Case Studies – Field Engineers

Wheeled Bagasse Loader Fire, Mackay

The complete loss by fire of a wheeled loader during bagasse stockpiling occurred at Mackay Sugar’s Marian Mill.

Conveyor Bridge Collapse, at a Goulburn NSW quarry

A large overland conveyor system at a quarry near Goulburn, NSW experienced a catastrophic collapse during operation, after experiencing ‘slumping’ of the structure.

Crawler Crane Boom collapse, on a construction site in Darra, Brisbane

When a crawler crane boom collapsed during construction of commercial property in Darra, Queensland, a forensic engineering investigation was required to determine the cause of failure.

Gantry Crane Drive Failure, at the Westconnex Stage 2 of the M5 roadway, Sydney

FIELD Engineers was engaged to investigate a dropped load due to gantry crane failure during construction of a tunnel project. The forensic engineering investigation aimed to determine the cause of failure.

Jacking beak design for mining electric rope shovels

Innovative design to minimise shutdown time, getting the shovel back to work sooner.

Lihir Gold Overhead Crane Inspections

Newcrest Mining engaged FIELD Engineers to carry out 3rd party annual inspections on over 200 overhead cranes and monorails.

CICA Lift Project of the Year

Engineers designed a system to remove 40-year old corroded offshore structures.

ROM Structure Bracing Design

FIELD Engineers completed the design of a structural bracing system.

Mining Haul Truck Recovery

Engineers prepared the lift plans for the recovery of a mining haul truck.

Dragline Mast Head machined from a single plate

The team at FIELD designed a dragline mast head machined out of 180mm steel plate.

Lihir Gold Crane Fleet Audit & Maintenance Strategy

The audit & retirement or overhaul plan development for over 40 cranes.

Heavy Load Weighing of 1250t Shiploader

FIELD was contracted to weigh a 1,250 tonne shiploader.

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