Table of Contents

1 -  AS/NZS 1838:1994 SWIMMING POOLS - PREMOULDED FIBRE-REINFORCED PLASTICS - DESIGN AND FABRICATION
4 -  PREFACE
4 -  CONTENTS
5 -  1 SCOPE
5 -  2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
5 -  3 DEFINITIONS
5 -  3.1 Composite
6 -  3.2 Concrete bond beam
6 -  3.3 Coping
6 -  3.4 Corrosion barrier
6 -  3.5 Cosmetic layer
6 -  3.6 Outer surface layer
6 -  3.7 Structural layer
6 -  4 MATERIALS
6 -  4.1 Resin
6 -  4.2 Gelcoat
6 -  4.3 Reinforcement
6 -  4.4 Additives
6 -  4.5 Use of alternative materials or methods
6 -  5 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
6 -  5.1 General
7 -  5.2 Pools for installation in the ground
9 -  5.3 Pools for installation above the ground
9 -  5.4 Subpool drainage
9 -  6 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
9 -  6.1 General
9 -  6.2 Cosmetic layer
9 -  6.3 Corrosion barrier
10 -  6.4 Structural layer
10 -  6.5 Outer surface layer
10 -  6.6 Cure
10 -  6.7 Freedom from defects
10 -  6.8 Design details
10 -  7 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
10 -  7.1 Material properties
11 -  7.2 Chemical-resistance test
11 -  7.3 Water-resistance test
11 -  7.4 Dynamic load test for pools installed above the ground
11 -  7.5 Acetone test
11 -  7.6 Barcol hardness
11 -  7.7 Actual in-service performance
11 -  8 MARKING
12 -  APPENDIX A - DETERMINATION OF RESIN AND GLASS CONTENT OF CORROSION BARRIER AND STRUCTURAL LAYERS
12 -  A1 SCOPE
12 -  A2 APPARATUS
12 -  A2.1 Crucibles
12 -  A2.2 Muffle furnace
12 -  A2.3 Desiccator
12 -  A2.4 Balance
12 -  A2.5 Fume cupboard
12 -  A3 TEST SPECIMENS
12 -  A4 CONDITIONING
12 -  A5 PROCEDURE
12 -  A6 CALCULATIONS
13 -  A7 REPORT
14 -  APPENDIX B - DESIGN GUIDANCE
14 -  B1 GENERAL
14 -  B2 NEW TECHNOLOGY
14 -  B3 DESIGN PRESSURES
15 -  APPENDIX C - DYNAMIC LOAD TEST
15 -  C1 SCOPE
15 -  C2 PRINCIPLE
15 -  C3 APPARATUS
15 -  C3.1 Drum
15 -  C3.2 Release device
15 -  C3.3 Measuring equipment
15 -  C4 PROCEDURE
15 -  C5 REPORT
17 -  APPENDIX D - PREPARATION AND CONDITIONING OF TEST PANELS
17 -  D1 PREPARATION OF TEST PANELS
17 -  D2 CONDITIONING
18 -  APPENDIX E - CHEMICAL-RESISTANCE TEST
18 -  E1 SCOPE
18 -  E2 PRINCIPLE
18 -  E3 APPARATUS
18 -  E3.1 Heating system
18 -  E3.2 Beakers
18 -  E3.3 Beaker cover
18 -  E3.4 pH meter
18 -  E4 REAGENTS
18 -  E4.1 Calcium hypochlorite
18 -  E4.2 Concentrated hydrochloric acid
18 -  E5 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
18 -  E6 PROCEDURE
19 -  E7 CHEMICAL-RESISTANCE RATING
19 -  E8 REPORT
20 -  APPENDIX F - WATER-RESISTANCE TEST
20 -  F1 SCOPE
20 -  F2 PRINCIPLE
20 -  F3 APPARATUS
20 -  F3.1 Test tank
20 -  F3.2 Gaskets
20 -  F3.3 Thickness measuring instrument
20 -  F3.4 Barcol hardness impressor model No. 934-1
20 -  F4 PREPARATION OF TEST SPECIMENS
20 -  F5 PROCEDURE
21 -  F6 WATER- RESISTANCE RATING
21 -  F7 REPORT

Abstract

Sets out requirements for premoulded plastic swimming pools exceeding 7500 L in volume and 750 mm in depth, constructed from fibre-reinforced plastics based on thermosetting resin systems. Minimum design soil loads are given for the design of the pool. In-service performance requirements for service degradation are set out and a water resistance test is described using a temperature of 80C.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for premoulded plastic swimming pools exceeding 7500 L in volume and 750 mm in depth, and constructed from fibre-reinforced plastics (FRP) based on thermosetting resin systems. It covers materials, design and performance requirements.

NOTE: For installation of swimming pools complying with this Standard, see AS/NZS 1839.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PL-041
Supersedes	DR 93282 AS 1838-1989