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Work continues at the Port of Anchorage expansion project on May 5, 2010.
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Audit: Federal agency failed in oversight of port expansion in Anchorage

August 15, 2013 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Audit: Federal agency failed in oversight of port expansion in Anchorage

The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General released a scathing audit report on the troubled Port of Anchorage expansion project and the obscure federal agency that was supposed to be overseeing it, the Maritime Administration […]

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Video: Simulation View of Washington SR 99 Bored Tunnel (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement)

March 24, 2010 rockman Project Related Comments Off on Video: Simulation View of Washington SR 99 Bored Tunnel (Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement)

A nifty BIM-type view of the proposed bored tunnel for Washington SR 99, the tunnel to replace the aging Alaskan Way Viaduct along Seattle’s waterfront. It’s pretty neat to see the piles and foundations for […]

This GRS-IBS solution is the first in a marine environment.
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Maine Bridge Uses First GRS Wall in a Marine Environment

June 5, 2015 Lindsey Manthei O'Connor Articles, Retaining Walls Comments Off on Maine Bridge Uses First GRS Wall in a Marine Environment

This GRS-IBS solution is the first in a marine environment.The City of North Haven is located on an island off the coast of Maine. This town was faced with a unique challenge when a bridge needed replacing. Looking for an economical option, designers decided on a Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil – Integrated Bridge System (GRS-IBS). This solution allowed the town and DOT to re-use an existing bridge pier, beat the construction deadlines, and provide a modern bridge solution for this small town.

[Editor] Read on for more on this fascinating project in a contributed article by Lindsey Manthei O’Connor of Redi-Rock! [/Editor]

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