Utilities / Energy

Project: SAWPIT DAM
Client & Contact:
County of Los Angeles Dept. Pubic Works
900 So. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803

Client: Noell, Incorporated
Project: Pasadena Broadway Steam Plant
Location: Pasadena, California
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse conducted the geotechnical foundation design for liquid ammonia storage tank, along with geotechnical and materials inspection and testing for the ammonia tank and steam plant upgrades.

Client: R. W. Beck & Associates
Project: Beck/Riverside Substations
Location: Riverside, California
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse performed a geotechnical investigation on a 1.6-acre site. The site was investigated for the suitability of the construction of four transformers, four switchgears, two transmission tower lines and a low-profile bus. Provided inspection and testing services during construction.

Client: Resource Management International
Project: Vista Freeman Transmission Line
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse performed a geotechnical investigation in order to provide foundation design and construction recommendations for Vista Freeman 69-KV Transmission Line. The project included providing recommendations for thirty steel poles ranging in height from 60 to 100 feet.

Client: Nevada Power Company
Project: Reid Gardner Power Plant
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse performed inspection and material testing services during the construction phases of the Pond 4-C clay-lining project. Converse also prepared a report verifying the clay liner was installed in compliance with the project plans and specifications.

Client: Nevada Power Company
Project: Clark Station Unit 7
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse conducted geotechnical exploration included drilling, sampling and laboratory testing of soils. The purpose of this exploration was to determine the subsurface profile and location of groundwater in order to mitigate problems with subsurface water at this facility.

Client: Southern California Edison
Project: Pico Substation
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse performed a soil investigation for facility upgrades at the SCE Pico Substation. The purpose of the exploration was to determine the nature and engineering properties of the subsurface soils and to provide recommendations for the design and construction of foundations. The scope of work included test borings, laboratory testing of soils and engineering analyses. Soils analyses consisted of moisture-density determination shear strength and consolidation characteristics.

Client: Southern California Edison
Project: Ellwood Substation
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse provided testing and inspection during the placement of compacted fill at facility under construction. We performed quality assurance duties to ensure that grading contractor was in compliance with drawings and job specifications. Field density tests were made during the placement of the fill to determine the degree of compaction and moisture content.

Client: Southern California Edison
Project: Nuclear Generating Station
Project Description and Scope of Service:
Converse performed a foundation investigation on the proposed site of a 53,000-square-foot SCE substation in Blythe, California. The purpose of the inquiry was to determine the nature and the engineering properties of the subsurface soils and to provide recommendations for the design and construction of the foundations. The investigation included subsurface exploration, soil sampling and laboratory testing.