Revolutionizing Hygiene and Sanitation facilities with Textile Reinforced Concrete Modular Toilets
Overview:
According to a recent sanitation report by WHO (World Health Organization) released in October 2023, more than 1.5 billion individuals worldwide still lack access to basic sanitation services, including private toilets. Shockingly, 419 million people continue to practice open defecation, posing severe health risks. Inadequate sanitation is directly linked to the transmission of diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid, intestinal worm infections, and polio. It also contributes to stunting and the alarming spread of antimicrobial resistance. Notably, diarrhoeal diseases remain a leading cause of death, especially among children under 5, despite being largely preventable. Enhancing water, sanitation, and hygiene measures can significantly reduce mortality rates in this vulnerable population. Let us now explore the broad benefits of enhanced sanitation beyond diarrhoea risk reduction
Boosting health and wellbeing: Key benefits of improved sanitation:
• Reducing the spread of intestinal worms, schistosomiasis and trachoma, which are neglected tropical diseases that cause suffering for millions
• Reducing the severity and impact of malnutrition
• Promoting dignity and boosting safety, particularly among women and girls;
• Promoting school attendance: girls’ school attendance is particularly boosted by the provision of separate sanitary facilities
• Reducing the spread of antimicrobial resistance
Redefining sanitation infrastructure with Textile Reinforced Concrete Modular Toilet
Introduction:
Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) is a versatile composite material composed of cement enriched with chemicals and reinforced with layers of textiles. Its unique composition allows for easy casting, requiring minimal machinery and labour. This makes TRC a cost-effective and efficient solution for various construction projects. The combination of rich cement and textile reinforcement ensures durability and structural integrity, making TRC suitable for a wide range of applications in the construction industry. The Cement absorbs the compressive load and the textile reinforcement absorbs the tensile and shear stresses. Unlike traditional concrete, TRC boasts low weight, corrosion-resistant reinforcement, and simplified formwork.
Setting up TRC based Toilets in rural areas can improve living conditions and align with government initiatives. These affordable and long-lasting toilets require minimal maintenance, with rapid 4-hour fabrication and modular components for easy installation, reducing setup time significantly.
Key Features of Textile Reinforced Concrete Modular Toilet:
• Installation Time: 4 hrs
• Based on Twin-pit pour-flush design
• Basic Structural Components: Textile Reinforced Concrete (TRC) and Pultruded Composite Frame
• UV resistant
• Fire resistant
• Maintenance free life-long use
Basic building components:
• Toilet Pan
• Water-seal
• Superstructure
• Interconnecting pipe work
• Leach pits
• Light Points
Size of the toilet:
• Width: 914 mm (2.99 ft)
• Breadth: 1219 mm (3.99 ft)
• Height: Front: 2215 mm (7.2 ft)/Back: 1963 mm (6.4 ft)
Installation of Textile Reinforced Concrete based Toilet in just 4 hours
Installation Steps:
Advantages of lightweight TRC panels
• Reduced density
• High compressive strength
• Improved thermal insulation properties
• Purely mineral, recyclable &Lightweight concrete
• Environment friendly, energy efficient technology
• The material has very low water absorbance capacity i.e. 10-15%
• Fire &Termite resistant
• High thermal insulation
• Low cost, light weight and prefabricated premium quality walls
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