Sports Field Drainage - Secondary drainage system

Summary

The video discusses the process of installing a secondary drainage system. It highlights machinery in action, including a trenching machine that places foil onto a truck while simultaneously installing four drains. The secondary drainage system is installed at 400mm centers, running perpendicular to the primary drainage system. The drains are set slightly proud of the surface to allow for settling, ensuring they finish flush with the surface as the sand settles over time.

Takeaways

• 😀 The secondary drainage system is being installed alongside the main machinery to ensure continuous work without interruption.
• 😀 A hopper is used in the process to help maintain the workflow of the machinery.
• 😀 A trenching machine is used to dig and place foil onto the truck while simultaneously installing the drainage system.
• 😀 Four drains are installed at once as part of the secondary drainage system.
• 😀 The lateral drainage runs in one direction, with the secondary system installed at right angles to it.
• 😀 The secondary drains are spaced 400 millimeters apart.
• 😀 The secondary drains are slightly raised above the surface during installation.
• 😀 The raised drains allow sand to settle down around them.
• 😀 As the sand settles, the drains will finish flush with the surface level.
• 😀 The secondary drainage system is designed to enhance water flow and prevent blockages by maintaining a constant flow during installation.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the hopper in the drainage system installation?

The hopper ensures that the machinery can continue working without needing to stop, which helps maintain the efficiency of the operation.

What type of machinery is being used in the installation process?

A trenching machine is being used, which simultaneously places the foil onto a truck while installing the drainage system.

How many drains does the machine install at a time?

The machine installs four drains at a time as part of the secondary drainage system.

What is the spacing between the secondary drains?

The secondary drains are installed roughly 400 millimeters apart.

How do the secondary drains relate to the lateral drains?

The secondary drains run at right angles to the lateral drains, which are running in the usual direction.

Why are the secondary drains set slightly above the surface?

Setting the secondary drains slightly above the surface allows the sand to settle down around them, ensuring the system functions properly over time.

What happens to the secondary drains as the sand settles?

As the sand settles, the secondary drains will eventually finish flush with the surface.

What is the role of the foil that is placed onto the truck?

The foil is being placed onto the truck as part of the trenching process, possibly to protect or cover the trench being created during the installation.

What is the primary function of the secondary drainage system being installed?

The secondary drainage system is designed to support the primary drainage system by further managing water flow and preventing water accumulation in the area.

What benefits does the use of the trenching machine provide in this process?

The trenching machine increases efficiency by simultaneously digging the trench, placing the foil, and installing the drainage system without needing to stop or interrupt the workflow.