EP2290188A1 - Flood barrier and assembly - Google Patents
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- This invention relates to a flood defence barrier and concerns, for example, a flood defence barrier which can readily be deployed to substantially prevent the entry of flood water through a doorway of a building.
- the invention also relates to a flood defence barrier assembly by means of which the flood defence barrier is deployed.
- Damage to property as a result of flooding is a significant problem.
- flooding is caused by a period of heavy and prolonged rainfall which causes natural waterways to overflow their banks with the result that water rises around dwellings that have been built only a small distance above the normal water level.
- GB-A-2 423 110 it is known from GB-A-2 423 110 to provide a curved flood defence barrier which has a convex member with a peripheral seal and which is secured to a mounting device to which the convex member is secured by elastomeric cords.
- the mounting device is in the form of an H-frame which has screw jacks to enable the barrier to be secured to a door frame.
- the H-frame can be difficult to secure to the door frame and can take considerable time to deploy.
- the forces that can be generated by the screw jacks can lead to damage to the door frame.
- the flood defence barrier described is only suitable for a limited number of buildings because it does not work effectively with doorways which incorporate a protruding sill or with doors which have a rain bar.
- a flood defence barrier comprising: a reinforced panel including a sheet of foamed material having a protective layer applied to each major face thereof; a frame surrounding the periphery of the panel and secured to the panel in a watertight manner; at least one handle provided in an edge region of the panel; and a seal secured to the frame and extending at least along an edge of the frame opposite to the edge region including the handle for sealing with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel.
- the seal may additionally extend around the periphery of one major face of the panel for sealing against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major face of the panel.
- the seal may be of closed cell foam material, such as EPDM.
- the foamed material of the panel may be a closed cell foam, for example of polyurethane.
- the reinforcing layer may comprise a fibre material embedded in a solidifiable material.
- the fibre material may comprise a glass fibre such as E-glass filaments, and may be in the form of chopped continuous filaments.
- the fibre material may include textured polyester filament, for example in an amount up to 7 percent by weight.
- the frame may comprise channel members, for example of aluminium.
- the channel members may be mitred at corners of the frame.
- the at least one handle may be attached to the frame.
- the at least one handle member may extend substantially in the plane of the panel.
- a flood defence barrier assembly comprising: a flood defence barrier as hereinbefore defined with the seal additionally extending around the periphery of one major face of the panel for sealing against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major face of the panel, the barrier having a plurality of apertures formed through the frame in opposing lateral side regions of the barrier and an elastomeric washer provided in each aperture; and a threaded fastener extending through each washer and engaging in an internally threaded member provided in a building.
- the elastomeric washer may be of top hat form.
- An external flange of the washer may be provided on that side of the barrier remote from the building.
- a tubular core for example of metal such as brass, may be provided within the washer.
- the tubular core may have an external flange at that side thereof remote from the building.
- the apertures in the frame may have a greater diameter in that region thereof remote from the building.
- the threaded fasteners may have a head which bears directly or indirectly against the elastomeric washer.
- a rigid washer may be provided between the head of the threaded fastener and the elastomeric washer.
- a flood defence barrier assembly comprising a flood defence barrier as hereinbefore defined and a pair of channel members secured to a building and having opposed openings to receive respective opposite edge regions of the barrier, a seal being provided on an internal side of each channel member to engage with a face of the frame adjacent to the building, the seal extending substantially from a lower end of the channel towards the top thereof.
- the seal may or may not extend substantially the entire length of the respective channel member.
- the seal may have a substantially D-shaped transverse cross-section.
- the seal may be made of EPDM rubber.
- a plurality of threaded apertures may be provided in each channel member with a threaded fastener extending through each aperture for urging the barrier towards that side of each channel member adjacent to the building.
