Which Access Chamber Can Be Built Faster?
Published 21 Apr 2020
Access Chamber Testing
The following Access Chamber test, performed by Cubis, has taken place in order to determine which Chamber Access method performs the best and can be installed the fastest – the time trial provides a comparison between conventional brick built and modern technology modular style access chambers.
access Chamber Testing
Access Chamber Trial
Brick Built Footway Access Chamber (traditional) | VS | STAKKAbox™ Modula Access Chamber (Modern Alternative) |
Trial 1Brick Footway Access Chamber Internal Dimension: 600mm x 600mm External Dimension: 1030mm x 1030mm Depth: 460mm
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Trial 2STAKKAbox™ Modula Access chamber Internal Dimension: 600mm x 600mm External Dimension: 666mm x 666mm Depth: 900mm (Twice the depth of Brick Built Trial)
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Trial 1 CompleteBrick Footway Access Chamber Build Time: 2 hours 45 minutes Reinstatement: CAN NOT be completed same day Vertical Loading: Suitable for vehicular trafficking in pedestrian areas Achieved after 24 hours |
Trial 2 CompleteSTAKKAbox™ Modula Access chamber Build Time: 15 minutes Reinstatement: Completed within 15 minutes Vertical Loading: Suitable for vehicular trafficking in pedestrian areas Achieved immediately
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After testing, it can be concluded that the STAKKAbox™ Modula access chamber is significantly faster to install when compared to a traditional Brick Footway access chamber. This is also factoring in the depth of the the Modula access chamber, which is almost double that of the brick. The STAKKAbox™ Modula access chamber has been found to be suitable for vehicular trafficking in pedestrian areas, which is achieved immediately.
issues with the brick access chamber
- There are potential RSI & H&S issues found in the construction of traditional brick installation, including:
- Repeatedly bending over
- Hard manual labour (over 24hours 45 mins period)
- Extra resources & building materials required to construct a traditional brick installation
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STAKKAbox™ Modula Access Chamber:
- saves time
- saves money
- improved health and safety
- easy and fast access
- protection
- adheres to worldwide CRH standards
- easy assembly and installation
- flat pack option, making shipping more efficient
- variable sizes
- constructed from recycled material
STAKKAbox™ Chambers are significantly faster to install than conventional alternatives, with complete installations typically taking under one hour. This results in reduced costs for the installer and significant time saving. No specialist equipment or plant is required in order to install an access chamber and there is no need for specialist box builders. With flexible installation, Cubis access chambers can be adapted to suit on-site conditions with standard tools to build over existing networks.
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