Formwork
•     Two symmetrical shells with bottom plates, assembled with quick assembly bolting system
•     The inside of the shells is architectured by means of appropriate coatings
•     ECOPODE™ moulds are specially made of fibre glass shells to obtain the rock-like appearance, backed with a steel spider frame mounted on wheels.

Casting
•     Min. area required to cast one unit of height H: 2H²
•     Min. compressive concrete strength recommended at stripping:
      10 MPa for all units sizes
•     Typical daily standard production rate: one unit per mould

Handling
•     Forklifting is effective for handling units up to 3 m³
•     Large units are handled with slings
•     Min. compressive concrete strength recommended for handling units:
      25 MPa for units less or equal to 8 m³ 
      and 30 MPa for sizes above 8 m³

Storage
•     ECOPODE™ units are stored on one level placed close to each other, on ground with a sufficient bearing capacity.
•     Min. area required to store 10 units of height H: 7.1 H²

Placement
The positioning principle is based on a predetermined grid aimed at achieving optimum keying of the units. The grid spacings will match those of the smooth skin ACCROPODE™ II underneath.

Placement above water level is carried out visually or using GPS in order to obtain the proper packing.

Placement rates

Average placing time per unit (using cable cranes)
1.0 m3 £ Unit volume £ 3.0 m3	6 to 8 mins
4.0 m3 £ Unit volume £ 8.0 m3	10 to 12 mins
8.0 m3 £ Unit volume £ 11.0 m3	12 to 15 mins

NB: Higher rates can be obtained using hydraulic placing equipment with small size units
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