Flood protection. - Steelcom

6 7 Flood protection.Systematic prevention.Competent flood protection takes into account all safety and environmentalrequirements. A basic distinction is made between permanent and temporaryflood protection systems. The best solution for a specific application should beclarified in advance with our experts.Permanent flood protection systemsAs natural flood defenses are seldom adequate,various civil engineering measures such as dikebuilding, bank reinforcement, protective walls,water retention basins and dike and bank raisingare used. These permanent flood protection systemsare fixed parts of the infrastructure and alterthe visual appearance of the landscape.The enormous costs of such major projects call forproof of safety and above all economically justifiableplanning concepts. With their high cost efficiency,steel sheet pile walls from ThyssenKruppGfT Bautechnik have proved their value throughoutthe world.Temporary flood protection systemsInner-city areas, port and industrial zones, road andrail crossings, to name just a few examples, areareas in which permanently installed structures areoften a hindrance as they limit visibility and trafficfreedom. If the flood hazards only occur at largeintervals, our mobile flood protection systems arethe perfect choice. These are installed at preparedfastening points when water levels begin to rise andreturned to storage once the danger has subsided.ThyssenKrupp GfT Bautechnik offers the TKR aluminumstop log system for applications like these.Where required, flood protection barriers or mobileAqua-Stop dams can be supplied.t alertWhere visual and aesthetic requirements are important,e.g. in resorts or recreation areas, our glasswall systems provide an ideal solution. They guaranteepermanent flood protection without detractingfrom the view of the landscape or other attractions.