Bridge Abutment

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AWD offers a complete line of fittings that transition collected water to standard pipes.

 

 

     

 

The Problem

When constructing bridge abutments, impermeable soil layers can trap water and create hyprdrostatic pressure against the structural wall.  Saturated soils, excessive water run-off from road surfaces and freeze / thaw cycles in colder climates make proper drainage a critical design consideration. 
 
Improper drainage design can compromise the structure by creating leaks that require expensive repairs and/or  maintenance.  When proper drainage is unavailable, the wall must be designed to handle heavier loads, resulting in higher construction costs. Vertical drainage using stone is not a practical or efficient long term solution due to installation challenges and long term soil fines that can eventually clog the stone.

The Solution

Prefabricated drains provide high performance drainage solutions for concrete structures by providing a positive and rapid evacuation of subsurface ground water before the accumulated hydrostatic pressure can compromise the structure. 
 

Constructed with a molded high impact polystyrene core with a bonded filter fabric, sheet drains provide a sustainable, cost effective design that reduces the need for expensive repairs.

 
Prefabricated drains are sustainable,low-profile, lightweight products that provide superior collection and provide flow capacities that far exceeds that of several feet of aggregate.

 .   SITEDRAIN Sheet 180 is designed for single-sided drainage applications that require high compressive strength and high flow capacity.  
     
  SITEDRAIN HQ functions as a direct replacement to costly perforated pipe and stone systems.

By design, SITEDRAIN HQ is equipped to handle the high volume of water generated by sheet drains more efficiently.
     

SITEDRAIN & AASHTO M 288-06

 

 

 
SITEDRAIN Series drainage products incorporate critical design considerations into a versatile and expanded product line. Specially designed drainage cores that address strength and flow requirements are combined with geotextiles meeting AASHTO M 288-06 survivability classifications for subsurface drainage.  This allows design professionals the flexibility to factor in the many site variables that are critical to per-formance based on specific conditions. For technical design assistance please contact us directly. 
 

 

 

 



 

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