Hydraulic Content Concrete?
Hydraulic Content Concrete?
(OP)
I'm looking at a municipalitie's specifications for concrete to be used in a wastewtaer pump station wet well design. They require "Hydraulic Content Concrete". What exactly is that? I was thinking it may be a concrete mix with a water proofing admixture like Xypex or Penetron, but wasnt sure.
Thanks,
Mike
Thanks,
Mike






RE: Hydraulic Content Concrete?
If you use concrete with Xypex or another magic admixture, you'll make Xypex very happy, but it really isn't necessary. Use sufficiently thick walls (at least 12 inches if the structural analysis agrees), .45 w/c ratio, good waterstop details and require good workmanship and the structure shouldn't leak.
Note that sewage wetwells need either interior coatings or linings to prevent damage from sewer gasses.
RE: Hydraulic Content Concrete?
RE: Hydraulic Content Concrete?
No one's ever sold a house by the upgrades in the sewer system.
RE: Hydraulic Content Concrete?
RE: Hydraulic Content Concrete?