StormTech Storm Water Chambers
Wethersfield, CT
StormTech manufactures underground molded polypropylene chambers for storm water retention systems. With no design standards available for these structures, StormTech asked SGH assess the structural performance of the chambers and develop design procedures. SGH adapted the AASHTO design procedures for thermoplastic pipe to the chambers, conducted computer simulations under earth and live loading conditions, and monitored full scale field tests that evaluated performance under much more severe live load and earth load conditions than actually anticipated. SGH authored ASTM F2418 standardizing design criteria and laboratory test methods.
Service Provided:
Design
Supporting Capabilities:
Engineering Mechanics
Materials Science & Engineering
Structural Engineering
