ML11307A421
| ML11307A421 | |
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| Site: | Browns Ferry, Watts Bar, Sequoyah, Bellefonte  |
| Issue date: | 02/28/2009 |
| From: | HESCO Bastion USA |
| To: | Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Tennessee Valley Authority |
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MEMORANDUM TO: RECIPIENTS OF TECHNICAL REPORTS AND INFORMATION The information provided by Hesco herewith is intended solely to provide general guidance to a purchaser or potential purchaser of its products, who accepts full responsibility for the engineering and other design, installation and use of structures incorporating the Hesco Concertainer and associated products. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information provided is accurate and has been obtained from reliable sources, and the information is provided in good faith based upon that which is available at the time of production, Hesco provides no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or effectiveness of the information.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a substitute for the need for the purchaser to exercise or employ adequate independent technical expertise and judgment. Purchaser acknowledges that risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes and assumes all risk and danger and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages to person or property that may result from purchaser's use of Hesco's products. HESCO PROVIDES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, IN CONNECTION WITH ITS SALE OR THE THIRD PARTY INFORMATION PROVIDED HEREWITH, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED IN ITS STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
ENCLOSURE 4 HESCO Bastion USA, HESCO Concertainer Brochure, February 2009
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The Concertainer unit is shown above and right, with the standard sand or green geotextile color The product range also includes the Concertainer Floodlinem unit a specialized flood unit, which has open mesh internal diaphragms to minimize water seepage The range is further extended by the inclusion of the Concertainer RockfaceTM units and Concertainer Rockboxem units, these are part-lined and unlined units for use in architectural, landscaping and civil engineering projects
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In the event of a flood warning. HESCO The unique design, strength and versatility Above Concertainer units can be deployed of Hth stdndard Cuicier tairiei unt adid [he quickly and easily to construct flood specialized Floodline unit means that defenses without the need for specialist corners, curves and angles can be easily tradesmen or equipment - making it constructed and there is no limit to the Opposite ideal for emergency response height or length of a HESCO Concertainer wall. provided that space for sufficient Whether the increase in water level is base width is available gradual or due to sudden surge, Concertainer units and Floodline units provide a comprehensive solution to a wide range of flood defense requirements
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To react effectively to emergency A typical wall of Concertainer units, When empty, Concertainer units are situations, speed and efficiency are of equivalent to 1500 sandbags, can be compact and relatively lightweight, which paramount importance The innovative erected and installed by two men using a makes them well suited for use where site design of the Concertainer unit makes standard front loader in just 20 minutes access is limited If necessary, each empty them quick and easy to transport and A similar wall made with sandbags would Concertainer unit can be manhandled into deploy without the need for trained labor take ten men around seven hours to build position before being erected and filled or specialized equipment Walls and protective barricades can be Unlike sandbags, the units can be filled and built very quickly, with little need for positioned using minimal manpower, a complex job planning or deliveries of standard bucket loader and almost any secondary materials The system is ideal locally available material including sand, for the widest range of civil and military gravel, rocks, soil and concrete The units engineering installatons, yet its use is cost can be stacked and joined to provide effective, practical and highly efficient structures designed to meet a specific threat and required level of protection Seven hours and ten men, or 20 minutes and two men? The answer is clear IJ J
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Hurricanes Katrina and Gustav and the With a range that can provide both Above 500-year flood in the Midwest are segmented and continuous fill options, recorded as the largest natural disasters HESCO Concertainer flood protection to hit the US in the past decade walls can be used to protect against both gradual and sudden increases in Storm rains and storm surge can cause water levels inland water levels to rise very quickly, Opposite leaving little time to react to the situation And where a long-term structure might be required such as on a river or canal Fast and simple to install, versatile and bank, Concertainer units can be planted effective in their uses, HESCOConcertainer with suitable grasses and other vegetation flood barriers can be constructed rapidly to form a natural landscape as well as a to form new flood walls or to improve protective structure existing defenses IL I'
