TCB Industrial has been awarded a thrust bracket dowel installation scope supporting structural rehabilitation at a Northern California hydroelectric facility. Thrust brackets and associated anchorage components are critical to managing operational loads transmitted through turbine and generator systems.

This award focuses on restoring load paths through installation of dowels to reinforce existing structures.

Structural role of thrust brackets

Thrust brackets transfer axial and operational forces into surrounding concrete and structural elements. Over time, anchorage systems may degrade due to cyclic loading, material aging, or environmental exposure.

Installing dowels reinforces these connections, improving load transfer and structural integrity.

Execution planning

TCB’s execution approach includes verification of existing conditions, drilling layout, and sequencing to avoid compromising surrounding reinforcement. Dowel installation is performed using controlled drilling and bonding methods suited to structural applications.

Curing times and load restrictions are managed to ensure proper performance of the installed system.

Safety and quality controls

Structural drilling and dowel installation introduce hazards related to tooling, dust, and confined access. TCB applies appropriate controls including dust management, access restriction, and verification of embedment depth and alignment.

Value delivered

Reinforcing thrust bracket connections improves long-term structural performance and reduces the risk of load-related degradation.

What this award represents

This project demonstrates TCB’s capability to execute structural rehabilitation work within hydroelectric facilities, combining civil precision with mechanical awareness.