concrete

[zan]

Hi
I would like to build a pool 40' x 20' but because of the slope of the land part of it will be above ground - part below.
Could somebody tell me whether I would require a stronger concrete structure or whether blockwork is sufficient. If reenforced concrete is needed any advice as to thickness etc.
Thanks
Zan

[James]

Hi,

Will you be backfilling the wall that will be above ground?

James :)

[zan]

Hi James
I intend to have a 2 meter walkway around the whole of the pool, so I guess I will be for 2 meters at least.
However I also have thought about not backfilling the end above ground to provide an 'infinity pool' type of effect.
I welcome your advice.
Zan

[James]

Hi,

I would certainly look to reinforce any wall that is not being backfilled.

James

[zan]

Yes I thought the same, is this a job for a surveyor/architect or for a 20x40ft pool would say 6 inch of reinforced conrete do the trick for something this size. I suppose a different way of saying it would be if it was an above ground pool would a bowl of 6" reinforced concrete be strong enough instead of below ground blockwork. Looking at some above ground pool, they don't look to have very strong sidewalls.
Zan