Effects of Lock Sill and Chamber Depths on Transit Time of Shallow Draft Navigation

Abstract

In the design of locks, sill, and chamber depths affect (a) the ability of tows to enter/exit the lock, (b) the safety of entry/exit, (c) delays related to ice, and (d) the required entry/exit time. The primary issue in establishing sill and chamber depths is the cost of reduced project benefits for excessive entry/exit time. This study provides entry and exit times for a range of sill depths and tow configurations.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 2000
Accession Number
ADA381143

Entities

People

  • Stephen T. Maynord

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Construction
  • Depth
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Guidance
  • Inland Waterways
  • Mississippi
  • Mississippi River
  • Navigation
  • Ohio River
  • Rivers
  • Shallow Depth
  • United States
  • Video Tapes
  • Waterways

Readers

  • Hydraulic Engineering.
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Marine Hydrodynamics