Cliffs Mines, Ship Loader raised by 4 meters Sept-Iles, Quebec (2012)

Lifting and erection methodology - Structural steel and foundation design | Industrial - Mining
We assisted Descimco, the contractor for this project, for the lifting methodology to raise the shiploader by 4 meters.
  • We designed a temporary guiding tower;
  • We verified the stability of the existing structure during lifting;
  • We designed the required structure reinforcement for the lifting operation;
  • We selected the lifting equipment and determined the lifting procedure;
  • We assisted the contractor during the lifting preparation and the lifting operation.
This project was completed as planned during a 7 days Shutdown
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