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Documentary of Shucheng Dynamic Compaction Project in Kazakhstan

23 Sep,2025

"In this searing sea of sand, with every hammer blow, we write the answers that belong to builders."
In summer at Shucheng, the surface temperature often exceeds 40°C. The fine sand underfoot is so hot it could scorch, while the wind cuts like a knife against the face. This is the semi-desert elbow-shaped mountainous area in Zhambyl Region, Kazakhstan—and our dynamic compaction construction site is rooted in this sweltering, arid land plagued by sandstorms.

In the early construction stage, with a shortage of staff and heavy workload, all team members took on multiple roles. Manager Yao alone took charge of technology and logistics: he conducted setting-out and surveying under the scorching sun and coordinated equipment and materials during the day, and sorted out documents in the prefabricated house until late at night. When sandstorms hit, everyone worked with face masks and safety helmets to ensure accurate compaction points. The dynamic compaction site was covered with fine sand, making walking difficult under the sun. To keep sand out, people wore high-top shoes, which caused athlete’s foot for many; rinsing feet after work relieved the day’s fatigue. In the afternoon, sandstorms blew with heat waves—surveyors squinted to read scales, while drivers’ sweat evaporated instantly on iron plates as they replaced parts.

The construction adopted the process of "two passes of spot compaction and one pass of full compaction". Two compactors often worked simultaneously to meet the schedule. Due to discontinuous work areas, they had to switch sites frequently and repeat part replacement, which consumed energy and tested patience in heat and sand. Equipment maintenance was also tough: semi-desert dust accelerated wear, so the team prepared vulnerable parts in advance, and General Manager Kang handled special matters flexibly to ensure progress. In hot weather, the project team provided sufficient water, heatstroke prevention supplies, and even watermelons at noon. The company issued full summer subsidies, and the general contractor and client offered nutritious meals.

After regular construction began, a three-shift system was implemented to keep machines running. Initially, Yang Guozhong took on all loader work, working day and night despite sandstorms. Later, "I" arrived early to assist with surveying and coordination, and the company sent another driver—they worked in two shifts, focusing on details silently. Despite tight schedules and close client supervision, the team stuck to their posts, fulfilling quality commitments with every hammer blow.

When the last hammer fell, the compaction points in the sand stretched into the distance—marks left by the team’s sweat under the sun and sand. As the sun set and the heat faded, everyone knew they had won another tough day’s battle.

Stepping on the soft sand, feeling the residual warmth fade, I often think: every grain of yellow sand has witnessed our perseverance; every hammer blow has sounded the oath of responsibility; every step and every hammer has consolidated the solid foundation of our company's overseas projects. "In this scorching sea of sand, with every hammer blow, we write the answer that belongs to builders."

Hou Tengjun

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Documentary of Shucheng Dynamic Compaction Project in Kazakhstan
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