15259_Final Report_FY19_PMV080.pdf

MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTAL

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CONTRACTING OFFICER

U.S. COAST GUARD

CIVIL ENGINEERING UNIT OAKLAND

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COMMDEX c/o Ory Conrad oconrad@commdex.com

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12/11/19

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1 15259 CAMS Tower (RX Multimode Spiral) Final Report

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Ory Conrad 12/11/19

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Ory Conrad Digitally signed by Ory Conrad Date: 2019.12.11 20:07:01 -08'00'

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CONTRACTORS

1. The term “material” is defined as articles, supplies, raw materials, equipment, parts, components, and end items that are to be incorporated into the work required by the contract.

2. This form is to be used by contractors for submitting Shop Drawings, Equipment Data, Manufacturer’s Literature and Certificates and Samples of Materials to the Government for approval in accordance with the provisions of this contract. Unless otherwise specified, it is to be prepared in 3 copies, signed, and provided to the Construction Manager with appropriate attachments.

3. Item(s) to be approved will be clearly tabbed or identified. Data pertaining to item(s) to be approved will be clearly identified or tabbed, particularly where documents are voluminous, in order to properly evaluate the materials or articles to be incorporated in the work. Each attachment will be numbered to correspond with the item number shown on the face of this form and the corresponding Submittal Register number contained in the specifications.

4. Requests submitted shall be numbered consecutively, by contract, in the space entitled “Submission No.” This number, in addition to the Contract No., will be used to identify each Material Approval Submittal. Resubmissions will be indicated in the appropriate block and the insertion of previous submission number and date in addition to a new submission number. A single submission should be used for all work of a section of the specifications, but in NO instance should the submission include work for more than one (1) contract. Submittals requiring priority handling will be submitted by separate submittal using the form and so marked across the face of the form.

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PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT – FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

TOWER MAINTENANCE AND CONDITION REPORT

December 4, 2019

U.S. Coast Guard Designation:

Site Name: CAMS Tower (RX Multimode Spiral) Site Number: 15259

Engineering Firm Designation:

TEP Project Number: 239690.308735

Site Data:

17000 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.

Inverness, CA 94937 Latitude N 38.102104°, Longitude W -122.936127° 80 Foot – Guyed Tower

Inspection Completed By:

Tower Engineering Professionals 10/9/2019

Kelsey Spencer, CWI Robert Bradley

William H. Martin, P.E, PEng, S.E., G.C., C.W.I.

Tower Engineering Professionals

Guyed Tower Maintenance and Condition Assessment Report 12/4/2019 CAMS Tower (RX Multimode Spiral)

PROPERTY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT

FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Commanding Officer Civil Engineering Unit Miami 15608 SW 117th Ave Miami, FL 33177

General Comments:

Tower Engineering Professionals (TEP) completed a periodic inspection for the above referenced site. The onsite investigation was performed by Kelsey Spencer, CWI and Robert Bradley of TEP during the October 9, 2019 site visit. The inspection was in accordance with the Scope of Services for tower inspections, maintenance, and repairs of U.S. Coast Guard Towers dated January 2019, the U.S. Coast Guard Tower Manual CIM M11000.4A, FAA AC 70/7460-1L, TIA-322, ANSI/ASSE A10.48, and ANSI/TIA-222-G-2005, Annex J: Maintenance and Condition Assessment (Normative), including all addendums (addendums TIA-222-G-1 2007 and TIA 222-G-2 2009); the checklist is pages 4 thru 9 of this report. No United States Coast Guard Assets were within 150’-0” of the structure.

Observations and recommendations are listed herein. For this inspection, the tower legs were named alphabetically according to the position of the ladder per the U.S. Coast Guard Tower Manual CIM M11000.4A.

The overall condition of the tower is satisfactory with a few exceptions. This is detailed in the report. No unused equipment was identified on structure.

Chronological Narrative:

TEP arrived onsite at 12:30 pm. We began by conducting a tail gate safety meeting with all involved and completing a job safety analysis form. Work began on this tower at 12:45 pm with a ground and tower base inspection. We began climbing the tower at 2:30 pm. The climbing inspection ended at approximately 2:00 pm. All aerial maintenance issues were noted and photographed. TEP left the site at 4:30pm.

Maintenance Accomplished:

- Minor corrosion was cleaned with hand tools and coated with an approved cold galvanizing compound.

- TEP adjusted tension, twist, and plumb in accordance with USCG specifications.

