On-Site Laboratory Performs Concrete, Grout and Soil Testing

MTC recently completed construction materials engineering and testing services for Lake Winds wind farm near Ludington and Harvest Winds wind farm located near Bad Axe, MI.  Both of these projects required the set up of an on-site laboratory and we were able to perform concrete, grout and soil testing on-site which allowed expedited test results and minimized travel costs.  Over 3650 concrete cylinders and grout cubes were tested for these two projects.  The Lake Winds project consisted of 56 turbines and Harvest Winds had 33 turbines.

Projects Completed On Time and Within Budget

Our technicians and engineers proved dedication and commitment to our core values as they worked closely with our clients to ensure the successful completion of these two projects both on time within budget.

Wind Energy Facts

• Wind energy is a renewable energy source.
• Wind energy is a pollution-free energy source.
• Wind energy is a very abundant energy source in many parts of the USA.
• Wind energy is mostly used to generate electricity.
• Wind energy is mostly used renewable energy source.
• Wind energy is the fastest growing segment of all renewable energy sources.
• Wind energy basically transformed form of the Sun’s energy.
• Wind energy has no fuel expenditures.Wind energy should be considered as the long-term energy source.

This picture shows USA potential for exploiting the wind energy in some areas (click on picture for full size)

• Wind energy good sides are: high working reliability, no fuel costs and no pollution.
• Wind energy bad sides are: changeability of wind speed and high construction costs.
• Wind energy could be well used in the prairies because of constant winds.
• Wind energy theory was discovered in 1919 by German physicist Albert Betz and published in his book, Wind-Energie.
• Wind energy can provide us with cleaner air and much healthier environment.

Ultimately,  it is our employees who are the most important investment of all.  Organizational changes have been made to foster better channels of communication and team-building.  It is our staff’s unique skills, hard work and dedication that make our company strong and resilient through these chaotic times.  Together with our valued clients, our future “luck” is bound to turn our way and we will celebrate the returns on our investments.