🌊 Project Overview
Bastion Group was engaged to provide structural engineering services for a new drop pier at the Ross Marine facility—an enhancement intended to support expanded operations along the waterfront and improve access for heavy marine equipment.
🛠️ Scope of Services
The design package focused on a durable and high-capacity structural system tailored to the site’s operational and environmental demands:
- Pile layout and load specification for precast concrete support piles
- Cast-in-place (CIP) concrete bent cap design to unify structural loads
- Concrete deck system combining precast and CIP components for optimal performance
- Load design accounted for:
- Fully loaded lift truck traffic with impact factors
- Environmental forces including lateral stability under marine exposure
⚙️ Engineering Strategy
This project called for a careful balance of heavy-duty structural integrity and marine resiliency. Bastion Group’s approach emphasized simplicity, longevity, and the ability to support the high demands of an active shipyard environment.
✅ Value Delivered
The pier design enhances Ross Marine’s operational capabilities, supports increased loading, and provides a long-lasting platform for ongoing waterfront activity. Bastion Group’s work helped ensure that the structure meets performance needs while complying with all relevant marine and structural standards.
