Precast Concrete Solutions Humes

Precast concrete solutions
Issue 3
Humes has a long history of engineering precast and The quality and reliability of Humes products and
prestressed concrete solutions and, after 100 years of services are the foundation of our success. We are
manufacture, our product range has never been more constantly developing and improving our solutions,
diverse, more competitive, or more in-tune with our whilst striving to exceed customer expectations.
clients needs than it is today.
Our ability to deliver to client specifications on major
Humes offers a range of solutions for bridges and projects across Australia has established Humes as a
platforms, road and rail infrastructure, tunnels and valuable and reliable partner.
shafts, stormwater management, pipeline systems,
sewage transfer and storage, and retaining walls. Humes is a division of Holcim, one of the worlds leading
We can customise our solutions to ensure they create suppliers of cement and aggregates.
maximum value for your project, accommodating
your site conditions, design requirements and Today Humes employs more than 1,000 people and
construction factors. is the largest civil precast concrete manufacturer
in Australia.
Strength. Performance. Passion.
Humes corporate values - strength, performance, We aim to deliver on this promise through our products,
passion - are in essence a promise to perform and thus services, communications and, above all, the behavior of
help to build and sustain trust with our stakeholders. our people. We recognize the importance of operating
with integrity and apply high standards of corporate
Strength being a solid partner; based on the integrity governance in the conduct of our business.
and competence of our people, and global leadership
through the Holcim group.
Performance delivering on our promises to each

other and to our stakeholders, and providing the best
solutions for our customers.
Passion embodying dedication and commitment,

and caring about everything we do: our people, our
customers, our communities and the environment.
Contents
Precast concrete in construction 1 Calcareous aggregate 26
Corrosion protection linings 26
1. Custom solutions 2 Storage, overflow and pump stations 27

Storage tanks 27
Segmental shafts and one piece shafts 27
2. Stormwater solutions 6
Pump stations 27
Stormwater drainage 8
Inspection and maintenance 28
Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench 8
Access chambers/Manholes 28
Steel reinforced concrete pipes 8
salt water cover The Supabowl precast base 28
Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking 9 Maintenance shafts 29
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 9 The QuickTee system 29
Box culverts 10
Uniculvert modules 10 4. Bridge and platform solutions 30
Headwalls 11 Minor road bridges 32
Stormwater pits 11 Precast arches 32
Access chambers/Manholes 12 Architectural finishes 34
Kerb inlet systems 12 HumeDeck system 35
Floodgates 13 Box culverts 36
Geosynthetics 13 Uniculvert modules 36
Stormwater treatment 14 Prestressed decks and girders 36
Primary treatment 15 HumeSlab bridge decking 37
HumeGard Gross Pollutant Trap 15 HumeSpan permanent formwork 37
Secondary treatment 16 Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 38
HumeCeptor hydrodynamic separator 16 Steel reinforced concrete pipes 38
Tertiary treatment 17 Highway bridges 39
JellyFish filter 17 Precast arches 39
Detention and infiltration 18 Box culverts 40
StormTrap system 19 Uniculvert modules 40
Soakwells 19 Prestressed decks and girders 40
Harvesting and reuse 20 HumeSlab bridge decking 41
RainVault system 20 Steel reinforced concrete pipes 41
ReserVault system 20 Rail bridges 42
RainVault mini system 20 Precast arches 42
Precast concrete cubes 21 Box culverts 42
Segmental shafts 21 Uniculvert modules 42
Prestressed decks and girders 43
3. Sewage transfer and 22 HumeSlab bridge decking 43
storage solutions Steel reinforced concrete pipes 43
Sewage transfer 24 Wharf structures 44
Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench 24 Prestressed decks and girders 44
Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking 24 HumeSlab bridge decking 44
Vitrified clay pipes 25 HumeDeck system 44
Corrosion protection for 26 Pedestrian crossings 45

sewage system components Precast arches 45
Extra cover to reinforcement 26 HumeDeck system 46
HumeSlab bridge decking 46 8. Irrigation and rural solutions 62
Prestressed decks and girders 46 Irrigation supply 63
Box culverts 47 Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench 63
Uniculvert modules 47 Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 63
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 47 Irrigation headwalls 63
Steel reinforced concrete pipes 47 Floodgates 64
Channel checks 64
5. Tunnel and shaft solutions 48 Drop boxes 64
Access, pipe jacking and ventilation shafts 50 Mann irrigation pits 64
Segmental shafts 50 Troughs 65
One piece shafts 50
Mine portals and reclaim tunnels 51 9. Traffic management solutions 66
Precast arches 51 Barriers 67
Box culverts 51 Wheel stops 67
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 51
Traffic and utility tunnels 52 10. Cable and power 68
Segmental tunnel linings 52
management solutions
Box culverts 53
Cable jointing access chambers 69
Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking 53
Cable jointing pits 69
Vitrified clay pipes jacking 53
Costello pits 69
Escape tunnels and shafts 54
Light pole bases 70
Precast arches 54
Pad-mounted Uniculvert modules 70
Box culverts 55
Oil separators 71
Steel reinforced concrete pipes 55
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 55
11. Rail solutions 72
Segmental shafts 55
Turnout bearers 73
Sleepers 73
6. Walling solutions 56 Crossing panels 73
Earth retaining walls 57
Ballast kerbs 73
H-Wall retaining wall 57
Wing walls 57
Our business 75
HumeCrib gravity wall 57
Our history 76
Wall panels 58
Our experience 78
Functional and decorative panels 58
Our capabilities 80
Architectural finishes 58
Our commitment to our people and 81
Storage walls 59 the environment
L and T walls 59 Contact information 82
Grain handling barriers 59
7. Potable water supply solutions 60

Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench 61
Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking 61
Note: Not all products are available in all areas. Please contact your local Humes office to discuss your requirements.
Precast concrete
in construction
The use of precast concrete in construction provides clients with
numerous financial and performance benefits:
Source: National Precast Concrete Association Australia (NPCAA) www.npcaa.com.au

Impressive design flexibility moulds can be built to Better site management construction sites are less
suit many unique design requirements. cluttered and product deliveries can be timed to suit
High strengths precast concrete provides long life the project.
cycles, high loading capacities and long spans. High quality product controlled purpose-built
Durability and low maintenance precast factories provide a high quality product for our clients.
concrete provides up to 100 years service for high Reliable production manufacturing in covered
use applications. conditions avoids weather delays.
Improved aesthetics precast manufacturing delivers Reduced waste as exact elements are delivered to site
grey off-form (made in steel casting beds) to a range of there is no manufacturing wastage on site.
architectural finishes. Acoustic performance a high mass provides an
Faster construction with around 75% less efficient acoustic barrier.
construction time than traditional construction, Reduced environmental impact manufacturing in a
projects are not held up with manufacturing delays. controlled factory environment is more efficient than
Lower costs precast construction can provide reduced traditional construction, with less noise, air pollution
time on site, reduced propping/scaffolding costs, lower and debris on site, and it uses recycled materials in
site labour costs, and lower materials storage costs. production, and allows benefits of thermal mass to be
incorporated into designs.
Precast concrete solutions 1

1. Custom solutions
At every opportunity we endeavour to create value for our customers;
we look for ways to adapt our designs or create new solutions to best
meet the needs of our customers projects.
Humes custom solutions can deliver significant to ensure we understand their requirements, and can
advantages to a project by reducing installation risks, provide a cost effective solution that meets the necessary
time and cost, and the need for on-site skilled labour. Our specifications.
quality controlled manufacturing processes can improve
the quality of the finished project. We are a business committed to research and
development, continually sourcing and innovating
Our in-house team of professional civil, structural, and smarter technologies and designs to bring world class
hydraulic engineers work closely with our customers solutions to our customers.
Humes pipes with diffuser off-takes supplied to Smithbridge Australia for the outfall pipeline at NewGen Kwinana Power Station, WA.
Humes precast deck planks were also used to create the temporary working jetty. Ross Gorton, Sales Manager visits the project site.
1. Custom
With over 100 years experience in precast concrete Humes has delivered custom solutions for projects
design and manufacture, Humes offers a wide range of throughout Australia including:
customisation including:
pipeline supports
coal reclaim and retaining structures
prestressing
coal dump shafts
post-tensioning
mine portal and decline structures
cast-in items (Humes products or from external parties)
traffic tunnel exhaust ducts
special concrete mixes
jacked box culverts.
marine grade concrete
skews/deflections
Humes can convert many in-situ designs into a more
penetrations
cost effective precast option. Contact your local Humes
built-in cathodic protection.
Account Representative today to find out how we can
design a solution for your project.

Top row L to R:
Precast columns;
HumeSlab bridge
deck unit;
HDPE lined access
chamber;
Pipeline anchor
blocks
Second row:
Pipeline footings;
Prestressed girders;
Overflow chamber
Bottom row:
HumeDeck bridge
unit;
Bolt-together
irrigation headwall;
Box culverts with
tapered legs;
Skewed arch units
4 Precast concrete solutions

1. Custom

2. Stormwater solutions
Humes has a long history of working closely with designers, project
developers, and authorities to provide custom designed stormwater
solutions for todays complex project challenges.
2. Stormwater

Stormwater drainage
Humes offers a full range of concrete pipes and componentry to provide cost
effective design solutions for the management of stormwater drainage.
Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench reinforced concrete pipe and therefore share the same
properties as the pipeline.
Humes offers a wide range of pipe diameters, lengths,
and classes to meet our customers project needs. Humes steel reinforced concrete pipes are manufactured
and factory tested for quality to AS/NZS 4058:2007
Our standard concrete pipes are available: Precast Concrete Pipes (Pressure and Non-Pressure).
Pipes can also be custom made and tested to meet
in DN300 to DN3600
specific customer requirements.
in standard strength (class 2-4) and super strength
(class 6-10) load classes
usually in 2.4 m lengths, although other lengths can
Steel reinforced concrete pipes
be manufactured on request
salt water cover
with either a flush joint or rubber ring joint.
Humes can add an internal surface layer of concrete

The Humes range of job specific pipe fittings, includes
over the standard 10 mm cover to reinforcement in spun
bends, junctions, reducers and steel adaptors. All Humes
concrete pipe. This sacrificial layer is designed to ensure
pipe fittings are manufactured from standard steel
the pipe is structurally sound at the end of its design life.

