1-800-968-3745 SERVICES AREAS GET QUOTE/SCHEDULE CASE STUDIES ABOUT US CONTACT US BLOG Basin Electric Power Case Study The Client Basin Electric Power Cooperative The Project Basin Electric Power needed to make improvements on their existing coal feed system located under a 200 ton coal storage silo. In order to install the new feed system an opening measuring 15.5 feet by 19.3 feet had to be cut through a six foot thick concrete floor that separated the coal storage unit from conveyors below. Additionally, Diamond had to section an 8 foot diameter 10 foot high steel tube filled with concrete for removal from the coal feed area. The client only had three-weeks to saw and remove the concrete for the installation of the new feed system. The Process Before beginning the work, Diamond visited the site to collect aggregate samples to accurately determine the hardness of the concrete to be cut. Also, because of the conveyor system located below the floor it was not possible to shore the concrete and Diamond engineered a cutting sequence that allowed removal of the 21 pieces to begin at the center of the opening by overhead crane. Because the concrete could not be shored it was important that the cut sequence would allow the floor to support its own weight during the precision demolition process. On average, each of the pieces cut weighed in at 13,000 pounds and Diamond placed all the anchors for lifting and removal. The Outcome Working 12 hour shifts, six days a week the Diamond five-man crew was able to complete the work ahead of schedule and on budget. According to Dick Schaffer, Project Manager for Basin Electric Power Cooperative, “There were no contractors in the Dakotas who could provide a workable solution to the challenge. Diamond’s representative visited, reviewed our needs and the work to be completed, and submitted a proposal that made sense. Then their team came and completed the job.” See All Case Studies Interested in Our Services? We’re happy to provide a quote. Use your preferred method below. We look forward to exceeding your expectations. Call 1-800-968-3745 Request a Quote Diamond Concrete Sawing Grand Rapids / Lansing / Kalamazoo 855 Godfrey Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Phone: 1.800.968.3745 Contact Us Employment Quote / Order Testimonials Terms and Conditions - Concrete Terms and Conditions - Ground Penetrating Radar © 2021 Diamond Concrete Sawing