Modular Bund Wall Components with Internal Sealing Channels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bund systems, typically made of reinforced concrete and bitumen, pose environmental concerns due to contamination risks from chemical leaks and disposal issues, and are not easily adaptable or reusable.
Innovation Solution
A modular bund system using recyclable plastic components with internal gaskets and connecting members, allowing for customizable shapes and sizes, and featuring securement mechanisms to prevent water and chemical ingress.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional bund systems are constructed using reinforced concrete and bitumen, then structural integrity and waterproofing are achieved, but environmental contamination risks increase and disposal becomes problematic
Solution Approach 1:
The bund system is divided into modular wall components that can be assembled in different configurations. Each module contains its own internal gasket system, allowing the bund to be segmented into replaceable sections while maintaining overall waterproofing and containment integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the material parameters from conventional concrete and bitumen to recyclable plastic materials with integrated gasket systems. This parameter change maintains waterproofing functionality while improving environmental sustainability and reducing contamination risks.
2Strength
If conventional bund systems are constructed as permanent structures, then structural integrity is maintained, but adaptability to different shapes and sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The bund is constructed from standardized modular wall components that can be assembled in various configurations. Each module maintains structural integrity through its design, while the modular nature allows adaptation to different shapes, sizes, and site requirements through systematic assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular wall components are designed with universal connection features and standardized dimensions that allow them to serve multiple functions and be adapted to various bund configurations. The same basic module can be used to create different shapes and sizes while maintaining structural integrity.
3Ease of manufacture
If conventional bund systems use timber and bitumen coatings, then initial construction is simple, but reusability and recyclability are eliminated
Solution Approach 1:
The bund system is divided into discrete modular components that can be easily assembled and disassembled. This segmentation maintains construction simplicity while enabling complete reusability and recyclability, as each module can be recovered, reused, or recycled at the end of its service life.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular plastic components are designed to be recoverable and reusable. Instead of being discarded like conventional timber and bitumen bunds, these components can be recovered at the end of their service life and either reused in new applications or recycled into new products, eliminating material loss.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The modular system provides an environmentally friendly, adaptable, and reusable solution for containment areas, reducing waste and minimizing contamination risks while maintaining structural integrity and waterproofing.
Implementation Method 1
a sealing member (6) located within the slot to provide a fluid barrier along the base (10) of each the component
Data Source
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AI summary
A modular bund system comprising two or more wall components connectable together to form a perimeter around an area to be protected. Each component has a longitudinal slot or channel extending internally along its length to receive a sealing member. The sealing member is located within the slot to provide a fluid barrier along the base of each the component.