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Channels
Channels are made from polymer concrete.
The 30 Standard PolyDrain channels are one meter long and have a built-in 0.6% slope. PolyDrain channels are manufactured from high-grade polymer resins and select quartz and inert mineral fillers creating superior strength and durability.
Polymer Concrete is resistant to salt, oil, most acids and alkalis, and offers UV resistance. These features make it excellent for containing and transporting runoff in any roadway application.
By virtue of the radius bottom and low roughness coefficient, 1 meter/second (3.5 feet/second) velocities are attained even in flat grade conditions. Since velocities in the channels will always be higher than velocities on the pavement or gutter, the relative potential for freezing or silt build-up is greatly reduced.
Tongue and groove joints help channels interlock and allow curved installations down to a 20 meter (65 feet) radius without modification. Polymer concrete allows almost no absorption, thus is completely resistant to freeze thaw cycles, making it an ideal material for any environmental conditions.
PolyDrain Channels offer several advantages over Portland cement concrete.
- PolyDrain possesses 3-5 times more compressive, tensile and bending strength.
- Channels are nonporous and corrosion resistant with less than 0.2% absorption.
- The smooth channel finish and geometry keeps storm water moving so channels are virtually self-cleaning.
Comparison of Polymer Concrete and Portland Cement Concrete
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