Engineering IR Response

2.0 Design & Installation


2.1 Design
Simple, easy to use VantagePipes™ VSpoonDrain™ almost
                                                                   VSpoonDrainTM
designs itself. Typically backed by a 15-20MPa mass concrete
support, the VSpoonDrain acts as a permanent formwork
for the smooth drainage channel providing quick and easy           Masonry Anchor
installation.
In most cases reinforcing mesh is not required, however this
should be checked by an appropriately qualified person for
site specific requirements.


  Embankment           VSpoonDrainTM       Retaining Wall




                                                                                                             Formwork

                                                                                                             Concrete Plinth




                                                               Concrete Plinth Option
                                                               „ Concrete plinth poured and set to reqd level in advance
                                                                 (2 per length)
  Reinforcing
  Mesh (if required)
                                                               „ VSpoonDrain secured to plinths using required masonry
  15-20MPa
                                                                 anchors
  Mass Concrete                                                „ Masonry anchors left in position after concrete curing.


                                                                 Threaded rod

Typical back of barrier installation                             Timber
                                                                 hanger
2.2 Installation
„ Install side forms if required and VSpoonDrain hangers
„ Position and secure the VSpoonDrain (see possible setup
  diagrams below)
„ VSpoonDrain can be cut to any required length and
  angles and butt jointed
„ Join VSpoonDrain to the next adjacent length by simply
  placing end to end, so that the specially grooved ends are
  mated in a rebate joint
„ Fill any gaps between VSpoonDrain lengths using a
  flexible mastic
                                                                                                            Formwork
„ Cover the VSpoonDrain using a piece of form ply to
  prevent concrete spills into the VSpoonDrain channel                                                      VSpoonDrain TM

  during pouring
„ Place concrete and trowel finish edges flush with the top
  edge of the VSpoonDrainchannel                               Timber Hanger Option
„ After suitable curing time has elapsed, remove formwork      „ Timber hanger fabricated and attached to VSpoonDrain
  and braces and plug any remaining holes with a suitable         with threaded rod (2 per length)
  urethane or grout filler material.                           „ VSpoonDrain and hangers positioned and secured to
                                                                  framework
                                                               „ Threaded rod removed and hole filled after concrete
                                                                  curing.




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2.1 Design

 

 
 
 
   

Simple, easy to use VantagePipes™ VSpoonDrain™ almost
designs itself. Typically backed by a 15-20MPa mass concrete
support, the VSpoonDrain acts as a permanent formwork
for the smooth drainage channel providing quick and easy
installation.

VSpoonDrain"™

Masonry Anchor

In most cases reinforcing mesh is not required, however this
should be checked by an appropriately qualified person for
site specific requirements.

 

 

VSpoonDrain™ Retaining Wall

   

Embankment

     
 

    

Formwork

Concrete Plinth

 

 

 

Concrete Plinth Option
Concrete plinth poured and set to reqd level in advance
(2 per length)
Re |e
ren rare VSpoonDrain secured to plinths using required masonry
anchors

Masonry anchors left in position after concrete curing.

   

15-20MPa
Mass Concrete

 

 

 

 

Threaded rod

 
 
 
   
    

Typical back of barrier installation Timber

hanger

2.2 Installation

Install side forms if required and VSpoonDrain hangers
Position and secure the VSpoonDrain (see possible setup
diagrams below)

VSpoonDrain can be cut to any required length and
angles and butt jointed

Join VSpoonDrain to the next adjacent length by simply
placing end to end, so that the specially grooved ends are
mated in a rebate joint

Fill any gaps between VSpoonDrain lengths using a
flexible mastic

Cover the VSpoonDrain using a piece of form ply to
prevent concrete spills into the VSpoonDrain channel
during pouring

Place concrete and trowel finish edges flush with the top

Formwork

VSpoonDrain™

 

 

 

edge of the VSpoonDrainchannel Timber Hanger Option

After suitable curing time has elapsed, remove formwork Timber hanger fabricated and attached to VSpoonDrain

and braces and plug any remaining holes with a suitable with threaded rod (2 per length)

urethane or grout filler material VSpoonDrain and hangers positioned and secured to
framework
Threaded rod removed and hole filled after concrete
curing

 

Technical Manual - VSpoonDrain™