Kangasvuori Water Tower, Water tower in Huhtasuo district, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Kangasvuori Water Tower is a cylindrical concrete structure in the Huhtasuo district that rises about 20 meters high with a diameter of about 24 meters. The exterior is clad in weather-resistant Corten steel with thermal insulation to protect the water supply during cold weather.
An earlier structure at this location collapsed in November 2012 and was subsequently replaced by the current facility. That event triggered a comprehensive safety review of similar structures across Finland.
The tower reflects Finnish engineering practices through its use of flat-bottom reservoirs and reinforced concrete methods. Visitors can see how such structures were designed to blend into the urban landscape.
The structure holds about 2500 cubic meters of water and is easy to view from outside since it sits in an open area of the district. The water level typically fluctuates by about 5 meters, which means visitors may see different fill levels depending on when they visit.
The investigation into the collapse of the earlier tower revealed hydrogen embrittlement in its tension cables. This discovery led to the establishment of new safety standards for all water towers in the country.
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