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Drainage System Media

A new ASTM International standard provides information and guidelines for the selection and installation of drainage systems media that are used with waterproofing systems. D7492/D7492M, Guide for Use of Drainage System Media with Waterproofing Systems, was developed by Subcommittee D08.22 on Waterproofing and Dampproofing Systems, part of ASTM ...

May 31, 2012

By ASTM International

Best Geocomposite Drainage and Plastic Drainage Systems

Previously, drainage pipes were made of lead; bronze, galvanized iron and cast iron which was utilized for water supply or drainage. Yet, time has changed now and these materials have almost replaced plastic pipes due to different benefits they’ve as compared to the pipes made from other material. Mainly 2 sorts of plastic material pipes are there, which includes CPVC and PVC (chlorinated ...

Jul. 11, 2016

By Aqua Signal & Telegraphic Systems Ltd

Drainage Systems To Supply `Zoeller` Pump

To add the the fantastic growth of DSO, we are now UK suppliers of 'zoeller' drainage and sewage pumps.Zoeller are world class, high quality sewage and drainage pumps with a huge range of products to suit most requirement.We feel their pumps are best suited to our customers requirements. Being cast iron and holding a no quibble 3 year warranty!We have already sold hundreds of these pump into ...

Mar. 17, 2010

By Drainage Systems Online

Advanced Drainage Systems Purchases FLEXSTORM

Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS) has acquired Inlet & Pipe Protection, Inc., manufacturer of FLEXSTORM® storm water inlet filters. The announcement was made today by both companies. The products will now be marketed under the ADS FLEXSTORM brand. ADS FLEXSTORM Inlet Filters provide a technological advantage to trap debris. The ADS FLEXSTORM adjustable design allows it to fit any ...

Jan. 7, 2013

By Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (ADS)

FastMap mobile drainage network surveyor system

Trimble’s UK distributor, KOREC, has announced the launch of the Trimble FastMap Mobile Drainage Network Surveyor system, a high-accuracy mapping solution developed by the Trimble Professional Services group. The system offers industry-specific functionality for highways and drainage contactors working in the UK on behalf of the Highways Agency or utility water companies. The new ...

Dec. 6, 2010

River and drainage modelling seminars

The River and Drainage Modelling Seminar Series MWH Soft co-presented in Malaysia have been successfully completed. The seminars were co-organised by Jabatan Pengairan Dan Saliran (JPS), the Malaysian Government's Department of Irrigation and Drainage and held in Kuala Lumpur and Penang on 1st and 2nd December. JPS are responsible for flood management and main river water quality throughout ...

Dec. 16, 2010

The Basics of Drainage Media Design

In undertaking drainage design for soil-based cover systems, it’s vital to consider not just the thickness of the soil cover but also the soil cover permeability and drainage layer transmissivity. Drainage layer transmissivity is related to water flow through cover soil due to rainfall precipitation less surface runoff, soil water storage, and to a lesser extent, evapotranspiration (surface ...

Jul. 6, 2015

By Agru America, Inc.

Condensate Boiler Drainage Problem Solved

Wavin Plastics launches versatile range of condensate boiler fittings Wavin Plastics has launched a range of condensate boiler fittings that solve the problem of connecting condensate drainage to the waste system without breaking OSMA specification. The new fittings provide complete flexibility for the installer to choose how the condensate is drained away. Wavin’s new range of fittings ...

Nov. 21, 2006

New Wavin AquaGrid paving system The pervious alternative to hard surface drainage

Wavin Plastics has launched the OSMA AquaGrid pervious paving system to offer a new way to manage rain and surface water drainage. Continuing residential and commercial development means more hard-standing impermeable surfaces, less ground where natural drainage is still possible and more pressure on man-made drainage. The AquaGrid is an easily installed alternative to hard impermeable ...

May 10, 2007

New Wavin AquaGrid paving system: the pervious alternative to hard surface drainage

Wavin Plastics has launched the OSMA AquaGrid pervious paving system to offer a new way to manage rain and surface water drainage. Continuing residential and commercial development means more hard-standing impermeable surfaces, less ground where natural drainage is still possible and more pressure on man-made drainage. The AquaGrid is an easily installed alternative to hard impermeable ...

