WO1999011868A1

WO1999011868A1 - Dike module

Info

Publication number: WO1999011868A1
Application number: PCT/DE1997/002682
Authority: WO
Inventors: Reinhard Schneider
Original assignee: Reinhard Schneider
Priority date: 1997-09-02
Filing date: 1997-11-17
Publication date: 1999-03-11
Also published as: ATE209736T1; EP1009883B1; DE59705595D1; ES2167801T3; EP1009883A1; AU9327998A; CA2340349A1

Abstract

The invention concerns a dike module that can be filled with back-up material and for reinforcing, enlarging, repairing and/or rebuilding a dike. Said module comprises a container (10, 40, 50, 60) of length ranging between 0.5 m and 500 m and height ranging between 0.25 m and 5 m, for receiving the back-up material and having a lower surface resting on the subsoil and two front surfaces (22) obliquely oriented relative to the sea front. The module also comprises a bearing device for maintaining the container (10, 40, 50, 60,) in ready-for-use condition. The container (10, 20, 50, 50) lower surface has, at least partially, a flexible shape enabling it to be adapted to the subsoil, and the dike module has an opening (36) facing upwards and/or an opening (36) facing towards the sea for receiving the back-up material.

Description

D E I C H M O D U L

The present invention relates to a dyke module that can be filled with filling material for reinforcing, increasing, repairing and / or for building a new dike.

To protect against flooding during spring tides or floods, dikes are built on the coast, along rivers or in other waters. In practice, however, it often turns out that these dikes are too low, too weak or damaged and therefore cannot stop the water masses.

In order to reinforce or increase dikes simply and quickly, DE 44 17 672 has proposed to lay one or more fabric hoses on the dike, which are pneumatically filled with sand or the like from a central filling point. Several of these fabric tubes can then be stacked one on top of the other as the situation requires. Quasi endless hoses of this type are difficult to fill because, among other things, the pneumatic filling stations required for this purpose are usually not in stock and because filling takes a long time.

Small, transportable containers are known from the company Hesco Group from Leeds in England, which are intended to protect the embankment or the bank against damage in the event of flooding. These containers are designed to be collapsible and have side walls made of flexible plastic, which are stabilized by a wire mesh forming the outer wall of the container. These containers are placed next to each other on site and from above Filled with sand or the like. Since the opening of these upright, essentially cuboid containers is comparatively small, mechanical filling is difficult and time-consuming.

The use of these containers as a rigid dike or dike reinforcement is not possible because such a container wall cannot adapt to the specified contour of the subsoil, so that a watertight seal between the container and the subsoil is not possible.

A connection of the containers to one another is also not possible, so that a wall built up with these containers can be easily destroyed by breaking out individual containers.

Proceeding from this, the present invention has for its object to provide a dike module with which a dike can be quickly, easily and inexpensively reinforced, increased, repaired and / or rebuilt, which reliably and permanently contains the water.

As a technical solution to this problem, the invention proposes that the dike module of the type mentioned with a container between 0.5 m and 500 m long and between 0.25 m and 5 m high to hold the filling material, which has an underside lying on the ground and has two end faces oriented transversely to the water front, and to further develop it with a carrying device for holding the container in a ready-to-use state, the underside of the container being designed so flexibly at least in a partial area that the underside is adapted to the subsurface, and wherein the dyke module is a has upward and / or an opening facing the water side for receiving the contents. Preferably water, in particular water from the water, sand, gravel, earth, rock, clay, clay, grit, building rubble, concrete, slag or a combination of some of the aforementioned materials are used.

A dyke module designed according to this technical teaching has the advantage that the partially flexible design of the container means that the dyke module is adapted to the respective surface contours and thus a good seal between the dyke module and the subsurface, as is customary with sandbags.

Another advantage of the first variant of the dike module according to the invention is that the container can be filled with filling material from above and has such a large opening that large and efficient machines, such as, for example, are used to fill the dike module with bulk materials. B. bulldozers, excavators, crawlers, wheel loaders, suction excavators, tractors or trucks can be used.

