WhereDaily News: Smith-Midland Wins Award for Smithsonian National Zoo Project in Washington, DC
MIDLAND, VA--(Marketwired - Jan 27, 2016) - Smith-Midland Corporation (OTCQX: SMID) -- The Washington Building Congress has awarded Smith-Midland the 2016 Precast Concrete Craftsmanship Award for its manufacturing of the Smithsonian's National Zoological Park Retaining Wall in Washington, DC. The 850 foot long x 30 foot high simulated stone retaining wall was built to replace existing structures along an extensive drop off on the entrance road above parking lot C. General Contractor Hensel Phelps worked with Smith-Midland to design the precast concrete panels, and to complete the welding and wall erection. Originally designed to be cast in place, Hensel Phelps rethought the process, proposing a value engineering option involving the use of a shotcrete wall and placement of precast concrete panels as a facing. The precast panels were engineered like puzzle pieces, creating interlocking sections to disguise the horizontal joints between the panels, blending naturally with the stone block design. This ultimately led to a higher quality final product for the customer.
