2009 ESE Projects
Engineering Eminent Conceptor Award
I-96/36th Street Interchange, Cascade Township
URS Corporation
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) moved forward with the design/construction of a new interchange along I-96 at 36th Street in Cascade Township. The new interchange ties into the extension of 36th Street, providing improved access into the area surrounding the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) moved forward with the design/construction of a new interchange along I-96 at 36th Street in Cascade Township. The new interchange ties into the extension of 36th Street, providing improved access into the area surrounding the Gerald R. Ford International Airport.
Surveying Eminent Conceptor Award
U.S. 141 - MDOT Design Survey, Iron Mountain
Spicer Group, Inc.
Spicer used 3D depth sounding equipment, laser scanning technology, and conventional surveying techniques to collect information for a future deck replacement. Spicer produced data that allows the client to observe a hydraulic model and structure scan of the bridge on a computer and view hundreds of types of measurements—all with the click of a mouse.
Spicer used 3D depth sounding equipment, laser scanning technology, and conventional surveying techniques to collect information for a future deck replacement. Spicer produced data that allows the client to observe a hydraulic model and structure scan of the bridge on a computer and view hundreds of types of measurements—all with the click of a mouse.
Engineering Honorable Conceptor Awards
Delta Township District Library
Fishbeck, Thompson, Carr & Huber, Inc.
To meet the needs of their growing community, the Delta Township District Library hired FTC&H and Weiland-Davco to design and build a new 30,000-sf facility. Innovations in design and engineering systems led to a highly sustainable, LEED-Certified building, meeting sustainability goals and lowering energy costs, while creating an attractive space.
To meet the needs of their growing community, the Delta Township District Library hired FTC&H and Weiland-Davco to design and build a new 30,000-sf facility. Innovations in design and engineering systems led to a highly sustainable, LEED-Certified building, meeting sustainability goals and lowering energy costs, while creating an attractive space.
Van Buren Equalization Basin and Force Main,Van Buren Township
Wade Trim
A sanitary sewer equalization system will enable Van Buren Township to balance flows between available capacity in three separate regional sewer systems and a new 1.3-million-gallon equalization basin using sewer diversions, force main and a pump station to meet contract capacity limits and protect residents and downstream communities from sanitary sewer overflows.
A sanitary sewer equalization system will enable Van Buren Township to balance flows between available capacity in three separate regional sewer systems and a new 1.3-million-gallon equalization basin using sewer diversions, force main and a pump station to meet contract capacity limits and protect residents and downstream communities from sanitary sewer overflows.
Detroit River International Crossing, Detroit
NTH Consultants, Ltd.
A precedent setting Brine Well Cavity Investigation program was performed by NTH Consultants to delineate the size, locations, and shape of potential cavities in two proposed border crossings between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. NTH evaluated the potential impacts of these cavities with respect to conceptual designs for the proposed international crossing.
A precedent setting Brine Well Cavity Investigation program was performed by NTH Consultants to delineate the size, locations, and shape of potential cavities in two proposed border crossings between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. NTH evaluated the potential impacts of these cavities with respect to conceptual designs for the proposed international crossing.
M-63 Bridge Over Higman Park Road Construction,St. Joseph, Benton Harbor & Benton Twp.
RS Engineering, LLC
Micro-Composite Multi-Structural Formable (MMFX) reinforcing steel is an alternative material being investigated by DOTs in a quest to achieve a 75-year bridge deck service life. This was a pilot project for the use of MMFX reinforcing steel in the reconstructed bridge deck, barriers, and backwalls.
Micro-Composite Multi-Structural Formable (MMFX) reinforcing steel is an alternative material being investigated by DOTs in a quest to achieve a 75-year bridge deck service life. This was a pilot project for the use of MMFX reinforcing steel in the reconstructed bridge deck, barriers, and backwalls.
Lincoln Avenue Bridge Replacement, Cheboygan
ROWE Professional Services Co.
