Lion Tailings Storage Facility, Cone Penetration Testing

Intasol Tailings requested PMI Construction Services (PMI) to execute a number of CPTu and SCPTu probing at Glencore Lions Tailings Storage Facility near Steelpoort in South Africa.

The Scope of Work included

• 12 No CPT tests
• 5 No Seismic tests
• Average meters depth probed: 25m
• Dissipation Testing as per specifications
• 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.