ThyssenKrupp Finishing Bay

SP Engineering engineered one of the largest siphonic roof drain systems in the United States. Teaming with the UK-based Siphonix, SPE developed detain construction documents for the 9-arce Finishing Bay building at ThyssenKrupp Steel. Whereas the northern Gulf Coast receives some of the heaviest hort duration rainfalls (several inches in <10 minute) the high performance drainage system was could remove rain water at impressive velocities. The siphonic action reduces pipe sizing and sloping of drain lines. Where the piping leaves the structure a diverter and riprap was installed to prevent erosion.