2. Stormwater
Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking
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Humes has a comprehensive range of steel reinforced
jacking pipes to suit a variety of applications and
installation methods. Standard Humes jacking pipes are
available from DN300 to DN3600 in class 4.
Butt joint jacking pipes a cost effective solution for

typical short length applications where high flexibility
and a soil or watertight joint is not required. Available
in DN300 to DN3000 in 2.4 m lengths.
In-wall joint jacking pipes a cost effective solution
for typical short length applications needing a flexible
watertight joint. Available in DN1200 to DN2250 in
2.4 m lengths and DN2400 to DN3600 in 3 m lengths.
Sapphire to Woolgoola Upgrade,
S series jacking pipes provide high axial load transfer
Pacific Hwy NSW
capacity and a flexible watertight joint . Available in Humes worked closely with Leighton
DN300 to DN700 in 2.4 m lengths. Fulton Hogan JV to supply 46,000 m of
J series jacking pipes provide high axial load transfer pipe in a short timeframe, a remarkable
capacity and a flexible watertight joint (including the accomplishment given some of the projects
interjack pipes). Available in DN800 to DN2100 in 2.4 m design and construct challenges.
and 3 m lengths.
Humes also offers a range of permanent and temporary

shafts. Please refer to page 42 for more information.
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)
CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal

pipe which is suitable for culverts under roads and rail
lines. Humes can manufacture CMP on site, in long
lengths and from DN300 to DN5100, using a fully mobile
plant. This negates freight costs and allows for late order Left:
Corrugated Metal
variations and additions. Pipe (CMP) being
manufactured
on site
Humes manufactures two unique profiles to optimise
Opposite page:
load bearing capacities. CMP is designed in accordance Steel reinforced
with AS 1762-1984 Helical Lock Seam Corrugated concrete trench
pipe
Steel Pipe.

Box culverts
Right: Box culverts are an ideal solution for instant bridging

Multiple cell box
culvert installation for waterways. Humes precast concrete box culverts suit
with Linkslab unit difficult site conditions as installation requires minimal
excavation and backfill. They are designed to tolerate
heavy wheel loads even with no or minimal overfill
in place.
Humes manufactures a full range of box culverts

(from 300 mm to 6,600 mm span) and configurations
to Australian Standards AS 1597 (parts one and two).
Box culverts are generally available in standard
lengths of 1.2 m and 2.4 m but can be manufactured
in custom designs such as splayed units. Penetrations,
post tensioning ducts, openings and cast-in items
such as ferrules can be easily accommodated in box
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culvert designs.
The box culvert is available either as an inverted U

on a concrete base foundation (crown type) or as a U
shaped trough with a lid (invert type). Humes designs
and supplies precast bases and lids to suit individual
box culverts.
Placing two or more box culverts together forms a

multiple cell installation. A Linkslab unit placed
between two culverts is a cost effective solution for
installations of three cells and above. It also reduces
Tulladunna Bridge, NSW
the number of supports which increases the waterway
width. A Linkslab unit usually has the same span as the In just six days the combination of 166
supporting box culvert but Humes can design a span Uniculvert modules, kerbs, wingwalls, and
with a greater width than the crown unit. When depth girders created a new 394 metre rail bridge
of fill is minimal, a Linkslab unit can be designed to sit for the Namoi River at Tulladunna.
flush with the top of the crown unit.
Uniculvert modules
Humes manufacture Uniculvert modules where the

crown and the base slab are cast integrally minimising
site work and construction time.

Headwalls Top:
2. Stormwater
Headwall
Bottom:
Precast concrete headwalls offer significant advantages Custom stormwater
over in-situ concrete headwalls: pit
less installation time and labour

no requirement for premix concrete
at-strength concrete on delivery.
Humes manufactures a range of headwalls (to suit pipes

of DN300 to DN3600) to conform to the requirements
of individual state and local authorities. Humes also
manufactures multiple cell headwalls (for both pipes and
box culverts), sloping headwalls and end walls, small box
culvert headwalls, and compact headwalls.
For projects with specific needs, Humes can work with

you to produce a customised headwall design delivering
a cost effective solution.
Stormwater pits
Humes manufacture a wide range of custom

and modular precast pit systems for stormwater
applications; our range includes lids, grates and covers,
base units and risers, and a variety of street furniture to
suit different applications and local requirements. Our
ability to customise components to suit each project
provides design flexibility and economy for installers.
Humes can design and manufacture custom precast pits

to suit individual pipeline requirements. Custom pits
are available in a variety of sizes from 700 mm square to
2,100 mm plus - with pit depth and hole positions placed
to suit each job and minimise construction time and
on-site costs. Pits can be trafficable to SM 1600 highway
load conditions, with common requirements for ground
bearing capacity to be up to 150 kPa.
Modular pits are suitable for junction pits, kerb inlet pits
and grated inlets, and are manufactured with knockouts
on all four sides to allow for easy installation of pipes.
Pits are available in standard pit sizes 450 mm square to
1,200 mm square, with a maximum pipe of DN900.
Our pit systems are fully compatible with our extensive

range of stormwater pipes, kerb inlet systems and other
drainage products.

Access chambers/Manholes
Top: Access chambers, maintenance shafts and manholes

Access chamber
with make-up rings, all describe the same product group a vertical shaft
cover and surround that connects pipes to the surface. Humes use the term
Bottom: access chambers to describe systems that allow worker
Kerb inlet
entry, and maintenance shafts to describe non-worker
entry systems.
Humes manufacture complete access chamber

structures to satisfy various local codes, practices
and physical site conditions. Humes precast concrete
access chambers are suitable for depths up to 6 m in
accordance with AS 4198-1994 Precast Concrete Access
Chambers for Sewerage Applications.
Humes access chamber systems can be used for:
new residential and commercial developments

joining into existing pipelines
replacing existing access chambers
vacuum collection and isolation chambers
air valve and scour pits
overflow and discharge chambers.
Humes componentry includes precast bases, shafts,

all inlet configurations. The unique Humes Supabowl
taper/squat tops, converter slabs, make-up rings, covers
conical precast base has an internal surface in the shape
and surrounds, with various joint types available to meet
of an inverted cone giving the same hydraulic efficiency
local requirements and conditions.
as traditional channel benched bases but with superior
self-cleansing under surcharge conditions. This design
Cored holes and precast benching can be placed at any
eliminates the need for a separate benching process and
angle, making the system capable of accommodating
greatly improves supply lead times.
Kerb inlet systems
Humes offers an extensive range of kerb inlet solutions

for roadside entry points to meet the needs of local
authorities. The range is designed to suit all modern
kerb and gutter profiles, with a number of standard
lengths available.
The Humes range of concrete kerb inlet solutions, such

as the one piece kerb inlet arrangement, is a great way
to reduce installation times.

Floodgates Top:
2. Stormwater
Bolt-on style
floodgate
The Hume-King floodgate (also known as reflux valve Middle:

or tidal flap) is an end-of-line, non-return valve which Non-standard
floodgate
protects a pipeline from tidal inundation, the entry of
Bottom:
debris, animals and vermin, and backflow. The floodgates
Geotextile
provide a seal on the minimal vertical end of the installation
pipeline, as the mounting pin (located behind the sealing

surfaces) creates a moment-arm to hold the gate closed.
Hume-King floodgates benefit pipeline

management through:
high chemical resistance (to organic solvents, acids,

alkalis, and salt water) which delivers a non-corrosive,
durable pipeline solution
resistance to sunlight, ensuring they will not warp
in service
manufacture from materials with low salvage value,
discouraging theft and vandalism.
Hume-King floodgates are moulded from fibreglass

reinforced polyester, with high tensile 316 stainless
steel built-in hinges, and replaceable neoprene sealing
rings. They are available to suit Humes standard pipe
diameters, in a mounting-ring style for smaller diameter
pipes, and a bolt-on style for DN1050 to DN1800 pipes.
Humes can develop and manufacture customised

floodgates for non-standard applications.
Geosynthetics
Humes offers a range of Geosynthetics including:
Bidim continuous filament non-woven

polyester geotextiles
filter wrap non-woven geotextile handy rolls
Greenflo HDPE class 400 slotted round pipe
(DN100)
Megaflo geo-composite panel drain system
Geosheet cuspated sheet drainage system
Bitac high strength multi-laminate tape
Tensar geogrids reinforced earth retaining
structures and subgrade reinforcement
silt fence and sediment control products.

Stormwater treatment
Humes provides a range of proven treatment solutions including Gross Pollutant
Traps (GPTs) for the primary treatment of pollutants, hydrodynamic separators for
secondary treatment and the JellyFish filter for tertiary treatment.

Primary treatment provides at least 50% TSS removal annually
2. Stormwater
removes particulate-bound nutrients
HumeGard Gross Pollutant Trap (GPT) uses independently proven technology

is designed with low operational velocities (0.2 m/s) to
The HumeGard GPT is a pollution control device that minimise scour
is specifically designed to remove gross pollutants and has a 50 year design life in accordance with AS 5100
coarse sediments 150 micron from stormwater runoff. and AS 3600
This system is designed for residential and commercial has internal components made from stainless steel
developments where litter and sediment are the main was developed and tested by Swinburne University
pollutants. It is particularly useful in retrofit applications is fully trafficable.
or drainage systems on flat grades where low head loss

requirements are critical.
The system utilises the processes of physical filtration Case study

and floatation/sedimentation to separate the litter and
coarse sediment from stormwater runoff. It incorporates
an upper bypass chamber diverting treatable flows via
a floating boom, and a lower treatment chamber for
settling and filtering coarse pollutants from the flow.
The floating boom and bypass chamber enable the

continued capture of floating material, even during peak
flows, and the unit prevents re-suspension and release of
trapped materials during subsequent storm events.
The HumeGard GPT is one of the most successful Federation Park, QLD
stormwater treatment systems in Australia today, with
Installing two HumeGard GPTs at
proven value across a range of projects and installations.
Federation Park, Warwick, has improved
A wide range of models are available to provide solutions
public amenity for people enjoying the
for normal and supercritical flow conditions.
popular park on the Condamine River, while
also greatly improving water quality in this
The HumeGard GPT:
important waterway before it feeds into the
provides high performance with a low headloss factor Murray-Darling Basin.
(k) of 0.2
removes 100% of gross pollutants (>2mm) prior
to bypass

Secondary treatment
HumeCeptor hydrodynamic separator
Right: The HumeCeptor system is an underground, precast

HumeCeptor
system being concrete stormwater treatment solution that uses
assembled on site hydrodynamic and gravitational separation to remove
entrained hydrocarbons and total suspended solids
( 10 microns) from stormwater runoff. It can contain
spills and minimise non-point source pollution entering
downstream waterways.
First designed as an at-source solution for constrained

commercial and industrial sites the HumeCeptor system
has since been improved and expanded to service large
catchments, inundated drainage systems, and capture
large volume emergency spill events. The system is ideal
for hardstands/wash bays, car parks, shopping centres,
industrial/commercial warehouses, petrol stations,
airports and major road infrastructure applications.
Independently tested, and installed in over 30,000

projects worldwide, the HumeCeptor system is an
effective and reliable secondary treatment of stormwater
for constrained sites.
The HumeCeptor system:
reliably removes 80% of hydrocarbons and total

suspended solids (TSS)
is sized to achieve the necessary water quality
outcomes (WQO) on an annual basis
is independently verified and certified under the
NJCAT/TARP protocol in the US and ETV Canada
has been researched and proven that high flows wont
scour captured sediment
captures particulate-bound nutrients along with
the sediment
allows for emergency spill storage, directional change,
multiple pipes and tidal inundation
is fully trafficable.

