Our expert responds #31

28 giugno 2021

by Idroelettrica spa

METHOD OF BURIAL OF A TANK IN THE ABSENCE OF AQUIFERS

  • Proceed with a perimeter clearance of at least 50 cm or as prepared by any plans related to the specific construction site.
  • The depth of the excavation must be calculated to allow at least the making of a 30 cm of stabilised and 20 cm of sand.
  • After excavation, distribute at least 30 cm of stabilised and 20 cm of sand on the bottom, all suitably levelled (Step 1).
  • Using a suitable lifting device, position the tank in the intended position.
  • Then proceed with the operations of levelling of the tank, filling the tank up to 50%, then start the backfilling of the excavation with fine sand until it is filled up to 50% (Step 2)
  • Complete the filling of the tank.
  • Connect all necessary piping.
  • Complete the filling of the excavation with fine sand (Step 3), the last 50 cm can be filled with suitable soil to the desired surface level (Step 4).

STEP 1

Execution of the obligatory section excavation and formation of the laying substrate

STEP 2

Filling of 50% of the tank and subsequent filling of the excavation with fine sand.

 

 

STEP 3

Complete the filling of the tank. . Further filling with fine sand.

STEP  4

Completion of the burying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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