Anchor Journal

Spruce Street Harbor Park

Anchor was retained by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) to design the Spruce Street Harbor Park at Penn’s Landing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Anchor provided the permitting, mooring analysis and design, structural engineering and construction inspection services for this project. We are proud to be a part of this project and in assisting DRWC in providing the much needed public access to the Philadelphia Waterfront.

If you have not visited the park, we recommend that you visit and enjoy this gem before it disappears at the end of September. The unique idea of a SSHP was conceptualized by the DRWC. It has been rated as one of the best Urban Beach in the World by Huffington Post. Click on the link below to read complete article http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jetsettercom/worlds-best-urban-beaches_b_5634517.html.

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FALL 2014

Anchor Journal Fall 2014

MR. FARHAD YOUSEFI

Mr. Farhad Yousefi has joined Anchor

as a senior designer and construction

inspector.

Mr. Yousefi has 15 years’ experience

utilizing computer software such as

AutoCAD, Solid Works and SketchUp.

We welcome Farhad to our team.

Dock Expansion Final Design & Permitting:

Anchor is currently in the process of permitting and designing the

expansion of an existing dock in south New Jersey to accommodate

up to 800 ft. LOA deep draft vessels. The on-going deepening of the

Delaware River channel will allow receiving the deeper draft vessels

at this dock. The construction is expected to start during the fourth

quarter of this year. The scope of our work included the underwater

inspection; structural evaluation and assessment to determine the

required upgrades; permitting; mooring and breasting analysis of

existing marine structures; detailed analysis design of upgrades;

and preparation of bid document; dynamic passing vessels analysis

was also performed to determine the loads from the future deep

draft vessels passing this dock after the Delaware River channel

deepening is complete.

Risk Assessment of Waterfront Structures:

Anchor was retained by a refinery in the Delaware Valley to assist

them in performing a risk assessment of their entire waterfront

infrastructure. Anchor evaluated 3.5 miles of waterfront including

the existing bulkheads and wharves. The study will assist this facility

in planning their future waterfront development in consideration of

the associated risks. Typically, waterfront structures are rated based

on their structural conditions only. This unique approach by this

facility will classify their various waterfront structures based on

not only their current structural condition but also the level of

risks involved in case of catastrophic events

The study will also allow this facility in formulating a planned approach to their future development and

rehabilitation efforts and prioritize the investment in their infrastructure based on risks and not only the

structural condition.

Bulkhead Design & Permitting:

Anchor has been retained by a liquids Terminal to secure

permits and design a new 1500 linear feet of bulkhead along

their waterfront on Schuylkill River. The scope of our work

includes underwater inspection, geotechnical investigation,

securing permits, preliminary and detailed design of the

bulkhead and preparation of bid document. The construction

of the project is expected to start by the end of year 2014.

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MR. FARHAD YOUSEFI

Mr. Farhad Yousefi has joined

Anchor as a senior designer and

construction inspector.

Dredging Permits & Dredge Material Management:

Anchor has been retained by a liquids Terminal to secure permits and manage the sampling, testing,

dredging, dredge material processing and upland disposal of their three (3) terminals in north Jersey. Anchor

will secure permits, secure AUD and manage the dredging and disposal of dredge material at eight (8) docks

at the three terminals.

Dock Expansion Feasibility Study:

Anchor is currently conducting a feasibility study to expand an existing dock in south New Jersey to accommodate up to 900 ft. LOA vessels. The scope of our work includes underwater inspection; structural evaluation and assessment of existing structures; mooring and breasting analysis of existing structures in consideration of the current condition of existing dock structure; dynamic passing vessels analysis is also being performed to determine the loads from deep draft vessels passing this dock after the channel deepening is complete.

Pier 68 South Park:

Anchor has been retained by the Delaware River Waterfront Corporation (DRWC) to design the Pier 68 South Park. A part of the Delaware River Master Plan, this park will provide public access to the Philadelphia waterfront. The park includes a picnic area, floating wetland and a fishing pier. The scope of our work includes underwater inspection, structural evaluation, design of rehabilitation to the pier structure and structural engineering of the superstructure for the proposed development on this pier.

Passing Vessel Analysis & Administrative Controls for Mooring Operations:

Arthur Kill River is well known for its narrow channel and the issue of mooring line breakage of moored

vessels due to passing vessels. Anchor was retained by a liquids terminal to perform mooring and dynamic

passing vessel analysis to determine if 750 foot LOA vessels can be moored at their dock while maintaining a

pre-established vessel excursion limit criteria and while maintaining allowable mooring line and dock

structure loads. Anchor performed multiple dynamic mooring analyses for the passing of several 500 foot to

900 foot LOA vessels to study the behavior of moored 750 foot LOA vessels at this dock. Anchor assisted the

terminal in developing administrative controls for the mooring of 750 foot LOA vessel while different size

vessels pass this vessel.

