The tubes comprise an inner liner and an outer liner, both collaborating to form the tube’s structure. Each liner serves a distinct purpose, collectively providing a balance of characteristics such as flexibility, lightness, exceptional strength, and resistance against tearing. These qualities are crucial for their performance in flood protection, coastal defense, and the temporary containment of wastewater. The total length of the dam is extendable up to 200 meters per section, offering adaptable protection as needed. The tubes are designed to withstand UV exposure up to 150,000 kilolangleys (KLY). To ensure structural uniformity, the tubes are deliberately devoid of connecting devices. The parallel tubes are linked along their length using a simple and efficient mechanism that requires no tools. This design allows for accommodating differences in elevation between each length, contributing to the overall flexibility of the system.
Inner liner
The inner liner’s material is selected to fulfill the role of securely containing liquids over an extended period. This liner must be impermeable to liquids, even when handling substances like wastewater, chemicals, or muddy water. Similar inner liner materials are employed by Environment Solutions for the storage of wastewater and chemicals. Low-density polyethylene (LDPE) is the material of choice for this inner liner due to its suitability for these specific purposes. This material offers a minimal migration rate, ensuring a safe and reliable solution for liquid containment.
Incorporating this meticulous combination of materials into the tubes ensures a flood protection system that excels in flexibility, durability, and effective containment of liquids, making it a standout choice for various applications, ranging from flood defense to managing wastewater.
Migration (mg/dm2)
| Distilled Water | 0,20 | 10 mg/dm2 |
| Ethyl Alcohol (15%) | 0,05 | 10 mg/dm2 |
| Acetic acid (3%) | 0,28 | 10 mg/dm2 |
| Oil | < 1,0 | 10 mg/dm2 |
Method: TS-ENV 1186-1/12
CONDITIONS OF ANALYSIS: 40 degrees Celsius, 10 days
Outer liner
The outer liner of the tubes serves a dual role: reinforcing the overall solution’s strength and providing a protective layer for the inner liner. To fulfill these functions effectively, the outer liner is constructed using Polypropylene (PP), a material chosen for its remarkable attributes. PP contributes significant advantages to the solution, including:
- Enhanced Strength: The outer liner adds an extra layer of robustness to the entire structure, reinforcing its capacity to withstand various stresses and pressures.
- Maximum Flexibility: Despite its high strength, PP offers remarkable flexibility, allowing the flood barrier system to adapt to changing conditions and terrain.
- Low Weight: PP’s lightweight nature contributes to the overall agility and ease of deployment of the flood barrier system.
In the context of flood protection, concerns about migration strength are typically not paramount. For most flood defence applications, a slight degree of migration, such as 0.01% per minute, is generally deemed acceptable. This level of migration doesn’t compromise the standard functionality and efficiency of the Barrier. However, in scenarios involving containment reservoirs or beach booms, migration might indeed be a relevant consideration.
By incorporating the attributes of Polypropylene into the outer liner of the tubes, the flood barrier system gains an optimal balance between strength, protection, flexibility, and weight, thus ensuring its robust performance in safeguarding against floods and other water-related challenges.
Migration (mg/dm2)
| Distilled Water | 1,50 | 10 mg/dm2 |
| Ethyl Alcohol (15%) | 0,65 | 10 mg/dm2 |
| Acetic acid (3%) | 30,62 | 10 mg/dm2 |
| Oil | < 1,0 | 10 mg/dm2 |
Method: TS-ENV 1186-1/12
ANALYSIS CONDITIONS: 40 degrees Celsius, 10 day
Terminals/Junctions
All Terminals and Junctions are meticulously crafted from high-quality aluminum, ensuring exceptional performance and durability. This choice of material is pivotal in guaranteeing the longevity and reliability of these critical components within the flood protection system. Aluminium offers a range of advantages, including:
- Durability: Aluminium exhibits inherent resistance to corrosion and degradation, making it well-suited for prolonged exposure to varying environmental conditions, including moisture.
- Sturdiness: High-quality aluminum contributes to the overall robustness of the Terminals and Junctions, enabling them to effectively withstand the pressures and stresses associated with flood protection and containment activities.
- Lightweight: Despite its strength, aluminum is comparatively lightweight, which is advantageous for ease of transportation, installation, and maneuverability
- Long Lifespan: The combination of durability and corrosion resistance means that these Terminals and Junctions have a projected lifespan of approximately 20 years, ensuring sustained performance and value.
The utilization of high-quality aluminium in crafting Terminals and Junctions underscores our commitment to providing flood protection solutions that are not only effective but also built to endure. This choice of material aligns with our goal of delivering reliable, long-lasting systems capable of withstanding the demands of their operational lifespan