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LA LIMONERA TANK REHABILITATION AND ACCESS ROAD

Construction of anchored retaining systems, structural rehabilitation of the La Limonera post-tensioned concrete tank, and access-road works.
PROJECt DETAILS
Category:

Structural Rehabilitation, Geotechnical Engineering

Location:

La Limonera,
Baruta Municipality,
Miranda State.

Design Team:

Structural Pathology Eng.
Germán Lozano.
Ph.D. in Geology
Antonio Ughi.

Scope of Work:
Construction of retaining systems to stabilize the lower and upper slopes of the terrace supporting the La Limonera post-tensioned tank; application of high-performance structural epoxy mortar coating to the tank walls; stormwater drainage works; and construction of the access road.

Technical Specifications:

  • Retaining structures.
    Retaining structures for stabilization of the lower and upper slopes of the terrace supporting the post-tensioned tank.
    Anchored retaining wall with active anchors, covering 800 m².
    Shotcrete facing with passive anchors, covering 300 m².
  •  Wall rehabilitation.
    Application of high-performance structural epoxy mortar coating to the walls to restore watertightness.
  • Dome.
    Roof-surface preparation using hydroblasting equipment, followed by application of waterproofing products and specialized additives to seal surface pores.
  • Stormwater drainage.
    V-shaped concrete drainage ditches, 450 m in total length.
  • Access road.
    Construction of 1,780 m² of graded granular road base.
    Construction of 360 m² of rigid concrete pavement.
LOCATION

La Limonera
Baruta Municipality,
Miranda State.

Type of work

Structural Rehabilitation,
Geotechnical Engineering

Specifications
  • Retaining structures.
  • Wall rehabilitation.
  • Dome.
  • Stormwater drainage.
  • Access road.