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CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE

CIVIL INFRASTRUCTURE

July 29, 2024

Rhino Engineering collaborates with clients across all project phases to define technical requirements, evaluate existing system conditions, and proactively identify operational and long-term infrastructure risks. Our multidisciplinary team provides integrated services including advanced infrastructure diagnostics, expert compliant condition assessment, trenchless pipeline installation support, and hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support data-driven rehabilitation and capital planning decisions. Rhino Engineering is distinguished by its depth of technical expertise, rigorous QA/QC protocols, and implementation of environmentally responsible engineering methodologies that deliver precise, constructible, and sustainable infrastructure solutions. Rhino’s focus includes:

Ø  Sewer and stormwater master planning involving assessment of existing civil drainage infrastructure and development of optimized system design and rehabilitation strategies.

Ø  Survey-grade underground utility mapping using Trimble GNSS data collection, field verification, and control establishment to define accurate civil infrastructure locations and elevations.

Ø  Condition assessment and maintenance support for gravity sewer and stormwater conveyance systems to restore hydraulic capacity and support rehabilitation planning.

Ø  Development of civil infrastructure master plans incorporating economic analysis, lifecycle cost evaluation, and system-wide performance optimization.

Ø  AutoCAD Civil 3D modeling to generate precise geospatial asset inventories and pipe network alignments for civil infrastructure systems, including in complex or data-deficient environments.

Ø  BIM integration for civil infrastructure projects to enhance multidisciplinary coordination, design visualization, and constructability analysis.

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DIAGNOSIS

DIAGNOSIS

July 29, 2024


“Efficient and profitable management of water and wastewater facilities presents significant challenges, especially for utilities operating under constrained budgets. These utilities must navigate frequent regulatory changes, contend with aging infrastructure, and adapt to a dynamic workforce.

Recognizing that these challenges are not unique, Rhino Engineering eschews generic solutions. Instead, our water and wastewater experts engage directly with each client to understand their specific facilities and tailor our strategic recommendations to their distinct requirements.

This approach facilitates the identification of structural, operational, and maintenance issues with precision, enabling targeted interventions that minimize overall maintenance and repair costs.

We provide a comprehensive Condition Assessment Report that includes recommended rehabilitation methods, severity ratings, GIS mapping, and construction cost estimates. All recommendations adhere to NASSCO standards, ensuring a thorough and professional approach to facility management and planning.”




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TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

July 29, 2024

Rhino Engineering provides multidisciplinary transportation engineering and infrastructure support services across multiple jurisdictions, supporting projects involving highways, arterial and local roadways, interchanges, bridges, rail and transit corridors, and long-range transportation planning. Our services include preparation of engineering drawings and traffic control plans in accordance with MUTCD standards, along with transportation-focused environmental and infrastructure analyses for municipal, regional, state, and federal agencies to ensure regulatory compliance and constructible, defensible design deliverables.
Our work has been performed in coordination with agencies and utilities across diverse geographic regions, including Maryland (MDOT and DC Water programs), California, Colorado, Georgia, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. This multi-jurisdictional experience enables Rhino Engineering to navigate varying regulatory frameworks, permitting requirements, and traffic control standards while delivering consistent, technically sound plans and analyses tailored to each transportation network and infrastructure program.

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REHABILITATION RECOMMENDATIONS

REHABILITATION RECOMMENDATIONS

July 29, 2024

Trenchless methods offer a versatile solution for rehabilitating existing pipelines under diverse conditions. These techniques are especially advantageous in urban settings, where traditional construction methods can severely disrupt business operations, residential areas, and both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

 Additionally, the presence of other underground utilities and existing infrastructure poses significant challenges for conventional excavation and replacement approaches. Consequently, trenchless techniques are frequently employed in such scenarios. In general, trenchless sewer rehabilitation methods necessitate less installation time, and consequently, reduced pumping time compared to traditional excavation and replacement methods.

