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The Thompson Middle School expansion was required as the School District shifted from a three school configuration to two.

Civil Engineering firm Rettler Corp identified three areas of the site that could be used to meet the required detention storage volume of 6.10 Ac-Ft. Three options were analyzed: ponds, underground concrete precast vaults, and Aluminized Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP system). In the end, the Contech CMP system was selected for all three basins.

Initially designed with a concrete vault for the underground detention system and RCP for the stormdrain pipe, the developer JMR Construction approached the engineering team at Southeast Culvert for a value engineering proposal.

In the grain belt of the United States farmers have been blessed with technological and genetic advances that have allowed them to produce corn and soybean yields that would be almost unbelievable to farmers 20 years ago.  This over abundance, as good as it may sound to the general public, has created numerous issues for those producing the crops and those responsible for merchandising the crops(co-ops, processing plants, farmers, etc.)  The largest and most pressing of these issues is storage of the harvest.  Whether it be a more permanent flat storage facility, or a temporary outdoor “overflow” storage facility, proper storage of  grain helps keep the product marketable for longer periods of time and allows producers to hold on to crops until pricing is more favorable or processing facilities are able to take physical delivery of the grain.  When a producer’s or merchandiser’s storage facilities are improperly designed (i.e. the lack of proper airflow into grain piles), they risk the loss of millions of dollars in spoiled/rotten grain. 

Located in Spanish Fork, Utah are six principle diversions from the Spanish Fork River. They are known locally as East Bench Canal, Salem Canal, Malcolm Ditch,Mill Race, South Field Canal, and Lake Shore Canal. These canals are owned and operated by the Central Utah Water Conservancy District (CUWCD) whose primary responsibility is to deliver clean, usable water to the local communities.

The Great Park project consisted of redevelopment of the former El Toro Marine base in Irvine, CA. The El Toro marine base was built after the bombing of Pearl Harbor to providea blimp base for antisubmarine patrols for the Los Angeles harbor. After World War II the based was repurposed to be the center for Marine aviation on the west coast. During the Korean War the base was used as a jumping off point for units headed for combat. During the ensuing years growth of Orange County resulted in a sea of subdivisions and development encroaching on the base. El Toro officially closed in 1999 and there were many discussions about whether the property would be converted to a regional airport or used for other purposes. Ultimately, the decision was made to use the property for community and residential development.

Shakey Lakes Park, located in Menominee County, Michigan, is known for its great fishing and gorgeous views around the lakes. Both locals and tourists alike take advantage of the many amenities available there, and Menominee County takes pride in the advantages the park and surrounding lakes afford.

At the end of summer in 2018, the Menominee County Road Commission slated some necessary construction to repair several culverts running alongside the existing dam. In total, there were seven culverts with severe corrosion that required either repair and/or replacement. These culverts had originally been installed in 1963 and had outperformed their intended service life.

To meet the DNR and City Standards this underground stormwater detention system placed under a parking lot was designed to provide the 40% TSS removal as required for redevelopment sites. Corrugated Steel Pipe (CSP) was utilized on this project because of its ability to be arranged in a unique layout configuration that did not conflict with the building or other underground utilities while still accommodating the nearly 65,000 cf of stormwater storage volume required for the site.

Indiana DOT specified two miles of 96” diameter Polymer Coated for storm sewer in Indianapolis, IN.

• 4,000 LF 132” Diameter
• 1,000 LF 120” Diameter
• Constrained Site
• Integrated Manholes

Griffin Farms is a mixed-use housing development featuring 100,000 sf of retail, 264 luxury apartments and 165 luxury single family homes. Land use efficiency and cost drove the use of underground infiltration.  After evaluating all the options, engineers at Kimley-Horn selected a corrugated steel pipe detention system from Contech Engineered Solutions.

Construction of a new shopping center warranted a stormwater runoff system that included both a retention pond manifold with detention system overflow.  Along with the longer runs of pipe, all of the corrugated metal pipe had to be connected to a Type 4 concrete catch basin per ADOT standard Detail C-15-30.  To achieve this feat, three 42” tees were used to connect the longer runs of CSP.

After heavy rains in Northern California, the side of a hill, on the edge of a parking lot, gave way creating a sinkhole approximately 250’ in diameter.  This section of Wolf Creek, directly at the bottom of the hole, handles about ¼ of Grass Valley's stormwater drainage during the heavy season.  After realizing there was a significant sinkhole issue, city engineers, contractors and Pacific Corrugated Pipe worked together to create a solution.