- Figure 1 is a perspective view from one side of one embodiment of a flood defence barrier, partly cut away, according to the present invention
- Figure 2 is a perspective view from the other side of the flood defence barrier shown in Figure 1 ;
- Figures 3 and 4 show one way of deploying the flood defence barrier shown in Figures 1 and 2 ;
- Figure 5 shows another way of deploying the flood defence barrier shown in Figures 1 and 2 .
- Figures 1 and 2 show part of one embodiment of a substantially rigid flood defence barrier 1 which comprises a substantially rectangular panel 3 of reinforced material within a frame 5.
- the barrier 1 can be used with a wide range of doors including standard inwardly or outwardly opening doors and larger building apertures such as (sliding) patio doors and French doors.
- the panel 3 ideally comprises a sheet 7 of foamed material, ideally closed cell material such as of polyurethane, to opposing major surfaces of which is applied a protective reinforcing layer 9 of glass fibre which is embedded within a solidifiable material such as a polyester gel coat.
- the glass fibre is preferably of chopped continuous filaments of E-glass, but other forms of fibres can be used as well as other forms of glass.
- a proportion of textured polyester filament yarn (for example up to 7 percent by weight) may be incorporated into the glass fibre material if desired.
- the polyester gel coat may be a pre-accelerated isophthalic polyester gel coat resin which offers good weathering properties and can readily be pigmented, using polyester pastes, to provide a range of decorative finishes.
- the frame 5 is preferably an aluminium extrusion in channel form so as to extend around the edge region (periphery) of each opposing major surface of the panel 3 together with the edge of the panel so as to provide a protective edge for the barrier 1.
- the extrusion is cut to length and shaped to form mitred corners at the corners of the panel 3.
- the frame may be secured to the panel 3 with a suitable adhesive, such as a multi-purpose, high modulus silicone rubber sealant which incorporates a fungicide.
- the mitred corners of the frame may be secured together using an epoxy resin adhesive such as Loctite 9461 A+B dual resin. Once the adhesives have cured, a silicone seal may be applied to the region where the edges of the frame 5 overlap the panel 3 to ensure a watertight seal between the panel and the frame.
- a pair of handles 11 are secured in a spaced relationship along an edge of the frame 5, substantially in the plane of the panel 3.
- the handles 11 allow the barrier 1 readily to be lifted into place during deployment of the barrier and to be removed when the barrier is no longer required.
- the handles may be secured to the frame with suitable fasteners prior to the frame being applied to the panel 1.
- a seal 13 is provided on the frame 5 corresponding to one of the opposing major surfaces of the panel so as to seal lateral side regions and a lower region of the barrier against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major surface of the panel, such as a door frame or the like.
- the seal also extends along an edge of the frame 5 opposite to the handles 11 so as to engage with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel, such as a ground surface, door sill or the like, along the lower edge of the barrier.
- the seal may be generally planar, having a thickness of about 12 mm and a width of about 12 mm.
- the seal In the region of the lower edge of the panel the seal may be L-shaped and may have a thickness of about 15 mm on the lower edge and a width of 25 to 30 mm.
- the seal may be made of a general purpose, medium density closed cell EPDM foam. This is a durable and inexpensive material which is resistant to oxidation and ultraviolet radiation.
- the seal 13 may be provided only along an edge of the frame 5 opposite to the handles 11 so as to engage with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel, such as a ground surface, door sill or the like, along the lower edge of the barrier.
- the resulting barrier is lightweight, due to the use of the foam sheet 7, but resistant to damage due to the reinforcing layer 9 and the protective frame 5.
- the barrier 1 can be deployed in a number of ways including the following.
- the barrier shown in Figures 1 and 2 may be deployed as shown in Figures 3 and 4 .
- a number of top-hat washers 15 are mounted on the barrier, with two washers being provided along each lateral side of the barrier in use, for example about 100 mm from the bottom of the barrier and 150 mm from the top of the barrier for a barrier 600 mm high.
- the washer extends into an aperture formed through the frame 5 from one major surface of the panel to the other thereof.
