Flood-prone Manitoba is now home to an innovative wave testing facility that mimics flood conditions, allowing researchers to test their arsenal of flood-fighting technologies in real-world scenarios.
A team of civil engineering researchers at the University of Manitoba has created a 1,000 square-foot testing pool to bring to life the drama of floodwaters. The facility was […]
Wave Testing Facility Introduced
August 16th, 2012 · No Comments · Agriculture, Engineering, Environment and Geography, Geological Sciences, News Release, Research, Smartpark
Tags:flood·flood protection·flooding·hydraulics·sandbags·water resources
Wave Testing Facility A First In Manitoba
August 15th, 2012 · No Comments · Advisory, Agriculture, Engineering, Environment and Geography, Natural Resources Institute, News Release, Research, infrastructure
Flood-prone Manitoba is now home to an innovative wave testing facility that mimics flood conditions, allowing researchers to test their arsenal of flood-fighting technologies in real-world scenarios.
Tomorrow, a team of civil engineering researchers will demonstrate how their 1,000 square-foot testing pool brings to life the drama of rising waters. Partnering with the Winnipeg company ITW […]
Tags:flood·infrastructure·Manitoba·protection·sandbags·water stewardship
