According to plan, the Ecovat building team completed the positioning of the prefabricated concrete Ecovat wallparts. Below some pictures.
Full demo in progress & drainage
The realization of the Ecovat full demo is progressing rapidly, we are now at a depth of 20 meters. On the picture you can see one of the few cranes in the Netherlands that can excavate perpendicular at this depth. The drainage process has started to decrease the groundwater level around the Ecovat. In this way we can start with the excavation … Read More
Prototype in progress
The realization of the Ecovat prototype is progressing rapidly, we are now at a depth of 20 meters. On the picture you can see one of the few cranes in the Netherlands that can excavate perpendicular at this depth. You can find the complete realization process on our Building the prototype page.
Update construction prototype Ecovat: into the ground!
In July, the pit wall for the prototype of Ecovat was drilled, which made the final shape of the vessel become visible. For the first time in their history, the company of Wedam realized the first ‘round’ wall of the Ecovat. This process found place in a very limited workspace. With the aid of a so-called Soilmix machine, two cutter … Read More
Into the ground!
The company of Wedam has, as executive party, for the first time in their history realized the first ‘round’ wall in a very limited workspace. With the aid of a so-called Soilmix machine, two cutter wheels were placed in the ground. After reaching the desired depth, the cutter wheels were pulled up while the soil was further mixed. By connecting … Read More