Stiver Engineering was engaged by CSA Construction, Inc. to provide comprehensive structural and piping support design services for the aeration basin improvement at the City of Webster Water Wastewater Treatment Plant. Our scope centered on ensuring the long-term structural integrity and operational reliability of a critical air pipe replacement within an active municipal treatment facility.
Our team performed detailed pipe modeling and load analysis for 12″, 16″, and 20″ stainless steel pipelines, accounting for thermal expansion, internal pipe pressure, wind loads, and cable loads acting on the system. From those calculated loads, we developed a finite element model to design the aluminum pipe support frames for the aeration basin, including critical connection details such as column-to-base plate welding, horizontal and vertical brace connections, eccentric gusset plate design, and prying action checks on pipe support and beam connections.
To complete the structural system, Stiver Engineering also delivered full foundation design, encompassing base plates with anchor bolts, spread footings, and drilled shaft foundations, ensuring safe, reliable support of the piping infrastructure from the ground up.
This project reflects Stiver’s ability to deliver precise, constructible structural solutions for municipal water and wastewater systems, supporting the City of Webster’s commitment to reliable and resilient public infrastructure.
