References | hydraulic engineering
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dams, weirs and hydropower |
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harbour engineering |
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locks and water- ways engineering |
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river engineering and flood control |
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| Embankment protection measures on the Karl-Heine-Canal in Leipzig / Germany |
 Embankment protection measures
DESCPRIPTION OF PROJECT The Karl-Heine-Canal that was finished at the end of the 19th century offers various water-based activities such as boating tourism and sport fishing. Subsequently the embankments in the range between low and high water level were badly damaged because of braking waves and soil mechanical erosion. In the future, the canal shall also perform an urban ecological function serving as a natural habitat for plants and animals.The design was based on the boat classes to be considered as well as on the maximum permitted speed of 5 km/h. The tasks included the repair and stabilisation of the embankments, the management of surface runoff and the partial limitation of the access to the embankments. The location within the city and the various functional requirements (boats, recreational fishing, walking, cycling and other sporting activities) of the canal placed further demands on the design. Aside from the technical and functional aspects, ecological aspects had to be considered such as for example the utilisation of living construction material. PROJECT COMPONENTS AND TECHNICAL DATA
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
Design and construction supervision for embankment protection measures on the Karl-Heine-Canal in Leipzig
CLIENT
Municipality of Leipzig, Office for urban plantation and water bodies
FINANCING
Municipality of Leipzig
SCOPE OF SERVICES
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