Research Article
Oct 1964
Rock Trap Experience in Unlined Tunnels
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Where unlined tunnels are a part of a hydraulic power conduit, properly designed rock traps are required to collect the transported material and prevent excessive abrasion of turbine components. Performance of the trap system for the Jaybird Development during the initial 2 yrs of operation is examined, the results of a hydraulic model testing program are presented, and the consequent modifications of the Jaybird trap system are outlined. Also presented is a new concept for the design of rock traps.
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Journal of the Power Division
Volume 90 • Issue 3 • October 1964
Pages: 29 - 45
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© 1964 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Oct 1964
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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John J. Mattimoe, M.ASCE
Mgr. of Hydroelectric Constr., Sacramento Municipal Utility Dist., Sacramento, Calif.
E. Roy Tinney, M.ASCE
Head, The Albrook Hydraulic Lab., Washington State Univ., Pullman, Wash.
W. Weston Wolcott
Asst. Mgr. of Hydro Engrg., Bechtel Corp., San Francisco, Calif.
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