FR3070703A1 - CONSTRUCTION OF A SWIMMING POOL HAVING A SMOOTH INTERIOR FROM THE CONVERSION OF CONTAINERS MARITIME INTO A SELF-SUPPORTING BIN AND SEALED FOLLOWING THE INSTALLATION OF A REINFORCING IMMERSION COATING A - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of pool construction from maritime container assembly. In particular, it is a question of providing a solution for the manufacture of ponds for which the water is contained directly in the reconstituted container volume [1] but for which the final rendering has a smooth interior [4] similar to the structures masonry, poured concrete, modular panels, timber planks or monocoque. Thus, the strength and impermeability of a container structure that makes the conversion of the latter particularly fast and economical for the construction of a swimming pool are truly exploited without the construction of a structure internal to this metal part, such as Fiberglass shells or epoxy gel are not necessary. The invention thus provides a solution that can be used for the creation of swimming pool exploiting all the advantages in terms of speed of execution, strength, impermeability and economic attractiveness of the container solution by offering a new alternative to both main options to maintain the corrugated aesthetic rendering [2] or a significant loss of interest of this container solution when the choice of a rigid inner structure type gel coat is chosen.

Description

Indication of the "technical field" of the invention

The present invention relates to the field of swimming pool construction from the assembly of maritime containers. In particular, it is a question of providing a solution for the manufacture of basins for which the water is contained directly in the reconstituted volume of containers [1] but for which the final rendering has a smooth interior [4] similar to the works in masonry, poured concrete, modular panels, wooden planks or monohulls.

Thus, the solidity and the impermeability of a structure in container which make the conversion of these particularly fast and economic for the construction of a swimming pool are truly exploited without the construction of an internal structure in this metallic part, such that fiberglass hulls or Epoxy gel are not necessary.

The rendering is however similar to basins with a smooth interior in liner, waxed concrete, plaster, or reinforced PVC thanks to the simple and rapid installation of a coating [4] which masks the undulations of the walls of containers [2] ], which resists water and whose permeability allows the free circulation of water, water which is then retained by the permeable metal structure.

The concept thus provides a solution exploiting all the advantages in terms of speed of execution, solidity, impermeability and economic attractiveness of the container solution by offering a new alternative to the two main options of preserving the wavy aesthetic rendering [2 ] or a significant loss of interest in this container solution when the choice of a rigid gel coat type interior structure is chosen.

Indication of "state of the art" highlighting the technical problem raised

The construction of swimming pools by conversion of maritime containers has the following limits;

The wavy rendering [2], if it is to be removed considerably reduces the interest of a container basin since a second interior structure must be built, generally in fiberglass or gel coat.

Obtaining a constant slope is laborious because it generally involves the construction of an internal module in wood, PVC

-2 rigid or equivalent, which can be placed under the structure mentioned above

Statement of the invention allowing the understanding of the technical solution brought to the technical problem posed.

The present invention therefore consists in building a swimming pool having a smooth interior from the transformation of maritime containers and of permeable fabric using only the structuring and waterproof functionalities of the container. The basin is therefore mainly made up of a waterproof and solid tank made of assembly of container elements and a permeable and water-resistant canvas is installed as a covering to mask the undulations of the walls.

This is a simple, aesthetic and durable technical solution. Once the pool model has been designed, the shipping containers are selected according to their width, length and depth.

A precise layout is made on the containers [7], and the cut is made on site or in a prefabrication workshop. An oblique cut respecting a determined junction dimension, will allow during the assembly to obtain a slope for the basin.

The elements are juxtaposed at their final locations, on a ground with the desired slope [7], then connected by welding, by storage of an impermeable neoprene type membrane before mechanical tightening of the container elements between them or finally by the use of expansive foam. polyurethane type. The same methods are used to waterproof if necessary the facades having the openings of the maritime container.

For an overflow, mirror or combined mirror overflow tank, the retention tank is simply installed outside the tank thus obtained, either by welding or with a mixed construction where a concrete or plastic tank is used.

The basin is then waterproof [1] and the anti-corrosion coatings are applied according to the aggressiveness zone (anodes, galvanization, painting)

The permeable and water-resistant fabric [4] is then installed in order to allow free circulation of water on the one hand and to conceal the corrugated sheet of the container structure on the other hand. The waterproofing of the whole being ensured by the container structure.

-3II it should be noted that several methodologies for attaching and pulling the fabrics are possible but the rod system over the entire length or in sections is preferred [7] [8]

The lower fixing is done far from the lower edge of the container and the upper flush installation of the upper edge of the cut container.

A second methodology consists in installing cylindrical rods in the vertical angles of the containers and in fixing the fabrics only in the vertical edges [7] [8]. The lower and upper sides of the fabric are then free but arrive at ground level and the upper edge.

Several options are possible for the floor (Epoxy cosmetic paint, reinforced PVC, or the same canvas used on the vertical uprights)

Standard systems such as the motorization and lighting or staircases are installed in compliance with the standards in force, whether for the components or their installation method. To do this, the walls are drilled to the dimensions of the different elements

The perimeter is finally made, and to do this, the upper edge of the basin can be embedded in concrete [13] in order to fall back on a standard configuration waiting for paving, wooden decks or any other standard process. If the option of not using concrete at the top of the pool and around the entire perimeter is used, special attention will be required to ensure that no sharp element is accessible, to do this, a neoprene or wood type cover may for example be fixed over the entire perimeter or a metal rod lamella wide enough to be considered as support.

In any event, the basin will comply with all the standards in force, in particular the installation will be made by a qualified manufacturer and approved by an approved controller if necessary.

