REPAIR SALTWATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

Art Anderson was the Architect/Engineer of Record for the design-build project to replace the main saltwater distribution system for Naval Base Kitsap at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The Saltwater Distribution System includes primarily a 20” ductile iron piping that runs along the shipyard waterfront roughly 2,000 linear feet, including in ground, in water, and under pier piping. Art Anderson’s scope of work included:

• Providing the design quality control plan
• A basis of design
• Design drawings, calculations, and specifications for piping
• A demolition and hazardous material removal plan
• A cathodic protection plan
• Construction support
• Record drawings

Art Anderson worked on Design Development Documents that defined project details incorporating the structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical systems. Art Anderson provided 100% and Final Design Drawings and Specifications and provided construction support for the duration of the project.

For this project, there were lots of challenges with the intended pipe route. Many structures were constructed over the top of pipe in the ground. Many times, Art Anderson had to develop different routes to lower the impact during construction. Specifically, sections of the piping were underneath crane rails. Additional structures were built around the existing piping to provide support to the crane and other objects.

For the in-water work, our team was not allowed to dredge for a new path because of limitations on the permits. There were also issues with the existing wiprap causing risks for divers. A shoring structure was designed to help mitigate the risks during construction.