Architect and Builder Magazine South Africa November/December 2014 | Page 58

WINNER: MINING AND INDUSTRIAL CATEGORY
Bakubung Platinum Mine Headgear
Erling was extremely impressed with the Bakubung Platinum Mine headgear: “This a
structure where there are literally thousands of bolts, all fitting without modification and
tightened to specification, which is testimony to the 3D detailing using Tekla and the
accuracy of fabrication. What a pleasure to see and experience the exceptional quality and
final presentation of the steel work.”
The structure consists of an A frame designed to resist horizontal and vertical wind loads,
three sheave levels with the upper level at 72 metres above the bank, a 14 metre centre
tower bet