P891 – Electrical Backbone
As part of the U.S. Navy’s Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program, RAM GeoServices, Inc. was retained by WSP USA Solutions, Inc. to provide specialized geotechnical engineering and design services for Substation FG. This effort played a key role in supporting future infrastructure upgrades critical to operational continuity at the shipyard.
To begin, RAM developed a comprehensive geotechnical exploration program aimed at documenting soil and subsurface conditions around an existing retaining wall at the substation site. Our team conducted soil borings at both the top and base of the wall, enabling a full vertical profile of site conditions. The collected samples were then subjected to laboratory testing to analyze soil strength, composition, and deformation characteristics—essential data for design accuracy and risk mitigation.
Following the field investigation and lab work, RAM performed a detailed seismic analysis to evaluate the wall’s structural stability under earthquake loading. This step ensured the retaining wall could be reliably integrated into long-term infrastructure plans while meeting all relevant safety and performance criteria.
The findings were consolidated into a formal geotechnical report, which included design soil profiles, ground behavior insights, and engineering recommendations to inform future phases of design. These insights supported efforts to maintain the wall’s integrity and contributed to the overall safety, stability, and resilience of the substation’s infrastructure.
RAM GeoServices is proud to support mission-critical federal programs with precise, practical geotechnical solutions—and remains ready to assist with future phases of this high-value project.
