Precast Sumps
Replacement sumps were required after a couple of years due to the corrosive environment which resulted in the reinforcing steel corroding and causing spalling.
The “inlet” and “outlet” holes had to be cut/drilled onsite.
Manufactured by Duracrete using their innovative Self Compacting Concrete. www.duracrete.co.nz
Technical solution:
- Fibre Type: Dramix® 5D 65/60GG
- 30kg/m?
- Concrete thickness: 150mm thick section
- Concrete quality: C40/50
Benefits
- The “Inlet” and “Outlet” holes could be cut onsite without the concern of exposing the reinforcing
- Proven to be more durable and corrosion resistant than traditionally reinforced sumps
- No minimum cover was required
- Cost and time savings were achieved
