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035 _a(Sirsi) u140744
041 0 _aeng
100 1 _aVan De Weijgert, Hans
245 0 0 _aBuilding floating houses on flood plains
260 _c2007
490 _aBuilding Engineer
_vOctober 2007, 24-26(3)
520 _aDescribes a new innovation in house building which enables houses to be built on flood plains with no risk of flooding. Houses are built on a floating raft consisting of polystyrene and concrete. The entire raft is capable of floating in the event of water levels. Structural and safety requirements are outlined. Building methods, and concomitant changes to Building Regulations, are discussed. Fire safety is also considered.
590 _aKA
651 4 _aUnited Kingdom
_y
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY-WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-FLOODING
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999 _c79332
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