Summary of Steel Rehabilitation Projects


    Exxon Company, U.S.A., Baton Rouge, Louisiana

     

          Offsite Pipeband Improvements

     

          Phase I ‑ Pilot study to determine the structural integrity

          of selected pipebands.  Preparation of contract drawings,

          1979.............................................................................................................................. $500,000

     

          Phases II, III, IV, V, VI, VII ‑ Preparation of plans,

          specifications,  and construction estimates for modification

          of 30,000 lineal feet of pipeband, the construction being                                          $8,000,000

          performed on an annual phased basis, 1980 – 1988...................................................... (Capital)

     

          CO Furnace Renovations

     

          Investigation of vibration and fatigue of furnace roof

          structure, design of roof strengthening, preparation of

          drawings....................................................................................................................... $350,000

     

          Study of temperature effect on structural framing in

          convection area, 1980................................................................................................... $200,000

     

          Coke Terminal Bridge

     

          Structural Steel corrosion survey of  riveted structure,

          structural evaluation and rehabilitation drawings, 1993............................................... $800,000

     

     

    P.P.G. Industries, Lake Charles, Louisiana

         

    K306 Chlorine Cell Bldg Roof Trusses

     

          Condition survey, metal thickness readings, structural

    evaluation of deteriorated loaded conditions of roof trusses

    over cell building, repair recommendations,1999 ......................................... Engineering Study

     

    Plant C Chlorine Structures

     

          Conditions surveys, structural analysis, priority

    repair recommendations of equipment support structures,

    pipe supports and tank support structures

    in chlorine plant, 2004................................................................................... Engineering Study

    Jefferson Parish, Metairie, Louisiana

     

          Mini System Pump Stations

     

          Structural corrosion investigation on 73 mini pump

          station dry well structures to evaluate the effect of

          corrosion deterioration and recommend methods of

          repairs and/or cathodic protection, 1985....................................................... Engineering Study

     

     

    Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation,

    Baton Rouge, Louisiana

     

          Bauxite Unloading Gantries

     

          Structural evaluation of dynamic loading,

          Fatigue cracking, and corrosion of traveling

          Space frame structure.  Preparation of contract

          drawings for repairs, 1981............................................................................................ $400,000

     

          Facilities Audit

     

          Condition survey of structural and civil works; preparation

          of ratings rough cost estimates of future repairs, 1980.................................. Engineering Study

     

          Alumina Storage and Loadout Conveyors

     

          Engineering investigation of long term corrosion of

          Cor‑ten steel in chemical atmosphere, 1980.................................................. Engineering Study

     

          Tray Thickener Tank Collapse

     

          Design of emergency repairs involving shoring and

          jacking collapsed tank; strengthening of eight other

          tanks, 1980.................................................................................................................... $250,000

     

          Precipitator Platforms

     

          Investigation of corrosion and fatigue on platforms of

          138 precipitators, 1976.................................................................................. Engineering Study

     

         


    Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation,

    Gramercy, Louisiana

     

    Bauxite Loading Gantries

     

          Structural condition survey & evaluation of dynamic

          Loading, fatigue failures, and strengthening measures

          To assure indefinite life of gantry structures;  major

          Modifications for space frame jib crane, 1995, 2010………………………...Project in progress

     

    Coke Loader Gantry

     

          Structural analysis of tower legs involving plate theory;

          preparation of recommended repairs following a number

          of failures on structure, 1974........................................................................................ $150,000

     

     

    American Cyanamid Company, Milton, Florida

     

          Solvent Recovery Areas 1, 2 and 3:

          Chemical Areas 1 and 2

     

          Structural steel corrosion survey, structural evaluation,

          and rehabilitation drawings, 1979‑1980....................................................................... $300,000

     

    Ormet Corporation, Burnside, Louisiana

     

          Alumina Conveyor System

     

          Modifications for wind strengthening of Foundations,

          1979.............................................................................................................................. $100,000

     

          Press Building

     

          Recommended strengthening of wind bracing of existing

          structure, 1978............................................................................................... Engineering Study

     

    Ethyl Corporation, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

     

          Ethyl Chloride & Vinyl Chloride Units

         

    Structural steel corrosion survey, structural evaluation

          and rehabilitation drawings, 1976............................................................................. $1,500,000

     

     


    Mississippi Phosphates Corporation

    Mississippi Chemical Corporation,

    Pascagoula, Mississippi

     

          NPK Fertilizer Plant No. 2

     

          Structural steel corrosion survey, structural evaluation

          and rehabilitation drawings, 1978................................................................................ $500,000

     

          Deterioration Surveys of 12 Separate Units

     

          Program of periodic condition surveys for rehabilitation

          and maintenance planning, 1976‑1982.......................................................... Engineering Study