PROJECT VNM-413 CONTRACT GRM-527 WO #24, SITE INVESTIGATIONS FOR PROJECT VN-84B

The entire scope of work for this project involves the construction of a new chain link fence and gate within the Fort Hamilton Army Base and demolishing the existing fence. Subsurface utility investigations, sampling and testing the soil for contamination and hazardous material, geotechnical borings. Sampling and testing existing bridge superstructure for incidental asbestos and lead and Hydrant flow testing.

JOADEM Corporation was contracted by Posillico Construction Company to perform concrete coring and testing of the belt parkway pier caps and columns (SP piers). Prior to coring, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) to locate existing reinforcement to avoid cutting reinforcement during coring.

Testing of the drilled concrete cores for Chloride Content, Compressive Strength, Air Content, Freeze Thaw Resistance and Petrographic Analysis was performed.