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In this project, the client presented us with a particular challenge: during the winter months, a significant amount of snow accumulated and could not be removed by the snow removal contractors. To solve this problem, we proposed the reconstruction of the concrete entrance slab, equipped with a heating system capable of melting the snow, complemented by an efficient drainage system to evacuate the water produced by the melting snow.
Challenge: Design a slab capable of melting snow and efficiently evacuating the water.
Solution:Our excavation team began with the demolition work and the preparation of the new foundation for the slab. In addition to the required separation membrane and clean stone, the foundation included high-density rigid insulation, suitable for withstanding the loads produced by vehicle traffic. A steel reinforcement and welded mesh supported the heated pipe system, controlled by a thermostat that makes the system autonomous and activates automatically when the outside temperature drops below freezing.
The concrete finishing provided both an elegant and robust touch. In the end, Conception Structurelle O2 received praise for the performance of its teams and adherence to contractual conditions and industry standards.
