Design and operation of trash screens - Phase II
R and D Note 300
Document Status
Withdrawn, Document not available for download
Supplement
Civil & Structural Supplement
Series
R and D Note
Abstract
In times of flood, watercourses carry considerable amounts of trash and trash screens are provided at several thousand sites to collect trash and to protect key river structures. This note reviews the contents and findings of report 300/2/T (Design and operation of trash screens - Phase 2), which reviews the national effectiveness of both hand and mechanically raked trash screens.
Subjects
- Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
- Public health/water engineering
- Flood defences
Publisher History
The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment in England and Wales. They publish a range of technical guidance, reports, policies and research material to promote a cleaner and healthier place to live in.
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