Name: Sewage outfall in the Río de la Plata
Brief description: The design included a subfluvial outfall in the Río de la Plata, measuring 3.8 m in diameter and 7.5 km in length, of which 3 km correspond to the diffuser. The maximum flow rate is 33 m³/s. The studies included: geotechnical survey design and construction supervision; hydraulic design and economic optimization of the conduit, diffusers, and ports; analysis of construction methods; design of the foundation and necessary structures; buoyage requirements; design and optimization of initial dilution in shallow waters (Cormix software); preparation of bidding documents.
Location: Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Year: 2004-2005
Client: Aguas Argentinas S.A.