- the apertures in the frame may have differing diameters along the length thereof, a relatively larger diameter towards an external face of the barrier in use and a relatively smaller diameter towards an internal face of the barrier in use, in particular in the internal region of the frame 5.
- the washer is made of an elastomeric material, such as rubber especially neoprene rubber, and has an external flange at one end thereof giving rise to the "top hat" configuration, the external flange bearing against an external face of the barrier 1 in use so as to create a watertight seal against the barrier.
- a flanged tubular core 17, for example of metal such as brass, ideally extends into the washer 15 with the flange on the external side of the barrier and extending over the flange of the washer.
- a door frame 19 of a building is provided with internally threaded inserts 21.
- inserts 21 are readily available for a wide range of materials, including wood, plastics (such as uPVC) and metal (such as aluminium).
- similar internally threaded inserts are readily available which can be inserted into brickwork of the building which may surround a doorway or other opening in a building.
- Such inserts have the advantage that they are almost invisible and are therefore ideal for properties which are subject to planning restrictions, such as listed buildings.
- the barrier is deployed by lifting the barrier into position adjacent to the opening and a threaded fastener 23, for example of stainless steel, is passed through each top hat washer 15 and into a respective insert 21, ideally with a rigid washer 25, for example of stainless steel, between the threaded fastener and the core 17.
- the threaded fastener has a head with a greater width than its threaded portion, with the head having means, such as a hexagonal socket, for receiving means to rotate the fastener so as to mount or demount the fastener relative to the insert 21. It is only necessary to tighten the fasteners until they are hand tight because water pressure increases the pressure with which the barrier is urged against the door frame or the like as the level of flood water rises and so ensures a water tight seal.
- the weight of the barrier causes the seal 13 on the underside of the barrier to compress and to form a watertight seal against a ground surface 26 or other support beneath the barrier 1.
- FIG. 5 Another way of deploying the barrier 1 is shown in Figure 5 .
- the barrier only has seal 13 on the bottom edge of the barrier.
- a channel member 27 is permanently secured to each side of a door frame or the like of a building in a watertight manner with the two channel members having opposing open edges to receive respective opposite edge regions of the barrier within each open channel edge.
- the channels members may be, for example, aluminium extrusions and may be provided with a coloured protective powder coating to blend with the surroundings.
- That internal side of each channel adjacent to the door frame is provided with a seal 29 extending substantially from the lower end of the channel towards the top thereof.
- the seal 29 may or may not extend substantially the entire height of the channel members 27.
- the seal 29 may have a transverse cross-section substantially in the form of a D and may be formed of EPDM rubber.
- the external side of each of the channel members is formed with at least two threaded apertures, one in a lower region of the channel member and another in an upper region of the channel member.
- the lower aperture may be about 100 mm from the lower end of the channel and the upper aperture may be about 150 mm from the top of the channel member.
- a threaded fastener 31 passes through each aperture and bears against the frame 5 of the barrier 1 (not shown in Figure 5 for clarity) to urge the barrier towards the internal side (that is, the side adjacent to the building) of the channel to form a watertight seal between the internal side of the channel 27 and the barrier 1.
- the threaded fastener 31 has a head with a greater width than its threaded portion, with the head having means, such as a hexagonal socket, for receiving means to rotate the fastener so as to mount or demount the fastener relative to the channel member 27. It is only necessary to tighten the fasteners until they are hand tight because water pressure increases the pressure with which the barrier is urged against the channel member as the level of flood water rises and so ensures a water tight seal. In addition, the weight of the barrier causes the seal 13 on the underside of the barrier to compress and to form a watertight seal against a ground surface or other support beneath the barrier 1.
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A flood defence barrier comprises a reinforced panel (3) including a sheet of foamed material (7) having a protective layer (9) applied to each major face thereof. A frame (5) surrounds the periphery of the panel and is secured to the panel in a watertight manner. At least one handle (11) is provided in an edge region of the panel. A seal (13) is secured to the frame and extends at least along an edge of the frame opposite to the edge region including the handle for sealing with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel.
