Kentucky Lock Addition Downstream Lock Excavation

Client

BCI Construction USA

Owner

US Army Corps of Engineers

Location

Grand Rivers, KY

about

  • Design 3-Sided Limpet Cofferdam to fit geometry of existing lock and sill at bulkhead slot recess and resist design hydrostatic pressures 
  • Designed securement system for concrete segments following saw cutting 
  • Designed custom lifting device for concrete segment removal 
  • Designed complex forming system for 30’ tall concrete pour. Consisted of rigid foam, plywood, cold-formed steel, and hot-rolled steel components 
  • Forming system designed considering strict deflection limitations for installation of new bulkhead slot recess 

Services Provided

Geometry Control, Heavy Civil, Hydro Control Structures

Completion

2019

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