Top:
Tertiary treatment
2. Stormwater
JellyFish filter
Bottom:
JellyFish filter JellyFish filter in
operation
The JellyFish filter uses gravity, flow rotation, and

up-flow membrane filtration to provide tertiary
treatment to stormwater in an underground structure.
Using unique filtration cartridges, each JellyFish filter
provides a large membrane surface area, resulting in high
flow rates and pollutant removal capacity.
The JellyFish filter efficiently captures a high level of

stormwater pollutants, including:
Total Suspended Solids (TSS), median removal

efficiency of 89%, including particles down to
two microns
Total Nitrogen (TN), median removal efficiency of 51%
Total Phosphorous (TP), median removal efficiency
of 59%
Total Copper (Cu), median removal efficiency of 90%
Total Zinc (Zn), median removal efficiency of 70%.
Designed as a polishing device for constrained sites, the

JellyFish filter is available in a range of sizes to cater for
both at-source and end-of-pipe solutions.
As a tertiary treatment system, the JellyFish filter

is designed to be an offline structure, as part of a
treatment train. For effective operation, the system
requires a difference in elevation between upstream and
downstream water levels. Typically, a minimum 455 mm
of driving head is designed into the system. For more
details, refer to the JellyFish filter technical manual.
The JellyFish filter uses gravity, flow rotation and

membrane filtration treatment to remove pollutants
from stormwater runoff.
Gravitational forces remove coarse sediment (generally

>50 microns), particulate-bound pollutants (nutrients,
toxic metals, hydrocarbons), free oil and floatable
trash and debris (that may bypass upstream primary
treatment devices).

Detention and infiltration
Most authorities have implemented guidelines around the detention and/or volume
reduction for new Water Sensitive Urban Design (WSUD) developments. Humes
offers two economical detention and infiltration solutions with enhanced design
flexibility to meet regulatory requirements.

StormTrap system
2. Stormwater
Case study
The StormTrap system is a purpose-built stormwater
detention and infiltration solution that meets regulatory
requirements while minimising the impact on land
usability. It is the most cost effective, fully trafficable,
below ground detention system on the Australian
market today.
The StormTrap system takes a unique approach,

connecting individual precast concrete modules into a
configuration that meets each projects requirements.
This delivers a simple and flexible design solution
without compromising above ground land use. Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth
Humes supplied six StormTrap detention

The StormTrap systems design and installation benefits
and infiltration systems with a total
make it a competitive solution for any residential,
combined storage capacity of 12.4 ML.
commercial or industrial project. It is:
Having the detention basins below ground
custom designed to best suit your project freed up land for other purposes. Each of the
designed using custom software, reducing your systems were completed and ready to be
design time backfilled in less than 10 days.
able to deliver the maximum possible detention
volume for the smallest footprint
able to deliver a high infiltration capacity
fully trafficable to SM 1600 traffic loadings
(AS 5100.2-2004)
cost effective in constrained sites
quick to install
fully accessible and maintainable
able to meet local detention requirements without
compromising land use.
Soakwells
Left:
Humes soakwells are vertical perforated liners which Soakwells
allow stormwater runoff from roofs and hardstand areas Opposite page:
StormTrap
to infiltrate into the surrounding substrata.
detention and
infiltration system
Humes soakwells are available in DN600 to DN1800 and

depths from 600 mm to 1,500 mm. We also offer a range
of cover options including trafficable or non-trafficable,
grated or access chamber cover and surround.

Harvesting and reuse
Humes offers a range of solutions for collecting, storing and reusing water that
meets our customers performance and budgetary requirements.
RainVault system RainVault mini system
The RainVault system is specifically designed to The RainVault mini system is a variation of the
capture, treat, store and supply rainwater as an RainVault model, and offers a complete below ground
alternative to potable water for non-potable applications. rainwater harvesting system for storage capacities
The underground system consists of treatment devices, from 3,000 L to 7,000 L. The precast concrete system is
water quality measures, storage components and a placed vertically, and the only visible surface component
pumping system. It can be customised to suit each is a small access chamber lid. It incorporates the
projects requirements. same treatment devices, water quality measures,
storage components and pumping system as the
Manufactured predominantly of precast concrete, RainVault system.
the RainVault system is a cost effective solution for
commercial, industrial and large-scale residential projects
from 5,000 L. It is:
a complete system
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fully trafficable and underground, maximising above
ground land uses
watertight
modular and flexible in its design
easy to install
accessible and maintainable.
ReserVault system
The ReserVault system is an ideal solution where a

high quality of water is not required, (e.g. irrigation
applications). This no frills model is similar to the Riverstone Crossing, SEQ
RainVault system, using the same seals and storage A 1ML RainVault system is used to irrigate
components, but excludes the treatment devices, water one hectare of green space at Riverstone
quality measures and pumping system. Crossing residential community. Stormwater
is diverted from the main drainage system
through filters and then stored in the
RainVault system.

2. Stormwater
Top:
Precast concrete cubes RainVault mini
system
Humes manufactures precast concrete cubes which Bottom:

Segmental shaft
provide a safe and secure water source for uses such as
car washing, laundry, hot water systems and irrigation,
where high quality potable water is not required.
The cubes are available in 3,000 L or 5,000 L modules

which can be joined together to create a system with
increased capacity. The underground system is designed
for structural loads which helps to maximise above
ground land use. They incorporate the same treatment
devices, water quality measures, storage components and
pumping system as the RainVault system.
Segmental shafts
Segmental shafts provide a viable solution for water

storage structures where there is a limited footprint but
unlimited depth. Segmental shafts have proven very
successful in both temporary and permanent conditions
due to their ease of installation, enabling shafts to be
sunk in difficult ground conditions economically and
safely. Shafts are available in standard sizes of 4.5 m, 6 m,
7.5 m, 9 m, 12.5 m, and 15 m diameters. Larger sizes can
be manufactured if required.

3. Sewage transfer and
storage solutions
Humes has developed a range of solutions to maximise durability and
eliminate the adverse effects of sewage aggressives present in sewer
pipeline systems.
Humes HDPE lined pipes Alkimos Wastewater Scheme, WA.

3. Sewage transfer and storage

Sewage transfer
Humes cost effective solutions for transferring sewage include both trench and
trenchless applications.
Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking
The Humes range of high performance steel reinforced Humes has a comprehensive range of steel reinforced
concrete pipes incorporate a rubber ring joint (RRJ) jacking pipes to suit a variety of installation methods.
which is recommended for sewage applications. The RRJ Standard Humes jacking pipes are available from DN300
provides a watertight seal against infiltration into the to DN3600 in class 4.
system, and sewage leakage into groundwater, and gives
the pipe a high degree of flexibility to accommodate
capacity and a flexible watertight joint. This is an
ground settlement or alignment adjustment. Standard
ideal jacking pipe for sewage applications. Available in
sewer pipes have a minimum cementitious content
DN300 to DN700 in 2.4 m lengths.
in excess of 400 kg/m3 which is adequate for most
J series jacking pipes provide high axial load transfer
properly-designed sewer systems.
capacity and a flexible watertight joint (including
the interjack pipes). This is an ideal jacking pipe for
Humes sewerage pipes are available in DN300 to
sewage applications. Available in DN800 to DN2100 in
DN3600, in standard strengths (classes 2-4) and super
2.4 m and 3 m lengths.
strengths (classes 6-10).
2.4 m lengths and DN2400 to DN3600 in 3 m lengths.

Reinforced concrete pressure pipes are designed for Top:
J series jacking pipe
the combined effects of external load and internal installation
(in service) pressure. Australian/New Zealand Standard
Bottom:
AS/NZS 4058: 2007 Precast Concrete Pipes (Pressure and Vitrified clay pipe
Non-Pressure) gives a minimum requirement for factory Opposite page:

test pressure of 120% of working pressure in the pipeline. HDPE lined pipes
Humes also offers a range of permanent and temporary

pipe jacking shafts. Please refer to page 50 for
more information.
Vitrified clay pipes
Humes is proud to be the exclusive Australian supplier

of the Steinzeug Keramo range of glazed vitrified clay
pipe products. Steinzeug Keramo is the worlds largest
manufacturer of glazed vitrified clay pipes, supplying
Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania.
This totally inert rigid pipe provides high abrasion

resistance, low friction coefficients, and a high load
carrying capacity for sewage applications in both trench
and trenchless installations. The Steinzeug Keramo
pipe is an ideal sewage transfer solution where small
to medium sized pipes are required. As clay pipes are
immune to sulphuric acid attack, corrosion protection
liners are not required, eliminating the safety hazards
associated with working in confined spaces.
Steinzeug Keramo trench pipe is available from DN150

to DN1200.
Steinzeug Keramo jacking pipe is available from DN100

to DN1200.
A full range of fittings is available for all pipes to provide

a complete vitrified clay pipe solution.

Corrosion protection for
sewerage system components
While Humes sewerage pipes and products are designed to serve over 100 years in
accordance with AS/NZS 4058, we offer a number of specialty variations and linings
to increase durability and manage corrosion.
Extra cover to reinforcement HDPE lining

High density polyethylene (HDPE) lining suits both
Adding extra cover increases protection when the precast and in-situ applications. Firmly anchored to
systems designer has little or no information to carry the pipe, the lining forms a superior protective layer
out a detailed pipe system analysis. The cover can be able to withstand both abrasion and harsh chemical
increased from a nominal standard to lengthen the life environments. This material is available in a variety of
of the pipe by up to two times. colours, including pale colours which allow easy visual
inspection. HDPE lining is available in 2 mm to 5 mm
thicknesses in sheets up to 3 m wide.
Calcareous aggregate
Manufacturing concrete pipes from calcium rich

aggregate such as limestone, increases resistance Case study
to acidic corrosion, by inhibiting the progress of the
chemical attack. It is most effective when incorporated
as a sacrificial layer and can lengthen the pipe life by up
to two times.
Corrosion protection linings
Lining systems are able to bridge any discontinuities in

the pipe/structure wall, which is a distinct advantage
over coating systems which depend on the integrity of
the surface for functionality. Alkimos Wastewater Scheme, WA
With an unparalleled ability to manufacture

Humes supplies two thermoplastic linings to prevent
lined reinforced concrete pipes, Humes
sulphide attack/corrosion in sewage applications:
was chosen to supply approximately 1,450
Plastiline lining metres of 1,950 mm and 1,200 mm HDPE
This chemically inert plasticised PVC material is lined class 4 and 6 pipes and specials for
mechanically fixed to the pipes internal surface the open trench section of the Quinns
during the manufacturing process and gives superior Main Sewer.
protection against chemical attack inside the pipe.
Plastiline lining has been in use across Australia for
over 45 years, is easy to weld and is suitable for both
precast and in-situ applications.

