Design of hydraulic gates

Presents the principal aspects of the design, manufacture, erection and operation of hydraulic gates. In-depth topics: selection of type of gate, limits of gate use, gate weight estimation, operative forces, hoisting systems, design of structure and support elements, seals and hydrostatic and hydrodynamic forces acting on gates. Constructive aspects of very large or very deep gates are analysed as well as various ways of heightening gates and dams to increase the reservoir volume. Recent technological advances such as inflatable gates and fusegates are also presented. Illustrated.