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Heavy Duty Applications - Horizontal Prestressed Precast Concrete Wall Panels
Panels span between steel columns. Simple fixing system, either clipped to column face or slotted between the column webs.
Ideal for
- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Silage Clamps
- Silage Clamps
- Internal Division Walls
- Silage Barns
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Silage Clamps
Horizontal Prestressed Panels are a great solution for the perimeter walls for open clamps.
Here again the panels are simply clipped to the inside face of the steel columns using the bolts & plates provided and the joints sealed with the one part polyurethane mastic sealant provided.
Installation is quick and easy and the system provides a smooth wall which is good for outloading and protects the columns from the silage effluent as well as from the inevitable knocks from machinery.
Internal Division Walls
Horizontal Panels are not the ideal system because the steel columns are exposed to the silage and protrude into the clamp on one side, but they can be used to construct division walls.
Double loading panels fitted between the webs of the columns using angle irons bolted in the gap to provide support to the panels.
Alternatively, a double skin wall where the panels are fitted to the both faces of the columns provides a smooth wall on both sides and overcomes the issue of the steel columns next to the silage.
Silage Barns
Horizontal Panels are the ideal wall solution for silage barns where the building columns can be used to support the panels.
The panels span between the steel columns and are simply clipped to the inside face using the bolts & plates provided and the joints sealed with the one part polyurethane mastic sealant provided.
This provides a robust, smooth wall that protects the building columns from erosion by the silage & effluent as well as knocks from outloading machinery.
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ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
- Ideal for perimeter walls & silage barns.
- Robust & durable.
- Fast & simple installation.
- Can be used straightaway after installation.
- Tongue & groove joint detail ensures the panels fit together neatly and shares the load up the wall.
- Modular - Panels can easily be relocated.
- Double loading panels available for division walls.
- Heights up to 7.6m possible.
- Future Proof - Wall height can be increased if steel columns allow.
- If used for division walls the steel columns project into the silage (unless using a double skin wall
- Walls above 3m high require large post foundations.
Cantilever - Vertical Prestressed Precast Concrete Retaining Wall
Panels span between steel columns. Simple fixing system, either clipped to column face or slotted between the column webs.
Ideal for
- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Silage Clamps
Other recommended applications
- Existing Concrete Pad
- Silage Clamps
- Internal Division Walls
- Silage Barns
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Silage Clamps
Prestressed Vertical Panels are the perfect choice for open silage clamp walls, both for the perimeter and division walls.
The panels are installed into a foundation 550mm deep, tied in with reinforcing bars & cradles provided, forming a smooth wall both sides for easy outloading.
All ACP Vertical Panels are double loading so another clamp can be added on at the side if required in future.
Internal Division Walls
Vertical Cantilever Panels are the ideal choice for permanent division walls in new build silage barns or clamps, where the perimeter walls maybe constructed using Horizontal panels.
As above the panels are tied into the foundation giving a smooth wall both sides and a perfect 90° floor to wall joint.
Silage Barns
Although not usual there are instances where Vertical Cantilever Panels may be the best choice for perimeter walls in a silage barn.
- Where the portal frame is not designed to withstand silage loading.
- Where the combination of wall height and bay span requires huge steel columns to withstand the silage loading and it is better to separate the two elements.
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ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
- Ideal for silage clamps and division walls.
- No above ground steel support required.
- Wide range of performance right up to 5m high.
- Really good to seal.
- Tongue & groove joint detail assists installation and enables load share along the wall.
- Can be backfilled with earth.
- Future proof -Possibility to add another clamp using a common wall because all ACP Vertical panels are designed to be double loading.
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- Permanent structure
- Not possible to increase the height.
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Arrow - Freestanding Precast Concrete Walls Panels
Free standing, movable panels that sit directly onto the structural concrete floor slab. Can be bolted down if required.
Ideal for
- Internal Division Walls
- Silage Clamps
- Silage Barns
- Existing Concrete Pad
Internal Division Walls
Arrow Panels make ideal moveable or permanent division walls in a silage barn or open clamp.
Easily placed into position using a forklift or telehandler, the heavy panels have a tongue and groove joint in the base which keeps them in line during installation and use.
The panels can be fixed down to the floor pad using Excalibur Bolts, essential for 3.6m high panels and optional for 2.4m & 3m panels, and can be relocated to accommodate changes to the cropping/ensiling strategy if required.
Silage Clamps
Arrow Panels can used to construct a whole clamp on an existing or new structural concrete pad.
The tongue and groove joint in the base which keeps them in line during installation and use. Sloped Corner Units are available to enable 90° return walls with no problem.
The panels can be fixed down to the floor pad, essential for 3.6m high panels and advisable for 2.4m & 3m panels.
Silage Barns
Where an existing building is to be converted into a silage barn, and the portal frame was not designed for the additional load, Arrow Panels maybe the preferred option for the walls.
Quickly & easily installed into position inside the line of the steel columns they provide the ultimate instant wall.
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ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
- Ideal solution where flexibility of storage is required or to construct bunkers within a building.
- Ideal for clamps up to 3.6m high & great for division walls.
- Heights 2.4m, 3m, 3.6m
- Forktine slots in the base.
- Quick, simple installation.
- No foundations required.
- Tongue & groove joint detail in the base keeps the panels in line.
- Can be used straightaway.
- Easily moved using a forklift or telehandler.
- Can be backfilled with earth if required.
- Future proof - Relocatable if layout requirements change.
