Thiele Geotech Inc., Omaha Nebraska, Des Moines Iowa: Transportation Projects

Transportation Projects
	Runway 14L/32R Extension Eppley Airfield Omaha, Nebraska
In 2004 Thiele Geotech, Inc. completed a geotechnical exploration study for the Runway 14L/32R Extension at Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Nebraska. The project consisted of extending runway 14L toward the north by 1,300 lineal feet with Taxiway S and Taxiway Z extended to match the runway extension. Associated with the runway and taxiway pavements are extensions of several thousand feet of new storm sewers in the north drainage area. Numerous navigation aids were also constructed to accommodate the runway and taxiway extensions. High intensity runway lights on elevated structures were extended across the existing levee into the Missouri River floodway. Thiele Geotech, Inc. also performed materials testing and special inspections during the construction phase which completed in 2005.
	BNSF Nebraska Double Track MP 154.99 to MP 165.06 on the Sand Hills Subdivision Mason City to Berwyn, Nebraska
This project consists of constructing 10.07 miles of second main track from MP 154.99 to MP 165.06 on the Sand Hills Subdivision between Berwyn and Mason City, Nebraska. Numerous culverts and 3 bridges are included in the design of the track. The design specifies use of driven steel H-piles for support of the bridges. Thiele Geotech, Inc. completed the geotechnical exploration study for the BNSF Nebraska Double Track project in 2006.
	96th Street Improvements Cornhusker Road to Highway 370 Sarpy County, Nebraska
This project involved the extension of 96th Street from Cornhusker Road to Highway 370. It was a federally funded project designed to NDOR standards consisting of a four-lane divided urban section. Recreational trails, two bridges, and culvert construction were also included in the project route. Multi-agency coordination involved Sarpy County, the City of Papillion, the City of LaVista, and the NDOR. Thiele Geotech, Inc. provided materials testing, piling installation observation, settlement monitoring, and retaining wall slope stability analysis during the construction phase of this project. TG’s scope of work was completed at the end of 2007 with project close-out in 2008. Agency: Sarpy County top