We have the following experience in the design and execution of the following methods (inside and outside the US):

CIPP Cured-in-Place Pipe: A seamless rehabilitation method using resin-impregnated liners, CIPP offers a joint-free
solution for pipes.
Sliplining: This approach involves inserting a smaller pipe into a larger one and can be effective for structural
rehabilitation.
PE or PVC Spiral Wrapping: This technique creates a liner within the pipe, using interlocking strips of PVC or HDPE. Its
adaptability to various geometries makes it versatile.
Folding and formed liner: Ideal for smaller pipes, this method uses flattened or folded PVC or HDPE pipes. It offers a
balanced approach between ease of installation and impact on capacity.
Geopolymer Liner: A high-strength mortar, geopolymer is applied as a liner. Its corrosion resistance and durability
characteristics make it a powerful solution.
Epoxy and polyurethane coating: Offering a range of applications, epoxy coatings provide structural or non-structural
solutions with high corrosion resistance.
Pipe bursting: Although technically a replacement method, pipe bursting may be considered due to its
trenchless approach. Its suitability depends on factors such as alignment and proximity to the utility.

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ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING

ENGINEERING AND CONSULTING

July 29, 2024

As part of our engineering consulting services, Rhino Engineering develops comprehensive rehabilitation and capital improvement recommendations that incorporate trenchless technologies as a primary strategy for restoring structural integrity and hydraulic performance of existing pipelines. These recommendations are formulated within the context of our custom asset management and rehabilitation planning programs, which integrate detailed condition assessment data, hydraulic capacity analyses, and LOF × COF risk prioritization to optimize project sequencing, constructability, and long-term system reliability; particularly within densely developed utility corridors where open-cut replacement is constrained by traffic, adjacent infrastructure, and service continuity requirements.

Our engineering recommendations are further supported through the preparation of sewer and stormwater master plans and maintenance and operations scheduling frameworks that establish performance-based rehabilitation strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and capital planning objectives. We incorporate environmental stewardship and sustainability principles into all phases of planning and design, emphasizing ethical engineering practices that minimize ecological disturbance, reduce carbon-intensive construction impacts, and promote long-term resource efficiency. Within this framework, trenchless methods are evaluated and recommended based on asset criticality, deterioration modeling, constructability constraints, and lifecycle cost considerations. This planning-driven engineering approach enables targeted, minimally disruptive rehabilitation solutions that reduce installation duration, bypass pumping demands, and surface impacts while enhancing lifecycle cost efficiency, environmental responsibility, and long-term infrastructure resilience.

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PROJECTS

PROJECTS

July 28, 2024

SOME OF THE PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

Ø 2006-2011 - City of Los Angeles, California, Proposition “Q” Public Safety Program - Construction Manager for construction of over $115 millionUSD, including a police station and public buildings.

Ø 2015-2024 - City of Los Angeles, California - Trenchless Rehabilitation of Collector NOS 04, NOS 10, NOS 15, ESR 23rd, NOS 31.

Ø 2015-2017 - Mexicali, MX - Design Team for Constellation Brands - Cervecería Modelo.

Ø 2016-2017 - Mexicali, MX - Technical Consultant/ Construction and Material Team for Constellation Brands - Cervecería Modelo.

Ø 2008-2017 - City of Los Angeles, California - Wastewater and Stormwater Master Plan Team,technical expert/advisor.

Ø 2011-2018 - Atlanta, GA - Utility PMT plan and design.

Ø 2019-2022 - Hyperion Treatment Plant - inspection, cleaning and evaluation of various treatment plant areas.

Ø 2020- San Diego, CA - Road, bridge, LIDAR scanning surveys.

Ø 2021-2024 - Houston, TX - Manhole mapping and investigation, and network inspections.

Ø 2022-2024 - Castle Pines, CO - Sewer line and manhole inspections and assessments.

Ø 2022-Present - Daytona, FL - Sewer system inspections and diagnostics.

Ø 2023 - Yakima, Washington - Master plan assessment.

Ø 2023 - Present - SoCAL GAS - PMT design for natural gas service.

Ø 2023 - Present - Puerto Rico I/I Study - evaluation and diagnosis including sewer system master plan.


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