Decommissioning Shafts.
A creative approach was needed to complete the void filling at this wastewater treatment facility in Soest.
What's the situation?
At this filtration building in Soest the company decided to decommission two shafts onsite. The redundant shafts were central within the building, extending from the top to the second floor. The shafts each measured about 1m in diameter, with a volume of 5m³ each.
Why is our hardfoam the best solution?
Due to the location and accessibility of the voids using a heavier material, such as concrete, would have been an impractical choice. It likely would have been difficult logistically and put unnecessary stress on the surrounding building structure.
A key feature of our hardfoam is its lightweight composition. For this project we used RG22. RG22 is our lightest hardfoam, its easy to distribute and despite its composition the foam strengthens quickly completely filling the space.
The void didn’t require much additional structural support making this the best product for use.
What were the challenges?
Snakes and Ladders!
Accessibility was our primary challenge with the entrance of the shafts being situated on the top floor.
To navigate this we suspended our hoses from the top of the balcony to our truck below. Then because the foam needed to travel up within the hose to reach the void we simply increased the pressure of the pump!
Watch our video below to see how we managed the situation onsite.
Products
For this job we used RG22, but we also provide various foams with different densities depending on the situation.
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Other Projects
If you like to learn more about our practical capabilities then you can explore other case studies in void filling below. We also offer possibilities in pipe filling and floor lifting, click the link for more information!