Another advantage of the dike module according to the invention is that the water which is sufficient and available on site can also be used as the filling material. Experiments have shown that the flood water can be successfully contained with a water-filled dike module, provided that the water level in the container corresponds at least approximately to the water level of the water.

To fill the container with water, it has proven to be advantageous to provide openings in the lower region of the container on the water side through which the water of the water to be contained can flow into the dike module and can flow out again when the flooding falls. This second variant of the dyke module according to the invention has the advantage that filling with bulk material is eliminated, which means both the material, the machine and the personnel costs for creating the Flood protection wall significantly reduced. In addition, the costs of removing the flood protection wall also drop drastically, since there is no need to dispose of the bulk material and because the dike module can be reused as often as required.

In a preferred embodiment of the dike module according to the invention, the end wall of the container is designed to be flexible, at least in a partial area, in such a way that the end face is adapted to adjacent surfaces. This has the advantage that the dike module can be placed, for example, on a wall or on an adjacent dike module, and that the gap remaining between them is closed by the flexible end wall, so that a watertight seal takes place. Experiments have shown that even a non-precise dike module, for example placed at a small angle, nevertheless enables a watertight seal.

In another preferred embodiment, transverse bulkheads are arranged in the container and divide the container into several chambers. This has the advantage that, if the container is damaged, only the contents of this one chamber are flushed out, and that the other chambers function in the usual way.

In yet another preferred embodiment, the container and / or the transverse bulkheads are made of a tear-resistant, textile-like material, in particular of geotextile, flexible plastic, fabric mats coated with plastic, canvas, fleece, woven or braided materials or of fiber material, in particular canvas material or fiber-reinforced Plastic film formed. A container designed in this way has the advantage that the entire lower width and the entire side wall are designed so flexibly that an optimal seal between the underside of the dyke module and the Underground or between the side wall of the dike module and the neighboring object. At the same time, this material is so stable and tear-resistant that the forces acting on the container due to the contents can be absorbed without any problems.

Another advantage is that the dyke module made of rotting-resistant geotextile or fleece can remain in a dike or other earth wall for a long time, so that a permanent dike increase or dike reinforcement is possible. A dike module permanently installed in the dike also prevents moles, voles, badgers or other animals from nesting in the dike, because the textile container is an insurmountable obstacle for these animals. This prevents the dike from being hollowed out.

In a preferred development of the dike module according to the invention, the carrying device is designed as a rigid supporting frame with at least two transverse frames and two longitudinal spars, the supporting frame being arranged within the container. The longitudinal spars are preferably held removably in the cross frame. This support frame, which is composed of rigid individual parts, is firm, stable and yet movable within limits, so that the dyke module can also be slightly curved or arched. This makes it possible to store the dike module in a disassembled state to save space and to transport it easily. For this purpose, the container made of the textile material is rolled up or folded and the cross frames or the longitudinal bars are stacked and transported. The textile container is then spread out on site at the desired location, then the cross frames are set up on the front side and at a suitable distance from it, before the longitudinal spars are inserted into loops on the top of the container and later hooked into corresponding holes in the cross frames. Consequently These individual parts create a dyke module in the shortest possible time, which is also easy and quick to fill with filling material.

In a preferred embodiment, the cross frame is designed as a trapezoid, the acute angle of the trapezoid being between 20 ° and 90 °, preferably 60 °. This has the advantage that the dike module has a statically optimal shape with a low center of gravity, as is known from dikes.

An advantageous dike module is about 0.8 m to 3 m wide, about 0.5 to 2 m high and up to 250 m long. The opening is present over the entire length and is approximately 0.5 m to 1.5 m wide.

In yet another preferred embodiment, a tension belt can be attached to the support frame to secure the dyke module. This lashing strap is attached to the water side by means of an earth nail, dowel or the like in the ground or on the road surface, and additionally secures the dike module against slipping away.

