Project Location: Austin, Texas
Client: Power Engineers, Inc.; Boise, Idaho
Dates: September 1995 to December 1995

Cracks were found on several foundations used for transmission lines in the city of Austin.  Members of LCR&A were invited by the City of Austin to join the investigation team coordinated by Power Engineers for a detailed study.  The tasks conducted by LCR&A were:  investigation of the cause of cracks, evaluation of the stability of the structures under their existing conditions, development of a remedy plan for repairs, and recommendation on improvement for future designs and construction methods.