The local high school in Delano, MN decided a renovation to their stadium was in order.  Among the renovations a new detention system was to be installed – under the athletic field!  After consulting with the project engineers and contractors, the school system decided to go with corrugated steel pipe for the system.  

In Labette County, Kansas, a concrete bridge structure was in need of replacement. Originally built in the early 1900s, the structural condition of the bridge was very poor, and the neighboring landowner was experiencing damaging flooding events due to back up from the bridge.

The Stark St crossing over Beaver Creek consisted of an undersized concrete box culvert with a broken fish ladder that was prohibiting salmon and other fish species from migrating upstream through the culvert.  

A bridge project in Antioch, CA needed a very special isolation casing that wasn’t typically available.  Engineers reached out to PCP for their help in designing this mammoth casing.

Since 1993, wet conditions have brought water from the upper reaches of this watershed down to the Michigan Spillway Project area.   The Nelson County Water Resource District Board has worked toward emergency pumping to lower this flood for many years.   This project has had many designs made, with protection for downstream impacts and even concerns of invasive species downstream that could migrate upstream.  Hence, a very elaborate pump station is required to control these issues for this project and was permitted. 

Industry uses of corrugated steel structural plate goes virtually unnoticed by the public and engineering community alike as it does not involve transportation facilities. However, structural plate is integral to the operations of quarrying and mining industries, and Pennsy Supply’s Millard Quarry Tunnel in Anneville, PA provides an excellent illustration of the varied uses of this engineering material.

Ultimately, the IDOT selected a proposal by WBK Associates LTD which utilized a 144-inch diameter polymer-coated double wall pipe supplied by Contech Engineered Solutions. The double walled steel pipe with a polymer-coated, 18 gage, smooth interior steel liner and 12 gage, rugged 3x1 corrugated outer steel shell was able to satisfy the AASHTO specification as well as the IDOT section 543.02 requirements.

Pacific Corrugated Pipe Co. (PCP) implemented a variety of actions based on Tier II treatment requirements administered by the Department of Environmental Quality.  PCP installed an Electrocoagulation (EC) Stormwater Treatment System at their manufacturing facility. The Design parameters of the EC system allowed for the discharge of clean water.

After several peak storm events washed out a section of a North Dakota Badlands Forrest Service access road, the Forrest Service teamed up with Kadrmas Lee Jackson’s engineers and Hlebechuk Construction to make some very quick repairs.

How appropriate that it was in February 2015 that Metal Culverts, Inc. supplied  Union Pacific Railroad with 390’ of 60” diameter, 12 gauge (3”X1”) riveted corrugated steel pipe with High Build Epoxy Coating (HBE-95) for their Valentine Project –MP 742.37 located near Sierra Blanca, Texas.

A signaled level crossing had been holding up traffic and impacting safety on a BNSF Railway spur feeding the La Cygne Generating Station, south of Kansas City.  Motorists and railway workers alike all gave it a failing grade.

During the design of their new retention system, Watson Industrial Park presented 2 unique challenges.  The first required a product and logistical solution that would allow for the installation to be completed as it was delivered and the second was a production plan that would allow for everything to be produced AND installed in less than 6 weeks time.

To say water is important to the state of Wisconsin would be an understatement. With over 15,000 lakes in direct proximity to Lakes Michigan and Superior (two of the largest sources of freshwater in the world), and 32,000 miles of streams, Wisconsinites prize their quality water resources. They utilize these resources for drinking water, recreational opportunities, crop irrigation, and as the base of a huge tourism industry.

In 2016, the Atlanta Regional Council revised the Georgia Storm Water Management Manual to incorporate LID (Low Impact Development) water quality methods. SEC designed a 42” perforated, aluminized infiltration system that would return the storm water to the soils.

The project specifications called for construction of a conventional temporary bridge in the median to carry the 3 lanes of traffic for the northbound or southbound bridge as that bridge was being replaced.

Pacific Corrugated Pipe was given the opportunity to value engineer and aid in designing one of the largest rainwater storage retention systems ever installed in the Murrieta, CA area and furnished from their facility.

