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Schuylkill Yards West Tower
Project Overview
The challenges for this project were the historical features associated with its former use as a rail yard, consisting of several buried structures such as tunnels, remnants of substation, turn table, coal loading wharf, and others. Several test pits were excavated to expose and document these features and underground obstructions.
GeoStructures performed a geotechnical investigation and environmental testing via test borings & piezometers. The objective of our work was to explore and characterize the subsurface soils, rock, and groundwater conditions and address the design and construction issues associated with foundations and other geotechnical items.
A mat foundation was proposed for the East Tower upon removal of local clayey soils below foundations and ballast stabilization treatment. Temporary excavation support consisting of soldier piles in caisson holes and soil nails with tiebacks or internal bracing were designed to facilitate construction excavations. GeoStructures also performed soil clean fill testing as well as groundwater sampling and testing to address any contamination for the purpose of excavation soil disposal and construction dewatering. Vibration and noise monitoring was also conducted along the active CSX line.
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Initial Consultation and Client Needs Assessment
Our team responds promptly to your inquiries, ensuring timely communication and immediate attention to your project needs. We work closely with clients to understand all project requirements, ensuring that we capture every detail and objective from the start.
Development of Work Plan
Our expert project managers extend innovative problem-solving to project planning, resulting in technically-sound, cost-effective work plans to better serve our clients.
Project Proposal and Agreement
We provide a detailed project proposal outlining the scope of work, fee schedule, and agreement terms. The project begins once the proposal is approved.
Execution and Quality Assurance
Our highly skilled team of principals, project managers, engineers, and field staff execute the project with precision, maintaining open communication to ensure alignment with client expectations. Each project undergoes a rigorous quality check by our team of licensed professional engineers, ensuring all deliverables meet our high standards of excellence.
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Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.
