Scientific and Technical Support for the construction of the Copper Plant at Norilsk Nickel Mining and Metallurgical Company, Public Joint-Stock Company, Norilsk

Expert supervision of the development of design documentation for a new facility under construction classified as a high-risk facility (Class KS-3), located in a region with challenging on-site working conditions, namely frost heave of loose soils and potential flooding of the site under natural (during flood and high-water periods) and man-made conditions (leaks in water-carrying utilities).

Conducting verification calculations for all structural elements of the “subgrade-foundation-structure” system, taking into account all possible types of loads. Review of design documentation. Assessment of geotechnical risks with recommendations for their mitigation or elimination. Geotechnical forecast of the construction’s impact on surrounding buildings. Development of a geotechnical monitoring program and recommendations for organizing the geotechnical monitoring system. Preparation of a report on scientific and technical support for the design at the preliminary design stage for submission to experts.

Implementation period: 2023 – 2024 years