Kenall was retained by the USACE, Galveston District to collect geotechnical data essential for developing a dredge material management plan (DMMP) for the Houston Ship Channel. The project encompassed six levees located on land-based sites and six water-bound sites.

The scope of Kenall’s work included geotechnical core and soil sampling, advanced geotechnical laboratory testing, and general geotechnical engineering support. Demonstrating exceptional adaptability in field testing, Kenall employed a wide array of methodologies to access the 56 borehole sites. For land-based drilling, the team utilized track-mounted rigs, buggy rigs, and rice and cane rigs to ensure efficient operations under varying site conditions. For water-bound sites, drilling was executed using barge-mounted and truck-mounted rigs, showcasing Kenall’s capability to tailor its approach to the unique challenges of diverse environments.

Building upon the findings from its geotechnical exploration, Kenall conducted levee slope stability analyses. These analyses were instrumental in determining the allowable maximum levee heights and calculating the ultimate placement area capacities for accommodating dredged maintenance material.