P O LY C R E T E

SYSTEM

MANHOLES

CORROSION RESISTANT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

Installing a manhole should be quick, easy and low cost. The installation should result in new manhole with a long service life. Meyer's POLYCRETE system manholes are easy to

install. They also provide a long reliable service life.

Joint less, watertight and corrosion resistant to sulfuric acid

from top to bottom.

Individually manufactured, adaptable to any configuration

requirement and easily connected to force mains and pipes of any material.

Ready for installation and connection immediately after delivery to the site, which results in a quick and easy installation.

Safe from buoyancy and designed for high vertical loads. A cost effective service life in excess of 100 years

S T R O N G A N D L E A K P R O O F.

POLYMER

CONCRETE

PIPE

AND

POLYMER

F U R T H E R M AT E R I A L B E N E F I T S :

CONCRETE MANHOLES = IDEAL SEWER SYSTEM Meyer's POLYCRETE system manholes are made up of quartz aggregate and polyester resin. The resin is the binding material. Cement and water are not used. Cement in concrete pipes is destroyed by sulfuric acid (H2SO4). Only the aggregate remains. Polymer concrete pipe and manholes do not contain cement therefore; there is no pipe corrosion. The material properties and pipe sizes are specified in German standard DIN 54815-1 and DIN 54815-2. The most common name for the material is Polymer Concrete, or Polyester Resin Concrete (PRC). The molding material complies with DIN 16946, part 2, and type 1140. The intrinsic bond of resin and aggregate allows the manholes to withstand very high compressive and bending loads with thinner walls and reduced pipe weight compared to concrete manholes. The result is lower freight and installation costs. 2

The polyester resin is chemically resistant in continuous service of effluents between pH =1.0 and pH=12.0.

The quartz aggregate is also chemically resistant in

continuous service of effluents between pH=1.0 and pH=12.0.

The material structure does not absorb water.

This is why Meyer's POLYCRETE system manholes are extremely resistant to aggressive soil, sewage gases and even sulfuric acid (pH=1.0 through 12.0).

Please request copies of standards and test information on Polymer concrete Manholes and sample manhole specifications for your project.

CLEAR LONG-TERM ADVANTAGES

M A N H O L E I N S TA L L AT I O N = P R O B L E M F R E E I N S TA L L AT I O N Meyers POLYCRETE system manholes are delivered to the construction site as one complete unit including all connections up to a maximum height of approximately 5 meters. Within a few minutes the manholes can be unloaded, transported to the installation point and lowered into the trench, using the returnable transportation slings provided with the manhole. The manhole is positioned in the trench on a layer of clean sand without any additional effort for the bedding. Then the manhole is connected to the installed sewer. When manholes are installed in very deep trenches a separate manhole pipe can be delivered and installed on the manhole at the jobsite. The

upper section of very deep DN 1200 and DN 1500 manholes is usually reduced to diameter DN 1000 using a diameter reduction cone to connect to the DN 1200 or DN 1500 manhole.

SYSTEM "MANHOLE IN THE PIT" FOR PIPE JACKING PROCESS

Start or receiving shaft made of steel-reinforced concrete 3

CLEAR LONG-TERM ADVANTAGES

DURABILITY = SERVICE LIFE IN EXCESS OF 100 YEARS The Polymer Concrete Manhole System is suitable for any situation and any combination of connections. The pre-fabrication of the manhole bottom and manhole pipes combined with the ability to core drill the manhole and bonding of Polymer Concrete with polyester resin allows for the short-term delivery of individually customized manholes within a few working days. Establishing the exact manhole configuration and connections to the pipes in advance minimizes any construction problems. The manhole is ready for immediate installation and connection to the pipes, which reduces construction costs.

Additional benefits:

Small external diameter requiring only minimum soil

excavation.

Additional buoyancy protection if required. Reduced labor and equipment costs due to quick easy
handling and installation.

Polymer Concrete - material suitable for any requirements;

No field fabrication required. Smooth, non-absorbent, maintenance free manhole.

High strength, high quality, chemical resistance, perfect function and low maintenance requirements make POLYCRETE manhole systems a very costefficient sewer system component.

