Pool supported on suspended pool deck
Pool supported on suspended pool deck
(OP)
I was wondering if anyone had designed an above ground pool to sit on a suspended deck before? I was going to design a steel support frame to support the pool, but I am unsure of the spacing requirements to support the base of the pool or the type of flooring beneath the pol that would be appropriate for exposure to the chlorinated water splashing and typical external conditions (reinforced concrete slab?).






RE: Pool supported on suspended pool deck
RE: Pool supported on suspended pool deck
RE: Pool supported on suspended pool deck
RE: Pool supported on suspended pool deck
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Pool supported on suspended pool deck
The pool has a capacity of 25,000L (about 25T) so I was thinking of having a concrete slab bearing on steel beams and posts. The concrete slab I thought would provide a 'stiff' uniform base to support the pool base and protect the underlying steel work from direct splashing of the chlorinated water from the pool. Do you think this is being to conservative? Is it less expensive to just provide a better surface treatment to the steel which supports a timber floor structure above?
RE: Pool supported on suspended pool deck
But that might be more cost prohibitive.