Geotechnical Engineering and Geophysics Archives

February 1, 2019

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] This redevelopment project included the demolition of the existing museum and visitor’s center facilities and construction of a new 77,000 SF, 2-story museum facility and associated site, parking, and utility improvements. Overlooking the York River, the museum site sits on an 18-acre parcel. We were tasked with the civil site development aspects of the project including, erosion and sediment control, site and utility layout, grading and drainage, stormwater management, and construction phase services. Services: Construction Materials Testing Environmental Services Geotechnical Engineering Site/Civil Engineering Surveying [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

February 1, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

WVWA Salem Turnpike Sanitary Sewer

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Authority replaced approximately 3,000 LF of 8- and 10-inch sanitary sewer along Salem Turnpike with 18-inch sewer. The project’s goal was to upsize the undersized sewer to meet current and future wastewater demands, prevent future sanitary sewer overflows, and decrease the potential for infiltration and inflow (I&I). Draper Aden Associates provided utility design, surveying, geotechnical investigation, and SUE. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

February 1, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

Henrico Mimosa Park Water Rehabilitation

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] The purpose of this project was to abandon an old private water system, including abandonment of approximately 4,055 LF of existing 2 ¼-inch water mains, abandonment of two existing interconnections, flushing hydrants, and transferring 50 water services to existing water mains along Aiken Drive, Homeview Drive, and Parham Road. This project also included the installation of approximately 440 LF of 8-inch ductile iron water main in the right-of-way of St. Martins Lane. Draper Aden's scope included a complete site walkover, SUE, survey, geotechnical engineering, design, bidding, and construction administration services. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

Butcher Creek - Aerial survey-topographic survey-aerial imagery

January 28, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

Butcher Creek Landfill

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] We provided services for a 10-acre, new landfill cell construction project involving earthwork, controller fill, geosynthetic clay liner, geomembrane liner, geotextile, leachate collection installation, and site infrastructure improvements. We performed the geotechnical engineering, aerial, design, survey, and environmental services on the site. Our Geotechnical/Construction team's role was construction quality assurance, construction management, construction quality control, and certification that the landfill was built in accordance with the plans, specifications and VADEQ Permit No. 598. Services: Aerial Services Construction Materials Testing Environmental Services Geotechnical Engineering and Geophysics Surveying [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

January 23, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

Southampton Solar Farm

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] This solar farm is located in Southampton County, Virginia. The project area of approximately 1,200 acres was previously agricultural land, and spread over separate parcels. Improvements included solar arrays and related infrastructure, access roads, fencing, transmission lines, stormwater management BMPs, and temporary erosion controls. Draper Aden provided topographic field survey, base mapping with AutoCAD, geotechnical investigation, soil borings, laboratory services, analysis, reporting, construction documentation and 100% IR Scan/Thermal Survey of solar modules using a sUAS (drone). [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

January 18, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

King George County Annual Utilities

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Draper Aden Associates has provided engineering services to King George County and the King George County Service Authority (KGCSA) under an Annual Contract since 2000. Our tasks have included engineering, planning, and design for various water and sewer projects including a comprehensive utility master plan for the County. Draper Aden has also provided the County with environmental, surveying, geotechnical engineering, and site planning services. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

January 18, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

City of Martinsville Brownfields

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Draper Aden Associates is assisting the City of Martinsville with their current Brownfields grant implementation including: programmatic activities, community engagement, site prioritization / inventory, conduct Phase I and Phase II ESA's, geophysical investigations, and preliminary redevelopment planning. The program is currently in the inventory stage which includes possible site prioritization. To complete the inventory, Draper Aden works in close coordination with stakeholders to consider potential brownfields properties and prioritize successfully in accordance with multiple considerations. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

January 18, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

National Museum of the Army

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Draper Aden Associates is providing site civil engineering services including surveying, mapping, and geotechnical studies for the National Museum of the US Army to be located at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Museum will be a unique facility of national and historic significance and encompass a state-of-the-art building which will house world class exhibits that use interactive features and multimedia presentations to tell the story of the US Army as an institution and be a tribute to the American Soldier. It will preserve, study, and interpret Army material culture and educate visitors on history, traditions, and accomplishments of the Army. It will be a forum for the education, edification, and inspiration for anyone seeking knowledge about the history of the Army. The American people will gain a greater awareness of the part that the Army played and continues to play in shaping their heritage. The Museum building and 90-acre campus will be...

Richmond International Airport- Civil Engineering Firm Project

January 15, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

Richmond International Airport

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Over the years, Draper Aden Associates has provided numerous services for the Richmond International Airport. Services included structural engineering, survey, geotechnical engineering, stormwater and sanitary sewer mapping, construction stakeout, site planning and engineering, and subsurface exploration. Projects have included New Terminal Building, Arresting System Removal at Air National Guard (ANG), SIDA & AOA Security/Access Gates Upgrades, Richmond Commuter, Airport Receiving Warehouse, Central Plant Building, Hertz Administration Building and Car Wash, Alamo Car Rental Main Lot Renovation, ATCT and Base Building geotechnical investigation, Airport Runway 220 core drilling, and aviation hangars relocation, alterations, and additions. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...

The Crossings- Geotechnical investigation, soil testing service, stormwater management, erosion control plan, construction administration

January 15, 2019

by Draper Aden Associates

The Crossings at 4th & Preston

[vc_row content_aligment="center"][vc_column][vc_column_text] As part of the architectural and engineering design team, Draper Aden provided survey, geotechnical, and civil site design and engineering for a new 37,560 SF Virginia Supportive Housing SRO building in Charlottesville, Virginia. Additional services provided were geotechnical investigations and soils testing, preliminary and final site plan design, zoning assistance, erosion and sediment control plans, stormwater management, and construction administration services. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]...