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- Limited range of sizes
- More difficult to outload/clean out the clamp.
- Very heavy to handle.
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A well designed silage clamp can protect the environment and provide massive savings by reducing wastage, improving silage quality and allowing you to feed the ideal ration every day.
With a vast range of precast walls panels, ACP (Concrete) Ltd are the first choice solution for walls to silage clamps, silage pits and silage barns for either farm livestock feed or for renewable energy AD plants. Manufactured in controlled factory conditions, using Quality Assured concrete, both precast & prestressed concrete wall panels provide a known performance, unlike traditional insitu ‘poured’ walls.
Three different wall products and a wide range of sizes mean that there are concrete wall panels to suit almost all requirements and our unrivalled experience can help you to make the right choice between horizontal panels, vertical cantilever walls and freestanding silage clamp walling.
There any many factors to consider in designing a new silage storage system and ACP (Concrete) Ltd’s knowledgeable staff can help throughout the process.
Staying the right side of the law – due to the high risks associated with silage storage, all ACP (Concrete) Ltd systems are approved and comply with the various regulations and controls including:
- SAFFO regulation
- BS5502 part 22 (2003) loadings
- Water Resources (Control of Pollution Regulations) 2013
- CIRIA Guidelines
- Eurocode 2
The following questions should be considered:
- How many tonnes need to be stored
- How many cuts or crops need to be ensiled?
- What is the feeding strategy for the stored silage?
- What size of compaction tractor or loader is likely to be used – up to 10t or larger?
- Is a roof required – or practical – to reduce the production of dirty water from rainfall?
- Future proofing – Do you think you may need to add an additional clamp onto the side or would like to extend the height of the walls at a later date?
APPLICATIONS
- Silage Barns
- Silage Clamps
- Anaerobic Digestion (AD) Silage Clamps
- Internal Division Walls
- Existing Concrete Pad
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Why Choose ACP (Concrete) Ltd?
ACP (Concrete) Ltd, part of Thomas Armstrong (Holdings) Ltd, is the industry leader for concrete panels for agricultural buildings. Our extensive knowledge and experience of the agricultural industry, as well as in the manufacturing of high quality precast and prestressed concrete products, ensures we are here to help and support you throughout the complete precast process from design to installation. Therefore, providing you with the most cost-effective solution to meet your specific requirements.
We pride ourselves on our high standards at our on-site manufacturing facility. Every stage of the manufacturing process is undertaken under tightly controlled conditions, resulting in the highest quality precast concrete products for walls, stairs, floors and bespoke projects.
Renowned for our high levels of customer service, we provide standard size products and a ‘made to measure’ service at no extra charge. This enables us to provide our customers with a wide range of thicknesses and sizes giving additional flexibility and enabling our products to meet a diverse range of applications.
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd, we also provide a design and installation service to ensure that your project is designed to the highest standard and provides a cost-effective fit for purpose solution. Our dedicated in-house team will work closely with you to ensure the final solution meets your specific requirements.
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We have the experience and knowledge to help and support you throughout the full process from design, construction and installation to ensure your final solution is fit for purpose.
Our Prestressed and Precast Concrete Design and Installation Service
At ACP (Concrete) Ltd we offer professional, comprehensive and reliable prestressed and precast concrete design and installation service on all our products. Available to all our clients and customers, these services give you the peace of mind of working closely with an experienced company you can trust to deliver every stage of your project.
Supporting you at every part of the process: design, construction and installation, our dedicated team of structural engineers and precast installers have extensive experience of delivering a wide range of prestressed floors, precast wall and stairs projects nationwide.
Design Service
Our experienced in-house engineering department offer a complete design and calculations service providing you with full construction drawings to deliver high quality precast solutions. Our design services including cantilever wall foundation design, precast wall panel design or design of bespoke precast products where our standard products don’t meet your requirements.
Our dedicated team will work closely with you to ensure that the precast concrete design meets your specific requirements, whilst ensuring that your project is designed to the highest standard whilst still providing a fit for purpose cost effective solution.
Installation Service - Part 1
All our precast concrete products are delivered and installed by the same professional team ensuring your project runs efficiently with people who fully understand your requirements. The team’s knowledge and experience of the complete precast and prestressed installation process is second to none, ensuring our products are installed on-site correctly and your project remains on-time and to budget.
We employ dedicated specialist reliable subcontract fixing precast teams who have worked closely with ACP (Concrete) Ltd over many years. Our Contract Manager's will assume control and co-ordination of the works on the placement of your order. This will ensure the free flow of information and design approval being achieved within the timescales.
Installation Service - Part 2
Our precast concrete wall solutions offer quick and simple installation which is usually carried out using either a crane or telehandler. The final product and method of installation will generally be determined by any site restrictions, the proposed sequencing of work and which product will provide the desired solution most economically.
Alternatively, help and advice for the safe handling and installation of precast units can be supplied as documentation and if required a supervisory site visit can also be arranged.
Site Specific Risk Assessments
Site Specific risk assessments and method statements are available following a prestart visit to site, which will be logged with all relevant parties, prior to commencement of work on-site.
Our experienced team will work to the site-specific method statement in conjunction with the detail of the approved design layout drawing ensuring your project is delivered to the highest standards of safety.
Site Specific Requirements
Site specific requirements, such as hard standing areas, movement of materials to create space and overhead obstructions will be identified and discussed with the Site Manager prior to commencement of installation work and these requirements will form part of the method statement.
Please contact us to discuss any of your design and installation requirements.
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