Projects

City of St. Petersburg Municipal Pier

Location
Location
St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Structure
Structure
Inverted Pyramid
Date completed
Date completed
2014
Owner
Owner
City of St. Petersburg
Client
Client
Kissinger Campo & Associates Corp.
City of St. Petersburg Municipal Pier

Services Applied by VCS Engineering

Cathodic Protection Design, Concrete Resistivity, Corrosion Potential Mapping, Carbonation Depth, Chloride Concentration, Compressive Strength, Corrosion Potential Testing

Project Description

VCS Engineering carried out a feasibility assessment of the iconic inverted pyramid structure at the St. Petersburg Municipal Pier in Florida. The study included on-site investigation of the concrete-encased steel elements to evaluate durability and explore strategies for extending the structure’s long-term service life.

Project Issue

The inverted pyramid, built in 1973 at the end of the historic St. Petersburg pier, is supported by a concrete-encased steel frame with deep foundation elements. VCS Engineering was engaged to evaluate the current condition of the structure and to determine whether rehabilitation strategies could extend its long-term service life.

Project Solution

VCS Engineering supported a feasibility assessment of the St. Petersburg Municipal Pier, focusing on durability and long-term serviceability of the concrete-encased steel structure. Inspection methods included visual survey, select concrete openings, and material sampling to evaluate concrete cover, resistivity, and corrosion risk near steel elements.

Corrosion potential measurements were also made in various zones to identify areas with elevated risk. Based on the assessment, VCS collaborated with project engineers to recommend mitigation strategies for different structural components, aimed at prolonging usable service life.

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