Spillway crest gate system and inflatable bladder therefor

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1995-06-15

1998-02-03

Taylor, Dennis L.

Hydraulic and earth engineering

Fluid control, treatment, or containment

Flow control

405 91, E02B 704

Patent

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057136998

ABSTRACT:
Several gate panels are pivotably mounted on top of a dam spillway which are raised against the force of water by inflatable bladders. The bladders are integrally vulcanized envelopes. A unique method of inflatable bladder reinforcement is disclosed. Improvements in connecting the gate panels to the air bladder, to the restraining straps, to each other, and to the dam spillway are disclosed. Improvements in gate panel construction are disclosed.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4780024 (1988-10-01), Obermeyer et al.

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