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- This invention relates to a flood defence barrier and concerns, for example, a flood defence barrier which can readily be deployed to substantially prevent the entry of flood water through a doorway of a building. The invention also relates to a flood defence barrier assembly by means of which the flood defence barrier is deployed.
- Damage to property as a result of flooding is a significant problem. Typically, flooding is caused by a period of heavy and prolonged rainfall which causes natural waterways to overflow their banks with the result that water rises around dwellings that have been built only a small distance above the normal water level.
- Known flood defence barriers also tend to be heavy and difficult to manoeuvre. Some require cumbersome frames permanently fixed to a doorway or other opening. Others have no permanent fixings, but have fittings which are difficult to apply, especially for an ageing population.
- By way of example, it is known from
GB-A-2 423 110 - There are several disadvantages associated with such a known flood defence barrier. For example, the H-frame can be difficult to secure to the door frame and can take considerable time to deploy. In addition, the forces that can be generated by the screw jacks can lead to damage to the door frame. In some circumstances it can be difficult to position the flood defence barrier from within the building. Moreover, the flood defence barrier described is only suitable for a limited number of buildings because it does not work effectively with doorways which incorporate a protruding sill or with doors which have a rain bar.
- It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a flood defence barrier and a flood defence barrier assembly which overcome, or at least ameliorate, one or more of the above-mentioned problems.
- According to one aspect of the present invention there is provided a flood defence barrier comprising: a reinforced panel including a sheet of foamed material having a protective layer applied to each major face thereof; a frame surrounding the periphery of the panel and secured to the panel in a watertight manner; at least one handle provided in an edge region of the panel; and a seal secured to the frame and extending at least along an edge of the frame opposite to the edge region including the handle for sealing with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel.
- The seal may additionally extend around the periphery of one major face of the panel for sealing against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major face of the panel.
- The seal may be of closed cell foam material, such as EPDM.
- The foamed material of the panel may be a closed cell foam, for example of polyurethane.
- The reinforcing layer may comprise a fibre material embedded in a solidifiable material. The fibre material may comprise a glass fibre such as E-glass filaments, and may be in the form of chopped continuous filaments. The fibre material may include textured polyester filament, for example in an amount up to 7 percent by weight.
- The frame may comprise channel members, for example of aluminium. The channel members may be mitred at corners of the frame.
- Two handles may be provided. The at least one handle may be attached to the frame. The at least one handle member may extend substantially in the plane of the panel.
- According to another aspect of the present invention there is provided a flood defence barrier assembly comprising: a flood defence barrier as hereinbefore defined with the seal additionally extending around the periphery of one major face of the panel for sealing against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major face of the panel, the barrier having a plurality of apertures formed through the frame in opposing lateral side regions of the barrier and an elastomeric washer provided in each aperture; and a threaded fastener extending through each washer and engaging in an internally threaded member provided in a building.
- The elastomeric washer may be of top hat form. An external flange of the washer may be provided on that side of the barrier remote from the building.
- A tubular core, for example of metal such as brass, may be provided within the washer. The tubular core may have an external flange at that side thereof remote from the building.
- The apertures in the frame may have a greater diameter in that region thereof remote from the building.
- The threaded fasteners may have a head which bears directly or indirectly against the elastomeric washer. A rigid washer may be provided between the head of the threaded fastener and the elastomeric washer.
- According to a further aspect of the present invention there is provided a flood defence barrier assembly comprising a flood defence barrier as hereinbefore defined and a pair of channel members secured to a building and having opposed openings to receive respective opposite edge regions of the barrier, a seal being provided on an internal side of each channel member to engage with a face of the frame adjacent to the building, the seal extending substantially from a lower end of the channel towards the top thereof.
