Built in the 1950s, the terminal consists of an approximately 42-foot-wide by 242-foot-long concrete wharf supported on concrete piles. The wharf is connected to the shore by two concrete causeways supported on concrete piles. The project is subject to Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) Audit. Group Delta, an NV5 Company, provided the geotechnical investigation in support of the MOTEMS Audit (performed by staff prior to joining firm). Additionally, our team provided the development of design earthquake ground motions, as well as the development of geotechnical recommendations in support of seismic retrofit design.
Added Value
- MOTEMS Compliance Support: Our team conducted a detailed geotechnical investigation in support of the Marine Oil Terminal Engineering and Maintenance Standards (MOTEMS) Audit, ensuring regulatory alignment for the aging wharf and causeways.
- Seismic Hazard Evaluation: Our team developed site-specific design earthquake ground motions to inform seismic vulnerability assessments and retrofit planning.
- Retrofit Design Recommendations: Our team provided geotechnical recommendations tailored to support the seismic retrofit of the concrete wharf and access structures, enhancing resilience and operational safety.
Location:
Richmond, California
Client:
Moffat & Nichol
Project Owner:
British Petroleum
Service:
Geotechnical Investigation
Seismic Hazard Evaluation
Retrofit Design Recommendations
Market:
Ports & Harbors
Project Size: 87.5 Acres, 42-foot-wide by 242-foot-long
Project Cost: Unknown
