The caisson solution
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The expansion ofthe Detroit wastewater treatment plant was deemed necessary with its pump station's limited capability in handling sewer overflows. New structures were to be installed on an extremely congested site underlain by 60 feet of soft clay. Given the adverse subsurface conditions and its proximity to settlement-sensitive structures, the succesful construction of the plant lay inthe identification of the geotechnical profile of the 4 acre job site. An observational method was implemented for design flexibility and control as caissons were successfully utilized in the structure.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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Livermore lab installs sewer diversion facility
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The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in Livermore, CA has set up a sewer diversion scheme to safeguard the city's sewer system from pollution by chemical wastes. The facility features 11 separate holding tanks to store continuous spills and also has automatic controls for the diversion of excess sewage and the activation of the retention system. Other features include an aeration system for odor and mixture control, a monitoring system to observe radiation levels and amounts of metal present and a pH probe.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 1992
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Exceeding expectations
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The largest membrane bioreactor facility in North America includes a number of unique features that are intended to make it a model of sustainable design. The upgradation of the Michigan wastewater treatment plant is discussed.
Publication Name: Civil Engineering
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0885-7024
Year: 2004
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