Continental Provides Welcoming Gateway to Ionia, Michigan
When the 125-mile long Fred Meijer River Valley Rail Trail was expanded by an additional 17 miles, a safe crossing for pedestrians was needed over the five-lane M-66 highway below. A custom Connector® style, combined with a Tied Arch, Continental® Pedestrian Truss was selected as the best solution. The structure, which serves as a welcoming gateway into Ionia's downtown area, was painted "Bulldog Blue" in honor of Ionia High School's color and features color-changing LED lights.
During construction of a new justice center in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, a stormwater solution was needed. A Filterra bioretention system was selected as the best solution to treat stormwater at the site for its pollutant removal capabilities and aesthetics.
As part of the recent effort to improve the water management system at Herbert Hoover Dike, a cost-effective yet long term solution for the bypass system was needed. Ultimately, DuroMaxx® steel reinforced polyethylene (SRPE) was selected as the best option.
Keystone Compac® III was the retaining wall solution of choice for a new crushing station at an Allegheny Mineral Corp. limestone quarry. This SRW system combines tall wall structural integrity and the capacity to handle the 200-ton off-highway trucks loaded with rock.
After major flooding in the area, a new spillway was constructed utilizing ArmorFlex® Class 40T Tapered Mattresses. Selected for its ability to pass the overtopping design event, ArmorFlex provided a green solution at the historical setting.
Quick Guide to Joint Types for Sewers and Drainage - Part I
There are a whole lot of different types of pipes and pipe joints used in the civil engineering industry. This blog will focus on those associated with sanitary sewer, storm sewer and drainage applications, while answering the following questions. What are the different ratings? How are they defined? How are they quantified or tested?
Sizing Considerations for Stormwater Filtration Systems
This blog post looks at the three methods used to determine the specific quantity of filter cartridges or filter media - flow-based design, volume-based design, or mass-load design. All three options offer different benefits and limitations. Careful consideration and proper application of all three methods ensure the optimal design.