News Highlight Archive - Volume 7

TEC's Engineers Ensure Success with Connecticut Bridge Replacement

April 2008 - Farmington, CT

TEC is currently providing structural engineering services to the Middlesex Corporation for the replacement of the Farmington River Bridge in Farmington, CT. The existing 4-span 2-lane bridge will be replaced with a 3-span 4-lane bridge. The proposed phased construction requires that the existing bridge be open to two-way traffic throughout construction. Current tasks to date have included a cantilevered temporary utility support and sidewalk design, a temporary trestle erection procedure design for contractor access during construction, and demolition and erection procedures. Designs are in accordance with the Connecticut Department of Transportation Bridge Design Manual, AASHTO, and the State of Connecticut Building Code.

TEC Shores Up Washington's Red Roof Inn

February 2008 - Washington, D.C.

TEC is providing structural engineering services for the foundation underpinning of a Red Roof Inn in Washington. TEC is working with a team of geotechnical and foundation specialist to rehabilitate the hotel's foundation that was disturbed as a result of excavation on the abutter's property. TEC is designing an underpinning system that will distribute the building loads below the limit of excavation for the adjacent construction. Services include: review of existing conditions survey and structural plans, evaluation of geotechnical criteria, underpinning system alternatives, structural analysis and modeling, design and detailing of structural underpinning systems, construction plans and CSI specifications, construction sequencing plan, and assisting the client with contractor bidding and procurement.

Compass Realty Associates Teams with TEC for Cape Cod Mall Redevelopment

February 2008 - Bourne, MA

TEC is assisting Compass Realty Associates, LLC with engineering and permitting services related to the redevelopment of the Cape Cod Factory Outlet Mall in Bourne adjacent to Route 6 and just south of the Sagamore Bridge. The work includes land planning, site design and traffic engineering services to accommodate the proposed expansion and retrofit of the existing building, along with a stand alone building, from approximately 125,000 sf to 140,000 sf. The project is currently in the design stage, with plans to begin construction in fall of 2008.

TEC Provides Flood Mitigation Alternatives to Wayland

February 2008 - Wayland, MA

TEC recently completed a flood mitigation study for Pelham Island Road in Wayland. The study was prepared for the Town's Board of Road Commissioners as a result of annual flooding of Pelham Island Road in the vicinity of Heard's Pond and the Sudbury River. TEC developed alternatives along with the Town to help mitigate the flooding impacts upon the road. It is hoped that the study will provide further supporting material for the Town so they may apply for State and Federal aid to help offset the cost of implementing the mitigation measures.