ADBRI Quarries – Materials Handling Shed (SA)

The project involved the structural assessment and modification of an existing materials handling shed to facilitate:

• Installation of new roof access systems, including walkways and ladders
• Construction of a new shed building
• Integration of mechanical equipment and access infrastructure
• Review of connection details, including brackets, cleats, and fixings

Key structural elements included steel beams (notably 310UC members), purlins, and supporting framing systems forming part of the shed structure.

• The design required interfacing with the materials handling system requiring bracing free bays, without compromising the structural integrity of the shed.
• The introduction of walkways and roof access systems necessitated optimisation of member positions to achieve adequate clearance while maintaining structural performance.
• Solutions needed to reduce disruption to existing operations and ease of installation.

INCON delivered a coordinated and constructible structural solution:

• Assessed feasibility of raising key structural members and determined that associated members must also be adjusted to maintain structural continuity and load transfer.
• Developed solutions allowing selective lifting of beams while ensuring compatibility with adjacent framing systems and preventing overstressing.
• Adopted modularised construction methods and maximising off-site construction / fabrication.

The project delivered a practical and efficient upgrade to the materials handling shed, achieving:

• Safe and compliant roof access and walkway integration
• Optimised structural framing construction with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure
• Reduced construction complexity through targeted interventions
• Improved operational accessibility and maintenance capability

Incon’s engineering-led approach ensured that structural integrity was maintained while enabling functional improvements within a constrained quarry environment.