About Westlake

As committed professionals, we offer expertise, creativity, and responsive service to help our clients meet their goals. Whether a project involves feasibility analysis or master planning, design, construction, or measurement challenges, we are ready to assist with the right blend of professional services.
	From left: Bernard Smith Michael A. Hargrave Lee Leighton Judi Haney Gary Anderson Len Schelsky Derek Colclough
At Westlake, communication is an important aspect of every project. We have found that effective action begins with good listening. We look forward to talking with you about your project needs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bridge Building & Repair

Westlake provided precise 3D measurements and monitoring for replacement of a cracked trunnion on the I-5 Bridge.

Working from the river bank, we as-built bridge structures for prefabrication of false work and then verified false work alignment and plumb. During replacement of sheaves, we monitored structures and false work for load deformation.

Deformation Assessment and Monitoring

Our precise, truly 3D measurements offer unparalleled capabilities for assessing deformation and monitoring movement.

• For monitoring we are able to take repeat measurements to targets in order to detect movement in any direction.
• For assessment of deformation, we can provide precise measurements in difficult environments, analyze complex shapes, and identify deviations from expected in every direction. Our experience includes flatness checks, checks of alignment including plumb and torsion, and centerline checks of trunnions, rotors, and axles.

Employment Opportunities

Judi A. Haney, President

As one of Westlake’s founders, Judi developed and continues to direct our internal operations. Judi also offers many years of experience in contract negotiation and administration for long-term, complex projects for both public and private sector clients.

Petrochemical Refineries

ARCO Coker Drum Replacement

Westlake provided precise measurement services for replacement of four coker drums. The vessels were 28 feet in diameter, 100 feet tall, and located on a concrete structure 70 feet above the ground.

For each vessel, we located the 12 existing anchor bolts and marked locations on the concrete foundation for the replacement bolts. During drilling, bolt locations were adjusted to avoid existing rebar. We returned to the site to locate the centerline of each drilled hole using a specially designed target.

We provided these final locations to the manufacturer for pre-drilling of the new flanges. Each of the four prefabricated coker drums was lifted into place without need for field fitting.

Client: ARCO Products Co.

Projects

3D Scan offers real advantages for architects, historians, archaeologists, geologists, developers, shipyards, naval architects, mining operators, high tech manufacturers, departments of transportation, heavy construction companies, and civil engineers.

The projects below illustrate the range of challenges that we can meet using 3D Scan.

Ship Building & Repair

Rudder Verification and Assembly Support

Client: Cascade General Inc.

Specific Services:

• Westlake as-built the rudder frame to establish a control plane.
• We made real-time measurements for positioning and field welding of the 6 ton lower casting in 3D. These measurements were made with the rudder in a horizontal position.
• Prior to installation of the upper casting, we checked the dimensions and normality of the milled plane as well as alignment of the bore and taper.
• With the rudder in a vertical position, we made real-time 3D measurements for precise positioning and welding of the 14 ton upper casting.
• Finally, we checked the bore-alignment and horizontal and vertical alignment of the castings to ensure that the gap was within the established maximum 3 mm tolerance. We provided on-site AutoCad support to confirm the final positioning prior to finish welding.

Len J. Schelsky, PLS, Principal

Project Surveyor