Geotechnical Engineering
Foundation Engineering, Analysis, and Design, I-43 and STH 164 Interchange, Town of Vernon, WI:
Conducted a subsurface soils investigation, geotechnical design and analyses, and foundations recommendation for two-bridge structure sites in the project area. A shallow foundation system was recommended for the bridge structures due to unique subsurface conditions.
Marquette Interchange Reconstruction/Canal Street Reconstruction/Extension Projects, Milwaukee, WI:
Provided geotechnical oversight for the subsurface investigation of the West Leg, South Leg, and Core sections of the interchange, and Canal Street that included the CMC property in Menomonee River Valley. Borings were located at the design location of future structures (retaining walls, and bridge abutments and piers) and ranged in depths from 10 to 200 feet below the existing grades. The projects included rock coring, aquifer testing and analyses for estimating the hydraulic conductivities of the uppermost unconsolidated sediments in the project areas.
Foundation Engineering, Analysis, and Design, I-43 and S. Moorland Road Interchange, New Berlin, WI:
Conducted a pavement and subsurface soils investigation for I-43 main line, off-ramp, and loop ramp, and recommended pavement and retaining wall design parameters for the project. Performed geotechnical design and analyses, and foundations recommendations for four-bridge structures and three box culvert sites in the project area. Additionally, delineated and documented the extent of marshy marginal soils along 3,000 feet segments of I-43, 500 feet of Moorland Road, and approximately 1,500 feet of off-ramp and loop ramp.
Bradford Beach and McKinley Beach, Milwaukee County, WI:
Performed a subsurface investigation of the beach areas to evaluate the feasibility of underground infiltration beds. The projects consisted of advancing 22 test borings to obtain information on the soil types and groundwater conditions and performing slug tests to estimate hydraulic conductivities (k) of the uppermost unconsolidated formation in the project area. The tests were conducted using a transducer/datalogger and a laptop computer. The test results were analyzed using AquiferTEST Pro software to obtain k values by Hvorslev and Bouwer and Rice slug tests methods.
Angle of Repose Investigation and Analysis, Former Fontana Quarry, Village of Fontana, WI:
Conducted a subsurface investigation of this quarry site to delineate the natural angle of repose and the amount of the available developable land. The project consisted of advancing four test borings, laboratory tests for moisture content, sieve analyses (including hydrometer), and unconfined compressive strengths; soil classification and stability analysis of the existing slopes using a computer software, and recommending the angle of repose for quarry slope.
N. 124th Street Reconstruction/Expansion, Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties, WI:
Conducted a subsurface investigation to evaluate the soil and groundwater conditions, developed pavement design parameters, and recommended erosion control measures for permanent stabilization of the highway.
Slope Stabilization and Analysis, Deer Creek, Ashland, WI:
Performed stability analysis of the existing and several proposed slope configurations of this almost 90 feet high slope using the computer program ReSSA. The analysis included evaluating the stabilities using geogrid reinforcement.
Sorenson Creek Bank Stabilization, Racine County, WI:
Performed a subsurface investigation to assess the stratigraphy and physical properties of the underlying soils and provided recommendations for the design and construction of a geogrid reinforced modular brick retaining wall adjacent to the creek.
Foundation Analysis and Design, Concourse D and Concourse D Security Check-Point Expansion, General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee County, WI:
Performed geotechnical analyses and design of shallow and deep foundation systems for the proposed expansion of Concourse D and the Concourse D Security Check Point.
USH 14 (State Line - STH 11), Walworth County, WI:
Conducted a subsurface investigation to evaluate the thickness of the existing pavement and soil and groundwater conditions. Developed pavement design parameters and recommended erosion control measures for temporary and permanent stabilization of the highway.
South 27TH Street (College Avenue - Howard Avenue), Milwaukee County, WI:
Performed pavement investigation to obtain information concerning the existing asphaltic concrete and concrete pavement and make observations on the present thickness and physical condition of the pavement for use in the proposed reconstruction of the roadway.
