A hydroelectric plant located in Rio Doce, Minas Gerais, required structural reinforcement to comply with updated regulatory safety standards and address the risks associated with potential impacts from a nearby tailings dam failure.
Initial Challenge
To meet the new safety and stability criteria, an executive project was developed specifying the volume of concrete each original dam block would need in order to meet the minimum safety factors required.
Proposed Solution
The reinforcement of the hydroelectric plant’s main dam was carried out using reinforced concrete. Concrete blocks were strategically built to increase the structure’s inertia and improve its overall stability. A total of 19,600 m³ of concrete was applied, distributed across various sections of the dam.
Team Involved
600 professionals
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