Christmas Island Phosphates Mine
Concrete Condition Survey
Christmas Island Phosphates
Description
The Christmas Island Phosphates Mine, located in the Indian Ocean approximately 2600 kms northwest of Perth, has been in operation for more than 100 years and is a leading producer of phosphate rock in the South East Asian region. In May of 2017, Christmas Island Phosphates engaged BUSS to conduct an inspection of some of its key areas of infrastructure, including the various walls of the Rock Bins and Tunnels at the Port Facility on Christmas Island. BUSS conducted a technical concrete condition survey of the existing mine infrastructure to evaluate the extent and cause(s) of deterioration and to provide a repair strategy. Multiple survey techniques were employed in the provision of a detailed technical report, complete with high quality photographic evidence and an extensive Bill of Repairs.
Figure 1: Substrate Testing
Figure 2: Shear Cracking
PROJECT INFO
PROJECT MANAGER:
Marc Cugini
PRODUCT USED:
- Chloride Content Testing
- Carbonation Testing
- Non-destructive Resistivity Testing
POINTS OF INTEREST:
- The inspection and report preparation were completed promptly so as to assist the client with their maintenance planning
- The practical and concise report submitted to client included a recommended scope of repair(s).
LOCATION
Christmas Island, WA
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