Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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6713277 | Construction and Building Materials | 2018 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
The results of the field testing suggested that the size and weight of the fiber-reinforced concrete sluice gates met operational needs and that the gates maintained their watertight seals and functioned normally during and after several tropical cyclones. Monthly observations revealed no noticeable cracks or rust stains on the gate surfaces. And the difference of properties of fiber-reinforced concrete before and after one year exposure is within⯠±6%. The fiber-reinforced concrete sluice gates were estimated to be one-tenth cheaper to produce than stainless steel gates and one-fifth cheaper than cast iron gates. The concrete sluice gates can be employed in low-head areas and drainage basins.
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Authors
Yu Wen Liu, Shih Wei Cho,