Redesign and Manufacturing of Hazardous Material Resistant Waste Drain Objective The river passing under a major bridge - a critical source of water to the region - was in danger of being contaminated by trucks carrying hazardous waste. The bridge provides a major transportation artery, and could not be redesigned or closed for any significant period of time. A catchment area for runoff already existed; all that was required was a system of pipes, hooked into the existing grates that would redirect runoff and prevent contamination even after a major accident. Considerations The project required a configuration of drainpipes that did not exist in the marketplace. We were hired to design and produce a PVC drain that would meet the unique demands of the location and would eliminate the threat

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