HOW WE HELPED
McCormick Taylor served as the prime consultant and completed the final design, bid, and construction consultation services for repairs at milepost 123.8.
In coordination with our subconsultant, KMA Consulting Engineers, LLC, McCormick Taylor performed geotechnical investigations and developed an innovative solution that we used successfully several years earlier on twin culverts measuring 9 feet, 10 inches high and 14 feet, 2 inches wide at GSP MP 118.5. The repair procedure, taken from the tunneling industry, involves the use of steel ribs and steel-reinforced shotcrete. The overall deformity of the culvert, in addition to the specific areas of failure, resulted in constantly varying interior geometry. A 3-D laser survey was performed of the culvert to obtain exact interior dimensions for design of the steel ribs.
In addition to the geotechnical investigation, McCormick Taylor performed the required hydrology and hydraulic analyses to obtain Flood Hazard and Freshwater Wetland Permits; performed the structural design for the culvert lining; and prepared final design plans, specifications, and the construction cost estimate.
