QES Engineering - Inspection

QES sponsored hole for the 8th Annual David Sheridan Memorial Golf Outing providing student scholarships through ASHE and the David Sheridan Memorial Scholarship Fund. QES represented by Sung Yi, Pete Cappizi, Dan Pearce, and Hurley Gammon. 

2024 QES 3rd Annual Family Outing - Pittsburgh Pirates game at PNC Park A wonderful time with friends and families. QES appreciates all the hard work and dedication our team members put in throughout the year.

𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐂𝐍-𝐏𝐂𝐍 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐂𝐑-𝐏𝐂𝐑 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 We've just published a new blog exploring the technical aspects and implications of shifting from the traditional ACN-PCN system to the innovative ACR-PCR method for reporting airport pavement strengths. This transition not only aligns with modern pavement design principles but also enhances the interoperability of global aviation infrastructure. 📅 Critical Compliance Deadline: All 14 CFR Part 139 certificated airports are required to implement the ACR-PCR system by September 30, 2024. Ensure your facilities are updated and compliant! Dive into our blog for a detailed look at the new standards and what they mean for your airport. 🔗 Read the Full Article Here (https://lnkd.in/eyaXUxQ4) #aviation #airportmanagement #ACR-PCR #FAA #pavementengineering

QES is pleased to announce the appointment of Kurt Keifer, PhD, PE as its Chief Operating Officer. Dr. Keifer brings to QES extraordinary academic and executive management experience which will enable our company to continue to grow its national platform in construction inspection, pavement engineering, and construction management. Kurt’s multidisciplinary technical background and industry experience aligns extremely well with QES’ core businesses, and his approach to leadership is in strong alignment with QES’ corporate values. You can read more about Kurt on our website at: https://lnkd.in/eHVMN_wr

Exciting News! We're thrilled to announce that we have relocated to a new corporate office in Pennsylvania! Check out the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to welcoming you to our new space and continuing to provide exceptional service and support.

🚧 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐲𝐬 🚧 Transportation agencies are utilizing agency-owned or contracted Transverse Pavement Profilers (TPP) to conduct detailed pavement condition surveys. These surveys measure crucial aspects such as rut depth, cross slope, and edge/curb detection. A national pooled fund study, TPF-5(299), has been established to assist transportation agencies in developing and utilizing quality standards for the collection and analysis of this pavement condition data. QES is assisting transportation agencies in the implementation of the newly developed AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials) Provisional Standards. Check out our latest video for a snapshot of some of the series of tests included in the standards implementation effort conducted for TPP from Fugro and Surface Systems & Instruments, Inc. #PavementCondition #Infrastructure #AASHTO #PavementEngineering #PavementProfiling

𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬: 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝'𝐬 𝐅𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐞 The Swiss Federal Roads Office FEDRO, introduces a groundbreaking plan to revolutionize highway resurfacing with the ASTRA BRIDGE, a mobile bridge designed to route traffic over construction sites. The bridge, 236 meters long and made of several modules, will allow vehicles to cross at a maximum speed of 60 km/h, providing a 100-meter stretch for construction work underneath. Each module weighs 33 tons, with additional modules for access and connection. The pilot project costs 20 million Swiss francs ($22.5 million USD) and is currently in the implementation phase. Initial tests were conducted in late Fall 2021, with the first use in Spring 2022 between Recherswil and Kriegstetten. This initiative aims to minimize traffic disruptions, optimize work processes, and reduce overall costs. It addresses challenges such as increasing traffic, high costs of night work, noise restrictions, and safety setup time. Source: Federal Roads Office FEDRO Switzerland #PavementNews #RoadConstruction #InfrastructureInnovation #TrafficManagement #PavementEngineering #ASTRABridge

🔍 𝐄𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧-𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐥𝐚𝐛 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 The Quality Control/Quality Assurance (QC/QA) process for Slab Fracturing techniques includes verification that full-depth cracking is taking place. Full-depth cracking ensures that the concrete slabs are sufficiently broken down, reducing their effective length and thus the stress concentrations that can lead to reflection cracking in the new asphalt overlay. 🎥 Explore standard QC/QA practices in Pennsylvania and see them in action in this video from one of our recent projects in Cambria County. #QAQC #PavementRehabilitation #Construction #Infrastructure

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𝐄𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡: 𝐀 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 The renewable energy sector, especially wind power, has experienced substantial growth recently, leading to an increase in the size and power of wind turbines. This progress presents significant challenges in transporting massive components such as blades, nacelles, and towers, which often exceed the limits of existing infrastructure. Components exceeding 100 meters in length and tower sections surpassing 130 tons necessitate specialized vehicles with up to 13 axles for transportation. The movement of these oversized and overweight loads demands extensive planning, permitting, and route modifications. 🚛 Transportation Challenges: Navigating the logistical challenges of moving wind turbine components includes several key considerations: · Route Planning: Identifying routes that can accommodate oversized loads while avoiding infrastructure constraints like low bridges and narrow roads. · Equipment Use: Utilizing extendable trailers and modular configurations to distribute weight evenly and minimize road surface impact. · Regulatory Compliance: Securing the necessary permits and adhering to regulations regarding weight limits and travel times. 🔎 The Critical Role of Pavement Strength Evaluation: Evaluating pavement strength is essential for ensuring road networks can support the heavy loads of wind turbine components without sustaining damage. This process includes: · Advanced Assessments: Using methods such as Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) and Deflection Testing (FWD/HWD) for thorough pavement condition and strength evaluations. · Strategic Route Selection: Leveraging assessment data to select routes that can support heavy loads, implementing infrastructure enhancements as needed. In a recent project in Hidalgo County, Texas, our team conducted a comprehensive pavement assessment on 250 miles of haul roads designated for the development of a wind farm. This assessment incorporated Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), Heavy Weight Deflectometer (HWD) Testing, Geotech Subsurface Investigation (coring, boring, testing), and pavement surface condition evaluation. Utilizing the gathered data, we performed a traffic impact analysis and devised repair strategies for roads deemed structurally insufficient. 🎥 Explore this footage of two wind turbine blades being transported on a low-volume gravel/asphalt surface roads, showcasing the complex logistics and impressive size of these elements. #windpower #renewableenergy #HWDtesting #FWDtesting #GPR #roaduseragreement #Pavements