Barberton Mines Tailings Storage Facility, Cone Penetration Testing

Stefanutti Stocks Mining Services contracted PMI Construction Services (PMI) to perform CPTu tests at the following Barberton Mines – Bramber, Segalla and Camelot TSF’s, located in Barberton, South Africa.

PMI subsequently mobilised and executed the contract, gathering the required subsurface data at the selected locations.

The Scope of Work included

• 15 No CPT tests
• Seismic tests
• Dissipation Testing
• Reporting

PMI Resources on Site

• PMI 200kN trailer mounted hydraulic CPT rig

Conclusion

The works were executed in accordance with the stipulations of the relevant British Standards, Clause 3.1 of BS 1377:1990: Part 9

The contract was executed within budget and on time.