Nelosca blog posts were viewed 13,622 times in 2019. Reviewing our most-searched blog topics helps us construct a list of the marine industry's most critical topics and those most pertinent to our company. So, what were the most-searched topics?
2019 marked the 100th anniversary of Nelosca Technologies. We celebrated the hard work, dedication, and ingenuity that brings our company into its second century.
We also pride ourselves on being innovative leaders, aiming to provide expertise and resources for our industry. Included in this list are topics we’ll likely revisit in 2020, as we improve upon our current understanding of regulations and industry news. As for 2019 -- Here we go!
According to the United States Department of Transportation, underwater scour is the leading cause of bridge failure, ahead of both collisions and overloading. As many bridges sit over water, the potential dangers of scour cannot be ignored. There are many solutions to scour problems. However, there are two options that we find the most effective.
Turbidity is a hot-button issue in the environmental dredging industry because if it is not controlled, contamination can spread to clean areas. Since every dredge project will experience the presence of suspended sediments in the water column, proper measures are taken to control this problem.
The size, scopes, and complexities of our current projects are overwhelming. Nelosca is extremely fortunate to have a very busy, robust workload this year with some exciting projects underway, and more that are set to begin once fish windows open. Here are our observations from a dredging contractor’s perspective.
Our team withstood one of the most unpredictable winters in recent memory. As we finally head into warmer weather, we reflect on all we were able to accomplish under the ice this past season. The ice may have been thick - really thick - four to five feet thick. But that didn’t stop us from taking on the most demanding under-ice dive projects.
Stray current is electricity from an outside source that flows through steel components and into the water for a ground. Stray current corrosion is a common threat to water-based steel structures such as barge terminals. Though hard to identify the source, damage from stray current can be prevented by following 3 simple steps.
As construction projects pick up speed across the country, so do construction- and safety-related news stories. It’s important to ask: What is Nelosca Technologies, Inc. (Nelosca) doing to ensure the safety of our team? And, can we increase safety measures without sacrificing productivity?
Simply put, safety is our top priority. Read More
Our experience in wetland habitat restoration began decades ago with the Upper Mississippi River Restoration Program (UMRR), the largest restoration program ever undertaken on a major waterway, worldwide. Since then we have carried out many more restorations along the inland waters of the United States, including restoration after large-scale environmental remediation.
Dams are built to last for long periods of time, however certain components will require periodic repairs and replacements. For instance, radial gates are some of the most common components that need attention. In our experience, we have found certain best practices that will increase the lifespan of these gates, as well as increase their functionality.
100 Years and Just Getting Started