Frost Engineering & Consulting provided structural engineering services at the Cargill salt production facility in St. Clair, Michigan. The Frost team provided assessment on existing structures and designed platform framing using all fiber reinforced polymer (FRP) materials for corrosion resistance and ease of installation.

The Frost team designed this enclosed walkway integrated with a roof pipe rack to allow for easy access between buildings and to support various utility lines that were required to remain active during renovations of the existing facility. The walkway was designed to be fully enclosed using a girt/purlin system to support FRP corrugated Resolite opaque and translucent panels which provide natural lighting and protection from the harsh winter weather conditions in Michigan.

The Frost team designed this enclosed walkway integrated with a roof pipe rack to allow for easy access between buildings and to support various utility lines that were required to remain active during renovations of the existing facility.

The main structure was constructed entirely from FRP pultruded material, meeting the demands of the accelerated project schedule. This choice of material also ensured extended durability, which was a key priority for the client given the corrosive environment of the salt plant and the structure’s exterior location.