Storage, overflow and
pump stations
Humes has storage solutions, overflow tanks and pump stations to meet specific
project needs, including vertical and horizontal configurations and a variety
of capacities.
Top:
Storage tanks Storage tank
Bottom:
Humes can design sewer storage tanks using our range of Segmental shaft
steel reinforced concrete pipes, which is an ideal solution installation
where unique footprints or depths are required. These

storage tanks are available from DN1200 to DN3600 in
a variety of storage capacities, and are configured with
end walls and fittings to meet project specific needs.
The entire precast concrete solution can be provided
with corrosion protection liners to meet specific
durability requirements.
Segmental shafts
and one piece shafts
Segmental shafts are a viable solution for bulk sewage

storage/overflow structures where there is a limited
footprint but unlimited depth. Segmental shafts have
proven very successful due to their ease of installation,
cost effectiveness, and suitability in difficult ground
conditions. Shafts are available in standard sizes of
4.5 m, 6 m, 7.5 m, 9 m, 12.5 m, and 15 m diameters.
Larger sizes can be manufactured if required.
One piece shafts are available in 3 m and 3.6 m diameters

which are ideal for medium size storage tanks.
Pump stations
Pump stations are used for a variety of infrastructure

systems including the transfer of sewage to treatment
plants. Humes supplies precast concrete chambers
up to DN3600, which can be designed to meet
customer requirements.

Inspection and maintenance
Humes has worked closely with designers and authorities to develop a range
of inspection and maintenance solutions which minimise site work and reduce
installation time and cost.
Access chambers/Manholes
Top: Access chambers or manholes are vertical shafts that

Access chamber
cover and surround connect sewer transfer pipes to the surface to allow
installation
worker entry. Humes manufacture complete access
Bottom: chamber structures to satisfy various local codes,
Supabowl access
chamber base unit practices and physical site conditions.
The Humes range of precast concrete sewer access

chambers is suitable for a depth up to 9 m, in accordance
with AS 4198-1994 Precast Concrete Access Chambers for
Sewerage Applications.
Humes access chamber systems can be used for:
new residential and commercial developments

joining into existing sewer pipelines
replacing existing access chambers
vacuum collection and isolation chambers
air valve and scour pits
overflow and discharge chambers.
Humes componentry includes precast bases, shafts,

taper/squat tops, converter slabs, make up rings, covers
and surrounds. Various joint types are also available to
meet local requirements and conditions. Cored holes
and precast benching can be placed at any angle,
making the system capable of accommodating all
inlet configurations.
The Supabowl precast base
The unique Humes Supabowl conical precast base

has an internal surface in the shape of an inverted
cone, giving the same hydraulic efficiency as traditional
channel benched bases but with superior self-cleansing
under surcharge conditions. This design eliminates
the need for a separate benching process and greatly
improves supply lead times.

Maintenance shafts Top:
QuickTee
maintenance shaft
base unit
The QuickTee system
Bottom:
A complete
The QuickTee maintenance shaft is a DN600 vertical QuickTee
maintenance shaft
shaft for non-worker entry to the sewerage system
to introduce inspection (CCTV) and maintenance
equipment. The shaft is a complete system offering:
effective heights from 1 m to 5.5 m

a robust design for fast installation using ordinary
backfill material and techniques
the ability to accommodate traffic loadings and
construction in roadways
inline storage in the event of system surcharge
high quality, high strength precast concrete for
maximum service life
an innovative base design to ensure efficient
hydraulic performance
a small site footprint for installation in areas congested
with other services
precisely engineered HumeSeal joints for watertight
performance.
The HumeSeal joint is a patented mechanical coupling

system designed for fast, efficient and watertight
jointing of UPVC pipe (DN100 to DN225) into precast or
in-situ structures. The joint will accommodate a 90 kPa
pressure differential and remain watertight with up to
7 of angular deflection.

4. Bridge and platform
solutions
The Humes range of bridging and platform solutions includes precast
arches, large box culverts, precast modular beams, planks and decking
units, and prestressed concrete component bridges.
Prestressed girders St Lawrence Creek, QLD.


Minor road bridges
Humes offers a range of precast and prestressed concrete components to suit minor
road bridge applications from 2 m to 21 m.
Precast arches The type of arch required for each project depends on
required span, envelope, transportability of the units,
Humes precast arch system is unparalleled as a high and the loadings imposed on the structure.
performance and cost effective bridge solution with
excellent visual appeal. The arch units are ideal for a The arch system typically includes an arch unit, a
wide variety of bridge structures, offering a span of spandrel wall, and a wing wall.
6 m to 21 m, and heights to 9 m. There are four different
types available to meet design requirements: The spandrel walls run parallel to the arch, retaining the
backfill at each end of the structure and enhancing its
1. The one piece arch for spans up to 12 m and
appearance. Units range from 6 m to 21 m span.
heights of 4 m.
2. The two piece arch ideal solution for larger
The wing walls are placed at each end of the spandrel
envelopes with spans from 15 m to 21 m, and
wall to retain the backfill, support the spandrel walls,
heights up to 7.5 m.
and provide retaining walls. Wing wall orientation can
3. The 3-pin arch ideal for tunnels with heavy
be designed to suit site specific requirements. Each wing
and complex loadings, or for a variety of internal
wall unit is approximately 2.5 m wide.
clearance criteria.
4. The top arch designed with a flatter arc and a
Humes also offers a bevelled end solution as an
larger radius to accommodate stringent clearance
alternative to the spandrel and wing wall arrangement.
requirements and provide a viable alternative to
beam and slab solutions.
All of these elements may be finished in either
conventional concrete or a variety of finishes to suit the
design requirements.

The Humes precast arch system is a superior solution, minimal maintenance the system provides a Top:
Triple cell one piece
offering our customers: continuous pavement (no joints) for overpasses which arch installation
means asset owners avoid the cost and inconvenience
design versatility several arch types can be
of bridge deck maintenance and repairs to support
customised to suit almost all clearance envelope
bearing or expansion joints. The use of high strength
requirements. Multiple cell arches can easily
concrete manufactured under tight quality systems
accommodate design requirements including sloped
also ensures minimal inspection requirements
sites, curved pathways, rail impact, and skylight
throughout the life of the structure.
openings. Precast spandrel walls and wing walls are
great aesthetic value arches have a graceful
available to provide a complete arch solution.
appearance, and a wide range of surface treatments
fast installation Humes precast arches are fast and
are available to further enhance their design.
easy to assemble without the need for formwork.
no differential settlement precast arches dont need
Simple strip footings are suitable for the arch. Arches
approach slabs to prevent differential settlement at
are free standing so require no scaffolding for erection.
the abutments.
impressive durability the combination of backfill
and overfill protects the arch element. All arches
are designed for a 100 year life in accordance with
Australian Standard Bridge Design (AS 5100 2004).

Architectural finishes
Right: The Humes range of finishes transforms a concrete

Examples of
structure into an architectural solution. The product
architectural
finishes range encompasses simple traditional brick, stone
textured patterns, or sophisticated custom artwork. The
Humes range of finishes will enhance the appearance of
any concrete infrastructure project.

HumeDeck system Left:
A complete
HumeDeck
modular bridge
The HumeDeck modular bridge system is the perfect system installation
solution for small to medium size bridges, both for new including deck
units, precast piles,
bridges, and the upgrade of many of Australias older abutment and
headstocks
small bridges.
It can be installed onto an existing substructure, or

combined with precast concrete piles, abutments and
headstocks for a total precast solution.
The HumeDeck system is a cost effective decking

system with low design costs, quick installation and
minimal maintenance:
The deck and girder are combined into one unit

to enable an efficient design and fast and simple
installation. The combined deck and girder unit
provides a span from 6 m to 12 m. Case study
Headstock and abutments are either joined to piles or
bolted to existing piers for faster installation.
Minimal longitudinal joints reduce installation time
and maintenance requirements.
It is cheaper to transport and handle because the units
are wide but lighter in mass than other products.
There is less site work as post tensioning of units is
not necessary.
The top surface of the HumeDeck units have a coarse
broom finish which can be used as the road surface
without the need for additional concrete topping or
asphalt surfacing. MacArthur Gardens, Sydney
Humes provide a complete precast bridge solution
Humes provided a HumeDeck modular
including substructure components like abutments,
bridge system with fewer individual parts
headstocks, and piles.
than the original specification.
It included 15 deck units (each 12 metres in
The standard HumeDeck bridge system is
length), two head stocks and
manufactured to a 100 year life, in accordance with the
two abutments, along with 12 six metre
Australian Standard Bridge Design (AS 5100 2004),
lengths of concrete barrier.
however we can design in accordance with other load
cases if required. Bridge units can be designed to meet
site specific parameters and tolerances and can also
incorporate cast-in fittings for the connection of different
types and class of barriers. Kerbs can be precast integrally
with the HumeDeck units or manufactured as separate
precast units and bolted to the deck units on site.

Box culverts
Top: Box culverts are an ideal solution for instant bridging.

