Aquacast flood defence system
The Aquacast Flood Defence System is an innovative interlocking retaining wall system for use in flood defence and riverbank reinforcement.
Simple and quick to install
Can be used as a temporary or permanent structure
Ideal for rapid water and river bank reinforcement to combat floods and land slides
Easily constructed into curves to accommodate bends in a river
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About the Aquacast flood defence system
By overlapping at half block lengths in alternate directions the reverse slots provide a rigid format with a uniformly pitched centrally located aperture. These cavities can be filled with various materials to form permanent or temporary constructions. Steel pilings can be used through the centre of each cast to add additional reinforcement and strength when required. The blocks can be used below the water level rising above water level as needed. Further blocks can be added to or taken away from the original structure at a later date if required.
The Aquacast blocks have been tested at the Flood Chamber by Aquobex to the PASS standard which is sponsored by the Environment Agency.
Storage
Storage Compounds & Warehouses, Barns, Substation Flood Protection Compounds
Collapsed Roads
Fast Solution For Collapsed Roads or Subsidence
Marinas
Building In Water for Marinas, Jetties and Land Reclamation
Installation of the Aquacast concrete flood defence system
It is advised that prior to the installation of a permanent structure or any structure above 1 metres tall a site survey and ground density analysis should be carried out by a structural engineer. It maybe required to apply a foundation material depending on the basic conditions of the ground and advice can be made on additional reinforcing material for the structure.
The wall system can be used with various water retaining membranes and materials to ensure water is retained. The system is flexible and can be used with a number of different jointing systems.
In addition to our extensive product range we are able to offer a full installation service and can manage the whole process for you, from the initial design plan through to installation and aftercare. This means you can have one point of contact to manage your whole project for you from start to finish. We manage all the logistics and deliver you a completed project, on time and within budget.
Our installation team have years of experience and we are confident that we can offer both a competitive package and a level of service that surpasses your expectations.
Green growth
Designed with a rough outer facing to encourage grey to green growth
Curves easily
Easily constructed into curves to accommodate bends in a river
Submergible
Can be submerged in water
Examples of the Aquacast in use
Ideal for fast response emergencies requiring strength and durability, the blocks are quick to install and can create a temporary or permanent structure.
Ideally the construction is back filled to ensure its integrity, or scalpings can be used to accommodate drainage making the blocks an excellent option for flood risk assessment and management.
Ultra-low carbon concrete
As a major precast concrete manufacturer, we recognise the contribution we can make to help our customers lower their carbon footprint.
Since January 2022 every product currently manufactured by Poundfield Precast is available in an ultra-low carbon concrete option which can save up to 76% in embodied CO2 compared to a conventional concrete.
To find out how our ultra-low carbon concrete can help to reduce the carbon footprint of your next construction project get in touch with the team at Poundfield Precast.
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