Truck Loadout System

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DETAILED DESIGN OF MECHANICAL, STRUCTURAL, AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

A Texas-based cement producer required additional capacity for cement loadout to truck to serve their client base more effectively. The solution was to add an additional loadout station external to their existing cement silos capable of loading at a rate of 350 tons per hour. This was accomplished by adding a new connection to the existing cement silo discharge cone of two silos allowing transport of material via air gravity conveyors to the new loadout lane. The conveyors feed a new loading spout with an integral dust collection system. A new truck scale with remote ticketing supports independent loading by truck operators. To ensure trouble-free interfacing of existing to new systems, we conducted a laser scan and modeled applicable existing conditions so that we could accurately incorporate that information into the design. New electrical equipment and controls were interfaced with existing MCC structure and existing PLC I/O cabinet hardware and terminals. SMACC™ reviews at key design milestones ensured recognition and incorporation of all Safety, Maintenance, Access, Constructability, and Coordination items in alignment with Martin Marietta’s project goals.