In another preferred development, the carrying device is designed as at least one gas-filled, in particular air-filled chamber, which is preferably attached to the upper edge of the container. When water is used as the filling material, the gas-filled chamber acts like a buoyancy body and floats on the water surface. As a result, the container made of textile material is erected and thus forms the dike module. In order to prevent undesired pressing apart of the container, drawstrings are provided between the chambers at certain intervals, which connect the chambers to one another.

In a preferred embodiment, holding loops are attached to the container, preferably at the lower edge of the container, with which the Dike module can be additionally secured. For this purpose, ground nails or dowels are inserted into the ground, which engage in the holding loops to secure the dike module.

Such a dyke module to be filled with a bulk material has the advantage that several dyke modules can be placed one above the other. For this purpose, two or more dike modules are first set up side by side and both the dike modules and the spaces or the space between the dike module and the dike are filled with bulk material. Then another dyke module is placed on the gap between two adjacent dyke modules or on the gap between dyke module and dyke and filled in together with the newly created gaps. This makes it possible to build several dike modules into a new dike, to strengthen existing dikes or to increase existing dikes. Further details can be found in the description of the figures.

In a preferred embodiment, the container to be filled with bulk material is designed to be slightly water-permeable in order to achieve a compression of the filling material when the water rises and thus also an optimal adaptation to the uneven subsurface conditions. This is achieved, for example, in that the container is made of water-permeable fleece, braided geotextiles or similar materials, or in that the container is perforated if it consists of fiber-reinforced plastic films, tent lines, plastic-reinforced fabric mats or the like.

If this dyke module with a water-permeable container remains permanently in the dike, drainage of the filling material is guaranteed by the draining action of the casing, and watering down or swamping of the dyke is prevented. The same applies to rainwater. In an alternative embodiment, instead of the longitudinal bars, ropes are used on which the container is attached. For this purpose, the rope is anchored on one side, for example by means of a peg, peg or the like, guided around a first cross frame, passed through the long loop of the container, wrapped around the second cross frame and so on until the rope is then also anchored in the ground . This is done on both sides of the container, so that the container is thereby also reliably kept open and is ready for filling with contents.

The dike module according to the invention can be used universally and can be used advantageously not only for new construction, for reinforcement, for repairing or for increasing dams or dikes, but also for filling in broken-off dike sections. Furthermore, the dike module according to the invention can advantageously be used to stabilize embankments or slopes, to cover and / or recultivate heaps, in particular salt heaps, spoil heaps, coal heaps or the like, to contain artificially created waters, in particular to contain ore and gravel processing emerging mud ponds, as a military protective wall and / or to build noise barriers at airports or traffic routes.

The dike module according to the invention can also be used for the temporary or permanent absorption of contaminated substances (solid or liquid) at the place of use. These contaminated substances can remain in the dyke module at the place of use / accident until final disposal is possible.

Furthermore, the dike module can also be used at short notice to contain and / or channel fire water and / or leaking water Chemicals are used in fires or accidents.

In addition, the dike module according to the invention can also be used as an oil cutter in tanker accidents or the like. For this purpose, the contaminated water is filled into the first chamber of the dike module. The light oil floats at the top and flows over the transverse bulkhead into the next chamber, while the clean water remains in the first chamber, etc., so that oil and water are separated.

The use of topsoil and / or soil as filling material has the advantage that plants can be used in the dyke modules that green the dyke, the dam, the stockpile, the noise barrier, the slope, the embankment or the like.

