Concept Project Examples

Concept Project Example

Shotcrete Application

Highway Retaining Wall System

A multi-tier shotcrete retaining wall along a highway corridor expansion, requiring soil nail reinforcement and staged construction to maintain traffic flow.

• Soil nail installation and shotcrete facing
• Drainage system integration behind wall face
• Phased construction across three tiers
• Traffic management coordination

Constraints: Active roadway, limited work windows, strict vibration limits near adjacent structures.

Design Goal: Achieve 75-year design life with minimal maintenance requirements and consistent architectural finish.

Concept Project Example

Concrete Repair

Parking Structure Rehabilitation

Comprehensive repair of a multi-level parking garage with widespread spalling, delamination, and corroded reinforcing steel across supported slabs and beams.

• Delamination survey and concrete removal
• Rebar cleaning and supplemental reinforcement
• Patch repair with polymer-modified mortar
• Traffic-bearing waterproof membrane

Constraints: Occupied building with active parking operations; work phased by level to maintain capacity.

Design Goal: Restore structural capacity and extend service life by 20+ years with integrated waterproofing.

Concept Project Example

Protective Coatings

Water Treatment Facility Lining

Interior coating system for a municipal water treatment facility's concrete basins, exposed to continuous immersion and chemical treatment agents.

• Surface preparation via abrasive blasting
• Epoxy primer and polyurethane topcoat system
• Holiday (pinhole) testing per NACE standards
• NSF/ANSI 61 compliant materials

Constraints: Confined space entry, strict environmental controls, potable water contact certification.

Design Goal: Chemical-resistant barrier system with 15-year recoat interval and continuous immersion performance.

Concept Project Example

Structural Reinforcement

Seismic Retrofit — Office Building

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) wrapping of columns and shear walls in a mid-rise office building to meet updated seismic code requirements.

• Structural assessment and FRP design
• Column confinement wrapping (24 columns)
• Shear wall flexural strengthening
• Fire-rated intumescent overcoat

Constraints: Occupied floors during installation; coordination with tenant operations and mechanical systems.

Design Goal: Achieve seismic performance level equivalent to current code without adding structural mass or reducing floor area.

Concept Project Example

Commercial Concrete

Distribution Center Slab-on-Grade

Large-format, high-flatness slab-on-grade pour for a 200,000+ SF distribution center with heavy rack loading and automated forklift operations.

• Laser-screed slab placement
• Steel fiber and conventional rebar hybrid design
• Control joint layout for defined crack control
• Densifier and sealer application

Constraints: Tight flatness tolerances (FF 50/FL 30 minimum), large single-pour sections, cold-weather placement.

Design Goal: Super-flat slab supporting VNA (very narrow aisle) racking with minimal curl and long-term joint stability.

Concept Project Example

Retaining Walls

Hillside Residential Development

Tiered retaining wall system for a hillside residential development, balancing structural performance with aesthetic integration into the landscape design.

• Gravity and cantilever wall combination
• Geogrid-reinforced backfill zones
• Architectural form liner finish
• Integrated drainage and subdrain system

Constraints: Steep terrain, limited staging areas, proximity to existing homes, and seasonal weather windows.

Design Goal: Structurally sound retention with a natural, textured finish that blends with the surrounding hillside environment.