Against the backdrop of the snowy pre-Alps, workers on the roof of the Cryostat Workshop in February position large pieces of aluminum cladding.
On the southern end of the Seismic Pit, two of the three basemat segments are in place and the third will be filled in mid-February. Concrete pouring activity will then be transferred to the opposite side.
The seven-level Tokamak Building, which will house the machine and auxiliary systems, will sit five storeys (60 metres) above ground and two below.
Par l'immense porte à gauche, quatre éléments de 30 mètres de diamètre quitteront l'Atelier cryostat pour être placés autour de la machine.
Au centre de la fosse du tokamak, les travaux de ferraillage ont repris.