Location & Job Details
Project: Iron Ore Loadout Tunnel.
Client: BHP Billiton Newman.
Product: POLYEURO® 5502F.
Volume: 6,000 litres.
Applicator: Asset Systems Pty Ltd.
On-site Requirements
- Waterproofing and long term protection of the underground
loadout tunnel structure. - Protect the structure and steel reinforcements from the effects
of subsurface water and leached minerals/salts in the water. - The coating had to give a seamless application to the concrete
and steel surface as well as the geo-textile fabric side liner.
Product Requirements & Benefits
- Fast cure, tough, resilient and elastomeric.
- Excellent waterproofing and chemical resistance properties to
meet the potential exposure conditions over the expected in-
service life of the product. - Seamless application of the coating system.
- Abrasion and impact resistance to withstand iron ore being
dropped back on the membrane – 160,000 tonnes of iron ore.