Further advantages of the dike module according to the invention result from the description and from the attached drawing. Likewise, according to the invention, the features mentioned above and those which are explained further can be used individually or in any combination with one another. The mentioned embodiments are not to be understood as an exhaustive list, but rather have an exemplary character. In the drawing, an embodiment of a dike module according to the invention is shown, based on which the invention is explained in more detail. Show it:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of an inventive, with

Water-filled dike module;

Figure 2 is an exploded view of the dike module according to

Figure 1;

Figure 3 is a sectional view through a dike through several dike modules according to the invention was reinforced;

Figure 4 is a sectional view through a dike that has been reinforced and increased by several dike modules according to the invention;

Figure 5 is a perspective view of another

Embodiment of a dike module according to the invention, in which water from the water to be contained is used as filling material;

Figure 6 is a plan view of another embodiment of a dike module according to the invention;

FIG. 7 shows a sectional view of the dike module according to FIG. 6, cut along line VII-VII in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 shows a top view of yet another embodiment of a dyke module according to the invention;

FIG. 9 shows a sectional view of the dike module according to FIG. 8, cut along line IX-IX in FIG. 8;

Figure 10 is a sectional side view of another

Embodiment of a dike module according to the invention, cut along line X - X in Figure 1 1;

Figure 1 1 is a cross-sectional view of the dike module according to

Figure 10, cut along line XI - XI in Figure 10;

FIG. 12 shows a side view of another embodiment of a dyke module according to the invention; FIG. 13 shows a top view of the dike module according to FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 shows a partial view of the dyke module according to FIGS. 12 and 13, shown in section, cut along line XIV-XIV in FIG. 12.

Figures 1 and 2 show a first embodiment of a dike module according to the invention, which is composed of a textile container 10 and a support frame 12 made of steel tubes integrated in the container. The support frame 12 comprises a plurality of trapezoidal cross frames 14 made of steel tube and a plurality of longitudinal spars 16, also made of steel tube. The textile container 10 is also trapezoidal in cross section. At the free ends of the longitudinal spars 16 angled holding elements 18 are welded, which can be inserted into corresponding openings 20 on the top of the cross frame 14, so that the support frame 12 cantilever holds the textile container 10 in a ready-to-use position.

The dyke module is installed in such a way that the container made of plastic-reinforced fabric mats or geotextile is first laid out at the point at which the flood protection wall is to be increased or strengthened. At least two transverse frames 14 are now inserted into the interior of the container 10, a transverse frame 14 resting flush against the end face 22 of the container 10. The first two longitudinal spars 16 are then passed through loops 24 formed on the upper side of the container 10 and inserted into the opening 20 of the transverse frame 14 by means of the holding elements 18. Then the second cross frame 14 is erected and the other end of the longitudinal bars 16 is inserted with their holding elements 18 into the corresponding openings 20 of the cross frame 14. The first part of the dike module is now standing and can be filled with material, for example with sand, water or the like are filled. The rest of the dike module is constructed in an analogous manner.

In the lower area of the container 10, holding loops 26 are attached on the water side at regular intervals, by means of which the dyke module can additionally be secured against slipping. For this purpose, an earth nail, dowel or the like is hammered through the holding loops into the ground.

In an embodiment not shown, different transverse bulkheads are arranged in the container, which divide the container 10 into several chambers. It is thus possible to fill the first chambers with filling material even though the dyke module has not yet been completely set up, so that a very effective way of working or setting up is achieved.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the dike module is filled with water and additionally secured via the holding loops 26 and pegs 28. In the first tests it was found that such a dike module filled with water successfully contained the water if the water level in the dike module approximately corresponded to the water level in the water.

The dyke module shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 is approximately 2 m wide, approximately 1 m high and approximately 50 m long on its underside, transverse frames being provided at a distance of 5 m. The trapezoidal angle is 60 °, so that the filling opening extending over the entire length of the dike module is about 1 m wide. Likewise at a distance of 5 m, textile holding loops 26 are provided on the water and land sides in order to secure the dyke module against slipping away. This also makes it possible to set up this dyke module on an inclined surface. In other embodiments, not shown, it is also possible to make the dike module shorter or longer, lengths between 0.5 m and 500 m being possible. In other embodiments, it is also possible to adapt the height of the dike module to the respective requirements. For example, it is conceivable to build a dyke module with a width of 2 m to 3 m high. Dike modules of up to 5 m in height can also be filled with water, in which case the width can be up to 8 m.