The Bureau of Land Management was in need of a new, eco-friendly culvert solution that would allow for a proper fish passage west of Wolf Creek in Oregon.  In addition to providing safe passage for fish, this new design called for construction loading and heavy vehicle traffic support on 2 one-way logging roads.

Mar-Jac Poultry in Spruce Pine, AL needed an unconventional storm sewer system for it’s new $35 million feedmill.  Because of the nearly 100’ canyon walls at the location, the storm sewer system needed to account for an anticipated height of cover in excess of 80’ – a height that exceeded many allowable limits on all design charts for the typical concrete, corrugated metal and precast box culverts.

A timber bridge in Talpa, TX was in need of emergency repairs after extensive flooding in the area. The project called for a solution that could be designed and implemented quickly as the bridge was part of the local railway system.

The new structure had inside dimensions of 41’4” span and 21’3” rise with an overall length of 200 ft.  The new Buried Bridge consisted of hot dipped galvanized steel deep corrugated structural plate with a corrugation profile of 15” peak to peak by 5½” deep, steel thickness of 0.170” (8 gauge), and overall structure weight of about 155,000 lbs.  The structure was shipped in standard 30” wide plates and was assembled on site using 5 plates per ring.  

A run of CSP totaling 5700 linear feet of 72” diameter (81” x 59”) arched storm drain was designed to accommodate a section of the project where soil conditions were not conducive to open channel ditch construction.

Access points were placed every 400’ for ventilation and cleanout. 48’ pipe sections were supplied to accommodate contractors request to reduce freight, joint connections and equipment limitations.

Aluminized Type ll steel was selected to provide an extended service life.

Using a low profile box culverts kept the project on budget, on schedule and provided a sustainable option.

As the aging infrastructure impact all transportation types, corrugated steel pipe was a solution to the rehabilitation of this old railroad timber structure.

Keeping the transportation running is the most important part of the rehab project. This crossing was not shut down any though the entire installation process.

Standing the test of time these structures have survived nearly 60 years of service and are being extended to accommodate today’s traffic patterns.

Fulfilling the order for this project created challenges in that the diameter was barely able to fit through our fabricating plant door, the pipes were so heavy that up to 3 forklifts were used to lift/transport the product.

The City of Pharr and the Texas General Land Office needed to upgrade a smaller, reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) drainage system that included a main trunk line of large box culverts which intercepted approximately 320 acres of surface runoff in a densely populated area.

A 54″ corrugated steel pipe from Contech Engineered Solutions was chosen to reline a concrete equalizer pipe under 30 feet of cover at Mitchell Interchange on I-94 in Milwaukee, WI

A three mile grading project included a structural steel plate arch as well as over 1,000 feet of culverts on a farm-to-market road.

A deep corrugation 15″ x 5 ½” structural plate was used for the reline of the existing culvert arches over bridge M-23-13 Over Wissahickon Creek.

The 41′- 4″ by 11′ – 9″ low profile structural plate arch was installed to span a tributary of Little Seneca Creek as part of the road extension.

The residents of Buchanan County, Iowa have a new, durable and cost-effective steel buried bridge in place to handle traffic from their cars, trucks and heavy farm equipment.

The concrete structure, part of the Pennsylvania Turnpike infrastructure in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania was relined with 90-in plate arch

A landowner in Dallas County replaced a deteriorating bridge with galvanized riveted corrugated steel pipe.

The 28.4 ft diameter pipe consists of galvanized steel deep corrugated structural plate (15” x 5.5” corrugation profile) designed, manufactured, and constructed in accordance with AASHTO LRFD and ODOT requirements.

The U.S. Bank Stadium, home of the Minnesota Vikings, installed an underground retention system made from 1,000' of 144 diameter perforated Aluminized Type 2 (ALT2)  corrugated steel pipe.

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The structural plate arch built to help protect visitors from falling results, with the help of NCSPA member Lane Enterprises, had unique specifications to accommodate a local endangered species.

Deep corrugated steel arch provides minimal disruption on New Mexico State highway

Corrugated steel pipe was introduced to this North Dakota town's stormwater system, in response to the  major flooding events plaguing their land.

NCSPA member Big R Bridge utilized corrugated structural steel plate to develop an efficient, yet economical construction solution.

Manufactured from corrugated steel pipe, slotted drain fabricated by NCSPA member Contech Engineered Solutions was selected to complete a recent construction project