by Scott Eshleman, PE, SE, CVS of the Chicagoland Professional Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB)

1. Scott Eshleman, PE, SE, CVS
Chicagoland Professional Chapter of EWB

2. 1. Who is EWB‐USA?
2. Where is EWB‐USA working?
3. Typical EWB Projects
4. Three Bridge Project Examples
a. El Estor, Guatemala
b. Armenta, Honduras
c. Canchias, Honduras
5. Current Water Project &
Opportunity for you to be
involved

3.  We are humanitarians
 Engineering for People, not Profit
 Focus on Community Infrastructure
Development, not Emergency Relief
 Emphasize Community Driven
Development as a process working with
people, not just a project / event

5.  Water Supply (40%)
 Energy (20%)
 Sanitation (12%)
 Agricultural (12%)
 Structures (Misc)(10%)
 Bridge/Road ( 6%)
Extensive Community Involvement
Typical Project Budget $10‐$25K
Relatively Short Schedules
Expenses Well Documented

6. Central America

7. El Estor, Guatemala
5 Miles from nearest road
100’ Suspended Cable Bridge for Mule Traffic

9. March 2008
EWB‐CPC Team Constructed
100’ Suspended Cable Bridge in
mountainous jungle region of
Guatemala
Honduras

10. March 2008
EWB‐CPC Team Constructed
100’ Suspended Cable Bridge in
mountainous jungle region of
Guatemala

12. East Abutment excavation
encountered steeply sloping rock

13. Bridge Design

15. Start of 5 mile hike

18. Guys
Gals

51. Armenta, Honduras
Northwest suburb of San Pedro Sula
45’ Concrete “U” Shaped Bridge for Pedestrian Traffic

52. May 2009
EWB‐CPC Team Constructed
45’ “U” Shaped concrete
pedestrian bridge in urban
village of Armenta, Honduras
Honduras

53. May 2009
EWB‐CPC Team Constructed
45’ “U” Shaped concrete
pedestrian bridge in urban
village of Armenta, Honduras

54. Armenta Lirios

55. EWB Assessment Team
President of
Patronato
Pastor

56. Medical
Clinic 200 families
Proposed
Bridge Site
Church
Bus Stop
600 families
School

84. Canchias, Honduras
Central Mountainous Region
8‐Span, 108’ Concrete Bridge for Vehicle Traffic

85. May 2011
EWB‐CPC Team Constructed
an 8‐span 108’ concrete vehicle
bridge in Canchias, Honduras
Honduras

86. May 2011
EWB‐CPC Team Constructed
an 8‐span 108’ concrete vehicle
bridge in Canchias, Honduras
Honduras

87. Yure River
Canchias
New Bridge Site
Lake Yure

89. Agricultural Farm Land
Dairy Farm
Yure River
Existing Swinging Bridge

90. Agricultural Farm Land
Dairy Farm
New Bridge Site Yure River
Existing Swinging Bridge

107. 16 Precast 56 Precast Deck
Curb Panels Panels

131. Avg. = 3947
3947

190. Protects people from Dangerous Crossings
Unites Communities Divided by Physical Barriers
Connects People to Resources
Provides Sustainable Infrastructure for Generations
to come

191. Armenta, Honduras

192. Distribution
N Network
Our
Community
12,000 gal
Water Tank Bridge
Neighboring
Community
Transmission
Line
Armenta River
Sediment Tank
Intake Dam Water Tank

193. 1. Confirmed Water Source Adequate for Project Needs
 Quantity
 Quality
2. Identified New Path for Larger New Water Line
 Surveyed Existing Line
 Determined New Pipe Requirements, Design Needs
and Construction Challenges
3. Surveyed Community and Tested Water
 Determined Water Demand
 Determined Quality at Source and Point of Use
 Investigated Ways to Conserve Water Prior to Planned
Project Implementation in 2013

206. Water Source Has Ample
Capacity!

208. Water Source Has Is
High Quality!

220. Lack of Water Supply is
Causing Health Risk

221. New Design Elements New Distribution
N Network
Our
Community
2 New 55,000 Gal
Water Storage Tanks
Neighboring
Community
Armenta River
New Sediment Tank New 6” Dia
Transmission
Line
Raise Intake
Dam

222.  $ 112,000 PVC and GI Piping, Valves and Connections
 $ 30,000 2 – 55,000 Gallon Water Storage Tanks
 $ 3,000 Raising Low Head Water Collection Dam
 $ 1,000 New Water Sedimentation Tank
 $ 21,000 Multiple Pipe Bridges
 $ 6,000 Pipe Supports (primarily along mountainside)
 $ 3,000 Equipment to Purchase
 $ 3,000 Expendables (Safety gear, blades, bits, fuel, etc)
 $ 3,000 Equipment and Small Truck to Rent (10 week rental)
 $ 7,000 Hired Skilled Labors & Night Watchmen
 $ 8,000 Material Delivery
 $ 26,000 Contingency on Materials (15 %)
 $223,000 Total On‐Site Project Costs

223. …Providing Hope

224. Baker USCOE Cotter
Albin Carlson & Co. DuPage
Cook County County
Hwy Dept
Mactec
HNTB
Sargent
PB World & Lundy
EN Engineering
Stanley Autumn
LONCO URS
Quandel Construction
CH2M Hill Civiltech
Superior Engineering Duane Morris

225. Contact
Scott Eshleman at:
EshlemanScott@StanleyGroup.com
773-693-9624
http://www.ewb-usa.org
http://ewb-usa-chicago.org
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