Engineering IR Response

1.0 Introduction


Looking for a quick solution to forming open channel       Applications:
drains? Using VantagePipes™ VSpoonDrain™ Open              „ Back of barrier drainage for retaining walls
Channel Drainage as a permanent formwork allows for        „ Channel drains alongside hardstand areas, grated
rapid construction with minimal hand finishing of placed     covers can be used if desired
concrete. Available in sizes from 225 up to 750mm,         „ An easy method for forming an open drain into
there is a size to suit any application.                     concrete slabs.
Benefits:                                                  Available in standard 4m lengths, VSpoonDrain allows
„ Rapid setup of forms and location braces                 rapid installation and cost savings for open channel
„ Easy placement of backfill concrete with minimal         drains.
  labour required
„ Minimal finishing of backfill concrete
„ Smooth, aesthetically pleasing and hydraulically
  efficient finished surface.




Notes:
„ VSpoonDrain can be cut to any custom length 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 spoon drain lengths using a flexible
  mastic
„ VSpoonDrain is not suitable for areas subject to
  traffic loads.




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Looking for a quick solution to forming open channel
drains? Using VantagePipes™ VSpoonDrain™ Open
Channel Drainage as a permanent formwork allows for
rapid construction with minimal hand finishing of placed
concrete. Available in sizes from 225 up to 750mm,
there is a size to suit any application

Benefits:
Rapid setup of forms and location braces
Easy placement of backfill concrete with minimal
labour required
Minimal finishing of backfill concrete
Smooth, aesthetically pleasing and hydraulically
efficient finished surface

Notes:
VSpoonDrain can be cut to any custom length 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 spoon drain lengths using a flexible
mastic
VSpoonDrain is not suitable for areas subject to
traffic loads.

Applications:
Back of barrier drainage for retaining walls
Channel drains alongside hardstand areas, grated
covers can be used if desired
An easy method for forming an open drain into
concrete slabs.

Available in standard 4m lengths, VSpoonDrain allows
rapid installation and cost savings for open channel
drains.

 

 

2 Technical Manual - VSpoonDrain™