The newly reconstructed Lincoln Avenue Bridge over the Cheboygan River is the first precast bridge of this type in the United States, utilizing a multiple-span structure with 60-foot arches. Rowe Incorporated and United Design Associates, Inc. provided engineering services for the new 380-foot-long structure.
The newly reconstructed Lincoln Avenue Bridge over the Cheboygan River is the first precast bridge of this type in the United States, utilizing a multiple-span structure with 60-foot arches. Rowe Incorporated and United Design Associates, Inc. provided engineering services for the new 380-foot-long structure.
Engineering Merit Awards
Michigan Avenue Engineered Rain Gardens,Lansing
Tetra Tech and C2AE
Engineered rain gardens were installed in downtown Lansing to demonstrate how green infrastructure can function in an ultra-urban setting. The rain gardens lining the Michigan Avenue corridor are more than beautiful plantings; they help improve the water quality of the Grand River.
Engineered rain gardens were installed in downtown Lansing to demonstrate how green infrastructure can function in an ultra-urban setting. The rain gardens lining the Michigan Avenue corridor are more than beautiful plantings; they help improve the water quality of the Grand River.
Trenton Sanitary Sewer OverflowElimination Program
Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.
The main goal of this 10-year project was to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows. The project consisted of manhole rehabilitation, sewer lining, retention basin enlargement, new sewer interceptors, new pump stations, pump station upgrades, sanitary sewer replacement, and WWTP improvements. Watermain, storm sewer, and pavement upgrades were incidental improvements within this project.
The main goal of this 10-year project was to eliminate sanitary sewer overflows. The project consisted of manhole rehabilitation, sewer lining, retention basin enlargement, new sewer interceptors, new pump stations, pump station upgrades, sanitary sewer replacement, and WWTP improvements. Watermain, storm sewer, and pavement upgrades were incidental improvements within this project.
Scent-trained Canine and City of Lansing Project Performance Certification
Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech developed an innovative program to scent train a dog to detect and locate illicit discharges in municipal storm sewer systems. Tetra Tech is the first in the nation to develop a canine scent tracking program targeted at illicit discharges, and it has already proven to be more reliable than other available field tests.
Tetra Tech developed an innovative program to scent train a dog to detect and locate illicit discharges in municipal storm sewer systems. Tetra Tech is the first in the nation to develop a canine scent tracking program targeted at illicit discharges, and it has already proven to be more reliable than other available field tests.
Surveying Merit Awards
Combined Sewer Tunnel Survey and Inspection,Oakland County
Hubbell, Roth & Clark, Inc.
HRC inspected and surveyed over 8.15 miles of combined sewer-tunnel, the precise location and construction features of which were unknown. Innovative application of conventional surveying techniques applied both above grade and inside the sewer allowed the curvilinear tunnel to be located with exceptional accuracy for the Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
HRC inspected and surveyed over 8.15 miles of combined sewer-tunnel, the precise location and construction features of which were unknown. Innovative application of conventional surveying techniques applied both above grade and inside the sewer allowed the curvilinear tunnel to be located with exceptional accuracy for the Oakland County Drain Commissioner.
SeverStal NA Blast Furnace "C" Rebuild, Dearborn
Spalding DeDecker Associates, Inc.
The main goal of this project was the removal/replacement of the existing furnace and appurtenances, replacement of the main conveyor/conveyor tube, a new cast house, bag house, pump house, cold blast building, PCI building, control room and office, reconstruction of existing stoves, rerouting of rail lines and various elevated piping.
The main goal of this project was the removal/replacement of the existing furnace and appurtenances, replacement of the main conveyor/conveyor tube, a new cast house, bag house, pump house, cold blast building, PCI building, control room and office, reconstruction of existing stoves, rerouting of rail lines and various elevated piping.
Judges' Choice Award - Board Design
Tetra Tech and C2AE
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