3 and 4 show dyke modules of the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, but here they are filled with sand or another bulk material. As can be seen from FIGS. 3 and 4, it is possible in a simple manner to construct the dyke module on the land side to reinforce and / or increase the existing dike. For this purpose, a first dike module is set up at the foot of the dike in the manner described above and then both the dike module and the space between the dike module and the dike are filled with the bulk material. A second dyke module is then placed on the bulk material, the dyke module and the resulting space being also filled with bulk material, and so on. This makes it possible to reinforce the existing dike as needed and, if necessary, to increase it with a corresponding number of dike modules. Analogously, it is also possible to build a completely new dike.

FIG. 5 shows a second embodiment of a dike module according to the invention, which essentially corresponds to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. In addition to the first embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, a number of openings 30 are provided here on the water side of the dike module, through which the water of the water to be contained is brought into the container 10 can flow in. This makes it possible to use the water from the water to be contained as filling material for the dyke module.

In contrast to the first embodiment, in the embodiment according to FIG. 5, tensioning straps 32 are attached to the support frame 12 and are held by pegs, dowels or the like. The tensioning straps 32 are held in position by brackets 34 welded to the cross frame 14 and can be tensioned with a ratchet attached to them.

The cross frame 14 consists of welded steel tubes with a diameter of about 70 mm to 100 mm. The longitudinal bars 16 are also made from 70 mm to 100 mm thick steel tube. The cross frame 12 is trapezoidal in that the acute angle of the trapezoid is 60 ° to 75 °.

When using water as the filling material, the container 10 is formed from a waterproof, tear-resistant and textile-like material, in particular from plastic-reinforced fabric mats. These fabric mats are available, for example, under the trade name Trevira. When using bulk materials, for example sand as filling material, the container 10 is formed from geotextile or fleece, which is slightly permeable to water. As a result, the bulk material is set and optimally adapted to the substrate as well as a permanent drainage effect.

FIGS. 6 and 7 show a third embodiment of a dyke module according to the invention, which is also filled with water. This dike module comprises a flexible and watertight, textile-like container 40, at the upper edge of which a chamber 42 to be filled with air is attached in the longitudinal direction. Between the chambers, several drawstrings 44 are attached, which push the Prevent container 40 due to the water pressure. Here, too, loops 46 are attached at regular intervals in the lower region, through which pegs, dowels or the like can be passed in order to secure the dyke module.

This dike module is transported rolled up or folded up and laid out on site at the desired location. The chambers 42 are then filled with compressed air, for example, before the container 40 is filled with water. The air-filled chambers 42 now float on the water in the container 40, so that the container 40 becomes ever higher as the level rises until it has reached its final size. Such containers can reach a height of up to 5 m and a width of up to 3 m. In an embodiment not shown, the container 40 is trapezoidal in cross section in order to be able to better absorb the attacking forces of the water.

FIGS. 8 and 9 show a fourth embodiment of the dike module according to the invention, which functions similarly to the third embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Only a plurality of air chambers 42 arranged one above the other are provided here, which form the entire water-side and land-side wall of the container. In this embodiment, two rows of drawstrings 44 are stacked to hold the various chambers 42 in the desired position.

In a further embodiment of the dike module according to the invention shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, the container 50 is tubular or tubular and is made of waterproof, flexible, plastic-reinforced fabric mats, in which plastic, metal or steel tires 52 are attached at regular intervals are. This container 50 is filled with water either on the end face or via filler neck, not shown, attached to the top. This dyke module is also secured against slipping by means of loops 54.

The high weight of the water in the container presses on the flexible material of the container 50 and presses it away from the steel ring 52 in the lower region, so that this dike module has a comparatively large contact surface on the ground. At the same time, good sealing of uneven areas of the substrate is achieved.

