Dave recently provided geo-structural engineering/consulting and design, including structural design and bidding document preparation for over 25 structure foundations for a nearly four-mile-long connection between the new Unit 2 Station at the existing Louisville Gas & Electric Trimble County Generating Station and a Duke Power 345 kV transmission line located in Clark County, Indiana. A challenging aspect of the project included supporting a mile-long transmission line  connection over the Ohio River that needed to be over 400 feet above the river level. Support for this span takes into account 40 feet of sag in the line from summer usage and clearance above vessels on the river. 

 

At the new multi-purpose Lucas Oil Stadium and Indiana Convention Center Expansion in downtown Indianapolis, Dave helped the project team with geotechnical engineering and analysis, and provided construction engineering services for the temporary support of the structural steel during the erection of the moveable roof. During construction of the 1.2-million square foot Midfield Terminal for the Indianapolis International Airport, Dave provided on-site construction engineering and consulting to assist the project team with the installation of challenging drilled shaft foundations used to support the structure. He has also consulted on the geotechnical design of Segment 3 of the I-69 extension in southwestern Indiana.

 

Dave is a registered Professional Engineer (PE) in ten states, including Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. He holds a master of science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois and a bachelor of science degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont.

SME supports clients at every stage of development and ownership, from site acquisition, design and construction, to maintenance, restoration and redevelopment. Since 1964, our mission has been to add significant value to our clients’ projects and become a trusted member of their project team. Our staff of over 200 professionals operates from ten offices in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. We assist our clients locally and across the world by providing practical, sustainable solutions to the most challenging site and building related problems. We’ve guided clients through the complex financial maze to take advantage of available brownfield and other development financing programs to help them achieve their goals. SME has secured over $90,000,000 in state/federal grants, loans, tax credits, and tax increment financing for municipal and private brownfield redevelopment projects valued at over $900,000,000. From land use and brownfield redevelopment to green buildings and alternative energy sources, we are committed to helping our clients achieve a sustainable future. Our geosciences, geo-structural design, materials and environmental capabilities serve many markets in the built and natural environment, covering Commercial, Development/Redevelopment, Education, Energy, Healthcare, Industrial, Retail, Government, Telecommunications, Transportation, and Agriculture.