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Bulkhead Rehabilitation Final Design & Permitting:

A refinery in the Delaware Valley retained Anchor to perform the final

design and secure permits for the rehabilitation of approximately 600

linear feet of bulkhead. In order to meet the aggressive schedule, the

Anchor team worked long hours to design and secure permits on an

expedited basis. The bid document was delivered to the client on

schedule. Anchor also assisted the client in procuring the material to

expedite construction work.

Anchor Journal Fall 2014

Above Ground Storage Tank Foundation Design and Construction Monitoring:

Anchor was retained by a chemical company to perform geotechnical investigation and design the

foundation and secondary containment for a 40 foot diameter, 50 foot high, above ground storage tank

located in Louisiana. Due to the weak cohesive soil of Louisiana, auger cast piles were designed to support

the tank. Static pile load testing and construction monitoring of pile installation was also included in our

scope.

Petroleum Pipeline Upgrade Study:

Anchor was retained by a liquids terminal to perform a feasibility study to double the throughput of an

existing petroleum pipeline. Anchor performed the hydraulic and engineering study to determine the

required civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation upgrades and developed cost estimate

for the required construction work.

Blending Calculations for Floating Roof Tank:

Anchor was retained by a liquids terminal to calculate and establish a 113 foot diameter, 60 foot high,

floating roof tank level for blending operations. Standard and an alternate educator mixing calculations

were performed to establish the minimum tank level.

Barge Loading & Unloading of 450,000 lbs. Equipment:

Anchor has been retained by a refinery to provide structural and foundation design services for the loading

and unloading of a 470,000 pound equipment. The equipment will be loaded to and unloaded from a barge

using ramps. Anchor is providing the soundings, side scan sonar, pier inspection, ramp foundation design

and waterfront permitting services for this project.

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Container Crane Fdn. Analysis & Pile Testing:

Anchor has been retained by a major port to perform analysis of

existing crane rail foundation and design pile load tests to

determine the structural and geotechnical capacity of existing

support piles. Due to the variation in pile arrangement at various

wharf sections, each section of wharf was modeled separately

with concrete deck as finite plate elements in STAAD-Pro V8i.

Spill Pan & Piping System Design:

Anchor has been retained by a refinery to design spill pan

system at their docks. The scope of our work includes the design

of pan, piping and structural supports. Eight (8) spill pan systems

will be designed under this project.

Spill Pan & Piping System Design:

Anchor has been retained by a refinery to design spill pan system at their docks. The scope of our work

includes the design of pan, piping and structural supports. Eight (8) spill pan systems will be designed under

this project.

Anchor Journal Fall 2014

The History of Navy Yard

Millions of visitors come to Philadelphia since it is the birthplace of American Democracy. The City

served as the nation’s capital from the Revolutionary War up through 1800. Few of us know that

Philadelphia is also the birthplace of U.S. Navy. Philadelphia's original navy yard was established circa

1776 on Front Street in what is now Center City, Philadelphia. It was the first naval shipyard of the

United States. Built in a private shipyard below Carpenter Street, the first commissioned ship was

launched on May 10, 1797. Navy purchased the first piece of real estate in Philadelphia between Federal

and Reed Street circa 1801. Typical Frigate built at this facility is shown in Picture 1

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Picture 1: Typical Frigates built at Center City

Navy Yard

Invention of iron clad ships changed the technology and production process. To compete with technology and with the growth of the City of Philadelphia, it became clear that a new and larger facility would be required.

Circa 1868, The City of Philadelphia transferred the 923 acre League Island, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers, to the U.S. Navy for $1. The Center City shipyard closed in 1876 while the League Island became the new Navy Yard. League Island is a part of the current Navy Yard, formerly known as the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard and Philadelphia Naval Business Center. At this time, the Delaware River existed in front and behind the League Island. See Picture 2.

