In-situ soil resistivity measurements performed along the proposed alignment.  Corrosion control detail drawings and plan sheets created for the 65% submittal package.  Performed cost estimates for the corrosion control systems.

Stray current simulation model performed to determine the required track-to-earth resistance levels for the Watt Avenue overpass.  Stray current monitoring and mitigation system designed; detail drawings and specifications created for the corrosion control system.

Reviewed track plans and design of stray current corrosion control facilities for the track slab and adjacent utilities.  Preparation of detail drawings and specifications for the corrosion control facilities.

Design corrosion control facilities for track slab and two bridge structures.  Review of corrosion control specifications.  Creation of plans and detail sheets for the corrosion control elements.

Corrosion Control Field Measurement – Revenue stray current testing for the Hiawatha LRT.  Review of data and recommendations for additional study. Perform annual stray current survey of utilities adjacent to the LRT and associated troubleshooting of areas sowing patterns of stray transit current.

Yard Expansion – Site plan review to determine if any corrosion control measures will be required.  Creation of corrosion control detail drawings to add to the project drawing package.

Corrosion Control Services - Track-to-earth resistance testing and troubleshooting of light rail and Metro systems.  Testing of corrosion control systems installed on elevators and other MTA facilities.  Review of corrosion control specifications and design drawings.  On-call services for corrosion control.  Construction inspection and quality control testing of the installation of the rail boot on replacement trackwork.  Stray current study on the CSX Tunnel on Howard Street and adjacent utilities.

Review of the Corrosion Control Program Plan and the Stray Current/Corrosion Control O&M Manual for the DART LRT Project to evaluate the existing track-to-earth resistance testing procedures to determine the adequacy of the program and suggest alternative testing methods. The review showed no procedures for troubleshooting low track-to-earth resistance, so a testing procedure was created to add on as an addendum to the Stray Current/Corrosion Control O&M Manual. Created an equipment list for all equipment required for track-to-earth resistance testing, stray current monitoring, and troubleshooting procedures.

Review of submittal packages for corrosion control systems for the Cherry Creek and 15^th Street Bridges. Responsible for a review of corrosion control design (by others) for the 36” diameter PCCP water main to ensure RTD’s satisfaction with the design.  Participating in the Transportation Expansion Project which consists of approximately 19-miles of Light Rail Transit; Prepared a soil study for the new Elati Maintenance Facility that will accommodate approximately 100-light rail vehicles. Conducted a review of corrosion control specification sections to create a schedule for the systematic review of the corrosion control materials and installation; reviewed of corrosion control inspection reports for the corrosion control facilities installed as part of the TREX Project; In-situ soil resistivity measurements taken at the proposed traction power substation locations for the four-car expansion project.

West Corridor – Performance of in-situ soil resistivity measurements along the proposed alignment.  Stray Current Simulation modeling of the proposed alignment and associated traction power design.  Quality Control of cathodic protection design calculations and associated detail drawings.

East Corridor – Performance of in-situ soil resistivity measurements at the proposed traction power and switching stations. Corrosion control cost estimate created for the initial design.

Corrosion Control Field Measurement and Troubleshooting - Revenue stray current testing for the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit; Review of data and recommendations for additional study; Additional measurements at locations of significant stray current to determine if additional action is required.

Designed corrosion control systems for buried utility structures as part of the new Hiawatha Light Rail.  Wrote specifications and created design drawings for the corrosion control facilities.  Reviewed submittals packages and test data for the various projects; Performed on site evaluation of track slab electrical continuity measurements and cathodic protection system start up.  Designed stray current corrosion control systems for the Franklin Square parking structure located adjacent to the yard and shop.

Prepared a cost estimate for the proposed Light Rail Transit System; The cost estimate included all corrosion control measures required for the bridge structure to cross the Ohio River and two tunnels, along with estimated utility replacements along the entire right-of-way.

Performed testing on the Airport MAX LRT Project, including the 5.5-mile extension of the existing Light Rail Transit system. Track-to-earth and rail-to-rail resistance testing and troubleshooting of low resistance trackwork sections was performed for this extension project. A baseline stray current study was conducted on underground utilities and transit structures including bridges and ground mats at traction power substations. A revenue stray current study and integrated testing has recently been performed to evaluate stray current levels along the right-of-way; also assisted in the preparation of corrosion control design drawings for the Interstate MAX LRT Project and the preparation of a soil study along the proposed right-of-way. Performed QA/QC checks of drawings and specifications for the project; performed an evaluation of the baseline stray current study performed on buried utility structures along the right-of-way.  Reviewed submittal packages for corrosion control items for the project.  Performed corrosion control evaluation of the stray current monitoring program for the Westside MAX LRT; Program consists of 24 hour voltage recordings at utility test stations.  Reviewed testing procedures and made recommendations as to an alternative test plan.

Metro LRT Project including corrosion control drawings for area utilities; Reviewed drawings and specifications and prepared a report for laboratory analysis of soil samples. Authored a report detailing the design of the multiple galvanic anode cathodic protection systems for utilities along the right-of-way with detailed design calculations for each structure; Prepared design reports along with detail drawings for the corrosion control systems associated with the Brays Bayou Bridge and the Main Street Bridge design packages. The corrosion control systems consist of track slab electrical continuity with embedded monitoring facilities and low resistance groundmats for the dispersion of stray traction current. Reviewed submittal packages from contractors concerning the corrosion control materials and installation procedures for the project; Performed stray current analysis of the system using computer simulation modeling techniques; performed track-to-earth resistance testing along the embedded portion of the right-of-way.  Additionally tested the track slab electrical continuity and measured current flow along the track slab; performed a revenue stray current study on buried utilities along the alignment.