Briefing flood risk sites should be no barrier to development
Walter, Mike
Briefing flood risk sites should be no barrier to development - 2008 - Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers 161 (DP2) June 2008, 47-48 (2) .
Explains that areas at risk of flooding can still be considered for development as long as the right foundations are chosen. Mentions that these include: foundations raised clear of the ground, made of precast concrete or lightweight steel; and the use of house foundations to incorporate geothermal heating technology. Discusses these techniques and the procedures to implement them. Pictures.
United Kingdom--
Briefing flood risk sites should be no barrier to development - 2008 - Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers 161 (DP2) June 2008, 47-48 (2) .
Explains that areas at risk of flooding can still be considered for development as long as the right foundations are chosen. Mentions that these include: foundations raised clear of the ground, made of precast concrete or lightweight steel; and the use of house foundations to incorporate geothermal heating technology. Discusses these techniques and the procedures to implement them. Pictures.
United Kingdom--