AMI Consulting Engineers P.A.

Hallett 8 Dock Rehabilitation, Superior, WI

AMI was chosen as the design team lead to provide full engineering services for the Hallett 8 Dock project. These services included an initial as-built investigation for 2,500 feet of existing wood crib & wake field dock, complete bathymetric/hydrographic survey for dredge planning to the USACE Channel, underwater inspections, and survey for project baselines & layout. AMI assisted the City of Superior and Hallett Dock Company with construction estimates and initial site layouts and plans to obtain Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Grant funding. The complete analysis of existing dock structures on site led to a unique design and cut the over cost of the project by utilizing the old gantry crane foundation as the new anchor wall. The total design of the project included 850 feet of new steel sheet pile dock wall, marine coatings, double channel wale, steel tie rod anchor system, steel pile cap, steel safety ladders, wood fenders (rub rails) and increased mooring capacity and flexibility by installing new larger bollards and foundations.

To meet the Wisconsin and City of Superior grant guidelines, AMI provided complete construction documents & specifications, obtained all DNR, ACOE and City permits and prepared documents for the City of Superior for the public bid process. AMI provided final underwater inspections of the as-built conditions, pre & post dredge surveys and construction management throughout the entire project. The close monitoring of the project insured the contractor stayed on schedule and completed the project according to plans. AMI reviewed and approved all payment requests and provide complete construction closeout at the completion and acceptance of the final product.

Kinder Morgan Pier 9, Norfolk, VA

AMI Consulting Engineers performed underwater inspections and remediation designs of a pier for a handling facility on the James River in New Port News, Virginia. The underwater investigations included ultrasonic steel thickness testing, coating assessment, and safely managing our inspections around a busy shipping schedule. Remediation engineering included sheet pile cell stabilization, dolphin repairs, and underwater coating design.

CHS Dock Project, Superior, WI

AMI was chosen as the design team lead to provide full engineering services for the CHS Dock project. These services included an initial topside and underwater condition assessment for 2,000 feet of existing sheet pile dock and site survey for project baselines & layout. Due to significant deterioration on a 650 foot section of dock wall that was beyond practical repair and significant accelerated corrosion on over 1250 feet of existing sheet piling, AMI assisted the City of Superior and CHS with construction estimates and initial site layouts and plans to obtain Wisconsin Harbor Assistance Grant funding. The complete analysis of existing dock structures led to a unique design that include a two phased approach to the replacement and rehabilitation of the dock walls. The total design of the project included driving 650 feet of new steel sheet pile dock wall with marine coatings, double channel wale, steel anchor rods, steel pile cap, steel safety ladders, wood fenders (rub rails) and the use of high performance coatings applied in a mobile coffer dam on the remaining 1250 feet of existing sheet pile dock wall.

To meet the State of Wisconsin and City of Superior grant guidelines, AMI provided complete construction documents & specifications, obtained all DNR, ACOE and City permits and prepared documents for the City of Superior for the public bid process. AMI provided final underwater inspections of the as-built conditions, complete coating QA/QC and construction management throughout the entire project. AMI reviewed and approved all payment requests and provide complete construction closeout at the completion and acceptance of the final product.