Thames barrier - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 11:01, 29 September 2020

2020-09-29T11:01:21Z

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	* Tidal lagoon power.		* Tidal lagoon power.
	* Thames - a river highway.		* Thames - a river highway.
		+	* Thames Gateway.
	* The Trabocchi.		* The Trabocchi.
	* Watercourse.		* Watercourse.

Editor at 19:21, 9 September 2020

2020-09-09T19:21:41Z

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	* Cardiff tidal lagoon.		* Cardiff tidal lagoon.
	* Catchment flood management plans.		* Catchment flood management plans.
		+	* Chalk aquifer.
	* City Hall, London.		* City Hall, London.
	* Delta Works sea defences.		* Delta Works sea defences.
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−	[[Category:~~Projects_and_case_studies~~]] [[Category:~~DCN_Project_Knowledge~~]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 07:54, 11 February 2020

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	* Delta Works sea defences.		* Delta Works sea defences.
	* Dove Stone Hydropower.		* Dove Stone Hydropower.
		+	* Dual purpose reservoirs.
	* Environment Agency.		* Environment Agency.
	* Flood.		* Flood.
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−	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]	+	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:DCN_Project_Knowledge]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Designing Buildings at 16:22, 12 February 2019

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	There have been calls for a new barrier to be planned further downstream before this point is reached, and several designs have already been proposed.		There have been calls for a new barrier to be planned further downstream before this point is reached, and several designs have already been proposed.

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
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−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* 7 Engineering Wonders of the world.		* 7 Engineering Wonders of the world.
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	* Dove Stone Hydropower.		* Dove Stone Hydropower.
	* Environment Agency.		* Environment Agency.
		+	* Flood.
	* Flood and water management act.		* Flood and water management act.
	* Flood insurance.		* Flood insurance.
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	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* Carbon brief – [http://www.carbonbrief.org/risk-and-uncertainty-calculating-the-thames-barriers-future Risk and uncertainty: Calculating and Thames Barrier’s future]		* Carbon brief – [http://www.carbonbrief.org/risk-and-uncertainty-calculating-the-thames-barriers-future Risk and uncertainty: Calculating and Thames Barrier’s future]
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	* BBC – [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26133660 How does the Thames Barrier work?]		* BBC – [http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-26133660 How does the Thames Barrier work?]

−	=== ~~Building of the week series~~ ===	+	=== ===
−		+
−	* [[Lloyd%27s_of_London\|Lloyd's of London]].	+
−	* [[Palace_of_Westminster\|Palace of Westminster]].	+
−	* [[Eiffel_Tower\|Eiffel Tower]].	+
−	* [[SIS_Building\|SIS Building]].	+
−	* [[Tallest_buildings_in_the_world\|Tallest buildings in the world]].	+

	[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]		[[Category:Projects_and_case_studies]] [[Category:Sustainability]]

Editor at 11:33, 19 February 2018

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← Older revision		Revision as of 11:33, 19 February 2018
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	* River engineering.		* River engineering.
	* Tidal lagoon power.		* Tidal lagoon power.
		+	* Thames - a river highway.
	* The Trabocchi.		* The Trabocchi.
	* Watercourse.		* Watercourse.

Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by 86.152.59.1 (talk) to last revision by Editor

2017-02-24T17:13:44Z

Reverted edits by 86.152.59.1 (talk) to last revision by Editor

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	Situated on a floodplain, London suffered dramatic flooding a number of times during the 20th century. In 1928, 14 people drowned when the Thames overflowed between the City and Southwark to the east, and Putney and Hammersmith to the west.		Situated on a floodplain, London suffered dramatic flooding a number of times during the 20th century. In 1928, 14 people drowned when the Thames overflowed between the City and Southwark to the east, and Putney and Hammersmith to the west.

−	In 1953, the North Sea flood resulted in ~~one death~~, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, and caused substantial damage. It was at this point that many began calling for a barrier to protect the capital from future flood events.	+	In 1953, the North Sea flood resulted in several hundred deaths, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, and caused substantial damage. It was at this point that many began calling for a barrier to protect the capital from future flood events.

	The premise for the rotating gates was devised by Charles Draper. The Greater London Council commissioned Rendel, Palmer and Tritton to design and test the barrier. The choice of site was determined by the underlying river chalk having enough strength to support the barrier, as well as the relatively straight banks in the New Charlton area.		The premise for the rotating gates was devised by Charles Draper. The Greater London Council commissioned Rendel, Palmer and Tritton to design and test the barrier. The choice of site was determined by the underlying river chalk having enough strength to support the barrier, as well as the relatively straight banks in the New Charlton area.

86.152.59.1 at 16:12, 24 February 2017

2017-02-24T16:12:38Z

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	Situated on a floodplain, London suffered dramatic flooding a number of times during the 20th century. In 1928, 14 people drowned when the Thames overflowed between the City and Southwark to the east, and Putney and Hammersmith to the west.		Situated on a floodplain, London suffered dramatic flooding a number of times during the 20th century. In 1928, 14 people drowned when the Thames overflowed between the City and Southwark to the east, and Putney and Hammersmith to the west.

−	In 1953, the North Sea flood resulted in ~~several hundred deaths~~, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, and caused substantial damage. It was at this point that many began calling for a barrier to protect the capital from future flood events.	+	In 1953, the North Sea flood resulted in one death, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, and caused substantial damage. It was at this point that many began calling for a barrier to protect the capital from future flood events.

	The premise for the rotating gates was devised by Charles Draper. The Greater London Council commissioned Rendel, Palmer and Tritton to design and test the barrier. The choice of site was determined by the underlying river chalk having enough strength to support the barrier, as well as the relatively straight banks in the New Charlton area.		The premise for the rotating gates was devised by Charles Draper. The Greater London Council commissioned Rendel, Palmer and Tritton to design and test the barrier. The choice of site was determined by the underlying river chalk having enough strength to support the barrier, as well as the relatively straight banks in the New Charlton area.

Editor at 09:19, 27 July 2016

2016-07-27T09:19:44Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:19, 27 July 2016
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	* Catchment flood management plans.		* Catchment flood management plans.
	* City Hall, London.		* City Hall, London.
		+	* Delta Works sea defences.
	* Dove Stone Hydropower.		* Dove Stone Hydropower.
	* Environment Agency.		* Environment Agency.

Editor at 15:45, 5 May 2016

2016-05-05T15:45:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:45, 5 May 2016
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	* Cardiff tidal lagoon.		* Cardiff tidal lagoon.
	* Catchment flood management plans.		* Catchment flood management plans.
		+	* City Hall, London.
	* Dove Stone Hydropower.		* Dove Stone Hydropower.
	* Environment Agency.		* Environment Agency.

Editor at 15:53, 18 March 2016

2016-03-18T15:53:07Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 15:53, 18 March 2016
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	* River engineering.		* River engineering.
	* Tidal lagoon power.		* Tidal lagoon power.
		+	* The Trabocchi.
	* Watercourse.		* Watercourse.
	* Water engineering.		* Water engineering.