MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES, INC.
New Gyratory Rock Crusher

 
PROJECT LOCATION: SMITHLAND, KY

PROJECT COST: $1,270,528.00

DATE COMPLETED: APRIL 2006

OWNER: MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES, INC.


ENGINEER: POWELL CONSTRUCTION

  • Constructed new concrete foundation and 60’ high concrete tower to support new Gyratory Rock Crusher.
  • Structure was constructed in a notch which was drilled and blasted from a 100’ high wall at the quarries edge.
  • Approach ramps to the Crusher were also constructed including remedial work necessary to reinforce fractured rock along the edge of the 100’ high wall