
Structural design verification and supply and installation of parts for largescale iron ore project
PFE was engaged to conduct structural design verification and to supply and install parts at the largest magnetite mining and processing operation in Australia. The structural design verification using SpaceGass involved creating detailed models, inputting all relevant loads, calculating and generating comprehensive reports, ensuring the robustness and compliance of the structural designs and addressing any findings.
Key milestones included:
- Project commenced
- Month 5 – fabrication and modules assembly started
- Month 6 – first dispatch
- Month 7 – first arrival
- Month 13 – last dispatch
- Project commissioning
Parts supplied and installed included:
Parts Supplied | Quantity |
Plateworks | 550T |
Chimney and dust collecting pipe | 210T |
Handrails | 118T |
Steel floor grating | 92T |
Checker plates | 139T |
Module assembling | 80 (off) |



