Stora-DrainTechnicalManual11-09EN.pdfVIP

TECHNICAL MANUAL Storage transport | Installation | Maintenance | Capacity calculation | Standards | Chemical resistance N E 9 0 - 1 1 H C E T C M I STORA-DRAIN : THE EVIDENT CHOICE 1.1 Point drainage - line drainage Point drainage: A terrain is brought into slope by means of breaking surfaces to several catchment points in order to convey precipitation from road drains to an underground sewerage. Line drainage: The underground sewerage is partially replaced by channels or trenches at the surface. This way the terrain can be laid out with less breaking surfaces and can be integrated in the design. Installation becomes easier for the contractor. Advantages of channels over traditional line drainage with trenches: • no sudden bumps in the terrain; a channel is easier to drive on • optimum use of the terrain • faster and more effi cient drainage 1.2 Choice of material 1.2.1 Presentation of polyester concrete Origin - Composition: Polyester concrete is an all-round and modern product with greater mechanical and chemical properties than traditional concrete. It is manufactured from an im- proved composition of polyester resin, quartz sand and quartz granules. Mechanical properties: Compressive strength: 100 N/mm² Flexural strength: 30 N/mm² Water absorption: less than 0,5 % Expansion coeffi cient: 0,018 mm/m/°C High vibration absorption Chemical resistance: Standard polyester concrete is generally resistant to: saline solutions, ground acids, mine- ral oils, fuel oil, petrol, waste water, a.o. For applications in very aggressive environments, a special resin with a higher chemical resistance is available on request. Temperature resistance: Polyester concrete is resistant to temperatures of -60°C to maximum 80°C (for water evacuation). 1.2.2 Benefi ts of polyester concrete Light weight: Polyester concrete offers a very hard struct