MATSON CONTAINER TERMINAL EARTHQUAKE REPAIR AND RETROFIT PORT OF OAKLAND, CA

DURATION AND COST

1991-1995 , $5,200,000

F.E. Jordan Associates, Inc. provided engineering services to the Port of Oakland to effect design and other engineering support services in connection with permanent repair to the Matson Terminal Wharf, Berths 32 and 33, in the area of the Seventh Street Complex. Some damage was experienced in piles and their connections during the October 17, 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake. The project provided permanent resistance to seismic effects and facilitated other modifications.

Firm’s Role

The work in general was to complete conceptual studies, effect designs of permanent repairs, provide bid and construction documents and support to Port personnel during bid and construction phases. The firm was also retained to provide drawings for as-built conditions.