Abstract: This article compares the current estimated debris line-load value of 6.78 kN/m (5 kips/ft) on Tainter gates within engineering manuals and technical letters to recent research findings on impact loads. The intent of this ...

Abstract: This paper reviews the suitability and use of post-tensioned grouted anchors to replace and/or retrofit existing Tainter gate anchorage systems. A thorough historical and theoretical review on both unbonded and bonded ...