May 23, 2007

Water Minister visits Somerset Drainage Boards

Richard Benyon MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Natural Environment and Fisheries, visited the Somerset Drainage Boards Consortium to see work completed by IDBs to manage water levels in the Somerset Levels for wetland wildlife and farming. The minister was shown around West Sedgemoor, Southlake Moor and Kings Sedgemoor. At these sites the Parrett Internal Drainage Board has recently ...

Apr. 24, 2012

By Isodaq Technology - Hydro-Logic Group

U-Drain vs. grated drainage: who is the winner?

U-drain Floor Drainage vs Grated Drains When it comes to surface drainage, the most common type of drain seen in public applications is a grated drain. In contrast, U-drain is a trench drain with a single narrow “slot” intake that features no grates. The question is, which is the better option? In this article we examine three key factors that play into choosing a drainage system; ...

Aug. 4, 2017

By Norstar Industries

Drainage work improves storm resilience in Cumbria

Sapphire Utility Solutions has been awarded a Framework Contract by Cumbria County Council for the clearing, inspection and mapping of drains and gullies. “One of the main reasons for Sapphire winning this contract was the successful completion of a project in 2016 to conduct similar work on 12,000 gullies in the areas affected by the flooding that followed Storm Desmond,” comments ...

May 9, 2017

By Sapphire Utility Solutions

Devron Sales Ltd. Participates At Drainage Engineers Conference 2016!

On Friday, October 21st , Devron Sales will be participating in the 48th annual Drainage Engineers Conference. Devron is proud to be the Canadian manufacturer of the internationally acclaimed, bioengineered ShoreSox System. This innovative erosion control system is a soft-armour solution to reclaim lost land and aid in the ...

Oct. 14, 2016

By Devron Sales Ltd.

Black & Veatch selected for Guangzhou drainage master plan study

Guangzhou, China – Black & Veatch, a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, has been selected to provide specialty consultancy services on a Drainage Master Plan for the urban centre of Guangzhou City in Guangdong Province, China. “Black & Veatch has a strong reputation for providing innovative solutions on drainage projects in congested urban environments ...

May 23, 2007

By Black & Veatch Corporation

New guide plays role in stemming drainage investment decline

The basic principles of field drainage, as well as maintenance and installation information, are the subject of a new practical guide issued by AHDB. By refreshing knowledge on drainage, it is hoped that the guide will play an important role in stemming the decline in UK drainage investment. Well-drained soils enhance the resilience of land by making it more able to withstand weather shocks ...

Sep. 2, 2015

By Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)

Drainage and flood agenda released for european water and flood modelling conference

Innovyze, a leading global innovator of business analytics software and technologies for wet infrastructure, today released the technical program for the Drainage and Flooding stream of the 2011 European Water and Flood Modelling Conference. The event, a comprehensive and significant wet infrastructure simulation and management technology summit, will be held September 20-21, 2011, at the ...

Jul. 20, 2011

By Innovyze

Xylem wins $2.7 million contract to develop storm water drainage system for New Jersey coastline

Xylem Inc. has been awarded a $2.7 million contract to supply the equipment and technology for a storm water drainage system to protect against future storm damage along Route 35 on the New Jersey coastline. The new drainage solution is a key part of a $265 million reconstruction program being implemented ...

Dec. 19, 2013

By Xylem, Inc.

ASTM C118M - 11 standard specification for concrete pipe for irrigation or drainage (Metric)

This specification covers the specification for the nonreinforced concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of irrigation water with working pressures, including hydraulic transients, and for use in drainage. The design, joint, and concrete mixture of the pipe is detailed. The acceptability of the pipe shall be determined by the results of the tests prescribed in this specification, such as ...

Oct. 10, 2011

By ASTM International

ASTM C118 - 11 standard specification for concrete pipe for irrigation or drainage

This specification covers nonreinforced concrete pipe to be used for the conveyance of irrigation water with working pressures, including hydraulic transients and for use in drainage. The concrete shall consist of cementitious materials, minerals, aggregates, and water. Cement shall conform to the requirements for Portland cement or shall be Portland blast-furnace slag cement, or slag modified ...

Oct. 10, 2011

By ASTM International

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