Presentation of the different figures constituting the drawings, if any

Fig 1: Example of a 16 '' x 40 '' / 8 '' x 40 '' / 16 '' x 80 '' swimming pool with constant slope

These diagrams illustrate the templates of basins with standard constant slope obtained by conversion of maritime containers

Fig 2: Diagram of 40 '' high cube container

This diagram recalls the geometry of a 40 '' high cube container.

-4Fig 3: Example of a right angle swimming pool without slope

This diagram shows the result obtained by assembling container portions at right angles.

Fig 4: Example of canvas / Rendering before / after application of the permeable and water-resistant coating coupled with Epoxy paint or tiled floor

This diagram shows the type of materials used as well as a principle diagram shows the positioning of the permeable and water-resistant fabric in the case of installation only on the vertical uprights, as well as two possible configurations for the floor ( in Epoxy pool or tiling).

Fig 5: Illustration of the vertical mounting system (can be used alone or in addition to the top and bottom post attachments)

This diagram shows a top view of the various locations where the grooves are welded to receive the rods at the edge of the fabric, in the case of a fixing by rods and grooves

Fig 6: Illustration of the attachment when using rods by sections used at the top and bottom of the vertical uprights and in the edges / Cutaway view of the groove

This diagram shows a side view of the different locations where the grooves are welded to receive the rods at the edge of the fabric, in the case of a fixing by rods and grooves

Fig 7: Oblique section and earthwork according to the associated slope

This diagram explains the oblique cut to be made on a 40 '' high cube container as well as the earthwork on the same slope to obtain a basin with a constant slope.

[1] Carrying and permeable container, with or without slope, reconstituted from maritime containers [2] Typical container and illustration of rendering in corrugated sheet [3] Not applicable [4] Permeable and water-resistant canvas. Example of a suitable canvas; Width 250 cm

Weight 350- 500 gr / m ^{1 2 3 4}

Composite Textile Compositions

Breaking strength 200 to 240 and 200 to 240da N / 5 cm

-5 Abrasion resistance (Martindale) 100,000 to 120,000 turns

Extreme temperature -10 ° C / + 65 ° C

Environmental protection ISO 14001 standard [5] Epoxy paint floor covering [6] Tile floor covering [7] Groove for fastening rods [8] Rods [9] Deep part compartment 1 [10] Little part compartment deep 1 [11] Shallow part compartment 2 [12] Deep part 2 compartment [13] Channel for sealing slabs [14] Earthwork at the same slope as the oblique section of the swimming pool

Detailed description of a basin of 24,384 meters long by 4,876m with a slope of 7.8%

For the construction of a basin of 24,384 meters long by 4,876m with a slope of 7.8% [1], ie a minimum depth of 50cm and maximum of 2,386m, two high cube containers of 40 feet are selected.

The acceptability of the containers is checked via the certification documents and the history of the container or any inspection deemed necessary according to the building code. In any event, a visual inspection will be systematically carried out.

A precise layout is carried out on the containers, and the cutting carried out on site or in a prefabrication workshop [9] [10] [11] [12]

The elements are juxtaposed in their final locations, on a leveled ground at the desired slope, then connected by welding, by storage of an impermeable neoprene type membrane before mechanical tightening of the elements of containers between them or finally by the use of expansive foam type polyurethane . The same methods are used to waterproof if necessary the facades having the openings of the maritime container.

Non-destructive tests such as crack detection by magnetic particles may be carried out in accordance with building codes

The basin is then waterproof and the anti-corrosion coatings are applied according to the aggressiveness zone (anodes, galvanization, painting)

-6Three grooves of 10 cm wide are welded in the angles formed by the vertical uprights. The three grooves are distributed equidistantly over the height of the edge (50cm for the shallow edge and 2,396m for the deep edge). For the model whose manufacture is described here, no horizontal attachment is made between the canvas and the pool floor and the canvas and the edges of the pool. The border of the canvas is then drawn in tension from one angle to another and the borders at the top and bottom of the canvas are simply flush with the ground and flush with the edge of the pelvis [4]

Two 25m3 filtration pumps are mounted symmetrically and in parallel with the evacuation to the basin and across the width of the 50cm deep side and two vents on the opposite side, connected by a standard external circuit installed according to the standards in force. 4 light spots are positioned on each length for a total of 8 spots.

All of the cutting edges are rounded off at this final stage of steelwork.

A tile covering is then installed on the floor with a tile adhesive on steel [6]

The permeable [4] and water-resistant fabric is installed with the capacity to allow free circulation of water on the one hand and to conceal the corrugated sheet [2] of the container structure on the other hand. The waterproofing of the whole is ensured by the container structure.

A channel 20cm wide and 30cm deep is dug on the outer periphery and sealed slabs [13]

The basin is then filled after drying of the various components (concrete, tiles).

Suspected of industrial application

From a plan ideally composed of lengths related to the dimensions of the containers, the containers, the canvas and the floor covering can be prefabricated and installation on site.

Claims (2)

1) Method for constructing an impermeable basin with a constant slope by conversion of maritime containers, characterized in that it comprises the following stages; Selection of sea containers according to their length, width and depth Cutting of containers according to a precise and oblique layout while respecting a determined junction dimension Juxtaposition of container elements at their final locations on land with the desired slope, buried or not. [9] Connection of the different elements by welding, storage of a neoprene membrane before mechanical tightening of the container elements together, of an expanding foam. Application of an anti-corrosion coating on a pool depending on the area of aggressiveness Installation of a permeable and water-resistant fabric to conceal the walls of the container Welding of three equidistant grooves in the angles formed by the vertical uprights Installation of a floor covering Method according to, the coating of the preceding claim characterized in that the is chosen from: cosmetic epoxy paint, reinforced PVC, tiling or the same permeable coating as that of the uprights 3) Method according to any one of the preceding claims, characterized in that filtration pumps can be installed through the vertical walls