Dams TRIZ Cases

Segmenting the bag into a reusable top and disposable bottom reduces labor intensity and waste during flood control operations.

Segmented cells in a permeable envelope prevent powder agglomeration, ensuring homogeneous water retention without dispersing absorbent material.

Segmented dam units stack vertically to reduce manufacturing costs while resisting complex tsunami waves through automatic buoyant rise.

Friction shoes and flexible bottom seat absorb impact forces from tidal currents, preventing overturning of the gate leaf.

Segmented barrier panels contain floodwaters and purify them through integrated filtration layers, reducing installation labor and material costs.

An inclined support block converts vertical water pressure into horizontal force, pressing the dam wall against a chamber side to stabilize the structure.

Segmented concrete attenuating elements resolve installation complexity by using distinct head and base parts with a constraining neck to disrupt wave flow.

A dike design featuring a chalk core treated with a water-repellent compound to maintain structural integrity.

Segmented pneumatic crossbeams within durable tubes resolve deployment speed versus reliability trade-offs.

Hydrostatic pressure from filling openings presses the flexible skirt against the ground, preventing liquid seepage and eliminating manual sandbag construction.

Buoyant force from water fills the housing to lift panels, resolving conflicts between permanent protection reliability and temporary aesthetic blending.

Stationary troughs anchor flexible sealing elements to eliminate complex logistics while maintaining structural integrity.

Integrated liquid level indicators in rigid coupling units detect leaks and measure fluid levels without manual inspection.

Angular lateral sides transfer external pressure to adjacent walls while reinforced edges resist puncture for stable flood protection.

A connecting element with a stabilizing hollow body maintains backwater integrity under liquid pressure.

Interlocking precast segments reduce construction time and cost while maintaining structural integrity for distributed power generation.

Collapsible barrier units with inflatable diaphragms form rigid walls to contain bulk materials and liquids without leakage.

Elevated aqueducts divert excess rainwater above ground level, preventing backflow and maintaining discharge capacity during high tide flooding.

Replacing friction plate agglomerators with screw conveyors to eliminate wear and enable modular connection of porous plastic profiles.

Powered lift arms elevate buoyant panels to enable maintenance, resolving the contradiction between automatic flood response and repair access.

Modular flood barriers use mechanical interlocks and resilient seals to resolve installation time versus structural strength contradictions.

Modular textile panels deploy rapidly using intermediate posts, resolving the trade-off between reliable flood protection and labor-intensive assembly time.

A venturi pump flood barrier draws tributary water through a wall using drain flow suction.

Encapsulated surface spreading agents form protective films that minimize water loss and biological contamination in open-air oilfield ponds.

A retractable zigzag concertina sheeting deploys from a base unit to form a rigid flood barrier.

Stackable panels and self-aligning seals resolve height and assembly constraints, ensuring safe long-term refuge during severe floods.

A laterally sliding sluice gate uses a torsion structure with axle supports.

Backup tension member prevents rolling without shoring, reducing system complexity.

An inflatable diaphragm expands into a sealed wall that prevents bulk material seepage without heavy transport weight.

A self-filling flood-protection bag uses water superabsorbents to swell and form a barrier.

Segmented fabric plies with elastomeric liners resolve material failure at downstream folds, reducing vibration and air leakage in long-span water control structures.

A flood analysis system generates inundation maps using hydrological and hydraulic models to predict water depth across geographical regions.

A demountable flood barrier uses an integrated H-section lid to support the barrier portion and secure ties within a single box unit.

An above-grate coir fiber filter mat secured with magnets captures sediment while maintaining high flow rates during heavy storms.

A mobile flood barrier uses a deformable lead strip to seal against uneven ground surfaces.

A surface-mounted floodwall system uses modular concrete sections and integrated footings to provide robust barrier protection.

Modular water-inflatable barriers resist flood displacement through hydraulic pressure and buoyancy.

A modular sand-collecting apparatus filters water through a barrier wall to settle entrained sediment in an underlying reservoir.

Reservoir on Coastal Beach lowers water levels to accelerate drainage speed.

A displaceable frame with unwindable geotextile webs forms tubular containers by advancing a filling trough.

Piezoresistive fabric monitors road cavities without specialist personnel.

Water-saturated absorbent bags suppress fragmentation and sound while reducing manpower compared to sandbags.

Rotating buoyant panels raise a subterranean wall to block flooding while keeping the ground level view unobstructed.

A heat shrinkable polymer wrap conforms around central structures to create a continuous impervious strip.

Embedded multi-layer artificial dam prevents mine water waste by creating stable underground storage in complex geological conditions.

Step-shaped diverter sections absorb wave energy while foundation pilings anchor the structure to prevent shoreline erosion.

Segmented reservoirs regulate river levels through controlled water exchange without closing the waterway.

Reinforced inflatable dam resists punctures from sharp debris and vandalism while maintaining cost-effective installation.

A ground anchor assembly stabilizes dikes using a pressure distributing member on an elongate tensile member.