HESCO Concertainer units have been In addition, the Strategy identifies Since Concertainer units can be filed with widely and successfully used for force prominent commercial centers, office sol and organic material, they can support protection in conflicts from Bosnia to buildings, and sports stadiums, where the growth of natural plants, maintaining Afghanistan Walls built from the units protection is important to prevent the local ecological balance and providing have been used around military camps, fatalities and preserve public confidence a 'green' environment This is in contrast guard posts, hospitals, stores and key to conventional concrete installations public buildings such as embassies Providing proper protection for these which are unnatural. unattractive and and consulates sensitive buildings is a key element in environmentally unsound being "ready, not afraid" that lies at the Across the world, this success has heart of homeland security HESCO The benign appearance does not affect prompted the use of Concertainer Concertainer units have provided this kind the defensive qualities of walls built with systems to protect sensitive civilian of protection in the harshest environments Concertainer units instead. the plantings installations particularly at risk from and under the most testing conditions of merely hide the structure, enabling it to terrorist attack such as embassies. all - those of military combat form a seamless part of the environment consulates, government buildings, oil refineries, production and processing installations, and power stations This was endorsed in the National Strategy for the Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure and Key Assets, issued by the Department of Homeland Security. which identified key facilities which must be secured against the threat of physical attack, where disruption could have "significant impact on public health and safety, public confidence, and the economy
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HESCO Bastion USA's products are available in a range of standard sizes. Non-standard sizes are available on request. For more information visit our website at:
www.hesco-usa.com Disclaimer The information provided by HESCO Bastion USA herein is intended solely to provide general guidance to a purchaser or potential purchaser, who accepts full responsibility for the design, installation and use of structures incorporating the HESCO Concertainer and associated products. While reasonable care has been taken to ensure that the information provided is accurate and has been obtained from reliable sources, and the information is provided in good faith based upon that which is available at the time of production, HESCO Bastion USA provides no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy, completeness or effectiveness of the information.
Nothing herein shall be construed as a substitute for the need for purchasers to exercise or employ adequate independent technical expertise and judgment for their particular application. As a condition to purchase, each purchaser acknowledges that risks and dangers may arise from foreseeable and unforeseeable causes and assumes all risk and danger and all responsibility for any losses and/or damages to person or property that may result from purchaser's use of HESCO Bastion USA's products.
HESCO BASTION USA PROVIDES NO GUARANTEE OR WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY LAW, INCONNECTION WITH ITS SALE OR THE INFORMATION HEREIN, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY STATED INITS STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
© Copyright 2009.
International and US Patents apply. All Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights used under license.
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ENCLOSURE 5 HESCO Bastion USA, Technical Specification Sheets
- a. Concertainer units, February 2009
- b. Floodline units, February 2009
- c. Rockface unit - RF-3315, February 2009
- d. Rockbox units, February 2009
A geotextile lined unit for general use as an earth filled gabion, Joining pins are supplied to join units together. Plastic ties are the units are suitable for filling with earth, sand, gravel, crushed rock supplied to close the geotextile together at the top of unit ends.
and other granular materials. The units are suitable for a wide range This prevents fill material from falling between unit joints.
of uses, including the construction of walls and barriers, flood protection, erosion protection, protection against accidental explosions and Homeland Security applications.
General specifications Geotextile lined welded wire fabric gabion to ASTM A 974-97. The geotextile is a heavy-duty, non-woven, permeable, polypropylene Joining Din Plastictie fabric, available in either green or sand color.
H-21 W-21 L-10' (5 cells)
Wire Wire gauge 8.5 American SWG, steel Wire diameter' 0.155"/3.937mm Tensile strength of wire 80 - 110 ksi 550 - 760 kPa Corrosion Protection Zn-5Al-MM to ASTM A 856A/A 856M-03 minimum coating weight 0.8oz/ft / 240g/m 2 Mesh Wire spacing 3" x 3' Tolerance on line wire spacing +/- 1/a, Cross wire straightness limit of deviation 1/4" in 72" across test panel H-3' W-3' L-15' (5 cells)
Mesh strength 70% of wire tensile strength Panels Squareness in 4' diagonals shall not vary by more than s/s" Flatness in 61 not more than 2" from plane
'Wire diameter Is nominal Mechanical Properties Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 1301bs (Machine Direction)
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 160lbs (Cross Direction)
Grab Elongation ASTM D 4632 50%
(Machine Direction) H-4' W-3' L-15' (5 cells)
Grab Elongation ASTM D 4632 55%
(Cross Direction)
CBR Burst ASTM D 6241 4501bs Cone Drop Test EN 918 24mm Endurance Resistance UV Resistance ASTM D 4355 70%
(% retained after 500hrs)
Chemical Resistance EN 14030 80%
Oxidation Resistance EN 13438 80%
Hydraulic Properties Apparent Opening Size ASTM D 4751 70 US Std. Sieve Permittivity ASTM D 4491 1.30sec' Permeability ASTM D 4491 0.24 cm/sec Water Flow Rate ASTM D 4491 100 gpm/ftz The values given are indicative and correspond to average results obtained in our suppliers' laboratories HESCO Bastion USA 47152 Conrad E. Anderson Drive, Hammond, LA70401 and in testing institutes. The right is reserved to make changes without notice at any time. Email: infofhesco-usa.com Web:wwwhesco-usa.com EP/TSS/103/1.0/FEB09 © Copyright 2009.