- The seal may or may not extend substantially the entire length of the respective channel member. The seal may have a substantially D-shaped transverse cross-section. The seal may be made of EPDM rubber.
- A plurality of threaded apertures may be provided in each channel member with a threaded fastener extending through each aperture for urging the barrier towards that side of each channel member adjacent to the building.
- For a better understanding of the present invention and to show more clearly how it may be carried into effect reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying drawings in which:
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Figure 1 is a perspective view from one side of one embodiment of a flood defence barrier, partly cut away, according to the present invention; -
Figure 2 is a perspective view from the other side of the flood defence barrier shown inFigure 1 ; -
Figures 3 and 4 show one way of deploying the flood defence barrier shown inFigures 1 and2 ; and -
Figure 5 shows another way of deploying the flood defence barrier shown inFigures 1 and2 . -
Figures 1 and2 show part of one embodiment of a substantially rigid flood defence barrier 1 which comprises a substantiallyrectangular panel 3 of reinforced material within aframe 5. The barrier 1 can be used with a wide range of doors including standard inwardly or outwardly opening doors and larger building apertures such as (sliding) patio doors and French doors. - As shown in the cut away portion of
Figure 1 , thepanel 3 ideally comprises asheet 7 of foamed material, ideally closed cell material such as of polyurethane, to opposing major surfaces of which is applied a protective reinforcinglayer 9 of glass fibre which is embedded within a solidifiable material such as a polyester gel coat. The glass fibre is preferably of chopped continuous filaments of E-glass, but other forms of fibres can be used as well as other forms of glass. A proportion of textured polyester filament yarn (for example up to 7 percent by weight) may be incorporated into the glass fibre material if desired. The polyester gel coat may be a pre-accelerated isophthalic polyester gel coat resin which offers good weathering properties and can readily be pigmented, using polyester pastes, to provide a range of decorative finishes. - The
frame 5 is preferably an aluminium extrusion in channel form so as to extend around the edge region (periphery) of each opposing major surface of thepanel 3 together with the edge of the panel so as to provide a protective edge for the barrier 1. The extrusion is cut to length and shaped to form mitred corners at the corners of thepanel 3. The frame may be secured to thepanel 3 with a suitable adhesive, such as a multi-purpose, high modulus silicone rubber sealant which incorporates a fungicide. The mitred corners of the frame may be secured together using an epoxy resin adhesive such as Loctite 9461 A+B dual resin. Once the adhesives have cured, a silicone seal may be applied to the region where the edges of theframe 5 overlap thepanel 3 to ensure a watertight seal between the panel and the frame. - A pair of handles 11 are secured in a spaced relationship along an edge of the
frame 5, substantially in the plane of thepanel 3. The handles 11 allow the barrier 1 readily to be lifted into place during deployment of the barrier and to be removed when the barrier is no longer required. The handles may be secured to the frame with suitable fasteners prior to the frame being applied to the panel 1. - A
seal 13 is provided on theframe 5 corresponding to one of the opposing major surfaces of the panel so as to seal lateral side regions and a lower region of the barrier against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major surface of the panel, such as a door frame or the like. The seal also extends along an edge of theframe 5 opposite to the handles 11 so as to engage with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel, such as a ground surface, door sill or the like, along the lower edge of the barrier. Thus, around three faces of theframe 5 the seal may be generally planar, having a thickness of about 12 mm and a width of about 12 mm. In the region of the lower edge of the panel the seal may be L-shaped and may have a thickness of about 15 mm on the lower edge and a width of 25 to 30 mm. The seal may be made of a general purpose, medium density closed cell EPDM foam. This is a durable and inexpensive material which is resistant to oxidation and ultraviolet radiation. - Alternatively, the
seal 13 may be provided only along an edge of theframe 5 opposite to the handles 11 so as to engage with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel, such as a ground surface, door sill or the like, along the lower edge of the barrier. - The resulting barrier is lightweight, due to the use of the
foam sheet 7, but resistant to damage due to the reinforcinglayer 9 and theprotective frame 5. - The barrier 1 can be deployed in a number of ways including the following.
