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Interstate-95 Reconstruction
Project Overview
GeoStructures conducted a pavement condition survey and field exploration to assess the remaining life of the roadway. Initial Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) testing at 189 points showed fair to good joint efficiency and a normalized deflection of 2 to 7 mils. These results indicated negligible loss of support from the underlying dense silty sand subgrade. DelDOT provided trailer-mounted core drills for sampling the pavement layers and subgrade. Laboratory strengths of concrete and soil cement specimens were 6,000 psi and 2,000 psi, respectively. Petrographic analyses showed only minor alkali-silica-reaction (ASR).
Our analysis revealed that the remaining service life of the roadway could be extended 8 years with a 6-in. overlay, although overhead clearance would not permit a 6-in. overlay. To provide an alternative to total reconstruction, a reduced overlay with steel mesh reinforcement to retard reflective cracking was proposed. Pavement stresses were modeled using the finite element method (FEM). GeoStructures found that the mesh decreases tensile stresses and strains by 60%.
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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.
Project Delivery and Invoicing
Upon completion, we deliver the final project and issue an invoice for the completed work, ensuring full transparency and satisfaction.
