Think outside the box (culvert): How creativity sells more precast
25
Thinking outside the box (culvert) How creativity is selling more precast
-
Upload
hamiltonkent -
Category
Technology
-
view
528 -
download
2
description
Highlighting three important projects that are creating opportunities for producers of box sections, simply by utilizing an existing product in new ways and with new requirements.
Transcript of Think outside the box (culvert): How creativity sells more precast
- 1. Thinking outside the box (culvert) How creativity is selling more precast
2. About Hamilton Kent 70 years supplying sealing solutions to the buried infrastructure industry ISO 9001-2008 Certified Very experienced and innovative engineering and technical staff Plants in Toronto, ON and Winchester, TN Head office in Toronto 3. Box Sections Historically, applications have been: Culverts and bridges Utility, vehicle and pedestrian tunnels Stacked vertically for rectangular structures Stormwater conveyance 4. Box Sections Repurposed for a variety of situations Overcome challenges Created new business for manufacturers Tylox SuperSeal gaskets for watertight seal 5. ASTM C1675 Useful to specifiers, owners, contractors and manufacturers Beneficial to experienced and those new to use of precast box sections Installation methods www.astm.org 6. Tongue and Groove Joint 7. Single Offset Joint Production tooling is available, both fixed and adjustable Allows for a gasket can still use butyl and wrap 8. Single Offset Joint Tooling Several form manufacturers Rounded corners with 6 radius Flexibility is helpful adjustable forms Expensive, but can be worth the investment Care for formwork is a must Very precise manufacturing 9. Single Offset Joint 10. Gasketed Joints Joint quality is critical Work with gasket supplier Variety of test methods Hydrostatic Cherne Internal joint 11. Production Practices 12. Box Culvert Gasket Installation 13. Project: Augusta, Maine Reduce frequency of sewer overflows Twin line storage system using box culverts Hold 1 million gallons 14. Project: Augusta, Maine 15. Project: Augusta, Maine 16. Project: Augusta, Maine 17. Project: Augusta, Maine 18. Project: Augusta, Maine 19. Project: Lubbock, TX Transfer storm water between playa lakes Modified box culverts to withstand extreme depths Less disruptive and less expensive than cast-in place concrete 20. Project: Lubbock, TX 21. Box Culvert Hydrostatic Testing 22. Box Culvert Hydrostatic Testing 23. Project: Denver, CO 24. Conclusion Gasketed box sections have many possible uses Approved by consulting engineers and owners Cost efficient, easy to install High-performance materials Utilize ASTM C1675 Precast solution 25. Questionswww.HamiltonKent.com [email protected] (859) 533-0849