- The barrier shown in
Figures 1 and2 may be deployed as shown inFigures 3 and 4 . As shown inFigures 3 and 4 a number of top-hat washers 15 are mounted on the barrier, with two washers being provided along each lateral side of the barrier in use, for example about 100 mm from the bottom of the barrier and 150 mm from the top of the barrier for a barrier 600 mm high. However for higher barriers a greater number of washers may be provided. The washer extends into an aperture formed through theframe 5 from one major surface of the panel to the other thereof. The apertures in the frame may have differing diameters along the length thereof, a relatively larger diameter towards an external face of the barrier in use and a relatively smaller diameter towards an internal face of the barrier in use, in particular in the internal region of theframe 5. The washer is made of an elastomeric material, such as rubber especially neoprene rubber, and has an external flange at one end thereof giving rise to the "top hat" configuration, the external flange bearing against an external face of the barrier 1 in use so as to create a watertight seal against the barrier. A flanged tubular core 17, for example of metal such as brass, ideally extends into the washer 15 with the flange on the external side of the barrier and extending over the flange of the washer. - As shown in
Figures 3 and 4 , adoor frame 19 of a building is provided with internally threaded inserts 21. Such inserts are readily available for a wide range of materials, including wood, plastics (such as uPVC) and metal (such as aluminium). As an alternative, similar internally threaded inserts are readily available which can be inserted into brickwork of the building which may surround a doorway or other opening in a building. Such inserts have the advantage that they are almost invisible and are therefore ideal for properties which are subject to planning restrictions, such as listed buildings. - The barrier is deployed by lifting the barrier into position adjacent to the opening and a threaded
fastener 23, for example of stainless steel, is passed through each top hat washer 15 and into arespective insert 21, ideally with arigid washer 25, for example of stainless steel, between the threaded fastener and the core 17. The threaded fastener has a head with a greater width than its threaded portion, with the head having means, such as a hexagonal socket, for receiving means to rotate the fastener so as to mount or demount the fastener relative to theinsert 21. It is only necessary to tighten the fasteners until they are hand tight because water pressure increases the pressure with which the barrier is urged against the door frame or the like as the level of flood water rises and so ensures a water tight seal. In addition, the weight of the barrier causes theseal 13 on the underside of the barrier to compress and to form a watertight seal against aground surface 26 or other support beneath the barrier 1. - Another way of deploying the barrier 1 is shown in
Figure 5 . In this case the barrier only hasseal 13 on the bottom edge of the barrier. As shown inFigure 5 , achannel member 27 is permanently secured to each side of a door frame or the like of a building in a watertight manner with the two channel members having opposing open edges to receive respective opposite edge regions of the barrier within each open channel edge. The channels members may be, for example, aluminium extrusions and may be provided with a coloured protective powder coating to blend with the surroundings. That internal side of each channel adjacent to the door frame is provided with aseal 29 extending substantially from the lower end of the channel towards the top thereof. Theseal 29 may or may not extend substantially the entire height of thechannel members 27. Theseal 29 may have a transverse cross-section substantially in the form of a D and may be formed of EPDM rubber. The external side of each of the channel members is formed with at least two threaded apertures, one in a lower region of the channel member and another in an upper region of the channel member. The lower aperture may be about 100 mm from the lower end of the channel and the upper aperture may be about 150 mm from the top of the channel member. A threadedfastener 31 passes through each aperture and bears against theframe 5 of the barrier 1 (not shown inFigure 5 for clarity) to urge the barrier towards the internal side (that is, the side adjacent to the building) of the channel to form a watertight seal between the internal side of thechannel 27 and the barrier 1. The threadedfastener 31 has a head with a greater width than its threaded portion, with the head having means, such as a hexagonal socket, for receiving means to rotate the fastener so as to mount or demount the fastener relative to thechannel member 27. It is only necessary to tighten the fasteners until they are hand tight because water pressure increases the pressure with which the barrier is urged against the channel member as the level of flood water rises and so ensures a water tight seal. In addition, the weight of the barrier causes theseal 13 on the underside of the barrier to compress and to form a watertight seal against a ground surface or other support beneath the barrier 1.
