements<\/a><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\">\u2022<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"textAlign\":\"center\"}},\"fontSize\":\"small\"} -->\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-small-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wipware.com\/?p=11208&amp;preview=true#h-10-building-long-term-visibility-across-the-life-of-a-mine\">10. 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