Multiple cell box
culvert installation Humes precast concrete box culverts suit difficult site
with Linkslab units conditions as installation requires minimal excavation
and backfill. They are designed to tolerate heavy wheel
loads even with no or minimal overfill in place.
Humes manufactures a full range of box culverts (from

300 mm to 6,600 mm span) and configurations to
Australian Standards AS 1597 (parts one and two). Box
culverts are generally available in standard lengths of
1.2 m and 2.4 m but can be manufactured in custom
designs such as splayed units. Penetrations, post
tensioning ducts, openings and cast-in items such as
ferrules can be easily accommodated in the design of
box culverts.
Prestressed decks and girders

The box culvert is available either as an inverted U
on a concrete base foundation (crown type) or as a U
Humes manufactures a wide range of prestressed bridge
shaped trough with a lid (invert type). Humes designs
componentry including girders, decks, planks, I-Beams,
and supplies precast bases and lids to suit individual
hexagonal prestressed piles, and parapets.
box culverts.
Humes prestressed items are suitable for major bridge

Placing two or more box culverts together forms a
and wharf infrastructure through to minor infrastructure
multiple cell installation. Placing a Linkslab unit
works. Our in-house engineering team can design
between two culverts is a cost effective solution for
non-standard items.
installations of three cells and above. It also reduces
the number of supports which increases the waterway
Humes is an accredited manufacturer of prestressed
width. A Linkslab unit usually has the same span as the
structures for road and rail authorities, including a range
supporting box culvert but Humes can design a span
of decks and planks (up to 25 m), Super-T girders/T-Roffs
with a greater width than the crown unit. When depth
(up to 38 m), and I-Beams.
of fill is minimal, a Linkslab unit can be designed to sit
flush with the top of the crown unit.
Uniculvert modules


HumeSlab bridge decking HumeSpan permanent formwork Top:
HumeSlab bridge
decking
The HumeSlab system is a unique formwork solution The HumeSpan system is an extremely lightweight
that combines precast concrete panels with an in-situ slab solution for new and retrofitted commercial
concrete topping. applications. This simple variation on the HumeSlab
system is generally made with lightweight concrete
The HumeSlab panel forms the bottom portion of and polystyrene void formers, to provide a fast and cost
the slab and the platform for the deck above a cost effective approach to constructing concrete slabs.
effective way to maintain the structural integrity of a
monolithic slab. The HumeSpan system consists of concrete beams
230 mm wide x 50 mm thick, fitted with a standard
The HumeSlab system is ideal for heavy duty bridge HumeSlab truss separated by a polystyrene tee block.
decks and localised load areas as it easily accommodates Dimension details vary depending on the specific
varied designs, shapes, thicknesses, penetrations and applications and designs required.
cast-in fittings.
The precast concrete panels are between 55 mm and

100 mm thick and incorporate the bottom steel of the
slab with specially designed steel trusses to increase
spans between temporary props. Panels are generally
limited to 12 m in length for easier transport.

Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)
Top: CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal

Corrugated Metal
Pipe (CMP)
pipe which is suitable for culverts under roads and
railway lines. Humes can manufacture CMP on site, in
Bottom:
Steel reinforced long lengths and from DN300 to DN5100, using a fully
concrete pipes
mobile plant. This negates freight costs and allows for
late order variations and additions.

load bearing capacities. CMP is designed in accordance
with AS 1762-1984 Helical Lock Seam Corrugated
Steel Pipe.
Humes stormwater pipes and headwalls are an ideal

solution for road crossings over waterways with minimal
backfill requirements. Humes reinforced concrete
pipes are available from DN225 to DN3600 in standard
strength (Class 2-4) and super strength (Class 6-10)
load classes.

Highway bridges
Humes offers a range of precast and prestressed concrete components to suit
highway bridge applications from 2 m to 35 m.
Precast arches Top:

Precast arch
Case study structure
Humes precast arch system is unparalleled as a high
performance and cost effective bridge solution with
excellent visual appeal.
The arch units are ideal for a wide variety of bridge

structures, offering a span of 6 m to 21 m, and heights
to 7.5 m.
See page 32 for more information.
Ballina Bypass, NSW
When Humes won the tender to supply

three arch structures for the Ballina Bypass,
its engineers took on some major design
challenges - a steep gradient of 13.5 degrees,
soil movement of 50 mm, asymmetrical
loadings, and the tightest centerline radius
on an arch ever built in Australia.

Top: Box culverts Prestressed decks and girders
Prestressed girders
Box culverts are an ideal solution for instant bridging. Humes manufactures a wide range of prestressed bridge
Humes precast concrete box culverts suit difficult site componentry including girders, decks, planks, I-Beams,
conditions as installation requires minimal excavation and hexagonal prestressed piles.
and backfill. They are designed to tolerate heavy wheel
loads even with no or minimal overfill in place. Humes prestressed items are suitable for major bridge
infrastructure. Our in-house engineering team can
Humes manufactures a full range of box culverts (from design non-standard items.
Australian Standards AS 1597 (parts one and two). Box Humes is an accredited manufacturer of prestressed
culverts are generally available in standard lengths of structures for road and rail authorities, including a range
1.2 m and 2.4 m but can be manufactured in custom of decks and planks (up to 25 m), Super-T girders/T-Roffs
designs such as splayed units. (up to 35 m), and I-Beams.
See page 36 for more information. A cathodic protection system can be encased, especially
in tidal splash zones, to ensure long service life.
Uniculvert modules


HumeSlab bridge decking
Case study
The HumeSlab system is ideal for heavy duty bridge
decks and localised load areas as it easily accommodates
varied designs, shapes, thicknesses, penetrations and
cast-in fittings.

solution for highway crossings over waterways with AirportLinkM7, Brisbane
minimal backfill requirements. Humes reinforced
concrete pipes are available from DN225 to DN3600 in HumeSlab bridge decking demonstrated its
standard strength (Class 2-4) and super strength (Class adaptability by catering to complex curves
6-10) load classes. and non-standard shapes for three cantilever
bridges in Brisbanes AirportlinkM7 project.

Rail bridges
Top: Humes offers a range of precast and prestressed concrete components to suit rail
Uniculvert
modules bridge applications from 2 m to 35 m.
Precast arches Box culverts
Humes precast arch system is unparalleled as a high Box culverts are an ideal solution for rail bridges.
performance and cost effective rail bridge solution with Humes precast concrete box culverts suit difficult site
excellent visual appeal. conditions as installation requires minimal excavation
and backfill.
The arch units are ideal for a wide variety of bridge

Humes manufactures a full range of box culverts (from
structures, offering a span of 6 m to 21 m, and heights
to 7.5 m.
Australian Standards AS 1597 (parts one and two). Box
culverts are generally available in standard lengths of
1.2 m and 2.4 m but can be manufactured in custom
designs such as splayed units.
Uniculvert modules


Case study
and hexagonal prestressed piles.
Humes prestressed items are suitable for major bridges

through to minor infrastructure works. Our in-house
engineering team can design non-standard items.

(up to 35 m), and I-Beams. St Lawrence Creek Rail Bridge, QLD
When Queensland Rail undertook a $28m

A cathodic protection system can be encased, especially
upgrade of the St Lawrence Creek Rail Bridge,
they were committed to implementing
a long term, durable, and cost effective
HumeSlab bridge decking solution. Humes was subsequently chosen
to supply 80 x 25 metre prestressed girders
The HumeSlab system is ideal for heavy duty bridge
with encased cathodic protection.
decks and localised load areas as it easily accommodates
varied designs, shapes, thicknesses, penetrations and
cast-in fittings.

solution for railway crossings over waterways with
minimal backfill requirements. Humes reinforced
concrete pipes are available from DN225 to DN3600 in
standard strength (Class 2-4) and super strength (Class
6-10) load classes.

Wharf structures
Humes prestressed solutions have been widely used for deck construction on major
wharf structures. The componentry is easily installed, durable and cost effective.
Prestressed decks and girders HumeSlab bridge decking
Bottom: Humes manufactures a wide range of prestressed bridge The HumeSlab system is ideal for heavy duty bridge
Prestressed decks
used in a wharf componentry including girders, decks, planks, I-Beams, decks and localised load areas as it easily accommodates
application and hexagonal prestressed piles. varied designs, shapes, thicknesses, penetrations and
Opposite page: cast-in fittings.
Precast arches
Humes prestressed items are suitable for major bridge
and wharf infrastructure through to minor infrastructure See page 37 for more information.
works. Our in-house engineering team can design
non-standard items.
HumeDeck system
structures for road and rail authorities, including a range The HumeDeck modular bridge system is a cost
of decks and planks (up to 25 m), Super-T girders/T-Roffs effective decking system that can be installed onto an
(up to 35 m), and I-Beams. existing substructure, or combined with precast concrete
piles, abutments and headstocks for a total precast
A cathodic protection system can be encased, especially solution.

Pedestrian crossings
The design flexibility and aesthetic appeal of Humes structural precast components
make them a perfect solution for pedestrian and cyclist crossings.
Precast arches
Humes precast arch system is unparalleled as a high

performance and cost effective bridge solution. Its visual
appeal makes it a preferred pedestrian structure in
recreation parks and residential complexes.
The precast arch is ideal for a wide variety of pedestrian

bridge structures, spanning 6 m to 12 m.

HumeDeck system
Top: The HumeDeck modular bridge system is the perfect

HumeDeck bridge
system solution for small to medium size bridges, both for new
bridges and bridge replacement projects. It is ideal for
Bottom:
Prestressed girders pedestrian crossings over highways and motorways,
in a pedestrian
bridge application
and the construction of access ramps for cyclists and
disabled persons.
HumeSlab bridge decking
The HumeSlab system is ideal for pedestrian crossings

as it easily accommodates varied designs, shapes,
thicknesses, penetrations and cast-in fittings.

and hexagonal prestressed piles.
Humes prestressed items, especially the Super -T

girder, are suitable for pedestrian bridges and cyclist
routes along motorways and river banks. Our in-house
engineering team can design non-standard items.

(up to 35 m), and I-Beams.

Box culverts Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)
Box culverts are an ideal solution for instant bridging. CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal Left:
Splayed box
The Humes range of large box culverts (from 3 m wide pipe which is suitable for installation under roads and culverts used as a
and 3 m high up to 6 m wide and 6 m high), has railway lines. Humes can manufacture CMP on site, in pedestrian walkway
been widely used for pedestrian underpass access, long lengths and from DN300 to DN5100, using a fully
pedestrian platforms over railways, and for constructing mobile plant. This negates freight costs and allows for
underground access in recreational areas. late order variations and additions.
See page 36 for more information. Humes manufactures two unique profiles to optimise
Uniculvert modules Steel Pipe.

crown and the base slab are cast integrally minimising Steel reinforced concrete pipes
Humes offers a wide range of diameters, lengths
and classes of reinforced concrete pipes which are
suitable for pedestrian crossing applications. Humes
large reinforced concrete pipes from DN2400 are an
alternative solution for pedestrian crossings under road
and rail lines. Humes SRCP is available up to DN3600 in
standard strength (class 2-4).

5. Tunnel and shaft
solutions
Humes offers a complete range of tunnel and shaft solutions including
segment-based systems, precast arches, jacking pipes, corrugated metal
pipe and large box culverts.
5. Tunnel and shaft

Access, pipe jacking and
ventilation shafts
Humes has developed a competitive range of underground shafts for use in the civil,
mining and urban utility sectors.
Segmental shafts
Case study
Segmental shafts are a viable alternative to the
traditional techniques used in Australia for the
construction of permanent and temporary shafts. With
a unique segment design, the Humes systems provide
great flexibility, impressive construction efficiencies and
a safer method to construct below ground chambers.
Humes offer two types of segmental shafts; the caisson

and underpin, which suit most soil conditions and
installation methods.
The caisson method is suitable for soft soil conditions, Sydneys Desalination Pipeline Project
where the shaft can be constructed above ground and
Humes supplied segmental shaft linings for
pushed down from the surface using jacking force.
construction of two temporary pipe jacking
shafts for the project. The shafts were
The underpin method maintains the same strength and
installed using the caisson method which
benefits of the caisson method but is more suitable for
involves jacking the concrete segments into
hard soil conditions where shaft jacking is not feasible.
the ground to form the shaft structure.
Segmental shafts are available in standard sizes of

4.5 m, 6 m, 7.5 m, 9 m, 12.5 m, and 15 m diameters.
Larger sizes can be manufactured if required.
One piece shafts
The Humes range of standard one piece caisson units

suits fast and simple construction of small diameter
shafts. The units bolt together vertically, complete
with seals, to form a finished shaft, and can be custom
designed if required.
One piece caisson shafts are available in standard 3 m

and 3.6 m (internal) diameters of 1 m to 2.4 m depths.
Shafts have a steel cutting edge and are available with
HDPE or PVC linings. Precast roof slabs are also available.

