Demountable Barriers

Mobile Walls - Flood Protection Systems

A mobile protection system enables the elevation of flood protection systems while leaving the townscape, traffic conditions and the sight to and across the river mainly unchanged. It therefore preserves the appeal and identity of the city as well as the quality of life and attractiveness of the real estate properties near to the river. In order to achieve this increased flood protection while leaving the everyday situation largely unchanged under observation of today's safety standards, the construction and operation of a mobile flood protection system must meet the highest demands. more..

Glass Walls - Flood Protection Systems

Glass constructions may only be used in flood protection in exceptional cases. Glass is a brittle material. It cannot compensate load peaks through plastification. Once the tension stress reaches the weakest spot of the glass pane, cracks form very rapidly and render the element useless.

In Germany, the use of glass is governed by the "Technical Rules for the Use of Glazing with Linear Supports" (TRLV 9-98) and the "Technical Rules for the Use of Failproof Glazing". These rules do not deal with the application of glass as a construction element, however. There are no general rules for the application of glass in flood protection, and also no construction permits.

Therefore, approval must be obtained from the senior construction authority prior to using glass in flood protection systems. If no public concerns are involved, glass can be freely used for private purposes. more..