Vamosem Semi-Mobile Crushing Plant
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The project entailed the fabrication of a complete mobile crushing plant for a mine in Mozambique . Steel / Platework was chosen as the material of construction due to the industrial nature of the project . This SMC plant was detailed and fabricated by local South African companies which really showcases the level of experience and expertise that South Africa has .
The design of the SMC Plant was undertaken by ThyssenKrupp Germany , however the detailing of the steelwork / plate work was undertaken by Betterect . The project included the fabrication of over 1,000 parts totaling close to 950 tons of steelwork , plate work , grating , and hand railing and the pre-assembly thereof . The fabrication of this steelwork / plate work was extremely labour intensive and required the strictest quality requirements as all welds required 100 % non-destructive testing and needed to pass either radiographic or ultrasonic testing . The reason for such high-quality standards was due to the enormous loads / tonnages placed on the steelwork / plate work during operation at the mine in Mozambique .
There were many technical fabrication requirements which included preheating , welding of exotic materials , laser alignment , heavy lifts and more . The steelwork was painted with an industrial three-coat paint specification to withstand the grueling exposure to elements and operational requirements . The hopper base frame weighed close to 45 tons and required abnormal transport loads to the site , which included police escorts in some area on route to the site due to the size of the equipment .
This was a technically challenging project due to the stringent NDT requirements and the quality level of the fabrication by Betterect was extremely high .
Overall , it was a successful project with the equipment currently in operation . This project was truly a South African Engineering accomplishment and showed the world the capabilities of our fabricators and design houses .
Client / Developer : ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions Structural Engineer : ThyssenKrupp Industrial Solutions Steelwork Contractor : Betterect Cladding Manufacturer : Global Roofing Cladding Supplier : Global Roofing Cladding Contractor : Global Roofing Paintwork Contractor : Betterect
Douala Grand Mall
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Douala Grand Mall in Cameroon is a new mixed used development situated in close vicinity of Douala International Airport . The mall is the first phase of a multi-phased development . When completed Douala Grand Mall will be the first of its kind in Cameroon . The development comprises a 2-level shopping mall with basement parking and is approximately 112m x 120m on plan . Towards the east of the mall is a single level hypermarket approximately 56m x 40m on plan . The development was conceptualised by the project architect to be a 2 level steel structure , constructed on a reinforced concrete basement substructure .
The steelwork superstructure comprises duo and monopitch portalised frames with a first floor at approximately 5.85m above ground level . Localised raised steelwork platforms , with suitable grating to support various plant , are situated above the roof line . The roof consists of a composite roof panel system , spanning between cold rolled steel purlins . The elevations are predominantly clad with a composite wall panel system , with a glass façade facing the food court to the south .
Client / Developer : Actis Architect : Benoy Architect of Record : PKA Architects Civil & Structural Engineer : WSP Africa Main Contractor : Raubex Steelwork Contractor / Erector : Cadcon Cladding Manufacturer : Brucha Cladding Supplier : Brucha Cladding Contractor : Raubex
Steel Awards 61