In the category of Concrete Infrastructure Projects, Other, the winning project was the 131st Street 2.0 MG Elevated Tank located in Carmel. Recipients included the following individuals and/or organizations: City of Carmel, Jones and Henry Engineers, LTD, Landmark Design Innovation and Beaver Material.

Featuring a steel tank supported by an architectural concrete pedestal, the composite elevated tank accounts for the majority of large capacity elevated tanks currently being built throughout the United States. The composite elevated tank constructed for the City of Carmel, IN will provide 2.0 million gallons of water storage. In addition, there are plans to complete more than 12,000 square feet of multi-use office space across six floors inside the concrete pedestal. The concrete support structure is virtually maintenance free. The uniform architectural pattern of the support wall and balanced geometry of the steel tank, highlight the composite tank’s contemporary styling.

The foundation concrete consisted of one mass pour of 900 cubic yards. Because specifications required a low concrete temperature, ice was required as part of the mix water. The concrete used for the pedestal was a high performance self-compacting concrete, using slag and Master Builders Glenium 3030 High Range Water Reducer. The design required strip strengths of 3000 psi in 12 hours. Early strengths were monitored through the use and maturity meters cast into the concrete. The result is a beautiful landmark that will be of great service to the citizens of Carmel for years to come.