ASSOCIATED ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, INC. Corporate Philosophy

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1 Across the Nation Associated Engineering Consultants, Inc. (AEC) is a diverse civil engineering consulting firm specializing in urban and municipal site development, pavement engineering, pavement management planning, materials engineering, construction management, quality control / quality assurance, material testing and surveying. The engineers and project managers at AEC offer not only their multifaceted capabilities and expertise for a successful and cost effective project, but the necessary experience, facilities, and resources to handle projects of any size. AEC is committed to the highest standards of engineering excellence and has a true interest in providing clients with superior solutions in a timely and cost effective manner. Corporate Philosophy AEC s Corporate Philosophy is to function as an extension of our client s staff, to manage projects on the client s behalf and to operate as though the project was our own. This enables AEC to represent clients without a conflict of interest. AEC staff includes project engineers, construction managers, civil, mechanical and petroleum engineers, as well as land planners, surveyors, drafting technicians, material testing technicians, information technology professionals and construction inspectors. Mission Statement AEC is a team of professionals who are experienced, knowledgeable, productive and innovative. AEC provides effective engineering solutions, services and products to clients in an efficient and economical manner. This is accomplished through detailed planning and strict adherence to the fundamental principles of integrity, cooperation and personal development. Corporate Philosophy The cornerstone to AEC s success is now, and always will be effective communications from a project s inception through completion and client acceptance. Established in 1998, AEC has gained an excellent reputation in consulting and testing throughout the Nation.

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3 Pavement Engineering and Design The niche engineering field where exact design specifications and attention to detail are paramount. From soil testing to roadway design, pavement engineering affects nearly every aspect of our daily transportation lives. AEC s nationwide reputation for Municipal and Urban Development Site Development Storm Water Management Soil Conservation Engineering Surveys Pavement Structural Sections Pipeline Design Flood Protection Public Works Unparalleled Experience Proven Capability Federal/State/Local Projects Evaluation and Rehabilitation Rubberized Asphalt Pavements Design Tolerances Asphalt Technology Contracts Private/Commercial/Industrial Pavements Contract Bidding Documents Base Preparation End Product Specifications Mix Design Parameters Pavement Engineering and Design

4 Construction Management AEC combines engineering and leadership to ensure project excellence. The construction manager provides a host of management services including review of plans, scheduling, contract administration, on-site construction inspection, and project status reporting. AEC s construction management services will benefit any project, regardless of scope or size. Construction Monitoring Industrial Plants and Warehouses Parking Structures and Bridges Commercial Developments Subdivision Development Dams, Reservoirs, Canals Linear Development Rigid and Flexible Pavements Transportation and Traffic Lumber and Paper Mills Railways, Pipelines Project Management Project Status Reporting Perform Design Reviews Coordinate Schedules Environmental Assessments Evaluation and Rehabilitation Review Payment Requests Compliance Certificates Shop Drawings Contract Administration Contract Agreements Contractor Disputes Pre-Bid Meetings Pre-Construction Meetings Contractor Verifications Prepare Award Of Contract Notice to Proceed Review Certified Payroll Recommend Change Orders Monitor Preliminary Lien Notice Quality Control Plans Fast Track Scheduling Traffic Control Reviews Safety Reviews Submittal Reviews Project Cost Controls Partnering/Good Faith Review Public Notifications Claims Avoidance Mitigation Clear Communications Site Inspection Staff Extension and Augmentation Compliance with Specifications Laboratory Testing Plant Inspections Daily Inspection Reports Attend Project Meetings Prepare Punch-Lists Prepare Record Drawings Approve Quantities Develop Pay Estimates Construction Management

