Proceso Constructivo de Tanques Postensados
Proceso Constructivo de Tanques Postensados
Proceso Constructivo de Tanques Postensados
TYPICAL INSTALLATION
Precast concrete elements are manufactured at a Precast/ Prestressed Concrete Institute (PCI) certified facility. Precast concrete elements are set on a poured-in-place slab within a receiving keyway. Alignment is checked with laser equipment. Temporary props are attached to the inner face of the tank and secured to the base. Top-of-wall brackets placed at the panel joints insure panel alignment. Tendons are threaded into the ducts and partial tension is applied to all tendons. Walkways are set into place and partial tension is applied. Joint grout is pumped into the joint cavities. Final tensioning is applied to all tendons. Base to wall elastomeric sealants are applied. Structures are checked to insure for water-tightness.
TANK APPLICATIONS
Precast post-tensioned concrete rectangular structures manufactured by Dutchland, Inc. are produced for a variety of wastewater treatment process systems, including Sequencing Batch Reactors, Extended Aeration, Oxidation Ditches, and Membrane Bio- Reactors. Typical water purposes include Potable Water Tanks, Fire Protection Tanks and more. Dutchland, Inc. produces design/build extended aeration wastewater treatment plants, utilizing high quality equipment and complete process designs. Additional information is available for extended aeration plants designed and manufactured by Dutchland, Inc.
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STRUCTURAL SUPERIORITY
Exterior and interior walls are typically designed for full water load on one side and empty on the other side, unless otherwise specified. Tanks are designed in conformance with ACI 318 and ACI 350. Precast post-tensioned tanks can be constructed above ground (with the base slab below frost), completely buried, or partially out-of-grade. Tanks can also be designed to withstand differential backfill. Post-tensioned walkways provide a structural upper fixed beam. Without the need for conventional cantilever design requirements, the wall thickness of deep structures is reduced. The footprint is generally much smaller due to deeper walls and common-wall construction.
DURABILITY
All wall panels are solid (not built in added layers). All walls are cast horizontally in steel forms, providing an extraordinarily dense and impermeable member. Spalling and surface defects which is typically associated with cast-in-place concrete is virtually eliminated. Maintenance associated with steel tankage (dewatering, sandblasting, repainting) is not required. Exterior coatings are not required. Penetrating stains or decorative coatings are available upon request.
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2. BENEFITS
Rounded tank ends are easier to fabricate by utilizing precast rather than cast-inplace concrete. Less time is generally required in construction for precast concrete than cast-in-place concrete. Various configurations are available to meet the requirements of specific equipment suppliers, including but not limited to; Kruger, Siemens and Eimco. Dutchland, Inc. typically works directly with the equipment manufacturer during the design / submittal phase to ensure compatibility, resulting in better coordination.
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ABOUT DUTCHLAND, INC. Dutchland, Inc. is a PCI certified precast concrete manufacturing facility with ACI certified Quality Control personnel and PTI certified installation personnel. Precast concrete is manufactured in Lancaster County Pennsylvania and delivered to the job site. Dutchland, Inc. specializes in many types of precast posttensioned concrete structures, including circular, rectangular, and elliptical structures. Dutchland, Inc. surveys all customers. 100% of customers surveyed indicated they would contract with Dutchland, Inc. again.
1. PPTs utilize superior construction methods, and have a 10-year non pro-rated warranty. 2. PPTs are easily designed for a variety of uses, including water storage, wastewater treatment, storm overflow, effluent storage, and many other purposes. 3. PPTs are virtually maintenance free for decades and are designed to stay in continuous service, eliminating costly maintenance and down time. 4. PPTs can be constructed above ground (with the base slab below frost), completely buried, or partially out-of-grade. 5. Minimal site space is required for PPT construction, resulting in less site work. In some cases, PPTs can be constructed against existing structures or buildings. 6. Wall panels and other PPT key elements are manufactured in a climate controlled production facility rather than on site. 7. Less time is typically required to construct PPTs compared to conventional cast-in-place.
Dutchland, Inc. also specializes in designing and building extended aeration wastewater treatment plants. BNR (Biological Nutrient Removal) for nitrogen and phosphorus designs incorporate MLE concepts. Tertiary treatment for low BOD/TSS is optional. Additional information is available upon request for Custom-Designed Wastewater Treatment Plants.
8. Additional information is available about post-tensioning upon request or at our web site: www.dutchlandinc.com