Smith/ACO Trench Drain Series
Polymer Concrete and Fiberglass Surface Drainage Systems
Since its beginnings in New York City in 1926, the Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. has grown to become a nationally respected leader and pace setter as a supplier of plumbing and drainage products in the construction industry.
Always driven to respond to the desires of the customer, Smith has broadened its product base through an innovative partnership with ACO Polymer Products, Inc. - the world leader in precast polymer concrete surface drainage systems. ACO pioneered the development of polymer concrete trench drainage systems to provide safe, fast and effective removal of surface liquids.
Jay R. Smith Mfg. Co. Drainage Systems are utilized to improve drainage flow covering a broad scope of manufacturing, processing, commercial, industrial and residential applications. There are various precast polymer concrete and fiberglass systems from which to select: simply follow the seven steps below for properly selecting the drainage systems.
Design
Approach
To select
the proper drainage system:
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1. Identify the appropriate loading and fall conditions based on the anticipated
traffic, site topography or other physical constraints.
2. Calculate the length and depth of the catchment area.
3. Identify rainfall intensity over the given area; or identify the output position, source and flow rate of the liquid to be drained.
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4. Determine runoff surface flow characteristics.
5. Calculate required flow rate per meter of drainage channel and its distribution (ie., evenly or unevenly distributed).
6. Select the system with the appropriate width for the conditions identified.
7. Determine the number, size and locations of outlets to the sewer system.
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