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Nov 1, 1985

Effective Length of Columns in Steel Radial Gates

Publication: Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 111, Issue 11

Abstract

The stability of steel radial gates used in reservoirs, hydroelectric power stations, etc. is studied by modeling them as rectangular, trapezoidal or triangular frames. The elastic resistance of the rubber seals for preventing leakage is incorporated in the formulation. Results are expressed in terms of the effective length factors of the compression members in the gates.

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Journal of Structural Engineering
Volume 111Issue 11November 1985
Pages: 2385 - 2401

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Yunlin He
Visiting Assoc. Prof. of Civ. Engrg., Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Tex.; and Assoc. Prof., Northwestern College of Agriculture, People's Republic of China
Tseng Huang, M. ASCE
Prof. of Civ. Engrg. and Engrg. Mech., Univ. of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, Tex.

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