5. Tunnel and shaft
Mine portals and reclaim tunnels
Humes offers a range of precast concrete tunnel and shaft solutions specifically
for the mining sector with products designed to deliver environmental, safety and
economic value to our clients.
Precast arches Box culverts
The precast arch system is unparalleled as a high Humes manufactures extra large spanned box culverts
performance and cost effective tunnel solution. Humes for safe access to mine and construction sites and as
has developed a large range of custom designed arches conveyer tunnels, with spans and leg heights up to 6 m.
that are ideal for a variety of complex heavy loading Prestressed units and post-tensioning are also available
criteria and internal envelopes. to gain additional strength.
The 3-pin arch range has been widely used for reclaim Our design team can customise culvert designs to suit
tunnels in mining applications, catering for coal and various applications and site conditions.
other mineral stockpiles up to 25 m.
The concrete arch is designed to meet the mines Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)
designated design life, and requires minimal
maintenance. Conveyor belts are easily attached to the CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal
internal soffit of the arch, and precast concrete feeder pipe which is suitable for mine site tunnels where a long
chambers are also available to fit intake valves. service life is not required. Humes can manufacture CMP
on site, in long lengths and from DN300 to DN5100,
using a fully mobile plant. This negates freight costs and
allows for late order variations and additions.
Left:
3-pin arch reclaim
tunnel
Right:
Box culvert mine
portal

Traffic and utility tunnels
Humes has a range of cost effective solutions for micro-tunnelling applications
and segmental tunnel linings for deep applications and long tunnels.
Segmental tunnel linings minimum finishing

one-pass finish for permanent structures
Segmental linings are commonly used to construct utility factory controlled quality concrete moulds ensuring a
tunnels, rail transport tunnels, water pipelines, and consistent accuracy of segment dimensions
desalination structures. Humes trapezoidal segments segments designed to be machine handled with a
use the latest technology to deliver a smooth bore, rotating arm erector
single pass tunnel, which can withstand the increasing segments provided with a fast coarse thread plastic
demands of modern tunnel boring machines and poor socket at the centroid for lifting and grouting
ground conditions. non-ferrous self-locking, self-aligning connectors
reduce internal bolt recesses
Humes cast these segmental linings from 2 m to the elimination of cruciform joints.
3.84 m diameters (internal), although other sizes may
be available on request. Humes tunnel linings are a
complete system with:
cost effective installation

three segment types for curved or straight
construction (curved alignments are easily
accommodated by altering the ring orientation)

5. Tunnel and shaft
Box culverts
Case study
Humes range of box culverts, with spans from 300 mm
up to 6,600 mm, are an ideal solution for traffic and
utility tunnels.

installation methods. Standard Humes jacking pipes are CLEM7 Tunnel, Brisbane
Humes applied its expertise in the
Butt joint jacking pipes a cost effective solution for manufacture of precast box culverts for one
typical short length applications where high flexibility of the largest infrastructure projects ever to
and a soil or watertight joint is not required. Available be undertaken in Queensland. Over 3,700
in DN300 to DN3000 in 2.4 m lengths. custom-made box culverts with tapered legs
In-wall joint jacking pipes a cost effective solution were supplied to create the service duct for
for typical short length applications needing a flexible the 6.8km long tunnel.
capacity and a flexible watertight joint. Available in
DN300 to DN700 in 2.4 m lengths.
capacity and a flexible watertight joint (including the
interjack pipes). Available in DN800 to DN2100 in 2.4 m
and 3 m lengths.
Left:
Steinzeug Keramo
jacking pipe
Vitrified clay pipes jacking installation
Opposite page:
Humes is proud to be the exclusive Australian supplier Segmental tunnel
of the Steinzeug Keramo range of vitrified clay pipe linings in a utility
tunnel application
products. Steinzeug Keramo is the worlds largest
manufacturer of vitrified clay pipes, supplying Europe,
Asia, Africa and Oceania.
Steinzeug Keramo trench pipe is available from DN150

to DN1200 and jacking pipe from DN100 to DN1200.
A full range of fittings is available to provide a complete
vitrified clay pipe solution.

Escape tunnels and shafts
Humes offers a range of solutions which are designed to provide safe egress and
withstand heavy loads
Precast arches
Top: The precast arch system is unparalleled as a high

Precast arches in a
mine escape tunnel performance and cost effective tunnel solution. Humes
application has developed a large range of custom designed arches
that are ideal for a variety of complex heavy loading
criteria and internal envelopes.

5. Tunnel and shaft
Box culverts Segmental shafts
Humes manufactures extra large spanned box culverts Segmental shafts are a viable alternative to the
(up to 6 m span and 6 m height) for escape tunnels on traditional techniques used in Australia for the
mine and construction sites, and as conveyer tunnels. construction of permanent and temporary shafts. With
Prestressed units and post-tensioning are also available a unique segment design, the Humes systems provide
to gain additional strength. great flexibility, impressive construction efficiencies and
a safer method to construct below ground chambers.
Our design team can customise culvert designs to suit
various applications and site conditions. Humes offer two types of segmental shafts; the caisson
and underpin, which suit most soil conditions and
installation methods.
The caisson method is suitable for soft soil conditions,
Large diameter reinforced concrete pipes (DN2500 to where the shaft can be constructed above ground and
DN3500) are an ideal solution for escape tunnels where pushed down from the surface using jacking force.
heavy loads will be imposed.
The underpin method maintains the same strength and
benefits of the caisson method but is more suitable for
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) hard soil conditions where shaft jacking is not feasible.
CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal Segmental shafts are available in standard sizes of
pipe which is suitable for escape tunnels where a long 4.5 m, 6 m, 7.5 m, 9 m, 12.5 m, and 15 m diameters.
service life is not required. Humes can manufacture CMP Larger sizes can be manufactured if required.
on site, in long lengths and from DN300 to DN5100,
using a fully mobile plant. This negates freight costs and
allows for late order variations and additions.

Steel Pipe.

6. Walling solutions
The Humes range of earth retaining, storage walls and
functional/decorative panels suits a variety of applications,
environments and budgets. Our wall solutions are available in many
sizes, shapes, colours and finishes to meet the needs of any project.
Earth retaining walls
6. Walling
Humes provides retaining wall solutions for small to large scale applications.
H-Wall retaining wall HumeCrib gravity wall
The H-Wall system is a stand-alone, mass gravity The HumeCrib system is a cellular mass gravity
retaining wall suited for highly varied conditions, retaining wall. It is in-filled with soil/aggregate to achieve
including vertical or battered configurations and the required mass for the project, but still enables
sub-marine installations. The units consist of two precast drainage behind the wall. Manufactured from precast
concrete panels connected by a cross beam, which is concrete, this interlocking modular system can allow for
then filled with soil/aggregate to achieve the required directional alignment changes in the wall.
mass. A simple keying system locks the units together for
added stability. For enhanced visual appeal the system comes in a variety
of colours as well as natural concrete, and the front
The system provides great cost efficiencies due to its window openings can be filled with plants to hide the
speed and ease of installation, it doesnt require straps wall surface.
or fasteners for installation, it only needs basic fill
compaction to provide the structural integrity of the Because the HumeCrib system is not reinforced, it is
wall, and it does not rely on corrosion prone straps for its light and easy to install and ideal for small retaining
structural adequacy. wall contractors.
Unlike mechanically stabilised earth structures,

minimum excavation is required for installation
which makes it ideal for busy traffic areas and for
temporary works.
H-Wall modules are typically 1.2 m high by

2.4 m long and are available in various depths to suit
wall requirements.
Wing walls Left:

H-Wall installation
Precast concrete wing walls retain earth fill and support Opposite page:
Completed H-Wall
the spandrel wall/headwall on arch and box culvert installation with
installations. Further wing walls can be added to retain wire mesh attached
to surface for
earth fill and direct water flow. Wing walls are provided growing plants
with weep holes to relieve hydrostatic pressure.
Humes manufacture two types of wing walls; the light

type shaped like an inverted T and the heavy type shaped
like an L.

Wall panels
Humes precast panels are an ideal solution for facades and retaining walls where
tight tolerances, innovative design and quality workmanship are critical.
Functional and decorative panels Architectural finishes
The design and installation benefits of the Humes panels The Humes range of finishes transforms a concrete
make them a competitive solution for road applications structure into an architectural solution. The product
such as sound barriers along motorways and in range encompasses simple traditional brick, stone
underground tunnels. textured patterns, or sophisticated custom artwork. The

Humes range of finishes will enhance the appearance of
Precast panels are available in a wide range of sizes, any concrete infrastructure project.
shapes, colours and finishes to provide a quality solution

for any project. Our experienced team of structural and
civil engineers can design a customised panel to suit
your requirements.

Storage walls
6. Walling
Humes supply storage wall solutions for all types of bulk materials, with a range of
temporary, permanent, standard and custom made options.
L and T walls Grain handling barriers
Humes manufactures modular cantilever storage wall Humes precast concrete grain handling barriers have Bottom:
L wall units
units for retaining, separating and confining all types of been specifically designed to store grain in stockpile
Opposite page:
bulk materials. Walls can be temporary or permanent situations and provide a number of benefits: Wall panels with
and can be used for internal and external storage custom finish
Horizontal grooves allow clamping of tarpaulins for
areas. The Humes storage wall units are a simple, safe
protection from vermin and the weather.
reinforced concrete storage system with long service life
The versatile design suits both indoor or
and minimal maintenance.
outdoor applications.
The simple design allows for fast and easy assembly
Humes manufactures two systems; the L wall and the
and dismantling.
T wall. Standard L wall units are normally used for single
There are no limitations in the length or shape of a
loading applications where materials are stored on
storage area.
the heel side of the wall only. Standard T wall units are
They increase the capacity of a storage area compared
normally used for double loading where materials are
to open stacks.
stored on both sides of the wall.
Lifting lugs enable easy handling.
Uniformity of structure enhances the appearance of
Both L and T walls can also be used in earth retaining
storage areas.
applications especially with arch applications.
Standard barriers are 900 mm high and 3,500 mm long.

