Flood protection works on rivers
Abstract
The major flood damage events of recent years have once again highlighted the need for adequate technical flood protection. On the other hand, safety requirements and the damage caused by floods have also increased. Changes in the water cycle that are already foreseeable today should be included in a holistic approach in the future. The protective measures are becoming increasingly differentiated and diverse: in addition to dykes, the traditional flood protection structures along watercourses, flood protection walls and, more recently, planned mobile flood protection elements have been added, particularly in urban areas. Overall, together with retention areas in the form of controlled and uncontrolled flood polders, a system of flood protection facilities is developing in the drainage areas of watercourses. The differentiated nature of the local situations (location, subsoil, special features) and the generally high damage potential in the polder areas to be protected require quality assurance in every step of the planning and construction of flood protection facilities, which has not been sufficiently demanded to date. It is therefore logical to use only competent experts from the fields of hydraulic engineering and geotechnics1) for such planning and construction tasks. The principles contained in this standard must be adapted or supplemented according to the respective local conditions.
Begin
2025-07-11
Planned document number
DIN 19712
Project number
11905100
Responsible national committee
NA 119-02-08 AA - River embankments
previous edition(s)
Flood protection works on rivers
2013-01
