Flood protection. - Steelcom

16 17 TKR glass wall system.Functional aesthetics.Fracture-resistant glass wall systems made of multi-pane safety glass arean aesthetic and elegant flood protection solution. They are designed forpermanent use on masonry, concrete beams or sheet pile walls. Theyprovide ideal flood protection, e.g. for attractive central areas, withoutobstructing visibility.UsesAlternative to obtrusive masonry toguarantee daylightProtection in tourist areas, e.g. terraces,viewing platforms etc.Areas which are not accessible for theinstallation of mobile systemsLocations with very short warning times whichdo not allow the installation of mobile systemsor appear too riskyPublic areas with high demands on architectureand urban designThe glass elements consist of multi-pane safety glass meeting structuralrequirements. The external 6 mm thick sacrificial panes performno structural function so the safety of the system is not impaired ifthey are damaged.The dimensions of the panes are variable and are chosen in line withstructural and aesthetic requirements.The perimeter frame is fabricated from a stainless steel or aluminumprofile with internal EPDM rubber seal. The safety glass with frame isfastened to the welded aluminum or stainless steel column by meansof EPDM profiles.Approved structural analyses are part of the system documentation.F = v • m • CThe visual effect of the glass wall structure can be enhanced evenFfurther by color and surface treatment of the metal frame.