International and US Patents apply. All Patents. Trademarks and Copyrights used under license.
A geotextile lined unit for use in flood protection applications. The Joining pins are supplied to join units together. Plastic ties are design of these units reduces permeability of the wall when filled. supplied to close the geotextile together at the top of unit ends.
Floodline units are designed for easy removal. Suitable for filling This prevents fill material from falling between unit joints.
with earth, sand, or well graded gravel. Floodline units may also be used in other applications.
General specifications Geotextile lined welded wire fabric gabion to ASTM A 974-97. The geotextile is a heavy-duty, non-woven, permeable, polypropylene fabric, available in either green or sand color. Joinino* p/n r Plastic tie 1-1-1W-11 IL-1S1 (5clS)
Wire Wire gauge 8.5 American SWG, steel Wire diameter' 0.155"1/3.937mm Tensile strength of wire 80 - 110 ksi 550 - 760 kPa Corrosion Protection Zn-5A1-MM to ASTM A 856A/A 856M-03 minimum coating weight 2 2
0.8oz/ft / 240g/m Mesh Wire spacing 3" x 3" Tolerance on line wire spacing +/- 1/81 Cross wire straightness limit of deviation 1/4" in 72" across test panel Mesh strength 70% of wire tensile strength Panels Squareness in 4' diagonals shall not vary by more than 5/e" Flatness in 6' not more than 2" from plane
'Wire diameter Is nominal H-4' W-3' L-15' (5 cells)
Mechanical Properties Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 130lbs (Machine Direction)
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 160lbs (Cross Direction)
Grab Elongation ASTM D 4632 50%
(Machine Direction)
Grab Elongation ASTM D 4632 55%
(Cross Direction)
CBR Burst ASTM D 6241 4501bs Cone Drop Test EN 918 24mm Endurance Resistance UV Resistance ASTM D 4355 70%
(% retained after 500hrs)
Chemical Resistance EN 14030 80%
Oxidation Resistance EN 13438 80%
Hydraulic Properties Apparent Opening Size ASTM D 4751 70 US Std. Sieve Permittivity ASTM D 4491 1.30sec*
Permeability ASTM D 4491 0.24 cm/sec Water Flow Rate ASTM D 4491 100 gpm/ft" The values given are indicative and correspond to average results obtained in our suppliers' laboratories HESCOBastion USA 47152 Conrad E. Anderson Drive. Hammond, LA70401 and in testing institutes. The right is reserved to make changes without notice at any time. Email: info~hesco-usa.com Web:www.hesco-usa.com EP/TSS/IO3/*.0/FEB09 Q Copyright 2009.
International and US Patents apply. All Patents. Trademarks and Copyrights used under license.
ETiE17 A geotextile lined unit with 1' wide unlined front section. The geotextile Joining pins are supplied to join units together. Plastic ties are lined rear section allows the use of more economical fill such as supplied to close the geotextile together at the top of unit ends.
earth, sand or gravel to be used. This prevents fill material from falling between unit joints.
General specifications Geotextile lined welded wire fabric gabion with unlined front section to ASTM A 974-97. The geotextile is a heavy-duty, non-woven, permeable, polypropylene fabric, available in either green or sand color.
Joining pin Plastic tie Lids and bases are supplied with all Rockface units. Lids and bases are pre-fitted to the units at the factory. Lacing wire and coils are supplied to close lids and bases on site.
