SAUCER DRAINS ARE CONCRETE SOLUTIONS FOR URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE

Bengaluru stands as India's Silicon Valley because it thrives through its focus on growth and innovation and ambitious goals. The city's IT parks operate with high activity levels while skyscrapers dominate the skyline as busy neighborhoods reflect city life dynamics. The vibrant city operates under a hidden struggle which consists of managing urban water especially during monsoon season. The city experiences daily disruptions from traffic congestion and streets transform into moving waterways. The saucer drain functions as a hidden hero which maintains city operations despite facing multiple challenges.

BENGALURU AND ITS RAIN: AN ONGOING CHALLENGE

The Wet Reality of Bengaluru

Bengaluru experiences moderate to heavy rains during the monsoon months, most often in concentrated bursts over limited numbers of days. Contrary to its reputation as a city with ample green and tree-lined areas, the urban drainage system has not kept up with the rapid urbanization of Bengaluru. There has been a large-scale proliferation of concrete roadways, buildings, and pavements; and the total lack of natural absorption of surface water has compounded the waterlogging problem in low-lying areas. Streets in Whitefield, Yelahanka, and Koramangala are often inundated after heavy rains, which is bothersome and is also a nuisance to public health when humans and animals interact with the stagnant puddles.

Flooding also is disruptive to mechanical and vehicular traffic, critical services, incident response, and road wear; or it adds even more wear to the roadways. When people think of infrastructure improvements like stormwater drains or check dams, they often forget about the small, everyday important pieces of infrastructure like saucer drains. Saucer drains are an essential element of keeping an urban area functioning.

THE SAUCER DRAIN EXPLAINED

Essentially, a saucer drain is an open concrete drain that can efficiently direct surface water from roads, sidewalks and other surfaces in an urban setting without retaining debris. The design is simple and efficient: it is wide on the top and narrows down like a saucer, which allows the water to freely flow through it, and reduces the amount of debris that can settle in there. The saucer drain has also been designed to avoid getting clogged up and therefore it can drain even through heavy rainfall events to ensure that the water can be rapidly directed away from the road surface to avoid waterlogging and erosion.

The beauty of the saucer drain is the performance achieved with simplicity. By having this form factor, we can facilitate the movement of water through the saucer drain and it is easier to maintain and clean. Furthermore, saucer drains can be precast and therefore are very quick to install, which is a significant benefit for a city like Bengaluru, which is rapidly developing.

Solution concrete-based solutions for quick drainage: Segmented Concrete, Inc. Saucer Drains - provide fast and effective drainage solutions for surface water drainage in urban infrastructure. They are made from M30 grade concrete and employ the best precast technology to provide effective drains with the load limits and weathering ability properties required in urban drainage applications.

Some of the proven features include:

Strong Performance: We use M30 grade concrete to maximize compressive strength and to resist weather and concentrated loads.

Quickly Dispose Of Water: Our Saucer Drain is designed to quickly redirect the water off roads and other spaces where water can create erosion, water logging, and other problems in urban spaces.

Modular: Our Saucer Drains are a precast product that is easy to set up, minimizing labor and time to install.

Many Sizes: Our saucer drains are manufactured in many configurations to satisfy the drainage needs of a variety of projects.

Low Maintenance: Our products are strong themselves due to the way they are produced, and have the least maintenance of all drainage options compared with traditional methods.

APPLICATION:

Saucer drains are a great alternative for drainage installations in urban applications for residential developments, commercial areas, roads, parking lots, and other high traffic urban areas where drainage is ideal, even where there will be heavy loads.

GREEN CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY

Segmented Concrete, Inc. produces green construction products in every aspect of the manufacturing processes. We use less waste in the manufacturing process, and there is a clear environmental improvement with our recyclable product designs that create the best environmentally responsible options for urban developments. 

REASONS TO CHOOSE SEGMENTED CONCRETE CO

Expertise: Experienced professionals collectively possessing training, long-term experience in the manufacturing of concrete products.

Segmented Concrete

Quality Assurance: Our product quality is monitored at every stage of production with clear and unambiguous quality standards.

Customer Support: We are here to support you at all times with our product, from product selection to product delivery to installation support.

ADVANTAGES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

The risk of standing water, which prevents the breeding of mosquitoes and the associated health concerns.

•  recharges groundwater by moving water to recharge wells or soak pits.

•  uses water that would be stagnant to lessen the urban heat island effect.

• further supports sustainable infrastructure by reducing waste and the amount of maintenance needed to repair long-lasting concrete.

HUMAN PERSPECTIVE: WHY IT MATTERS

When the rain comes down in a lot of rain, streets are still accessible allowing day to day life, commerce, and commutes to happen without issue.

stops waterborne illnesses and protects the health of the general public.

essential services that impact people's quality of life.

makes people in Bengaluru feel safer and more secure during the monsoon.

ESTABLISHING FUTURE PROJECTS

It will become increasingly important to include saucer drains with development projects as Bengaluru continues to grow. 

IoT enabled saucer drains to monitor water circulation is only one example of future smart city applications. 

Citizens can help ensure saucer drains will operate efficiently by keeping them free of debris.

MAIN POINTS

• Saucer drains may be small but are a critical element with potential for managing city infrastructure 

• A successful combination of design, utility, durability and sustainability

• A quality saucer drain helps us build resilient and liveable cities

Bengaluru's monsoon season may push Bengaluru's urban landscape to its limits, but thoughtfully crafted saucer drains ensure life continues with relative ease! The next time you see a well-formed concrete channel along the side of the road, remember: A piece of concrete is more than a piece of concrete, right - it's a channel that allows the city to move. 

Learn more and find quality saucer drains: Segmented Concrete Co.