Learning on ScreenThames Barrier, The
- Synopsis
- Opens with pictures of the devastation caused when the Thames flooded in 1953 killing over 300 people. Explains why the Thames is susceptible to flooding and how the barrier will prevent this. The design of the barrier had to ensure that it was reliable, aesthetically acceptable and that the Thames remained navigable. The construction of the gate and the gate arms, and their transportation to the site is shown. The barrier is seen in operation.
- Series
- European Steel Design Education Programme
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 24 min.
- Year of production
- 1983
- Availability
- Sale; 1995 sale: £55.00 (inclusive)
- Uses
- Undergraduates in engineering, water technologists. hydrologists as an introduction to the project.*
- Subjects
- Engineering
- Keywords
- civil engineering; flood control; steel construction
Credits
- Director
- Michael Bennett
Production Company
Sponsor
- Name
Sheffield
Distributor
- Name
European Steel Design Education Programme
- Web
- http://www.esdep.org/site/Welcome.htm External site opens in new window
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