H-31 W-3' L-15' (5 cells)
Wire Wire gauge 8.5 American SWG, steel Wire diameter' 0.155"/3.937mm Tensile strength of wire 80 - 110 ksi 550 - 760 kPa Corrosion Protection Zn-5Al-MM to ASTM A 856A/A 856M-03 minimum coating weight 2
O.8oz/ft' / 240g/m Mesh Wire spacing 3" x 3" Tolerance on line wire spacing +/-./0,"
Cross wire straightness limit of deviation /4" in 72" across test panel Mesh strength 70% of wire tensile strength Panels Squareness in 4' diagonals shall not vary by more than s/a" Flatness in 6' not more than 2" from plane
'Wire diameter is nominal 31111 Mechanical Properties Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 130lbs (Machine Direction)
Grab Tensile Strength ASTM D 4632 160lbs (Cross Direction) Coils are supplied to close all bases. 12" bracing ties are supplied for Grab Elongation ASTM D 4632 50% the rock fill insert. Lacing wire is supplied to close all lids and to join (Machine Direction) courses on site.
Grab Elongation ASTM D 4632 55%
(Cross Direction)
CBR Burst ASTM D 6241 4501bs Cone Drop Test EN 918 24mm Endurance Resistance UV Resistance ASTM r 4355 70%
(% retained after 500hrs)
Chemical Resistance EN 14030 80%
Oxidation Resistance EN 13438 80% Coil Hydraulic Properties Apparent Opening Size ASTM D 4751 70 US Std. Sieve Permittivity ASTM D 4491 1.30sec' Permeability ASTM D 4491 0.24 cm/sec 0
Water Flow Rate ASTM D 4491 100 gpm/ft 12" bracing tie Lacing wire The values given are indicative and correspond to average results obtained in our suppliers' laboratories HESCO Bastion USA 47152 Conrad E. Anderson Drive. Hammond, LA 70401 and in testing institutes. The right is reserved to make changes without notice at any time. Email: info@hesco-usa.com Web: www.hesco-usa.com EP/TSS/fO3/,.0/ ES09 C Copyright 2009.
International and US Patents apply, All Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights used under license.
Unlined Concertainer unit for general use as a welded wire Joining pins are supplied to join units together.
fabric gabion.
General specifications Welded wire fabric gabion to ASTM A 974-97.
Lids and bases are supplied with all Rockbox units. Lids and bases are Joining pin pre-fitted to the units at the factory. Coils are supplied to close lids and bases on site.
Wire Wire gauge 8.5 American SWG, steel Wire diameter' 0.155"/3.937mm Tensile strength of wire 80 - 110 ksi 550 - 760 kPa Corrosion Protection Zn-5AI-MM to ASTM A 856A/A 856M-03 minimum coating weight 2 0.8oz/ft / 240g/m Mesh Wire spacing 3" x 3" Tolerance on line wire spacing +/- 1/81 Cross wire straightness limit of deviation 1/4" in 72" across test panel Mesh strength 70% of wire tensile strength Panels Squareness in 41 diagonals shall not vary by more than M/e" Flatness in 6' not more than 2" from plane
'Wire diameter is nominal RB-336 H-3' W-3' L-6' (2 cell) RB-339 H-3' W-3' L-9' (3 cell)
RB-2210 H-2' W-2' L-10' (5 cells)
RB-3312 H-3' W-3' L-12' (4 cell)
Coils are supplied to close all lids and bases. 171/z" bracing ties are supplied. Lacing wire is supplied to join courses on site.
RB-224 H-2' W-2' L-4' (2 cell) RB-226 H-2' W-2' L-6' (3 cell) 6600 Coil RB-228 H-2' W-2' L-8 (4 cell)
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171/2V2" bracing tie Lacing wire The values given are indicative and correspond to average results obtained in our suppliers' laboratories HESCO Bastion USA 47152 Conrad E. Anderson Drive, Hammond, LA 70401 and in testing institutes. The right is reserved to make changes without notice at any time. Email: info~hesco-usa.com Web: www.hesco-usa.com EP/TSS/IO3/I.D/FEB09 nCopyright 2009.
International and US Patents apply. All Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights used under license.