Hydraulic Flume

Water safety demonstration flume

Water safety demonstration flume

We have developed a water safety demonstration flume in partnership with North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service and Hydrotec Consultants Limited. The hydraulic flume includes a range of natural and man made river feature inserts, for example a waterfall, stepping stones, weirs of various designs, bridge, fish pass, culvert and culvert screens. By adding these [...]

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Sectional hydraulic flume

Sectional hydraulic flume

This interactive visualisation tool shows how topography affects ‘virtual’ water moving through a catchment. Participants can shape real sand to create their own catchments which are then augmented in real time by a projector to show a coloured elevation map, contour lines and water flow to explore how changes in land use affect flooding.

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River flumes engage and inspire at Peterborough STEM Festival

River flumes engage and inspire at Peterborough STEM Festival

Two of our hydraulic river flumes were in action at the Peterborough STEM Festival on 13 October as part of a range of fun hands-on activities to celebrate and experience the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

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University students learn how to use physical models to explain flood risk

University students learn how to use physical models to explain flood risk

The rain didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of staff and students from the University of Leeds who attended a training day at JBA to learn how to use the Trust’s physical models.

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Hydraulic flumes and wave tank in action for Science Week!

Hydraulic flumes and wave tank in action for Science Week!

Jeremy Benn and Dorian Latham demonstrated the hydraulic flume and wave tank at Beacon Hill School as part of Science Week

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Scouting day raises flood awareness in Rochdale

Scouting day raises flood awareness in Rochdale

Cubs, Scouts and Explorers from across the Rochdale borough have taken part in a day of flood awareness activities, supported by the JBA Trust.

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Flood Awareness Roadshow

Flood Awareness Roadshow

The hydraulic flume raises awareness of the causes of flooding

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Hydraulic flume goes international!

Hydraulic flume goes international!

Students from the Isle of Man learn about the impact of culverts, bridges and weirs on river flow and flooding…

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JBA Trust at the Big Bang!

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