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Construction of Swimming Pools
Construction of Swimming Pools
Manual Vacuum
bottom of pool (some pools have no provides pool water to the pump &
Main Drain
drain) improves water circulation within the pool
A springboard or diving board is used for diving and is a board that is itself a spring, i.e. a linear flex-spring, of the cantilever type.
Considerations
When considering the dimensions for a diving pool, it is not just the size that matters—the distance and space between the diving boards
and platforms, and the depth of the water under each must also be considered to create a safe diving environment.
1. Pool dimensions:
The diving pool can be a separate diving well or part of the competitive swimming pool. A competitive diving pool should be at least 60 feet
(18.29 meters) in length and 75 feet-11 inches (22.89 meters) in width. It should be equipped with two 1-meter springboards, two 3-m
springboards and a diving platform with three levels: 5m, 7.5m and 10m.
2. Diving boards / Springboards:
• Each diving board needs to have the following requirements:
• Dimensions: 4.8m long (15.75 ft.) and .5m wide (19.68 inches)
• Surface: Boards need to have a non-slip surface and an easily adjustable fulcrum
A fulcrum is an adjustment tool that is .676m long and provides varying degrees of spring to the board. It must sit level to the platform and
the diving board must be level to the fulcrum in all the fulcrum settings. The vertical distance from where the fulcrum is installed on the
platform to where the springboard rests on top must be 0.365m.
3. Water depth in relation to Springboard:
• The depth of the pool is a critical element in diving. The pool can be deeper, but should never be shallower than specified.
What are the considerations done while providing the spring boards / diving boards? Why?
4. Platform Regulations:
Each platform must adhere to the minimum width, length and height requirements. The minimum dimensions of the platforms are as follows:
• 1-meter platform: 0.6 m wide; 5m long; 0.6 – 1m high
• 3-meter platform: 0.6 m wide; 5m long; 2.6 – 3.0m high
• 5- meter platform: 1.5m wide; 6m long; 5m high
• 7.5-meter platform: 1.5m wide; 6m long; 7.5m high
• 10 -meter platform: 3m wide; 6m long; 10m high
5. Platform Arrangement:
Platforms should be staggered, not placed directly above or below, one another. If direct placement is unavoidable, then the platform above must extend a
minimum of .75m (1.25m is preferable) beyond the lower one.
6. Depth of the pool for the platform:
The depth of the water is a critical regulation in platform diving. The pool can be deeper, but no shallower than outlined.
The minimum depths required for each platform are as follows:
• 5-meter platform: 3.7m
• 7.5-meter platform: 4.1m
• 10-meter platform: 4.5m
The water must be 3.6m, 4m, and 4.25m deep from the front and sides of the plummet for 5, 7.5, and 10-meter platforms, respectively.