Special purpose wall units can also be manufactured to
meet client requirements, including customised shapes
or modifications to the standard unit height.

7. Potable water
supply solutions
Humes provides a comprehensive range of steel reinforced concrete
pressure pipes which are designed for the combined effects of
external load and internal (in service) pressure.
7. Potable water supply
Top:
Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench Rubber ring jointed
pressures pipes
Humes offers a comprehensive range of steel reinforced Bottom:

concrete pressure pipes in DN300 to DN3600. These pipes S series jacking
pipes shown with
can be manufactured with bends, reducers, and cast-in timber joint packers
mild steel, cast iron or plastic fittings.
Reinforced concrete pressure pipes are designed for

the combined effects of external load and internal
(in service) pressure. Australian/New Zealand Standard
AS/NZS 4058: 2007 Precast Concrete Pipes (Pressure and
Non-Pressure) gives a minimum requirement for factory
test pressure of 120% of working pressure in the pipeline.
Rubber ring jointed (RRJ) pipes are recommended for

all concrete pressure pipe applications. RRJ pipes up
to DN1800 are supplied with a belled socket joint,
while those larger than DN1800 are supplied with an Case study
in-wall joint.

installation methods. Standard Humes jacking pipes are

capacity and a flexible watertight joint. Available in
DN300 to DN700 in 2.4 m lengths. Northern Pipeline Interconnector, SEQ
J series jacking pipes played an integral role
capacity and a flexible watertight joint (including the
in the successful completion of a record
interjack pipes). Available in DN800 to DN2100 in 2.4 m
breaking 1,032 m pipe-jack, which also
and 3 m lengths.
involved a height difference of 60 m from
the launch position to the final target, and
the design requirement for a significant
vertical curve.

8. Irrigation and rural
solutions
Humes delivers cost effective and robust solutions for a variety of
irrigation and rural needs.
Irrigation supply
Humes provide irrigation supply solutions to enhance water conservation efforts
throughout rural Australia. We have worked closely with landholders and engineers
to improve the design and efficiency of their irrigation systems.
Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench Left:

Irrigation headwall
with control gate
Rubber ring jointed pipes are recommended for

irrigation applications where a pressure tight joint seal
is required. Humes steel reinforced concrete irrigation
pipes are available in two joint options; a belled socket
joint for DN300 to DN1800 pipes, and an in-wall joint
for pipes up to DN3600 (to accommodate the greater
pipe wall thickness). While these joints are watertight
they can provide a small amount of deflection, without
compromising the joint integrity. Humes pipes can
receive up to a 90 kPa pressure rating within their joint
and pipe barrel.
The inherent strength and durability of Humes concrete

pipes makes them a long term asset for any land
holder, with a virtually unlimited service life for most
common installations. Irrigation headwalls
Most irrigation pipes need to be of high strength and Irrigation headwalls are used to divert and channel water
Humes frequently manufactures non-standard class in and out of pipelines. Due to the varying structures
pipes to satisfy the requirements of specific projects. required within the irrigation market, Humes has
Pipelines under large embankments can range from developed a bolt-together headwall system which allows
class 2 to class 10. for great variation in headwall sizing. Sloping headwalls
and end walls are also available in some regions. The
versatility of Humes headwall system is demonstrated
Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) by the easy reconfiguration of the standard layout.
CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal For projects with specific needs, our design team can
pipe which is suitable for irrigation applications. work with you to produce a dedicated headwall design
Humes can manufacture CMP on site, in long lengths providing a cost effective solution.
and from DN300 to DN5100, using a fully mobile
plant. This negates freight costs and allows for late order
variations and additions.

Steel Pipe.

Floodgates
Top: The Hume-King floodgate is an end-of-line, non-return

Bolt-on style
floodgate valve which protects a pipeline from tidal inundation,
the entry of debris, animals and vermin, and
Middle:
Channel check backflow. Hume-King floodgates benefit pipeline
management through:
Bottom:
Mann irrigation pit
high chemical resistance (to organic solvents, acids,
alkalis, and salt water) which delivers a non-corrosive,
durable pipeline solution
UV resistance, ensuring they will not warp in service
manufacture from materials with low salvage value,
discouraging theft and vandalism.
Hume-King floodgates are moulded from fibreglass

reinforced polyester, with high tensile 316 stainless
steel built-in hinges, and replaceable neoprene sealing
rings. They are available to suit Humes standard pipe
diameters. Humes can develop and manufacture
customised floodgates for non-standard applications.
Channel checks
A channel check enables irrigators to regulate or stop the

flow of an irrigation channel. As a bolt-on system, these
units can be installed in a variety of configurations.
Drop boxes
A drop box enables irrigators to move water from tail

water return drains into channels and then to on-farm
storage. Humes can manufacture these units to suit any
project, with varying heights, and placement of side voids
to accommodate pipelines from any angle.
Mann irrigation pits
Mann irrigation pits are designed to house

electromagnetic meters which monitor the flow of water
in an irrigation system. The accurate measurement of
water flow is achieved by combining specially designed
inlet and outlet structures, connecting pipes and an
electromagnetic meter. The meter and outlet control
door are powered by solar panels, which allows multiple
systems to be controlled from a central location.

Troughs
Humes manufactures a range of trough shapes, sizes and accessories for watering
sheep and cattle.
The Humes stock troughs provide many benefits Left:

Roundline cattle
to landholders: trough
50 MPa concrete gives the trough an extremely tough Top:

Squareline cattle
and durable composition trough
500 MPa N-class steel reinforcement gives the trough
Bottom:
additional strength and durability to sustain bumps or Longline cattle
trough
weathering
weight of the trough eliminates the need for
anchoring, ensuring simple and secure placement
concrete is UV and heat resistant, keeping water cooler
in high temperatures.
The range includes an interlocking feedlot trough design

to enable continuous troughing to suit a variety of
feedlot layouts.
Humes can also supply a large range of brass fittings,

trough valves and floats.

9. Traffic management
solutions
Humes selection of easy-to-install precast concrete barrier
systems can simplify temporary or permanent traffic management
issues. Our barrier solutions are manufactured to local road
authority specifications.
9. Traffic management
Barriers
Case study
Humes manufactures precast concrete jersey kerb
barriers to suit the specifications of local road authorities.
The units are available in single or double sided
configurations in standard 3 m and 6 m lengths, and can
be supplied with tapered ends.
Wheel stops
Humes wheel stops are an economical and durable

solution for traffic management in parking facilities. They
are secured with two steel spikes with no concreting Formula 1 Qantas Australian Grand Prix
required which allows for easy relocation if necessary.
Humes worked closely with the APP
Standard units are 2 m long by 125 mm high with rebates
Corporation to deliver new safety barriers
on the base to allow for drainage.
while meeting tight project timeframes and
maintaining a professional standard for the
course. The client was so impressed with
the result that a second purchase order was
made to upgrade existing stock.
Left:
Jersey kerb barriers
Right:
Wheel stops

10. Cable and power
management solutions
Humes offers a range of precast cable pits and other products to meet
the needs of the communications and energy sectors.
10. Cable and power
management
Cable jointing access chambers Top:
Cable jointing
access chamber
These chambers allow workers to enter the unit for cable Middle:
installation and maintenance. There are three models J9 model cable
jointing pit
available varying in size from 1,610 mm to 4,365 mm
Bottom:
long, 1,260 mm to 1,560 mm wide, and 1,058 mm to
Costello pit
1,864 mm high.
Cable jointing pits
These pits permit cable jointing to be carried out

externally. There are two pit models available; the J8
which measures 1,429 mm long, 619 mm wide, and
948 mm high, or the J9 model which measures 2,250 mm
long, 710 mm wide and 975 mm high.
Costello pits
These circular precast shafts have a precast base and

knockouts for the jointing of cables. Shaft and base
sections can be manufactured with pre-formed blockout
locations for more efficient installation.
Costello pits are supplied in DN1050, DN1200, and

DN1500 and come in different heights, with risers to suit
local requirements. Costello pits are approved by Rail
Corporation NSW (RailCorp).

Light pole bases Pad-mounted Uniculvert modules
Humes precast light pole bases deliver great savings Humes manufactures a standard pad-mounted
for projects by reducing installation times, labour Uniculvert module which is designed to house and
costs, waste and cleanup, and removing the need support a transformer box. The Uniculvert box
for formwork. The square bases are manufactured in has been designed in collaboration with Energex
three standard types that can be adjusted to suit most (a local energy authority) to adequately house electrical
project requirements. cables, and provide a solid mount for the electrical
transformer. It has removable side panels that are
The light pole bases are placed in the ground to support erected during installation to house the electrical cables.
and resist the forces produced by the column/post/
shaft and can be used for both main roads or minor The standard Uniculvert module is 1,400 mm long,
roads (residential/estates). Humes bases have been 1,400 mm wide and 1,800 mm high. An optional base
designed and developed in collaboration with Energex pad (2,000 mm by 1,700 mm) can be supplied to support
(a local energy authority) and tests conducted during the the structure when required.
development showed high resistance to design loads.
The base length (depth in ground) can be modified to

suit a range of light pole sizes and applications. The
light pole and base are connected through a plate that
can be bolted to the concrete base via cast-in ferrules.
The maximum mounting height depends on the base
size and increases for larger columns. The 350 mm
by 350 mm square bases vary in length depending
on the intended use. Standard lengths are 975 mm
and 2,150 mm.
Conduits can be cast into the light pole bases to provide

a clear path for electrical cables. The bases come with
Swiftlift foot anchors for safe and easy transportation
and installation.
Left:
Light pole bases
Right:
Pad-mounted
Uniculvert module
Opposite page:
Oil separator

10. Cable and power
management
Oil separators
Humes manufactures a range of oil separation tanks

which are designed to capture oil in the event of a
transformer or substation failure, and prevent its release
into the environment.
The tanks capture flows from bunded areas and contain

the waste material until it can be removed by a licensed
waste transporter.
Tank sizes are usually DN1950 or DN2400 of varying

lengths (oil holding capacity).

