Flood protection system
US10267004B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE02B3/127
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flood protection system including a tube plate assembly including a plurality of orifices arranged in a predetermined pattern and density. A tube attachment subsystem is associated with each of the plurality of orifices and is configured to secure an open ended independent barrier tube thereto. A plurality of spaced walls are configured to support the tube plate assembly above the ground such that each barrier tube extends vertically downward from the tube plate to the ground. Filling each barrier tube with the fluid provides outward hydrostatic pressure at each tube-to-tube interface such that friction loss of a flow of flood water along each barrier tube-to-tube interface pathway stops the ingress of the flood water from a flood area to a protected area.
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