Case Study
Saturated Soils in Elko, Nevada Mine
THE CHALLENGE Restore safety for traveling vehicles sinking in soft soils in mine tunnels JOB OWNER Confidential ENGINEER Nilex & TenCate Geosynthetics CONTRACTOR Confidential DATE OF INSTALLATION August 2018 A mine site in Elko, NV was experiencing trouble with operating equipment, specifically the tunnels spread throughout the project site. The tunnel floors were susceptible to trapping moisture, creating saturated soil which was a problematic for the mine workers and maintenance crews. It was a regular occurrence for the mine vehicles to end up stuck in the tunnels from sinking saturated areas. PRODUCT APPLICATION Tunnel Access Stabilization LOCATION Elko, NV CASE STUDY Saturated Soils in Elko, Nevada Mine Attack the ThreatTHE CONSTRUCTION Mirafi ® H 2 Ri was placed ov