Turbidity Barriers/Silt Curtains/Other?
Turbidity Barriers/Silt Curtains/Other?
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I know that turbidity barriers/silt curtains are not appropriate for locations where water velocities are 0.5m/s and conditions are not calm. Is there any proof of their effectiveness? I understand that even when these conditions prevail they are of limited use. What are the alternatives when velocities are high and waters are not calm?
Kind regards,
Michelle
Kind regards,
Michelle





RE: Turbidity Barriers/Silt Curtains/Other?
We used turbidity barriers on a project in a lake. They do work reasonably well, although we did have one storm which created enough wave action to create a significant discharge, and damage the floats on the barriers. The only alternative I know off for where you have high velocities or serious wind/wave action would be a full cofferdam around the site. There are companys that offer temporary cofferdams which may be usefull to you.
RE: Turbidity Barriers/Silt Curtains/Other?
Perhaps you'd get more of a response if you indicated what you were using the "turbidity barriers/silt curtains" for. There are a few conditions where they're useful and quite a few where they're not.
Bill Holt
RE: Turbidity Barriers/Silt Curtains/Other?
Would appreciate any further thoughts.
Kind regards,
Michelle
RE: Turbidity Barriers/Silt Curtains/Other?
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