CLIENT EXAMPLES
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An
environmental assessment was conducted by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs
at the former Uniroyal PVC Plant for
Dartron Corporation.
The
investigation encompassed chemical analyses, soil gas surveys, and associated
surface, subsurface, and groundwater evaluations. Chemical constituents of concern included
vinyl chloride, PCB's, hydrocarbons, carbonates, acetelene,1,2 and 1,4
dichlorobenzene, 1,1 , 1,2, Trans 1,2, and Cis 1,2 dichloroethane, naphthalene, 1,1,2 trichloroethane,
methyl ethyl ketones, dichlorobenzene,
dichloromethane, various metals including arsenic, barium, cadmium, lead, and
mercury, fluoride, nitrates, sulfates, volatile organics including trihalomethanes, and pesticides. Decision response criteria were based on the
Ohio EPA Division of Emergency and Remedial Response as well as the New Jersey
Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act (ECRA) guidelines.
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An
environmental assessment was conducted by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs
at
Cleveland Worsted Mills for the City of Cleveland.
Evaluated
conditions based on application of ASTM specifications, requirements of the
City of Cleveland Law Department, Ohio EPA Community Drinking Water Quality
Standards, New Jersey Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act (ECRA)
Guidelines, and BUSTR UST Corrective Actions Guidance Document. Concluded that site posed a high
environmental risk and recommended further investigations as well as entering
the Voluntary Action Program.
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An
environmental investigation of bioremediation closure conditions was performed
by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs at Ripplestone Estates.
Evaluated
site conditions based on the application of the BUSTR Stockpile Guidance Document
and BUSTR Cleanup Regulations. The site
was contaminated with petroleum constituents. Recommended and directed bioremediation efforts to remediate petroleum
contaminated soils to within BUSTR Category 1 parameters. The bioremediation succeeded in its
objective. At the same site, directed
and reviewed UST closure efforts.
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Investigations
of drinking water quality were done on behalf of various landowners by
G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs.
These
investigations included sampling and testing within various points of flow
nets. Chemical analysis was done on
health parameters (i.e., coliform, trace metals,
nitrates, nitrites, fertilizer associated contaminants, organic contaminates,
etc.) and aesthetic parameters (i.e., chloride, iron, pH, TDS, alkalinity,
etc.).
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An
environmental assessment was conducted by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs
at
Wyman Gordon Castings for Western Management.
Initial
investigation indicated that site likely contained presence of contaminants in
the form of metals, VOC's, and petroleum. In Phase II of investigation, evaluated site
based on Ohio EPA Community Drinking Water Quality Standards and New Jersey
Environmental Cleanup Responsibility Act (ECRA) Guidelines. Site was contaminated with mercury,
trichloroethylene, and was found to contain UST's. Recommended further
subsurface investigation.
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A closure
plan was prepared for a landfill by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs for Geauga Lake Funtime,
Inc.
Evaluated
conditions based on direct guidance from the State of Ohio EPA and the Geauga County Health
Department. The site was required to
undergo closure. Developed
remedial plans for the landfill closure, including soil cover design, ground
water and methane control design.
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The
location and design of a proposed waste
disposal site were assessed by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs for Massena Aluminum Recovery Company.
Directed
investigation and analysis of conditions at site proposed as a recipient of
contaminated soils. Evaluated conditions
based on guidance received from the New York State Department of the
Environment. Testing subsurface
conditions revealed no contamination above applicable standards. Developed recommendations
for placement of aluminum dross waste product at the site.
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An
environmental assessment was conducted by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs
for Midtown Square.
Directed Phase II environmental assessment. Evaluated conditions based on Ohio EPA
Standards, New Jersey ECRA Guidelines, Fannie Mae Environmental Hazard
Management Procedures, BUSTR Petroleum Underground Storage Tank Closure
Assessment Requirements, and BUSTR UST Cleanup Standards. Communicated with client
regarding contamination present at the site and further action needed.
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Environmental
assessments were conducted and performed by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering
Labs, at the Shoreway Industrial Park, for the City of Cleveland Law Department, and
at Gibbs Industrial Park, for Dollar Bank.
The scope
of the investigations included geotechnical, geological, hydrogeological,
chemical, and asbestos analysis of the subsurface and construction conditions
of the sites. The investigative phases
were performed in accordance with appropriate professional practices including
the latest standards of the American Society of Testing Materials and the
Environmental Protection Agency. Conclusions were based on (a) subsurface soil sampling at various
elevations; (b) penetration resistances and structural states; (c) moisture
contents, gradation, and plasti‚cities; (d) ground
water elevation measurements; (e) ground water sampling and data; (f) chemical
analysis for a series of defined chemical constituents; (g) asbestos-containing
materials sampling; (h) laboratory classification and physical and chemical
testing; and (i) engineering analysis of the acquired
data. Chemical analysis was done in
accordance with the EPA Methods of Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes.
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An
investigation of contamination at the Federal
Wire and Cable Corporation was done on behalf of the Forest City Commercial Construction Company, Inc., by G.E.M.
Testing & Engineering Labs.
The investigation
included soil sampling and analysis, monitoring well installations, and ground
water testing. A geological and hydrogeological evaluation was done.
Other
investigations similar to the above example were done for other property owners
and/or potential buyers. Work scopes
were geared to the particulars of the situations, including potential
pollutants and their degree of severity, specific concerns of the parties, and
considerations related to the known hydrogeology of the areas.
