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Flat Rock Dam
Project Overview
The completed 200-ft, S-shaped structure along the west bank of the Schuylkill River involves 21 upward sloping chambers that allow fish to climb 15 ft and reach the 10-ft deep impounded waters on the upstream side of the dam.
The geotechnical exploration provided by GeoStructures involved 4 core borings on the rip rap of the west bank using a special skid rig. The rig was precariously cantilevered over the rapids on the downstream side at two locations. Expertise provided by our engineers on this project included:
- Specialized drilling in a precarious setting over the river
- Detailed rock characterization for compressive strength, hardness, weathering, fracturing, and discontinuities
- Quantifying rock cut for attraction chamber and valve pit
- Sliding/uplift stability for tanks of the passageway
- Bearing capacity of alluvial soils below the higher chambers
- Assessment of rock in terms of scour and countermeasures
- Retaining wall design
- Cut slope design/stability for soil cuts
- Dewatering criteria
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Initial Consultation and Client Needs Assessment
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Development of Work Plan
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Project Proposal and Agreement
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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.
Project Delivery and Invoicing
Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.
