The Dominican Republic Crusher Walls project was constructed in 2011. The two walls were designed by Jepsen Engineering. Site supervision was provided by Hilfiker Retaining Walls, and EarthTech West Ltd.
WALL DETAILS:
• Welded Wire Walls/Limestone and Ore Crushers
• Maximum Wall Height of 84’
• Maximum Mat Length of 60’
• Loads: 250 ton crawler crane, Manitowoc 999 or similar
• Uniform load surcharge of 760 psf for a CAT 789C Mine Haul Truck
• Seismic acceleration of 0.46g
• Ore Crusher founded on non-carbonaceous rock
• 26-year design life – hot-dipped steel [based on ACCELERATED corrosion rate]
• 50,995 SF (4,138 SM)
Wall Type:
Welded Wire Wall
Wire Type:
Galvanized
Owner Type:
Mining
Wall Height:
Wall Size:
Over 5000 SF
