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Description
This publication provides introductory technical guidance e for civil engineers and other professional engineers, lock and dam operators, and construction managers interested in hydraulic design of lock culvert valves. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. AIR IN CULVERT SYSTEMS 3. HOIST LOADS 4. VALVE SEALS 5. RECESSES FOR UNWATERING BULKHEADS 6. CAVITATION AT LOCK CULVERT VALVES.
About the Author
Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE, AEI and CABE (U.K.).