Lock Culvert Valves; Hydraulic Design Considerations

Abstract

This report presents a review of design guidance and hydraulic parameters associated with lock culvert valves. Many locks are beyond their design life, and the filling- and emptying-culvert valves are being replaced to keep the lock in service. Valve selection has begun for several new locks and lock extension projects. This report provides general information on three valve types: vertical lift, conventional tainter, and reverse tainter valves. The positive and negative aspects of each valve type as well as particular features are discussed. This report focuses on reverse tainter valves as these are the most common valve design used in locks on United States waterways.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2011
Accession Number
ADA544300

Entities

People

  • E. A. Hammack
  • John E. Hite Jr.
  • Richard L. Stockstill

Organizations

  • Engineer Research and Development Center

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Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Corps Of Engineers
  • Civil Engineering
  • Columbia River
  • Construction
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Frequency
  • Geometry
  • Guidance
  • High Lift
  • Hoists
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • North America
  • Test Facilities
  • United States
  • Waterways

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