PRODUCTS USED
- Twenty-three StormTech MC-7200 Chambers
CHALLENGE
A private residence built in Houston’s River Oaks Estates was required to provide 8,738 ft3 of stormwater detention. The detention system was designed to capture runoff from roof drains, rear yard areas and all concrete surfaces, temporarily storing the water before it was gradually released into the city’s storm sewer system.
SOLUTION
ADS met the project’s detention volume requirements using StormTech MC-7200 chambers. The chambers were installed within landscaped areas and beneath the residence’s driveway and front parking area, allowing the system to avoid conflicts with utility lines entering from the rear of the property.
The homeowner and project engineer selected StormTech chambers for their cost effectiveness and ease of design. The contractor, Dennis T. Williams Inc., was already familiar with the system, having installed StormTech chambers on previous projects. This experience demonstrated the ease of installation and the minimal storage footprint required for the chambers prior to installation.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
StormTech chambers save valuable land, reduce flooding risks and protect water resources. The chambers provide a durable structural system and are designed in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design specification for HS-20 live loads. StormTech chambers are available in a variety of sizes to meet any project need and are injection molded for uniform wall thickness. StormTech end caps can be either pre-cut or cut in the field to fit the manifolds to save installation time. The end caps also add to the structural integrity of the system and provide storage capacity for larger chambers.
