Drainage

Synopsis: Briefly summarises the evolution and current practice of drainage in the UK. The first part of the film highlights, using a variety of contemporary images, texts and photographs, the problems of disease and insanitary conditions in Victorian Britain. The main body of the film explains modern drainage practice, both above and below ground and includes details on: Problems of siphonage and the use of traps; Two pipe and single stack systems; Combined and separate drainage systems; Modern pipework and fittings; Trenches and pipe protection; Inspection chambers; Building Regulations.
The final part briefly explains how a modern sewage treatment plant works.
Series: House Construction, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Year of release: 2004
Year of production: 2004
Uses: Students of the built environment.
Subjects: Civil Engineering & Building
Keywords: construction engineering; drainage systems; houses; sewage treatment; plumbing

Name: University of the West of England, The Video Project
Contact: Duncan Marshall or Steve Brown
Email: Steve.Brown@uwe.ac.uk
Web: http://environment.uwe.ac.uk/video/index.htm External site opens in new window
Phone: 0117 328 3008
Address: Faculty of Environment & Technology
Coldharbour Lane
Frenchay Campus
Bristol
BS16 1QY
Notes: A continuing series of video productions on domestic building construction and another on building history and conservation. Sale on DVD or as Windows Media, Quicktime or Flash files.

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