AS/NZS 1838:1994

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

Sets out requirements for premoulded plastic swimming pools exceeding 7500L in volume and 750mm 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 80 degrees Celsius.

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.

First published in Australia as AS 1838-1975.
Second edition 1989.
Jointly revised and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 1838:1994.