STRUCTURAL ASSESSMENT REPORT

JONES AND LAMSON MACHINE COMPANY BUILDING SITE

160 Clinton Street
Springfield, Vermont

Contract No. EP-S3-15-01

Task Order 2
TDD No. TO2-01-16-12-0001
Document Control No.: R-00270

December 30, 2016

Prepared By: George H. Weaver, P.E.

Vermont Registration No.: 113355

Weston Solutions, Inc.

1400 Weston Way
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19380

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SEMS Doc ID 622379
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INTRODUCTION
As requested, Weston Solution, Inc. (WESTON) performed a structural condition assessment of
the Jones and Lamson Machine Company Building Site located at 160 Clinton Street, Springfield,
Windsor County, Vermont on December 7 and 8, 2016. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) Rich Haworth was present each day of the structural
condition assessment.
The purpose of this assessment was to evaluate the structural condition of the building (and
associated outbuildings) with the principal focus on actions associated with the removal of asbestos
on the floor inside the buildings and the excavation of contaminated soils outside of the building.
The scope of this assessment includes identifying areas within the buildings that persons should
not enter due to any structural deficiencies that may pose a danger to persons entering or working
in those areas. Also, as part of this assessment, entrances and pathways that could be safely
accessed were identified.
This report summarizes the findings of the assessment performed by WESTON's structural
engineer. A verbal summary as to the structural condition of the building and the outbuildings
including areas that could safely be accessed was provided to EPA OSC Rich Haworth at the
completion of the field assessment.

INFORMATION REVIEWED
Prior to mobilizing to the site, EPA OSC Haworth provided a report by Heritage Engineering dated
May 20, 2016, entitled Structural Engineering Observations and Recommendations for
Environmental Sampling and Testing Activities at the Jones and Lamson Building Complex,
Clinton Street, Springfield, VT, as a source of information.

BUILDING DESCRIPTION
The Jones and Lamson Machine Company building is located on a 16.9-acre site that is situated
between Clinton Street and the Black River in Springfield, Vermont. The building is a one-story,
270,000-square-foot manufacturing building that was built in several stages. Several outbuildings
(Boiler Room, Power House, Pump House, Building Z and attached shed, and Electrical Storage)
associated with the manufacturing building are situated along the east side of the building.
Manufacturing Building
The manufacturing building is a steel-framed building with brick masonry exterior walls. Much
of the roof is a saw tooth configuration. There are several isolated areas within the building where
the roof is flat. At the east side of the north section of the building, an attached wood-framed area
(Carpenter Shop) is in a state of collapse. A narrow (approximately 20-feet wide) basement area
extends along the east side at the southern section of the building (see Attachment 1 - Figure 1).
The steel framing consists of steel columns that support the steel roof beams and trusses. Thin
concrete roof panels span between and are supported by the roof beams and trusses. The floor of
the building is a concrete slab on grade except at the basement where the floor over the basement
is concrete slab and beam construction. The floor of the basement is also a concrete slab on grade.
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The interior walls within the building tend to be either constructed with brick or concrete masonry
units (CMU) (i.e. cinderblocks).
Outbuildings
The walls of the Boiler Room, Power House, Pump House, and Building Z are all built with brick
masonry. The floors in each of these buildings are concrete slabs on grade. The roof structure of
the Boiler Room and Power House is a concrete slab supported by steel beams. The roof over the
Pump House is concrete slab and beam construction. The roof of Building Z is a concrete slab.
Attached to the south end of Building Z is a wood and steel-framed shed. The Electrical Storage
Building is wood-framed (roof, floor, walls, and columns).

FINDINGS

Most of the manufacturing building structure was accessible for viewing. A walk through the
entire building and around the perimeter of the building allowed for observations to be made. The
roof structure was observed from the ground floor level. No attempt was made to gain access to
the top of the roof. Access was gained to view the interiors of the outbuildings.
Manufacturing Building
The steel framing, columns, roof beams, and roof trusses all exhibit varying degrees of corrosion
but for the most part maintain their structural integrity. Most of the thin concrete roof panels that
span between the structural steel support members are in very poor condition exhibiting extensive
and severe deterioration, many having collapsed. This condition of the roof panels is most
prevalent at the saw tooth roof areas. At the flat roof areas some of the concrete roof panels exhibit
severe deterioration while other areas maintain their integrity. Falling objects such as glass,
suspended piping, conduits, and ducts all pose a risk to personnel entering or working below these
areas. (See Attachment 2 – Photographs).
The concrete floor slab is in reasonably sound condition with no signs of distress. There are a few,
isolated small areas where strips of the floor slab have been removed. The concrete floor structure
over the basement area appears to be in good condition with no signs of distress.
In general, the masonry walls are intact and appear stable. There are a few isolated locations along
the exterior wall where some possible settlement has occurred. It should also be noted that along
the perimeter of the building, the parapet section of the walls exhibits some deterioration.
Outbuildings
In general, the masonry walls of the Boiler Room, Power House, and Pump House are in
satisfactory and relatively stable condition. However, the northwest corner of the Pump House
wall exhibits some deterioration. The floors and roof structure of these buildings are intact and
appear to be stable. The steel roof beams at the Boiler Room and Power House all exhibit some
corrosion but appear to be structurally sound.
The roof structure, floors, and walls of Building Z are intact and appear to be structurally stable
except for the lower portion of the south wall, which has collapsed. The attached wood-framed
shed at the south end of Building Z is in very poor condition with much of the shed roof in a partial
state of collapse.
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The roof structure, floor structure, walls and columns of the Electrical Storage Building appear to
be in relatively fair condition, maintaining their structural integrity. There are a few floorboards
missing at isolated areas within the building.

