Gate Performance
From ASDSO Dam Safety Toolbox
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Measurement Devices
Strain Gauge
- “Two types of gages are generally used for measuring strains: surface gages and internal or embedded gages. These types can be further divided into short- and long-term gages, depending on the duration of measurements. Usually, short-term strains are best measured by electrical type gages, while some long-term strains (e.g., creep and shrinkage) can be conveniently measured using detachable mechanical gages”.[1]
Electrical Hoist Current Draw
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Examples
Learn more about the importance of monitoring and inspecting gates from the gate failure at [Folsom Dam (DamFailures.org)]
Best Practices Resources
Instrumentation for Concrete Structures (EM 1110-2-4300) (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
Citations:
Revision ID: 3457
Revision Date: 09/16/2022