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- A flood defence barrier comprising: a reinforced panel (3) including a sheet of foamed material (7) having a protective layer (9) applied to each major face thereof; a frame (5) surrounding the periphery of the panel and secured to the panel in a watertight manner; at least one handle (11) provided in an edge region of the panel; and a seal (13) secured to the frame and extending at least along an edge of the frame opposite to the edge region including the handle for sealing with a surface extending substantially perpendicular to a major face of the panel.
- A flood defence barrier as claimed in claim 1, wherein the seal (13) additionally extends around the periphery of one major face of the panel (3) for sealing against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major face of the panel.
- A flood defence barrier as claimed in claim 1 or 2, wherein the seal (13) is of closed cell foam material, such as EPDM.
- A flood defence barrier as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the sheet of foamed material (7) of the panel (3) is a closed cell foam, for example of polyurethane.
- A flood defence barrier as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the reinforcing layer (9) comprises a fibre material, such as E-glass filaments, especially chopped continuous E-glass filaments, the fibre material optionally including textured polyester filament, for example in an amount up to 7 percent by weight, embedded in a solidifiable material.
- A flood defence barrier as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein the frame (5) comprises channel members, for example of aluminium, the channel members optionally being mitred at corners of the frame.
- A flood defence barrier as claimed in any preceding claim, wherein two handles (11) are provided, for example attached to the frame (5), and optionally extending substantially in the plane of the panel (3).
- A flood defence barrier assembly comprising: a flood defence barrier as claimed in any preceding claim with the seal (13) additionally extending around the periphery of one major face of the panel (3) for sealing against a surface extending substantially parallel to a major face of the panel, the barrier having a plurality of apertures formed through the frame in opposing lateral side regions of the barrier and an elastomeric washer (15) provided in each aperture; and a threaded fastener (23) extending through each washer and engaging in an internally threaded member provided in a building.
- A flood defence barrier assembly as claimed in claim 8, wherein the elastomeric washer (15) is of top hat form, optionally an external flange of the washer being provided on that side of the barrier remote from the building.
- A flood defence barrier assembly as claimed in claim 8 or 9, wherein a tubular core (17), for example of metal such as brass, is provided within the washer (15), the tubular core optionally having an external flange at that side thereof remote from the building.
- A flood defence barrier assembly as claimed in claim 8, 9 or 10, wherein the apertures in the frame (5) have a greater diameter in that region thereof remote from the building.
- A flood defence barrier assembly as claimed in any one of claims 8 to 11, wherein the threaded fasteners (23) have a head which bears directly or indirectly against the elastomeric washer (15), a rigid washer (25) optionally being provided between the head of the threaded fastener and the elastomeric washer.
- A flood defence barrier assembly comprising a flood defence barrier as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 7 and a pair of channel members (27) secured to a building and having opposed openings to receive respective opposite edge regions of the barrier, a seal (29) being provided on an internal side of each channel member to engage with a face of the frame (5) adjacent to the building, the seal extending substantially from a lower end of the channel towards the top thereof.
- A flood defence barrier assembly as claimed in claim 13, wherein the seal (29) does not extend the entire length of the respective channel member (27), the seal optionally having a substantially D-shaped transverse cross-section.
- A flood defence barrier assembly as claimed in claim 13 or 14, wherein a plurality of threaded apertures is provided in each channel member (27) with a threaded fastener (31) extending through each aperture for urging the barrier towards that side of each channel member adjacent to the building.
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