Picture 2: Note the river behind the island connecting to the Schuylkill River at the current location of Navy Basin

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Anchor Journal Fall 2014

When William Penn established Philadelphia in 1682, he and his settlers sailed around several islands in

the southern part of the Delaware River. Today a few islands still exist in this region, such as Petty's

Island and Pea Patch Island. The river also once included several islands where the Delaware and

Schuylkill River meet – Mud Island, Little Mud Island, Hog Island, and League Island. Located just off

League Island were once sandbars known as the Horseshoe Shoals. The landscape of the Delaware River

has changed over time. Its ebb and flow has washed away some landmasses such as small islands called

Gibbet and Bush, while creating others. The shorelines of both New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been

affected as well. Two former islands, Carpenter's and Province, naturally evolved into the mainland. But

some of the change was promoted and produced by man. Mud and Hog islands were eventually

backfilled, Mud Island being the home of Fort Mifflin and Hog Island now the site of the Philadelphia

International Airport. League Island is now the site of the Navy Yard. See Picture 3 for various islands

near League Island.

Picture 3: Various islands near League Island

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Charles Wharton Jr., a businessman with interests in iron industry proposed building a causeway to

connect League Island to Philadelphia at Broad Street and building piers along the south edge of the

League Island. The state eventually approved Wharton's plan circa 1937 and so began League Island's

industrialization.

Anchor Journal Fall 2014

League Island's history changed once again in the 1868 when the U. S. Navy purchased the island. A few years later, in 1871, the new Navy Yard was erected. The eastern portion of the small channel that still separated the island from the Philadelphia mainland was filled to create a new airfield (Mustin Field) while the western portion of the channel was kept as a reserve basin for ships. The shipyard consisted of five graving dry docks and 29,044 lineal feet of berthing space. For many years, the workload at the shipyard consisted primarily of new construction and conversions of ships. However, during the late 1960s at the direction of Defense Secretary McNamara the Navy gradually phased out of the new construction business, outsourcing this work to the private sector. Subsequently, Philadelphia Naval Shipyard was assigned ship repair and overhaul work. Its areas of expertise evolved to include high-pressure steam turbine engines, electronics, and combat systems.

Views of the yard, even with the coming and going of two world wars, remained largely unchanged until

the 1960s. The construction of new interstate highway, I-95 changed the site of southern Philadelphia

and The Navy Yard forever on the Delaware.

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The U. S. Navy ceased operations at the yard in the mid 1990’s, and by 2000, the land was once again

owned by the City of Philadelphia. It remained as an important naval shipyard of the United States for

over a century. It is now a large industrial park that includes a commercial shipyard, Aker Philadelphia

Shipyard, in addition to other facilities including Tasty Baking Company, Urban Outfitters,

GlaxoSmithKline, and others.

Anchor Journal Fall 2014

ANCHOR CONSULTANTS, LLC

1224 Baltimore Pike, Suite 205 & 208

Chadds Ford, PA 19317

www.anchor-consultants.com

Tel: 610-945-1839

Fax: 610-945-2001

MARINE JARGON

Bulkhead:

It is a wall that separates one

space from the other.

The word ‘bulki’ meant cargo. In

the past, sailors in Europe

realized that walls within a vessel

would prevent cargo from

shifting during voyage. In

shipbuilding, any vertical panel

was called a ‘head’. So walls

installed abeam (side-to-side) in

a vessel's hull to prevent cargo

from shifting was termed

"bulkheads”.

Anchor Journal Fall 2014

Dear Friends:

Anchor Consultants, LLC came into existence just about two years ago. During these two years, you have not only offered us the opportunity to engage in significant waterfront, structural and foundation engineering projects, but also expanded our expertise in other areas. For that, we thank you and assure you that we will continue to assist you as your own engineering firm. During the past two years, we hope that we responded whenever and wherever you needed us and paid careful attention to your engineering needs. Our team strives to provide services beyond our basic commitment to the scope of your project and to your complete satisfaction. We also hope that we continue to be your engineering firm of choice and above all, provide you responsive and exceptional engineering services.

With your help, support and generosity, the number, size and complexity of projects that we have accomplished in these two years are second to none. On the waterfront side, Anchor permitted, designed and performed the construction inspection of several Urban and Industrial waterfront projects. Anchor expanded the services to warehouse design, hydraulic and mechanical design of piping, above ground storage tank foundation design and spill pan system design. We have expanded our staff, infrastructure and services. Anchor now provides mechanical engineering services related to petrochemical facilities including piping, above ground storage tank and hydraulic engineering services. Mr. Michael Brigante has joined our team to provide these mechanical and hydraulic engineering services. Mr. Farhad Yousefi has joined Anchor as a senior designer and construction inspector. To meet our growth, Anchor has recently leased an additional office suit at our current location.

In two years, Anchor’s client base has expanded to forty

(40) active clients

- Ahmad Nadeem

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