BoxBarrier
The BoxBarrier is a very effective temporary flood defence system, which can be used to temporarily heighten the crest of a dike, or to make a temporary dam on flat terrain. This increased crest height prevents flooding of the areas behind the dike. The concept of the BoxBarrier is characterised by easiness, because it makes use of its opponent: it retains water with water.
The modular flood defence consists of box elements, which are connected by joint elements. The box elements are covered by lids. The box elements are filled by a pump and then the BoxBarrier is ready for all types of floods!
Product specification
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Dimensions (lxhxw) |
90cm x 60cm x 60cm |
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Controllable flood height |
50cm |
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Installation speed |
100m/hour with 3 persons |
Hoogheemraadschap Rijnland about BoxBarrier
“ The trial placement was a success. The BoxBarriers were quickly put into position, when you compare this with the conventional sandbags. The advantages of the system are mainly due to the limited time required to construct the temporary barrier, the limited required storage area and the easyness to handle the units (in advantage of safety, health and welfare). ”
Is the BoxBarrier suited for my situation?
| Protection against flooding | Suited |
|---|---|
| Protection against wave overtopping | Suited |
| Increase crest height of dike | Suited |
| Protect property against flooding | Suited |
| Placement in already inundated area | Suited |
| Placement in strong winds | Suited |
| Placement against walls | Suited with special joint element |
| Placement in gentle curves | Suited |
| Placement with straight corners | Suited with corner box |
| Yes | Suited |
|---|---|
| No | Not suited in single row version |
| Even terrain | Suited | |
|---|---|---|
| Uneven terrain | Suited for concave and convex surfaces Joint elements can accommodate rotation in vertical plane Rubber seal can accommodate up to 15 mm irregularities |
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| Grass | Suited when subsoil is stable | |
| Clay | Suited | |
| Sand | Not Suited without measures to prevent erosion | |
| Concrete paving | Suited | |
| Asphalt paving | Suited | |
| Concrete paving blocks: Regularly placed |
Suited | |
| Concrete paving blocks: Irregularly placed |
Small gap width (< a few mm) | Suited |
| Limited unevenness (< 15mm) | Suited | |