Underground Storage Tank Closure Assessment
Liberty, South Carolina – The subject underground storage tanks were located on the property at the southeastern intersection of US Highway 178 and SC Highway 93 in Liberty, South Carolina. With a total of four underground storage tanks, three were removed from the ground and transported off-site, and the fourth tank was closed in-place with…
Read MoreSECC Soil Screening & Disposal
Newton, North Carolina – Our client was installing a new 16-inch diameter water supply line in southeastern Catawba County which paralleled NC HWY 150. Work stopped on the project due to a perceived flammable hazard, which turned out to be highly contaminated soils. BLE was tasked with the following environmental consulting services: 1) sampling and…
Read MoreParking Lot Pavement Evaluation
Pickens County, SC – The School District of Pickens County established funds to replace the distressed asphalt pavement at the existing school bus parking lot located at 688 Pumpkintown Highway in Pickens, South Carolina. The purpose of the study was to provide an assessment of the existing pavement section, the underlying subgrade condition, and provide…
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Asheville, NC – BLE provided geotechnical exploration and construction materials testing services for the design and construction of a 100-foot long by 30-foot tall Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) retaining wall consisting of Redi-Rock 28-inch facing blocks. The new retaining wall was built to replace a failed rock wall. A significant feature of this project was the…
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