5 Quality Control & Quality Assurance A systematic application of management, inspection and testing methods designed to ensure all materials, equipment and workmanship conform to contract requirements and Performance Specifications Tolerances Compaction Requirements AC Design Criteria NICET/ICBO Certified Acceptance of Work Sampling and Testing Daily Activities and Documentation Acceptance Chart Summaries Payment for Value Received Municipal, State, Federal and Private Sector Projects Contractor Managed QC/QA projects Comprehensive Plans for Producers, Suppliers and User Agencies Laboratory Testing Construction Inspection Soils and Emulsions Research and Development Asphalt Technology Evaluate New Products Forensic Engineering High Performance Concrete Recycled Asphalt Concrete Qualified Personnel Certified Radiation Safety Non-Destructive Examiners State Certified QC/QA Inspectors maximize construction efficiency. Quality Control & Quality Assurance

6 DYNAFLECT Deflection Testing and Analysis Why DYNAFLECT Deflection Testing and Analysis? A DYNAFLECT is a nondestructive testing device for measuring the strength of asphalt concrete (AC) pavements. Housed in a small trailer, the apparatus can measure the strength of pavement structures. Oscillating weights cause the pavement to deflect and rebound in a manner similar to a vehicle driving over a pavement surface. A weak pavement will typically deflect more than a strong pavement. Motion sensing geophones measure the amount of deflection caused by the oscillation of weights. The deflection data is then analyzed to determine whether failure has occurred or will occur in the future at a designated traffic volume. Pavement Design Factors Asphalt and PCC Pavement Recycling Flexible and Rigid Overlay Thickness Designs Structural Capacity and Remaining Life Analysis Performance Monitoring Load Transfer Across PCCP Joints Analysis of Materials / Failures Visual Condition Rating Why is Deflection Testing Unique? Unlike most methods, DYNAFLECT deflection design is based upon the measured strength of the existing pavement structure. This process provides accurate results for all pavement structures regardless of condition. AEC combines this data with projected traffic loads and provides feasible design that is neither lacking nor over designed for the desired future life of the structure. How is Investment Maximized? Where many improvement projects compete for limited funds, deflection testing and analysis provides data that allows for a thorough evaluation of pavement conditions. Projects can then be prioritized based on sound empirical data rather than ambiguous modeling based on visual inspection, speculation, or gravel equivalencies. Although common sense suggests the worst pavements should be repaired first, this is not always the best management strategy. Pavements with high levels of deflection but few failures can be rehabilitated for a fraction of the cost of future repairs resulting from neglect. Pavements with excessive deflections and numerous failures often require complete reconstruction. By deferring projects requiring reconstruction, it allows project managers to attend to pavements that can justifiably be enhanced in the short term. Monies initially set aside for pavements that are determined to require reconstruction can often be shifted and applied to more time sensitive demands. In most cases, it is economically advantageous to defer a project requiring reconstruction as failure has already occurred and preventative actions will yield minimal benefits. Deflection Testing and Analysis

7 Field Services and Design Support AEC s staff of field engineers and technicians have years of hands on experience which allows us to operate in an efficient and economical manner when rendering field services and design support. In addition, the engineers of AEC apply this field knowledge to the design and drafting process and offer our clients a more complete product. Materials Testing Field Equipment for Testing of Soil, Aggregate, Concrete and Asphalt SuperPave Performance Testing Mobile Laboratory Facilities QC/QA Programs Experienced Technicians Knowledgeable Engineers with Field Testing Experience Experimental Materials Third Party Testing Alliances Forensic Analysis of Materials Safety Traffic Control Traffic Information Systems Arrowboard Lane Closures Public Notifications Public Relations Construction Signs Pilot Car and Flaggers Road Closures Permit Requirements Subsurface Exploration Coring Test Pits R-Value Sampling Boring/Drive Tubes Determination of CTB, LTB Subgrade assessments In-place Moisture and Density Material Collection and Analysis Storage and Documentation of Collected Sample Materials Surveying Construction Staking Horizontal and Vertical Alignment Elevation /Profiles Locate Landmarks and Utilities GPS Capability Third Party Verification Field Observations Contour Intervals Drafting / Plotting AutoCAD / Microstation Automated Mapping Photogrammetry 2D and 3D Drafting Full Plotting Capability Field Services / Design Support

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