Source cade

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Springs are used to defend dykes in the event of punctual water leaks. Due to existing animal structures or vegetation in the dike, there are cavities through which water flows. In order to generate a counter pressure on the inside, swelling cages are built up directly at the inside exit point. The height of the spring cage corresponds to the water level on the water side. The principle of "communicating pipes" stagnates the flow through the dike body and prevents sediment from being washed out.

construction

For the base of the Quellkade four sandbags are to be taken across. First of all, a standard height of eight layers can be assumed. When setting up, make sure that the bandage is as waterproof as possible. If it becomes necessary to increase the Kade, this must be done from the base so that stability is guaranteed.

An inland ditch that may be in the Kaden area must not be built, but must be piped. The water within the spring cage must not drain into the trench. To compress the tube with the sandbags of Quellkade suitable clay too, but swelling clay , a clay mineral with a special swelling properties.

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