The Columbian Park Water Reservoir ...

The Columbian Park Water Reservoir in Lafayette, Ind., supplies drinking water to the surrounding community and secures the water supply from a variety of vital airs But until recently, the reservoir was guarded from direct sunlight, vandalism and park animals from a floating polyethylene fabric that had to be replaced approximately each 15 years at considerable expenditure Additionally, the cover had the cleaned forward a regular basis, which meant rich maintenance.

The bid proces began with a list of requirements: the novel cover had to be clear-span, because it was impossible to build supports into the reservoir; it had to be corrosion-resistant; and it had to be as maintenance-free as possible.

Temcor, Carson, Calif, propos an aluminum truss-vault house system to cover the 42423-sq-ft reservoir. The clear-span canopy is resistant to moisture and corrosion and requires minimal maintenance. The company also engineered a unique erection scheme for covering ...