In a further embodiment of the dike module according to the invention shown in FIGS. 12 and 14, the container 60, which is trapezoidal in cross section, is composed of a water-side shell 62 and a land-side shell 64 made of hard plastic, an approx. 50 between the two shells 62, 64 cm wide strip of a flexible, tear-resistant and textile material is provided. The strip 66 seals the container from the substrate and the side surfaces adjoining the container. This container 60 can also be additionally secured against slipping by means of loops 68 in the lower region. It is also possible to attach a textile apron 69 on the water side, which prevents the dyke module from being washed under.

Reference symbol list:

10 container

12 support frame

14 cross frame

16 longitudinal spar

18 holding element

20 opening

22 end face

24 loop

26 hand strap

28 peg

30 opening

32 lashing straps

34 stirrups

40 container

42 chamber

44 drawstrings

46 straps

50 container

52 steel ring

60 container

62 bowl

64 bowl

66 strips

68 straps

69 apron

Claims

Expectations:

1. A dyke module that can be filled with a filling material for strengthening, increasing, repairing and / or building a new dyke, with a container between 10 m and 500 m long and between 0.25 m and 5 m high (10, 40, 50, 60) for receiving the filling material, which has a bottom lying on the substrate and two end faces (22) oriented transversely to the water front, and with a carrying device for holding the container (10, 40, 50, 60) in a ready-to-use state, the bottom of the container (10, 40, 50, 60) is designed to be flexible, at least in a partial area, in such a way that the underside is adapted to the subsurface, and the dike module has an upward and / or an opening facing the water side for receiving the filling material having.

2. dike module according to claim 1, so that the end wall (22) of the container (10, 40, 50, 60) is at least in a partial area so flexible that an adaptation of the end face to neighboring areas.

3. dike module according to one of the preceding claims, dad u rc h ge ken n zeic h net that in the container (10, 40, 50, 60) transverse bulkheads are attached, the container (10, 40, 50, 60) in several Subdivide chambers.

4. dike module according to one of the preceding claims, that the container (10, 40, 50, 60) and / or the transverse bulkheads made of a tear-resistant, textile-like material, in particular of geotextile, flexible plastic , with plastic-coated fabric mats, canvas, fleece, woven or braided materials or from fiber material, in particular canvas material or fiber-reinforced plastic film is formed.

5. dike module according to one of the preceding claims, since you rc h ge ke nn ze ic h net that the support device has a rigid support frame (12) with at least two cross frames (14) and two longitudinal spars (16) within the container ( 10) are arranged.

6. dike module according to claim 5, dad u rc h geken nzeic h net that the longitudinal spars (16) are held removable in the cross frame (14).

7. dike module according to at least one of claims 5 to 6, that the cross frame (14) is designed as a trapezoid, the acute angle of the trapezoid between 20 ° and 90 °, preferably 60 ° , is.

8. dike module according to at least one of claims 5 to 7, dad u rc h geke nn ze ic hn et that on the support frame (12) a tension belt (32) can be attached to secure the dyke module.

9. dike module according to at least one of claims 1 to 4, that the carrier device is designed as at least one gas-filled, in particular air-filled, chamber (42), which is preferably at the upper edge of the container ( 40) is attached.

10. dike module according to claim 9, d ad u rc h ge ke n n ze ic h n et that opposing chambers (42) are interconnected via at least one tension band (44).

11. dyke module according to one of the preceding claims, that the holding loops (26, 46, 68) are attached to the container (10, 40, 50, 60).

12. Use of a dike module according to at least one of the preceding claims for covering and / or recultivating a heap, in particular a salt heap, a coal heap or a spoil heap.

13. Use of a dike module according to at least one of claims 1 to 11 for creating a noise barrier, a boundary wall for mud ponds, a retaining wall for an embankment and / or a military protective wall.

14. Use of the dike module according to one of the preceding claims, so that water, in particular water from the water to be contained, sand, gravel, earth, rock, clay, clay, is used as the filling material (). Chippings, rubble, concrete, slag or a combination of some of the aforementioned materials is used.

15. Use of a dyke module according to at least one of claims 1 to 1 1 as a separator of foreign substances, in particular oil.

