1. Foundation and Structural Integrity
A robust foundation is essential to support the water tank's weight and withstand environmental forces. Conducting a thorough geotechnical analysis is the first step in determining soil stability and load-bearing capacity.
PERI’s Formwork Solution: At Zahid Business Park, PERI employed RUNDFLEX Circular Formwork to create a secure foundation. With high load-bearing capacity and precise formwork, these systems matched the project’s requirements, ensuring stability and safety for the elevated tank structure.
2. Efficient and Safe Formwork Systems
Selecting adaptable formwork systems is crucial for constructing curved structures typical of elevated water tanks. Efficient formwork should be easy to set up and adjustable to meet project-specific needs.
PERI’s Solution: PERI’s RUNDFLEX Circular Formwork enabled the team to construct curved tank walls efficiently at Zahid Business Park. RUNDFLEX’s flexible panels allowed rapid assembly, ensuring an efficient process while maintaining quality concrete finishes.
3. Load-Bearing and Structural Stability
Elevated tanks need support structures that can handle substantial loads while maintaining stability. PERI’s shoring systems play a key role here, especially in maintaining structural alignment during construction.
PERI’s Shoring Systems: PERI’s MULTIPROP shoring towers stabilized the support columns, offering high load-bearing capacity and flexibility for precise adjustments. These shoring systems ensured structural integrity at every stage of the project.
4. Durable Materials for Harsh Environmental Conditions
Elevated tanks are exposed to various environmental factors, including temperature fluctuations, humidity, and coastal conditions. Using corrosion-resistant materials is vital to ensure a long-lasting structure.
PERI’s Durable Scaffolding Solutions: At Zahid Business Park, PERI’s formwork and scaffolding materials were selected for their durability and corrosion resistance. PERI UP Flex scaffolding enabled secure access for maintenance and inspection, supporting the tank's longevity.
5. Efficient Project Coordination and Safety
Coordinated project planning is essential in managing formwork, shoring, and scaffolding assembly. Ensuring safety at each step is particularly important given the height and complexity of elevated tanks.
PERI’s Digital Tools and Safety Measures: Using PERI CAD digital planning software provided the project team with detailed planning and resource management tools. Additionally, PERI’s safety systems, including guardrails and edge protection, created a secure environment, enabling workers to perform confidently and safely.
Conclusion:
Constructing elevated water tanks demands thoughtful design, resilient materials, and specialized expertise in formwork and scaffolding solutions. PERI’s innovative systems at Zahid Business Park highlight how our formwork and shoring solutions streamline complex construction projects, ensuring high standards of efficiency and safety. With PERI’s advanced scaffolding and formwork, elevated water tanks can be built to meet long-term water storage needs.
Interested in enhancing your next water infrastructure project? Contact PERI today to learn how our formwork and scaffolding solutions can meet your project needs.
