Met-Mex Peñoles – Structural Rehabilitation of Electrowinning Module 1

Client

Metalúrgica Met-Mex, Peñoles

Location

Torreón, Coahuila, México

Scope

Development of detailed structural engineering to rehabilitate the concrete columns, beams, and corbels supporting the electrolytic cells in Module 1 of the zinc plant. The project included an assessment of the existing structure, classification of damage caused by exposure to corrosive process liquids, design of strengthening solutions for each identified condition, and development of temporary shoring systems to maintain safe load transfer during rehabilitation.

Technical Data

  • Area of intervention: Electrowinning Module 1 of the zinc plant.
  • Elements assessed: concrete columns, beams, and corbels supporting the cells.
  • Damage classification: Five types of damages in columns and three in beams and corbels.

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