Lion TSF – CPT & Seismic


Client
Intasol Tailings

Period
February 2020

Location
Steelpoort, South Africa

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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.