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A flood embankment is traditionally an earth wall used to shore up flood waters.
Most flood embankments are between 1 metre and 3 metres high. A flood embankment is rare.
Modern improvements to this design include constructing an internal central core made from impermeable substance like clay or
!The main problem is the space required to construct and maintain such a structure.
A flood embankment of 2.5 metres high requires an outreach of 15 metres, which makes it unsuitable in some areas.
To prevent seepage through the embankment a central core is added to acquire stability and integrity.
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Clifton, Rawcliffe, Poppleton and Leeman ings in York
concrete
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, some even use metal piling
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Some authorities call man-made structures levee
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!The main problem is the space required to construct and maintain such a structure.
A flood embankment of 2.5 metres high requires an outreach of 15 metres, which makes it unsuitable in some areas.
To prevent seepage through the embankment a central core is added to acquire stability and integrity.
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Examples
Clifton, Rawcliffe, Poppleton and Leeman ings in York
River Gowan, Cumbria
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Etymology
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River Trent
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Animation
This is an animation showing a flood event overwhelming neighbouring properties and the added construction of a flood embankment and flood warning and protection status.References