why passive flood barriers are the new standard in flood control knoxville, tn symposium feb2013
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“Why Passive Flood Barriers are the New Standard in Flood Control”
Floods
Most frequent and costly natural disaster - 90 % of the damage.
Floods – A Real Threat
Flood Control
Traditional measures require human intervention
Flood Control
Traditional measures require time to deploy.
Why FloodBreak was Invented
TS Allison dumped 14.2 inches of rain in 12 hours!
Why FloodBreak was Invented
The Texas Medical Center was overwhelmed
Why FloodBreak was Invented
Active measures failed. Devastating flood damage resulted.
Why FloodBreak was Invented
“The water came so fast it was impossible to secure all of the logs,” Garcia said. “As soon as we secured the first log, the water began to rise above it. We tried a second, then a third. By the time we got to the fourth log, the water was above my thighs. I knew it was time to head for safety.”
FEMA Case Study
Why FloodBreak was Invented
Older technology was insufficient – there must be a better way
FloodBreak – The New Standard
FloodBreak passive flood barriers represent a revolutionary change from traditional flood control measures.
Innovative Idea
Use hydrostatic pressure NOT human intervention or power!
A Simple Engineering Concept
A buoyant hinged aluminum panel that is lifted by the rising floodwaters without the need for human intervention or power.
A Simple Engineering Concept
A buoyant hinged aluminum panel that is lifted by the rising floodwaters without the need for human intervention or power.
Extrusions are structural and chambered.
Water activates self sealing gaskets and holds gate closed.
Gate returns to its hidden position when water recedes.
Campus-Wide Applications. Permanent 24/7 Protection.
Protects Virtually Any Flood Path
Garage Entrances Pedestrian Areas Stairwells Underground Rooms
Parking Areas Roadways
Building Entrances
Vehicle Gate - Examples
University Campus Access
Garage Access
Underground Loading Access
Parking Lot
Pedestrian Gate - Examples
Roadway Gate - Examples
Designed for Long Service Life FloodBreak is built for decades of service life in extreme
conditions with minimal maintenance.
High strength aluminum alloys and stainless steel
Certified for HS-25 loading
EPDM rubber gaskets
Industrial coatings and finishes
FloodBreak
Proven Performance – Zero Failures
FloodBreak in ActionLourdes Hospital – Binghamton, NY – SAVED 2011
FloodBreak in ActionLourdes Hospital – Binghamton, NY – SAVED 2011
FloodBreak in ActionUnion Endicott HS– Endicott, NY – SAVED 2011
More FloodBreak Saves
FloodBreak Customers
Campuses Hospitals / Medical Centers Governmental Buildings Federal and Local Levee Authorities Subway Systems Wastewater & Refining Plants Multi Family Complexes Commercial Buildings Churches Overseas – Commercial Buildings Overseas - Hotel
MD Anderson Cancer Center Campus Flood
Mitigation25+ FloodBreak Floodgates
Columbus Regional Hospital – Columbus, IN Campus Floodwall & 15 FloodBreak Passive Floodgates
Campus Flood Control
University of Colorado - Boulder
University of Houston
Seeing is Believing
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