11. Rail solutions
Humes has been manufacturing concrete sleepers and rail
components since 1958, and has supplied some of Australias major
rail infrastructure projects.
1
Turnout bearers Top:
Turnout bearers
Middle:
Humes can manufacture a wide range of turnout
11. Rail
Crossing panels
bearers, including conventional flat and canted,
Bottom:
tangential, diamond, crossover, scissor, single and double Ballast kerbs
attached to box
slip, dual gauge, catchpoint, flangeway running bearers
culvert rail bridge
and concrete cant reducing bearers.
Each set of turnout bearers are made to a unique design

provided by the client. The number of bearers in each set
varies widely - some sets may only have 10 bearers while
others may have as many as 130 bearers.
Sleepers
Humes has over 50 years experience in the provision

of prestressed and precast concrete railway sleepers
for heavy haulage, mainline, secondary and high speed
tracks across Australia. We provide a range of standard,
dual and narrow gauge sleepers for applications
including grain, electrical, transponder, pedestrian,
transition and DED sleepers.
Crossing panels
Humes can supply level crossing panels to suit standard

and narrow gauge tracks. Crossing panels are suitable
only for low volume and low speed applications such as
access tracks and rail yards where traffic is required to
stop prior to proceeding over the crossing. These products
are not recommended for use on public roads.
Crossing panels are supplied in 1,820 mm length

modules which can be assembled to the length required.
Each module consists of one inner panel and two
outer panels.
Ballast kerbs
Ballast kerbs are designed to retain the ballast from

falling off the edge of box culverts once the rail line is
installed. They measure 150 mm thick with a height of
either 450 mm or 600 mm and a length to suit the box
culvert. The ballast kerb also includes voids at the base
for drainage and cast in holes for bolting to kerb brackets.

Our business
Our business

Our history
Humes reached a significant milestone in November Humes has come a long way since those early days of
2010, marking 100 years since entrepreneur Walter 1910. Today we manufacture over 500,000 tonnes of
Hume invented his revolutionary method of making precast concrete products annually. We have a presence
concrete pipes. His process, using centrifugal in every state in Australia, with 14 manufacturing
spinning, transformed the pipe manufacturing facilities and sales offices nationwide.
industry worldwide, and formed the foundation of the
Humes business. Humes has been the supplier of choice for many of
Australias largest infrastructure projects, beginning with
The Humes concrete pipe was a huge leap forward for the installation of sewer and water pipes in Australias
Australias urbanisation. It replaced the poor-quality major cities in the early 20th Century.
hand-made pipes available at the time with a stronger,
cheaper, more durable and reliable product for water While the principle of Walter Humes invention is still a
supply, sewerage and drainage systems. significant part of our business, Humes has continuously
responded to changing market needs by improving
The Humes name soon spread overseas, and Walter our manufacturing methods and evolving our product
began exporting his innovations around the world at range with new mixes, linings, reinforcements and
a time when most other Australian companies were joints. With ongoing research and development, and by
importing technology. bringing together the best technologies and products
from around the world, we have maintained our market
leadership through the decades.
Our business
Humes is immensely proud of our heritage and
achievements as a company over the last century, with
innovation and passion for what we do at the very
core of our business. In Humes, our customers have a
reliable, trusted and long-standing industry partner
that is focused on delivering a quality solution to meet
their needs.

Our experience
Our staff are experienced in managing all aspects of supply for major
projects. Together our team ensures the seamless delivery of advice
and solutions to help our customers be their most successful. Humes is
proud to have been involved in many Australian projects, a selection of
which is listed below:
Sugarloaf Pipeline Project, Melbourne Kororoit Creek Sewer Upgrade, Melbourne
Victorian Desalination Plant, Wonthaggi Conjola Mountain Upgrade
Melbourne Main Sewer Replacement The Ponds Development, Rouse Hill
Melbourne Markets Calder Bypass, Melbourne
Peninsula Link, Melbourne Deer Park Bypass, Melbourne
Western Highway Anthonys Cutting Realignment, Pakenham Bypass, Melbourne

Melbourne
VicTrack Rail Overpass Pedestrian Bridges, Victoria
M80 Ring Road Upgrade, Melbourne
Hoxton Park Road upgrade, Sydney
The Geelong Ring Road, Melbourne
Southern Sydney Freight Line, Sydney
EastLink Motorway, Melbourne
High Voltage Cable Tunnel, St Peters
Derrimut Interceptor Sewer, Melbourne
Molong Overpass, Molong
Melton Blamey Drive Outfall Sewer, Melbourne
Airly Coal Mine, Lithgow
Food Bowl Project, Victoria
Arch Bridge, Mooney Mooney Creek
Nagambie Bypass, Victoria
Jordan Springs Subdivision, Penrith
Sanctuary Lakes estate, Melbourne
Mangoola Rail Loop, Muswellbrook
Ascot Chase, Melbourne
Camden Valley Way Upgrade, Sydney
Eastern Treatment Plant, Melbourne
Third Hunter River Crossing, Maitland
Manor Lakes Estate, Melbourne

Our business
Monash Retirement Village, Canberra Gold Coast Highway Upgrade
Great Western Highway Upgrade, Lawson Gateway Motorway Upgrade, Brisbane
Leichhardt Bus Depot, Sydney Port of Brisbane Motorway
Bankstown Airport Redevelopment, Sydney Nerang-Broadbeach Road Upgrade, Gold Coast
Renwick Development, Sydney Merrimac West Trunk Sewer, Gold Coast
Mardi-Mangrove Link, Gosford South East Busway, Brisbane
Coopernook to Herons Ck Pacific Highway Upgrade, NSW Boggo Road Busway, Brisbane
Pacific Highway Upgrade, Bulahdelah Riverstone Crossing, Gold Coast
Kingsgrove Rail Quadruplication, Sydney Eastern Busway, Brisbane
Sydney Desalination Pipeline Great Western Highway Upgrade, Woodford
Aberglasslyn Wastewater Transportation Upgrade, Ballina Bypass, NSW

Maitland
Koombooloomba Dam Bridge, QLD
Clem 7 (North South Bypass) Tunnel, Brisbane
Pluto LNG Process Train, WA
SEQ Water Grid
Southern Suburbs Railway, Perth
Ranger Uranium Mine Solar Evaporation Project, Kakadu
Mandjoogoordap Drive, Mandurah
Hail Creek Mine, Mackay
Alkimos Wastewater Scheme, Perth
Port of Gladstone Berth 4, Gladstone
Reid Highway and Alexander Drive Interchange, Perth
St Lawrence Creek Bridge Replacement, St Lawrence
Australian Maritime Complex, Henderson
Yandina Bypass
Narrows Bridge Duplication, Perth
Tiger Brennan Drive extension, Darwin
Mitchell Freeway Extension, Perth
Northern Pipeline Interconnector (NPI), SEQ
Perth Main Sewer
Douglas Arterial Road, Townsville
Fiona Stanley Hospital, Perth
Cardwell Range Highway Upgrade, QLD
Kwinana Outfall Pipeline
Ipswich Motorway Upgrade, Brisbane

Our capabilities
Humes is well positioned to help our clients achieve successful
outcomes for their projects.
With 14 factories and sales offices, our national Our design capability
infrastructure enables local staff to respond efficiently
and economically to our customers needs. Our in-house design department works closely with
our customers to ensure that any project design
We have over 100 years experience in precast is maximised for performance, cost savings, and
manufacture and with over 40 engineers on staff, our installation efficiencies. Using their in-depth knowledge
business has the specialist skills to deliver smart product of our product range ensures they can contribute
design, and efficient, reliable manufacturing. Our immense value to a project design.
extensive experience gives us a greater ability to help
our clients with unique and difficult design challenges. The design group includes professional civil and
structural engineers and draftsmen, with links to
Humes has its own national design services group based external engineering consultancies and various
in Brisbane which allows us to work directly with our university engineering and geotechnical groups. The
customers to design and manufacture products to meet group has extensive experience in the design of rail
their individual project needs. infrastructure projects.
The Technical Services Group holds a certificate of

registration with SAI Global for compliance with
AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008.

Our commitment to our people and
Our business
the environment
Humes is committed to eliminating occupational injuries and illnesses,
reducing our environmental impact, and being sensitive to the
communities in which we operate.
The Humes Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Sustainable development

standards set auditable criteria to continually ensure
alignment with the SHE management system. They The Holcim Foundation for Sustainable Construction
are designed to ensure the companys commitment to promotes sustainable responses to the technological,
manage safety, health and environment and are to be environmental, socioeconomic and cultural issues
understood and observed by all Humes personnel. affecting building and construction at the national,
regional and global levels.
Key components of our program include:
To encourage innovative approaches to sustainable
our policy on safety, health and environmental issues construction, the foundation conducts activities
our commitment to meet legislative obligations, including: Holcim Awards competition, Holcim Forum
identify safety, health and environmental risks, set symposium, Holcim Grants seed funding for building
targets with measurable outcomes, and consult and initiatives and grants for research projects.
report on performance
our standard which specifies the requirements our
sites must follow in the identification, assessment,
and control of safety, health and environmental risks
business unit plans which detail initiatives, goals and
measurable targets for improvements in safety, health
and environmental performance
internal and external audits to verify implementation
of the SHE system
internal and external performance reports
a corporate safety, health and environment team and
site leaders to oversee and assist with change within
the business.

Contact information
National sales 1300 361 601
humes.com.au
info@humes.com.au
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Newcastle
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Precast concrete solutions

Performance delivering on our promises to each

Passion embodying dedication and commitment,

1. Custom solutions 2 Storage, overflow and pump stations 27

Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking 9 Maintenance shafts 29

Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP) 9 The QuickTee system 29

3. Sewage transfer and 22 HumeSlab bridge decking 43

storage solutions Steel reinforced concrete pipes 43

Sewage transfer 24 Wharf structures 44

Steel reinforced concrete pipes trench 24 Prestressed decks and girders 44

Steel reinforced concrete pipes jacking 24 HumeSlab bridge decking 44

Vitrified clay pipes 25 HumeDeck system 44

Corrosion protection for 26 Pedestrian crossings 45

7. Potable water supply solutions 60

Source: National Precast Concrete Association Australia (NPCAA) www.npcaa.com.au

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Humes can add an internal surface layer of concrete

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Butt joint jacking pipes a cost effective solution for

Humes also offers a range of permanent and temporary

Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)

CMP is a helically wound, lock seam, corrugated metal

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Right: Box culverts are an ideal solution for instant bridging

Humes manufactures a full range of box culverts

The box culvert is available either as an inverted U

Placing two or more box culverts together forms a

Humes manufacture Uniculvert modules where the

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less installation time and labour

Humes manufactures a range of headwalls (to suit pipes

For projects with specific needs, Humes can work with

Humes manufacture a wide range of custom

Humes can design and manufacture custom precast pits

Our pit systems are fully compatible with our extensive

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Top: Access chambers, maintenance shafts and manholes

Humes manufacture complete access chamber

Humes access chamber systems can be used for:

new residential and commercial developments

Humes componentry includes precast bases, shafts,

Kerb inlet systems

Humes offers an extensive range of kerb inlet solutions

The Humes range of concrete kerb inlet solutions, such

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The Hume-King floodgate (also known as reflux valve Middle:

pipeline, as the mounting pin (located behind the sealing

Hume-King floodgates benefit pipeline

high chemical resistance (to organic solvents, acids,

Hume-King floodgates are moulded from fibreglass

Humes can develop and manufacture customised

Humes offers a range of Geosynthetics including:

Bidim continuous filament non-woven

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