Geotechnical Projects

Warrenton-Fauquier Airport, VA

F&R provided the quality control inspection services, which include the drafting of the project Quality Control Plan for the Warrenton-Fauquier Airport expansion.  In addition to the quality control services, F&R is providing the testing and inspection of all the soils and base material underlying the new runway and taxiway. This project required personnel to be on-site daily, and to interface with the design engineer, Campbell & Paris, as well as the general contractor.  F&R has an on-site concrete laboratory in order to process cylinders.  All test locations, soils and concrete, are plotted using a GPS portable device, and mapped on the construction plans provided by the engineer.  

 

Baltimore-Washington International Airport, MD

F&R provided the Contractor Quality Control Testing and Inspection services for Facchina Construction as it undertook the relocation of the rental car facility.  This project required the development of 900,000 cubic yards of cut-to-fill earthwork, over 40 acres of surface parking facilities, a two million square foot state-of-the-art rental car facility, and a customer service mall.  F&R’s technicians and engineers were responsible for materials testing and inspection activities on the project including, earthwork, concrete, reinforcing and post-tensioning steel, asphalt, and structural steel.

 

Newport News-Williamsburg Airport, VA

F&R has provided geotechnical engineering and materials testing services for a number of improvement projects at the Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport.  Past projects have included the development of the terminal access road and parking improvements as well as the South Corporate Apron project.  F&R is currently providing Acceptance Testing Services in accordance with FAA requirements for a pavement section consisting of lime-stabilized subgrade, sand drainage layer, cement-treated aggregate base, and a 13-inch Portland cement concrete pavement.

 

Greenville-Spartanburg Airport, SC

F&R performed a geotechnical investigation of an area proposed for a new five-level parking deck to match the existing parking structure at Greenville-Spartanburg Airport.  F&R’s subsurface exploration consisted of over 10 borings ranging in depth from 25 to 105 feet below the ground surface.  The depths of the borings were selected to provide adequate information for design of both shallow and deep foundations systems.  Prior to construction, F&R also performed an asbestos and lead-based paint survey of the existing office/toll booth that was scheduled to be demolished to make way for the new parking deck.

 

Capital Expansion Program - Richmond International Airport, VA

F&R has performed construction materials testing services for the Capital Expansion Program at Richmond International Airport.  Our services have consisted of testing and inspection for soils, concrete, masonry, and structural steel, as well as monitoring installation of caissons and pre-cast concrete piles.  F&R has been involved with this phase of the capital expansion program for years.  Some of the noteworthy projects at the airport have included the recently completed multi-level parking garage, the rental car garage, the new air traffic control tower, Concourse “C” expansion, and various taxiway, roadway and parking lot expansions.  Of particular note is the multi-level parking garage, which is a cast-in-place concrete structure with post-tensioned slabs bearing on pre-cast concrete piles.  F&R’s services were provided for the duration of the 18 month project, and included concrete testing, post-tension monitoring, and welding inspection of the pre-cast panel connections and pile driving analysis of the pre-cast concrete piles.

 

The Glebe, Daleville, VA

F&R performed the subsurface drilling services, geotechnical engineering services, foundation recommendations, construction material testing on the “Glebe” at Daleville, Virginia which is Virginia Baptist Homes’ newest Senior Living Community.  The 65-acre project cost approximately $42 million and the project included independent living apartments, cottages, assisted living units, a health care center, and a community center.  F&R engineers and engineering technicians have performed varied special inspections in the specific disciplines of earthwork, cast-in-place concrete, reinforcing steel, structural steel, masonry, fire-resistive materials to observe construction methods and construction materials for compliance with the IBC 2000 Building Code and the Virginia Statewide Uniform Building Code (VSUBC 2003).

 

Wake County Public Schools; Raleigh, NC

Since the early 1970s, F&R has provided geotechnical engineering and CMT services for over 40 WCPSS projects ranging from renovations and additions to existing structures, to the construction of new three-story schools.  Above and beyond foundation design and subsurface related issues, our geotechnical engineers have provided recommendations for the economic use of on-site resources ranging from the blast rock fills, to recycled construction materials to help reduce construction costs.  Our diversified technical capabilities range from the standard soils and concrete testing, to welder certification and structural steel inspection, to analysis of 75-year old mortars for correct match of consistency and strength when adding onto historical structures.  For several years, F&R has also worked closely with the WCPSS Environmental Health and Safety Department to identify and remediate a variety of environmental hazards.  F&R has provided our consulting expertise on asbestos abatement projects, lead-based paint identification and remediation projects, hazardous materials assessment and clean-up, and evaluation of indoor air quality.  F&R has remained flexible and adaptable by assisting the EHS department with environmental concerns associated with both occupied and vacant facilities, tight vacation and holiday work schedules, and major renovation or demolition projects.

 

Marine Corps Heritage Center, Quantico, VA

F&R provided a Phase I Preliminary Subsurface Exploration and Analysis on the 135-acre site.  The $22 million initial phase of this project included a 120,000 square foot Heritage Center Building, with the majority of this building integrated into the earth.

 

 

 

 

Ravens Stadium Baltimore, MD

F&R performed subsurface exploration for Ravens’ Stadium and environmental services for adjacent parking facilities in Baltimore, MD. Services included hazardous materials testing of soils, laboratory testing & engineering recommendations for the proposed stadium project. The stadium is a seven level 1.6 million square feet facility with a capacity is 69,084 including 8,196 club seats and 108 suites. The stadium design, with brick arches at its base and a superstructure of steel for the upper deck, complements Oriole Park at Camden Yards and reflects an industrial feel of the southern end of the site. The total design and construction process was completed in 30 months. 

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