Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
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I am designing a stormwater retention/detention system for a commerical site in Florida. I need to retain a large volume of water and the project area is very restricted. I want the foundation engineer to build me a 5 ft foundation wall on two sides of the building that I can use as part of the retention pond. The foundation engineer claims it can't be done but I don't believe him. Has anyone ever designed something like this or know where I can find information on this design solution?






RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
The only time I have seen detention tanks used in a building structure was internally in a high rise where the tank was completely enclosed and sealed from the footings.
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
Mike McCann
MMC Engineering
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond
The issue Florida typically has is a high water table and keeping your basin from uplifting could be challenging.
As I tell people, with enough money, nothing is impossible.
Don Phillips
http://worthingtonengineering.com
RE: Using building foundation wall as part of stormwater retention pond