Do you want to design and construct a complete sewer system to last 100 years or more? answer is Yes - Contact us. If your

B U O YA N C Y- P R O O F ; J O I N T L E S S A N D VA R I A B L E
READY-TO-CONNECT, CUSTOMIZED MANHOLES: Meyer uses the manhole bottom, manhole pipes and connections including commercial components (bells, sockets, etc.) to make a monolithic manhole according to customer specifications. The jointless manhole wall allows connections of any height. Large differences in invert levels, drop-offs, function elements such as slide valves or for double pipelines in water protection areas can be built in the manhole. For narrow pits required with pipe jacking or microtunneling the manhole can be delivered in two parts. S TA N D A R D C L I M B I N G S Y S T E M A C C O R D I N G TO CUSTOMER REQUIREMENTS: Climbing steps, climbing bars or ladders are firmly installed in the manhole wall using stainless steel mushroom head bolts, facilitating the replacement of damaged parts. We offer a DN 1000 Polymer Concrete manhole shaft and cover or diameter reduction slabs for all other diameters. S E L E C T I O N O F VA R I A B L E M A N H O L E T O P S : T H E M A N H O L E W I T H B U O YA N C Y P R O T E C T I O N : The manhole bottom protrudes over the wall, so the manhole is usually anchored securely in the ground, not requiring additional measures. JOINTLESS STEP AND CHANNEL: The basic concrete profile of the step and channel is furnished with jointless polyester resin concrete screed. This PRC screed is as corrosion-proof as the manhole wall. It is also impact and wear-resistant. Its smooth surface facilitates easy flow and cleaning in the channel, and it may be roughened in the step section if required.

Please request information and dimensions of our

manholes and fittings from our sales department.

POLYCRETE SYSTEM MANHOLES

GUIDELINES FOR DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
manhole connection minimum useful height mm 450 550 750 950 1200 1200 1400 1650 1850 2300 weights pipe step and channel kg kg 580 702 980 1670 2450 2840 3360 5100 7700 10500 160 240 295 435 660 720 930 1180 2560 3420
jointless step and channel jointless manhole pipe

POLYCRETE INSPECTION AND VENTILATION MANHOLE

manhole cover, class A -- D

cover support ring adapter ring

DN 600 800 1000 1200 1500 1600 1800 2000 2200 2600

DN 250 400 600 800 1000 1000 1200 1400 1600 2000

POLYCRETE SYSTEM MANHOLE DN 1200/DN 2600 WITH DIAMETER REDUCTION SLAB

Detail A socket seal

POLYCRETE SYSTEM MANHOLE DN 1000

P O L Y C R E T E M A N H O L E B O T T O M W I T H VA R I O U S CONNECTIONS POLYCRETE manhole connection elements DN 500

DN 600

clay manhole connection (GM)

clay manhole connection (GE)

cast pipe manhole connection

GRP manhole connection

HDPE manhole connection

SYSTEM MANHOLES FOR SPECIAL TASKS

P O LY C R E T E D E - P R E S S U R I Z AT I O N M A N H O L E POLYCRETE PUMP SHAFT

P O LY C R E T E D E - P R E S S U R I Z AT I O N M A N H O L E S An anaerobic environment creates hydrogen sulfide gas (H2S) in sewers. These conditions occur in large diameter gravity sewers with little gradient in which the sewage stays for a long time. The result is corrosion by sulfuric acid (H2SO4), which is released and attacks concrete surfaces above the water level. Where force mains enter gravity sewers large quantities of hydrogen sulfide dissolved in the sewage are released. This is where corrosion prevention becomes a real challenge. POLYCRETE manhole systems made of corrosion resistant polymer concrete withstand this attack and are therefore increasingly used as de-pressurization manholes. Since the downstream sections of the gravity sewer are also exposed to stronger sulfuric acid attack, we recommend the use of acid resistant Polymer Concrete Pipes.

P O LY C R E T E P U M P S H A F T S The situation is similar with pump shafts. Sewage entry from gravity sewers in some cases lead to higher corrosion risks.Most pump shafts are installed very deep underground (to create collection volume below the inlet level). Therefore costly ground water lowering systems have to be employed for the installation process. The jointless design and the onsite delivery result in significant construction savings. The risk of leaks in connecting joints is eliminated. POLYCRETE pump shafts can also be installed by the caisson method. The use of a prefabricated polymer concrete shaft bottom providing collection volume without material settling ensures complete corrosion protection for such a structure.

MEYER ROHR + SCHACHT GMBH Otto-Brenner-Str. 5 D-21337 LUENEBURG Tel. +49 4131/953- 0 Fax +49 4131/953-255 eMail: info@meyer-polycrete.com
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