16. Use of a dyke module according to at least one of claims 1 to 1 1 for the temporary absorption of contaminated solid or liquid materials.

CHANGED REQUIREMENTS

[Received at the International Bureau on August 11, 1998 (August 11, 1998); original claims 1-16 replaced by claims 1-14 (4 pages)]

1. A dyke module that can be filled with a filling material for strengthening, increasing, repairing and / or building a new dike, with a container that is between 0.5 m and 500 m long and between 0.25 m and 5 m high (10, 40, 50, 60) for receiving the filling material, which has a bottom lying on the substrate and two end faces (22) oriented transversely to the water front, and with a carrying device for holding the container (10, 40, 50, 60) in a ready-to-use state, the bottom of the container (10, 40, 50, 60) is designed to be flexible at least in a partial area such that the underside is adapted to the subsurface, so that the dyke module points upwards and / or towards the water side Has opening for receiving the filling material and that the carrying device has a rigid support frame (12) with at least two transverse frames (14) and two longitudinal spars (16), which within the container (1 0) are arranged.

Dike module according to claim 1, so that the longitudinal bars (16) are held removably in the cross frame (14).

3. dike module according to at least one of the preceding claims, d a d u rc h g e ke n n z e i c h n et that the cross frame (14) is designed as a trapezoid, the tip

Angle of the trapezoid between 20 ° and 90 °, preferably 60 °.

4. dike module according to at least one of the preceding claims, d a d u rc h g e ke n n z e i c h n et that on the support frame (12) a tension belt (32) can be attached to secure the dike module.

5. dyke module according to at least one of the preceding claims, d a d u rc h g e ke n n z e i c h n e t that in the container (10, 40, 50, 60) transverse bulkheads are attached which divide the container (10, 40, 50, 60) into several chambers.

6. dike module according to one of the preceding claims, that the container (10, 40, 50, 60) and / or the transverse bulkheads made of a tear-resistant, textile-like material, in particular of geotextile, flexible plastic, with plastic-coated fabric mats, canvas, fleece, woven or braided materials or made of fiber material, in particular canvas material or fiber-reinforced

Plastic film is formed.

7. A dyke module that can be filled with a filling material for strengthening, increasing, repairing and / or building a new dike, with a container that is between 0.5 m and 500 m long and between 0.25 m and 5 m high (10, 40, 50, 60) to hold the filling material, which has one underside lying on the surface and two has end faces (22) oriented transversely to the water front, and with a carrying device for holding the container (10, 40, 50, 60) in a ready-to-use state, the underside of the container (10, 40, 50, 60) at least in a partial area of this type is designed to be flexible so that the underside is adapted to the subsurface, and the dyke module has an upward and / or an opening facing the water side for receiving the filling material, so that the carrying device is at least one gas-filled , in particular air-filled, chamber (42) is formed, which is preferably attached to the upper edge of the container (40).

8. dyke module according to claim 7, d a d u rc h g e ke n n z e i c h n et that opposing chambers (42) are interconnected via at least one tension band (44).

9. dike module according to one of the preceding claims, d a d u r c h g e k e n n z e i c h n e t that on the container (10, 40, 50, 60) holding loops (26, 46, 68) are attached.

10. Use of a dike module according to at least one of the preceding claims for covering and / or recultivating a heap, in particular a salt heap, a coal heap or a spoil heap.

11. Use of a dike module according to at least one of claims 1 to 11 for creating a noise barrier, one

Boundary wall for mud ponds, a retaining wall for an embankment and / or a military protective wall.

12. Use of a dyke module according to one of the preceding claims, dadu rc hge ke nnzeich that water, in particular water from the water to be contained, sand, gravel, earth, rock, clay, clay, grit, building rubble, concrete as the filling material (1) Slag or a combination of some of the above materials is used.

13. Use of a dike module according to at least one of the

Claims 1 to 11 as a separator of foreign substances, especially oil.

14. Use of a dike module according to at least one of claims 1 to 11 for the temporary absorption of contaminated solid or liquid materials.