Arkansas Nuclear One
Arkansas Nuclear One
Hawesville, Kentucky
Market Sector: Energy / Nuclear Power
Role: Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing
Client Need
The client required comprehensive geotechnical and materials testing services to support multiple facets of the Arkansas Nuclear One facility, including foundation design, pavement evaluations, and structural stability assessments related to safe shutdown reservoirs and transmission infrastructure.
How We Helped
UES provided foundation recommendations and construction support, assessed existing pavements, and evaluated the generator building and laydown yard used for spent fuel offloading and transport. We conducted stability analyses of the safe shutdown impoundment dike and inspected transmission towers along an 8-mile proposed transmission line right-of-way.
Project Highlights
- Foundation design recommendations and construction support
- Evaluation of existing pavements and structural facilities
- Stability analysis of safe shutdown impoundment dike
- Transmission tower assessments along an 8-mile corridor
Client & Community Impact
UES’s expertise helped ensure structural safety and compliance at Arkansas Nuclear One, supporting the reliable operation of critical nuclear power infrastructure and contributing to regional energy security.