RECOMMENDATIONS
Manufacturing Building
Because of the extent of the severe deterioration of the thin concrete roof panels, much of the
Manufacturing Building cannot be safely entered. Approximately 25% of the building can be
safely accessed. This includes the northernmost part of the building, parts of the eastern half of the
northern half section of the building, and the flat roof area (Steel Room) located at the north end
of the southern half section of the building. The basement area along the east side of the southern
half of the building can also be safely accessed. The remaining parts of the building are too
dangerous to enter (see Attachment 1- Figure 1).
Entrances and pathways within the building to the areas that could be safely accessed were
identified and clearly marked with bright orange spray paint. Solid circles and arrows painted on
walls and/or floors indicate safe entrance. Edges of areas that could not be safely entered were
also clearly marked with bright orange spray paint. Solid lines and X's painted on walls, columns
and floors marked areas not to be entered.
Working inside the Manufacturing Building, personnel must always be cognizant of the roof
structure above them. Any adverse weather conditions, including snow, rain, or strong winds,
should preclude any work from taking place in the building. The use of hand tools and hand trucks
to assist in removing asbestos from structurally approved areas within the building is permitted.
Any heavier equipment is not permitted.
Outbuildings
The Boiler Room, Power House, and Pump House can be safely entered. By carefully avoiding
some partially collapsed wood framing adjacent to the entrance of the Electrical Storage Building,
this outbuilding can be safely entered. However, care must be taken entering this building since
there are a few locations where floorboards are missing. Because of the partially collapsed masonry
wall, Building Z should not be entered. Since the wood framing of the attached shed to Building
Z exhibits severe deterioration, it is also not safe to enter.

Outdoor Activities
Passenger vehicles can be driven along the eastern portion of the site. Proposed excavation on the
eastern side of the building, in areas designated by EPA OSC Haworth, can be conducted using
heavy equipment (excavators and front-end loaders) and the transportation of excavated soil from
site can be performed using 10- or 18-wheeled dump trucks or roll off containers. Vehicular speed
should be slow to reduce vibration. Heavy equipment and truck operators should also be cognizant
of their proximity to the Manufacturing Building, outbuildings and riverbank as vibration from
equipment and vehicles or actual contact with the buildings could cause additional structural
damage. Equipment and trucks working in the proposed excavation area are encouraged to use a
spotter to ensure that they stay a sufficient distance from the steep riverbank in that area.
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In general, care should be taken when working outside and along the perimeter of the
manufacturing building or any of the outbuildings. Any loose masonry at the parapets is a potential
hazard. Snow buildup behind the parapets or strong winds could adversely affect their structural
integrity and stability. Vibration from equipment and trucking along the east side of the building
could cause loose masonry to fall from the building. Areas of tall parapets, especially along the
Clinton Street side of the Manufacturing Building, are a potential hazard. While the parapet and
façade along the eastern side of the building appears to be in relatively good condition, a close
inspection was not conducted during the structural assessment. Site personnel should keep a safe
distance away from the building so as not to be in the line of any loose masonry or collapsing
parapet that may fall from the building.

The evaluations and recommendations stated in this report were based on observations made
during the site visit and limited to only those areas accessible for observation. No destructive
inspection or testing of materials was performed. Additionally, rain, wind and snow load that will
most likely occur during the next 3 to 4 month period could have an even greater adverse effect on
the building and outbuildings.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this report, please contact me.

Sincerely,

George Harper Weaver, Jr., PE

Structural Engineer
Vermont Professional Engineer
PE License No. 113355

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ATTACHMENT 1

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ATTACHMENT 2

Photographs
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Entrance (1) at the north end of the building.

Access entrance (2). Ramp required to negotiate 2 foot floor elevation difference. Shoring
of masonry above the opening is required.

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Deteriorated concrete roof panels (typical).

Collapsed concrete roof panels.

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Failed parapet along Clinton Street façade.

Partially collapsed floor and roof at the Carpenter’s Shop.

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Entrance (3) at the east side of the building.

Entrance (4) to the basement and entrance to the Electrical Storage Building.

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View of the basement looking north.

Entrance (5) at the west side of the building.

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High, flat roof area (Steel Room) at the north end of the southern half of the building.

Markings indicating allowable access within building.

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Area marked no access.

Markings on the floor indicating no access.

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Markings on the floor indicating no access.

Outside area where contaminants will be removed.

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