Natural Stone Pool Lining with Polymer Waterproofing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing swimming pools and artificial ponds made of reinforced concrete require frequent and expensive maintenance, are aesthetically non-natural, and have a significant environmental impact, while those using natural elements face challenges in shaping and stability.
Innovation Solution
A process using natural materials like river stones and pebbles with a waterproofing layer and binding resin to construct pools of any shape, reducing maintenance and environmental impact by creating a stable and aesthetically integrated structure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If reinforced concrete and ceramic tiles are used to construct swimming pools, then structural strength and waterproofing are improved, but maintenance frequency and cost increase due to cracking and tile detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the material parameters by replacing rigid ceramic tiles with flexible polymer sheets (PVC, polyethylene, polypropylene) that can accommodate ground movement without cracking. This parameter change in material flexibility resolves the contradiction by maintaining waterproofing reliability while eliminating the frequent maintenance issues associated with rigid tile structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a composite structure combining natural stones or pebbles with flexible polymer waterproofing sheets. This composite material system integrates the aesthetic and natural appearance of stones with the flexibility and crack-resistance of polymers, achieving both reliable waterproofing and reduced maintenance requirements.
2Stability of the object's composition
If reinforced concrete structures are used for swimming pools, then structural stability is improved, but environmental impact and aesthetic integration worsen due to non-natural appearance
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the material composition parameters by replacing concrete and steel with natural stones, pebbles, and biodegradable polymer materials. This parameter change transforms the structure from an industrial, environmentally harmful material system to a natural, eco-friendly system that integrates aesthetically with the surrounding environment while maintaining structural stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses natural materials like stones and pebbles that are abundant, renewable, and environmentally benign. These materials can be sourced locally and replaced if needed without significant environmental impact, contrasting with the permanent, difficult-to-remove concrete structures that harm the environment.
3Object-generated harmful factors
If natural materials like river stones are used for pool construction, then aesthetic integration and environmental compatibility are improved, but structural stability and shaping control worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a composite system where natural stones or pebbles are combined with flexible polymer waterproofing sheets and binding resins. This composite structure provides both the aesthetic and environmental benefits of natural materials and the structural stability, flexibility, and ease of shaping provided by the polymer matrix, effectively resolving the contradiction between natural appearance and structural control.
Solution Approach 2:
The flexible polymer sheet and binding resin act as intermediaries between the natural stones and the ground structure. These intermediary materials provide adhesion, flexibility, and structural continuity, allowing natural materials to be arranged in stable, controlled configurations while maintaining their natural appearance and environmental compatibility.
4Manufacturing precision
If complex excavation and leveling operations are performed for traditional pools, then proper base preparation is improved, but construction time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention changes the flexibility parameter of the waterproofing system by using adaptable polymer sheets that can conform to irregular ground surfaces. This parameter change eliminates the need for precise excavation and leveling operations, as the flexible material naturally adapts to the existing terrain, significantly reducing construction time and cost while maintaining proper base preparation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces dynamic adaptability to the waterproofing system through flexible polymer materials that can adjust to ground irregularities. This dynamic property allows the system to accommodate varying terrain conditions without requiring time-consuming excavation and leveling operations, achieving proper base preparation more efficiently.
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 process allows for aesthetically pleasing, maintenance-friendly, and environmentally integrated swimming pools and ponds with reduced running and maintenance costs, using natural materials that can be easily shaped and integrated into natural environments.
Implementation Method 1
applying a special resin to bind the stones firmly in the desired position
Data Source
AI summary
A process for constructing water receptacles such as swimming pools, fountains and artificial ponds, comprising in one embodiments the following steps: excavating the receptacle; preparing the foundation by laying a layer of sand on the bottom of the excavation; laying of one or more sheets of a non-woven fabric on the internal surface of the excavation and on the foundation layer; laying a waterproofing layer on top of said sheet of non-woven fabric; disposing modular elements for stabilizing the lining to be applied; adding all equipment necessary for a proper functioning of said basin, swimming pool, etc.; lining the internal walls of the receptacle and/or of the bottom of the receptacle and/or of the edge of the receptacle with smoothed natural stones disposed on top of said waterproofing layer; and applying a binding resin on said lining.