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Axiom Engineers: Commissioning

DOYLE DRIVE AT HIGHWAYS 101 and 1, Southbound Tunnel

This Caltrans project involved construction of a 4-lane tunnel as part of the Doyle Dive replacement project. The new southbound tunnel serves both north and southbound traffic until the remainder of the presidio tunnels is complete.

The commissioned systems included all electrical distribution from the 12KV PG& E connection to the 120V panelboards. This included all switchgear, protective relays, circuit breakers, and motor control centers. Other commissioned electrical systems included radio rebroadcast, fire protection, battery chargers, power supplies, carbon monoxide detection, hydrogen detection, tunnel and substation lighting controls and luminaries, and substation fan control, and call boxes.

Commissioned mechanical systems included substation ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection standpipe and deluge systems, and tunnel drainage.
Additional commissioned services included training coordination, integration testing of all systems, and development of the systems manual.


Project Summary


• 1,000 ft. long
• Linear heat detection with deluge sprinkler system
• Numerous electrical backup sources for control power
• Numerous data routing for tunnel information systems
• Integrated emergency response plan
• Two motor control centers for future jet fans
• Multiple tunnel lighting circuits and ambient lighting controls

Project Accomplishments


• Coordination of training of Caltrans operators
• Numerous emergency response plan improvements for effective operator emergency reactions
• Correction of numerous deficiencies in hydrogen detection system and electrical testing
• Correction of incorrect circuit breaker ratings
• Correction of numerous control system reporting inaccuracies.

Selected Projects


LEED® 2.0 Commercial Interiors
LEED® 2.2 New Construction
LEED® Existing Buildings: Portola Hotel & Spa
CSUMB Dining Commons
Caldecott Bore 4 Tunnel
Doyle Dr. and Highways 101 and 1 Tunnel
East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library
Live Oak Community Resources Center
Monterey Peninsula College, Student Center
Naval Postgraduate School, Boiler Replacement
Nordic Naturals
Presidio of Monterey
Vandenberg Air Force Base
West Valley College Campus Centers