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Environmental
assessments in the areas of radon detection, asbestos testing, formaldehyde
detection and testing of toxic materials in the ground water and surface and
subsurface soils were performed by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs for various
properties on behalf of owners,
prospective purchasers, and lenders. For example, asbestos testing and ambient asbestos air surveys were
conducted within office buildings. Reports were issued and concluded with asbestos location identifications.
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Environmental
assessments were performed by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs at Chemix Corporation in Berea,
Ohio, and at the Union Carbide
Building in Cleveland, Ohio.
Scope of
work included overall external site inspection, inventory review, and
interviews with current and previous tenants. A review of historical records and a review of environmental policy were
also conducted. The building environment
was evaluated, including an asbestos hazard review and a radon review.
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An
environmental evaluation of a proposed landfill intended for dross disposal for
the Marco Aluminum Recovery Co. was performed
by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs.
An
intensive investigation of the site and surrounding area geology,
geomorphology, hydrology, and hydrogeology was done. This was coupled with a geotechnical
evaluation of the site soil structure, as well as of proposed clay liner soil
to be brought in from elsewhere.
The
investigation included soil borings, monitoring well installations (in
accordance with EPA Procedures for Ground Water Monitoring at Solid Waste
Disposal Facilities), both laboratory and in-site permeability testing, and a
wide range of soil and ground water testing. Due to the critical nature of the site permeability, testing was done
using two different field procedures, in addition to which the standard
laboratory procedures were used. This
was complemented by a range of grain size distribution analysis in the
laboratory.
Soil
testing was done as per current ASTM procedures, approved by the EPA. Groundwater testing was done as per EPA
Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes. In addition to ground water chemistry,
selected chemical analysis was done on the soil matrix itself.
Special
attention was given to accurate determination of the ground water rate,
direction, and gradient flow patterns. Specifications were additionally provided for optimum clay liner use,
versus use of non-soil liners.
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A
geotechnical investigation of a new industrial manufacturing building was done
by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs on behalf of Namco Controls Corp. for Acme
Cleveland Corp.
The
investigation included soil borings, ground water level measurements, a series
of soil laboratory testing and engineering evaluation for site designers. Particular attention was given to dealing
with the high bedrock, which consisted of interbedded
layers of sandstone and shale.
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A
geotechnical investigation and pavement analysis was done on behalf of Conrail Consolidated Rail Corp. by
G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs.
The
investigation included soil borings, laboratory testing, and engineering
evaluation with design recommendations. Special consideration was given to the vehicle requirements, which
included
a loader with fifty tons per wheel forces.
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A
specialized site study for determining reclamation procedures for the PPG lime spoil landfill in Barberton, Ohio, was done
on behalf of PPG Industries (Pittsburgh, Plate &
Glass) and Environmental Design
Group, Inc., by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering Labs.
The
project was challenged with a high degree of silt-sized poorly graded lime
spoil particles. The effect of remolding
this in-situ material was a very rapid rise in the ground water table resulting
in a liquefaction or "quicksand" effect. Thus, even a relatively small level of
dynamic pressure exerted by vehicular traffic upon the lime spoil resulted in
the immobilization of such equipment.
The
investigation included in-situ and laboratory testing of lime spoil, cemented lime spoil, cemented
lime derivations, municipal sludge, fly ash, and slacker sand. Test procedures included wet and dry
densities, moisture contents, in-situ shear strengths, Proctors, acidities,
specific gravities, grain size analyses, Atterberg
limits, penetration resistances, bulk vs. natural vs. compacted densities,
direct shears, harnesses, and photo micrographs.
In
addition, a series of specialized testing was done using the Corps of Engineers
Soils Trafficability Test apparatus. Empirical trafficability
relationships were determined at various penetration depths for various in-situ
materials and proposed mixes. This was
supplemented with pumping and rutting evaluation of in-situ trial designs.
Tested
stabilization techniques focused on lime and fly ash, using the pozzolanic cementitious process
generated. Effects of slacker sand,
phosphate liquid, ammonium phosphate and fondu cement
were studied for mix optimization.
Separate
testing was done upon trial areas intended for surficial
vegetative cover. Testing consideration
was given to pH, organic contents, and depth variations.
Slope
stability analysis was done upon various potential configurations of the
proposed material mixes. Consideration
was given to the liquefaction potential of the lime spoil. Relationships were developed for effective
pressures versus depths versus excess imposed pressures beyond natural
saturated conditions.
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A
geotechnical investigation of settlement conditions was done for the NCR Building on behalf of Banks Baldwin Law Publishing by G.E.M. Testing & Engineering
Labs.
The
investigation included soil borings, ground water level measurements, a series
of soil laboratory testing and engineering evaluation for site designers. The focus of the investigation was an
analysis of ongoing and/or future potential settlement and related subsurface
concerns.
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A
geotechnical investigation of several new structures was done on behalf of Lubrizol Corporation by G.E.M. Testing
& Engineering Labs.
The
investigation included soil borings, ground water level measurements, a series
of soil laboratory testing, ground water testing for potential subsurface
effects on footing concrete, and engineering evaluation for the site
designers. The recommendations included
special precautions with regard to the potential for shale expansion beneath
the floor slabs.
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