Military Installation Trench Drains

Typically D400 to F900, depending on the installation zone.

• Motor pools and maintenance yards: E600–F900 for heavy vehicles, tanks, and equipment.

• Airfield and hangar aprons: F900 for aircraft and refueling vehicles.

• Barracks and pedestrian areas: B125–C250 for foot traffic and light service vehicles.

• Warehouses and supply zones: D400–E600 for forklifts and rolling loads.

Drain systems must handle dynamic wheel loads, high temperatures, and frequent exposure to oils and fuels.

Military environments combine industrial wear with chemical and weather extremes.

• Fiber-Reinforced Concrete (FRC) or Polymer Concrete channels for structural integrity and high compressive strength.

• Ductile-iron grates for extreme F900 load capacity.

• Stainless steel 316L channels and grates for chemical and fuel resistance in hangars or wash bays.

• Galvanized or epoxy-coated edge rails to prevent corrosion in outdoor zones.

• HDPE systems for lightweight retrofit or low-traffic areas.

• Constant exposure to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids, and de-icing agents.

• Extreme temperature variations and freeze–thaw cycles.

• Drains must remain stable on reinforced concrete slabs under vibration and vehicle impact.

• Systems require watertight seals to prevent contamination of stormwater and groundwater.

• Drainage should connect to oil/water separators and containment systems in compliance with U.S. EPA and DoD environmental standards.

• Structural strength: Handle tracked and wheeled military vehicles without deformation.

• Chemical resistance: Withstand fuels, lubricants, and decontamination fluids.

• Safety: Slip-resistant, ADA-compliant grates for personnel and vehicle movement areas.

• Ease of maintenance: Modular, removable grates for inspection and cleaning.

• Environmental protection: Integrate with secondary containment for fuel and chemical runoff.

• Long-term performance: Designed for multi-decade service life in high-demand facilities.