Location:  New Orleans, LA

Project Description:

LH&J performed all Architectural and Engineering Designs for the elevated Safe House and Control Room at the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway for the IHNC Surge Barrier. The Safe House is 32 feet above ground and is designed for 250 MPH winds. It provides facilities for on-site emergency personnel and back-up generators with controls to operate the IHNC Sector Gate under extreme storm conditions.

Location: New Orleans, LA

Project Description:

LH&J performed the complete design for these 150 foot long bulkheads that are constructed with steel truss members and steel plate faces. Each stackable bulkhead is 6 feet tall and weighs 160,000 pounds. These critical structural components are multi-functional and can be used for both routine dewatering of the IHNC Sector Gate Chamber and also as main line flood protection for storm surges up to 20 feet above normal water levels.

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LH&J has designed a number of complex pile foundations for major flood protection and other type structures. We have the tools and expertise to provide design solutions for all types of complex pile foundations that are both cost effective and constructible.

Location: New Orleans, LA

Project Description:

LH&J designed the special foundations and structures that supported the monorail and also other features for the New Orleans World’s Fair. All work was completed on an extremely fast-track basis and a number of the temporary structures were designed to be readily disassembled, transported and reassembled at other locations upon completion of the fair event

Location: New Orleans, LA

Project Description:

LH&J has a great deal of experience and expertise preparing the engineering designs for deep excavations that are suitable for the unique soil conditions that are found throughout Southeast Louisiana. Our engineers are experts at designing reliable and economical earth and water retaining systems that perform well in the soft soils and high water tables that are typical for this region.

Location: Jefferson Parish, LA

Project Description:

Jesuit High School retained LH&J to perform all land surveying, civil engineering and structural engineering for their new High School Sports Complex. The facility was designed to conform to a site that is tightly constrained by railroad, highway and drainage right of ways, servitudes and easements.

Location: Lake Charles, LA

Project Description:

The three story Press Box and Hospitality Suites Structure was designed by LH&J to perform as an independent structure from the remainder of the existing stadium.  It is designed to withstand hurricane force winds and has withstood several strong tropical events throughout its lifetime.