CONSTRUCTION EASE
Another important plus offere d
by the h/p is re l a t i ve constru c t i o n
s i m p l i c i t y. Thanks to its straight line
c h a ra c t e ristic, forms for the h/p can
be built of straight lumber. Fo rm s
a re usually the principal single factor
in thin shell construction costs,
so this bolsters the competitive position
of the h/p in a vital are a .
Even at this early stage, the h/p
has seve ral times illustrated its ability
to compete successfully with
c o n ventional construction. The
most striking example of this to date
has been the Argentine Water Re s e rvo
i r, Kansas City, Ka n s a s. Four alternate
designs we re put out for bids—
p re - s t ressed long-span channel
s l a b s, pre-cast short-span channels,
flat slab and h/p. The h/p bid was