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

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 performed on an annual phased basis; 1980 – 1988

CO Furnace Renovations

Investigation of vibration and fatigue of furnace roof structure, design of roof strengthening, preparation of drawings.

Study of temperature effect on structural framing in convection area; 1980

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

(Plant Shutdown by Kaiser)

Bauxite Unloading Gantries

Structural evaluation of dynamic loading, fatigue cracking, and corrosion of traveling Space frame structure. Preparation of contract drawings for repairs; 1981

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

Precipitator Platforms

Investigation of corrosion and fatigue on platforms of 138 precipitators; 1976 Engineering Study.

Atalco, Gramercy Louisiana

(Atlantic Alumina Co., formerly Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp)

Bauxite Unloading 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

Coke Loader Gantry

Structural analysis of tower legs involving plate theory; preparation of recommended repairs following a number of failures on structure; 1974.

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

Ormet Corporation, Burnside, Louisiana

Alumina Conveyor System

Modifications for wind strengthening of Foundations, 1979

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

Mississippi Phosphates Corporation

Mississippi Chemical Corporation,

Pascagoula, Mississippi

NPK Fertilizer Plant No. 2

Structural steel corrosion survey, structural evaluation and rehabilitation drawings; 1978

Deterioration Surveys of 12 Separate Units

Program of periodic condition surveys for rehabilitation and maintenance planning, 1976-1982

Engineering Study.