Note:

- Unutilized equipment to consider for removal was not observed on the tower.

Tower Verification:

Equipment Used:

Equipment Used

Dillon Quick Check Nikon Forestry Pro

Lighting System Inventory:

Tower Name Lighting System Lighting Level/Qty Lamp type/size/model #

Confirmation the tower is FAA compliant 15259 – CAMS Tower (RX Multimode Spiral)

N/A N/A N/A N/A

Tower Height Verification:

Tower Name Height of Foundation

Height of Base Insulator

Height of Tower

Height of Highest

Appurtenance Total Height

15259 – CAMS Tower

1-ft N/A 80-ft 83-ft 84-ft

Tower Name

Site Identification/Signage

15259 – CAMS Tower

Site signage was not present on site

ANSI/TIA-222-G MAINTENANCE AND CONDITION ASSESSMENT

A. STRUCTURE CONDITION

A.1. Damaged members (legs and bracing) Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable

Notes:

A.2. Loose members

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

A.3. Missing members

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

A.4. Climbing facilities, platforms, catwalks – all secure

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

A.5. Loose and/or missing bolts and/or nut locking devices

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

A.6. Visible cracks in welded connections

Notes:

B. FINISH

B.1. Paint and/or galvanizing condition

Notes:

B.2. Rust and/or corrosion condition including mounts and accessories

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

B.3. FAA or ICAO color marking conditions

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

B.4. Water collection in members (to be remedied, e.g., unplug drain holes, etc.)

C. LIGHTING

C.1. Conduit, junction boxes, and fasteners (weather tight and secure)

Notes:

C.2. Drains and vents openings (unobstructed)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

C.3. Wiring Condition

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

C.4. Light lenses

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

C.5. Bulb condition

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

C.6.a. Controllers functioning (Flasher)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

C.6.b. Controllers functioning (Photo control)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

C.6.c. Controllers functioning (Alarms)

D. GROUNDING

D.1. Connections

Notes: See Executive Summary for details.

D.2. Corrosion

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

D.3. Lightning protection (secured to structure)

E. ANTENNAS AND LINES

E.1. Antenna condition

Notes:

E.2. Mount and/or ice shield condition (bent, loose, and/or missing members)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

E.3. Feed line condition (flanges, seals, dents, jacket damage, grounding, etc.)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

E.4. Hanger condition (snap-ins, bolt on, kellum grips, etc.)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

E.5. Secured to structure

F. OTHER APPURTENANCES (WALKWAYS, PLATFORMS, SENSORS, FLOODLIGHTS, ETC.)

F.1. Condition

Notes:

F.2. Secured to structure

G. INSULATOR CONDITION

G.1. Cracking and chipping

Notes:

G.2. Cleanliness of insulators

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

G.3. Spark gaps set properly

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

G.4. Isolation transformer condition

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

G.5. Bolts and connection secure

H. GUYS

H.1. Strand condition (corrosion, breaks, nicks, kinks, etc.)

Notes:

H.2.a. Guy Hardware Conditions (Turnbuckles or equivalent (secure and safety properly applied)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes: See Executive Summary for details.

H.2.b. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable thimbles properly in place (if required))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.c. Guy Hardware Conditions (Service sleeves properly in place (if required))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.d.i. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable connectors (end fittings) (Cable clamps applied properly and bolts tight)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.d.ii. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable connectors (end fittings) (Wire serving properly applied))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.d.iii. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable connectors (end fittings) (No signs of slippage or damaged strands))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.d.iv. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable connectors (Preformed wraps – properly applied, fully wrapped, & sleeve in place))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.d.v. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable connectors (end fittings) (Poured sockets secure and showing no separation))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.2.d.vi. Guy Hardware Conditions (Cable connectors (Shackles, bolts, pins, and cotter pins secure and in good condition))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.3. Guy tensions

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.4. Measure guy tensions

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

H.5. Record temperature, wind speed and wind direction

I. CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS

I.1.a. Ground condition (Settlement, movement or earth cracks)

Notes:

I.1.b. Ground condition (Erosion)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

I.1.c. Ground condition (Site condition (standing water, drainage, trees, etc.))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes: See Executive Summary for details.

I.2.a. Anchorage condition (Nuts and/or nut locking device (tightened))

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes: See Executive Summary for details.

