Crest gate

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1987-06-05

1988-10-25

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Flow control

405 91, E02B 720

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047800240

ABSTRACT:
A crest gate for a dam spillway has a plurality of pivotably mounted panels provided end-to-end across the spillway structure and each hinge joint is a flexible neoprene strip. Strips are also provided between adjacent panels for sealing the spaces between panels. These panels are raised by inflatable elongated tubular bladders secured to the spillway by a harness. The hinge strip and harness are secured in place by common clamping means.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3173269 (1965-03-01), Imbertson

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