Optimization of rolling and floating lock gates
Rigo, P.; Pircalabu, E.; Amirouche, A.; Caprace, J.D. (2008). Optimization of rolling and floating lock gates, in: The Proceedings of the International Navigation Seminar following PIANC AGA 2008. pp. 622-629 In: (2008). The Proceedings of the International Navigation Seminar following PIANC AGA 2008. China Communications Press[s.l.]. ISBN 978-7-114-07129-4. 715 pp., more |
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| Authors | | Top | - Rigo, P.
- Pircalabu, E.
- Amirouche, A.
- Caprace, J.D.
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| Abstract | This paper presents a methodology to minimize the weight of the gate by optimizing simultaneously the height of the floating tanks, the number of their watertight partitions and the gate scantling while considering the floating stability (Richir et al. 2006).
The rolling gate, considered for this lock, has to float to be led into the port for maintenance or repairing operations. Two partitioned floating tanks are used inside the gate. Water ballast can be pumped from the floating tanks to float the structure or to restore the mass equilibrium in case of damage due to boat impact. |
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