I.2.b. Anchorage condition (Grout condition)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

I.2.c. Anchorage condition (Anchorages and/or anchor rod condition)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

I.3.a. Concrete condition (Cracking, spalling, or splitting)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

I.3.b. Concrete condition (Chipped or broken concrete)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

I.3.c. Concrete condition (Honeycombing)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

I.3.d. Concrete condition (Low spots to collect moisture)

J. GUYED MAST ANCHORS

J.1. Settlement, movement or earth cracks

Notes:

J.2. Backfill heaped over concrete for water shedding

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

J.3. Anchor rod condition below earth (Maintain required structural capacity of anchor during exploration.)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

J.4. Corrosion control measures (galvanizing, coating, concrete encasement, cathodic protection systems, etc.)

Okay Possible Improvement Needs Repair Not Applicable Notes:

J.5. Anchor heads clear of earth

K. TOWER ALIGNMENT

K.1. Tower Plumb and Twist

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Photograph Observations and Recommendations

B.2. Rust and/or corrosion condition including mounts and accessories

Observation:

Surface corrosion was observed on the crosby clamps on the safety wire at all guy anchors. TEP cleaned and galvanized the crosby clamps (Photos “A” and “B”)

Recommendation:

No action required.

D.1. Connections

Observation:

Damage was observed on the ground leads of outside anchors 2 and 4. (Photos “C” and “D”)

Recommendation:

Install new ground wires at outside anchors 2 and 4 to ensure the guy anchors are properly grounded.

C

A

B

D.1. Connections (cont.)

H.2.a. Guy Hardware Conditions (Turnbuckles or equivalent (secure and safety properly applied)

Observation:

The turnbuckles of outside anchors 1 and 5 are fully extended.

(Photo “E”)

Recommendation:

Replace the preforms at anchors 1 and 5 with preforms that allow adjustment of the turnbuckles.

I.1.c. Ground condition (Site condition (standing water, drainage, trees, etc.))

Observation:

The compound fence is damaged. (Photo “F”)

Repair the damaged areas of the compound fence.

F

D

E

I.1.c. Ground condition (Site condition (standing water, drainage, trees, etc.))

Observation:

Vegetative growth was observed inside the tower compound. (Photo “G”)

Recommendation:

Compound should be cleared of vegetative growth and sprayed to prevent future growth.

I.2.a. Anchorage condition (Nuts and/or nut locking device

Observation:

No nut locking devices were observed on the turnbuckles at any of the guy anchors. (Photo “H”)

Install nut locking devices on all turnbuckles.

G

H

TOWER TENSION, PLUMB AND TWIST MEASUREMENTS

Table 1: Guy Wire Tensions

Guy Path Guy Level

Guy Size (diameter in inches) Measured

-5% of Initial

Tension (kips)

+5% of Initial Tension (kips)

Measured tension (kips) Results

Inner

A1 1 3/8 1.705 1.795 1.76 OK

B2 1 3/8 1.705 1.795 1.76 OK

C3 1 3/8 1.705 1.795 1.76 OK

Outer

1 2 3/8 0.925 0.975 0.94 OK

2 2 3/8 0.925 0.975 0.92 LOW

3 2 3/8 0.925 0.975 0.92 LOW

4 2 3/8 0.925 0.975 0.94 OK

5 2 3/8 0.925 0.975 0.98 HIGH

6 2 3/8 0.925 0.975 0.92 LOW

Photograph Photograph

Photograph Photograph

TOWER TENSION, PLUMB AND TWIST MEASUREMENTS (cont.)

Table 2: Tower Twist Measurements

Reference Elevation

(above conc.)

Twist with Respect

To Base ( )

Allowable Twist with Respect

To Base ( )

Relative Twist Between Reference

Elevations ( )

Allowable Twist Between Reference

Elevations ( )

To w er T w ist

M ea su re m en ts

80-ft -0.30 ± 4.00 -0.30 ± 2.25

35-ft 0.00 ± 1.75

0.00 ± 1.75

0-ft 0.00 ± 0.00

Table 3: Lateral Deflection Measurements

Reference Elevation

(above conc.)

Resultant Deflection (in)

Allowable Resultant

Deflection (in) per TIA

Resultant Deflection Between Reference

Elevations (in)

Allowable Deflection Between Reference

Elevations (in) per TIA

To w er D ef le ct io n M ea su re m en ts

80-ft 0.292 ± 2.40

0.292 ± 1.35

35-ft 0.00 ± 1.05

0.00 ± 1.05

0-ft 0.00 ± 0.00

APPENDIX A:

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TABLE