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Dams on rivers
29 January 2008
Presentation of valve-type dams (principles and examples) which line the waterways.
- Valve-type dams
- (VNF document)
The Principle of a stop-plank weir
Moteur réducteur = Reducing gear
Passerelle = Walkway
Chaine = Chain
Amont = Upstream
Clapet = Flapgate
Aval = Downstream
Radier = Apron
Stop-plank weir: Stop plank opening device
The principle of a shutter dam
Amont = Upstream
Clapet de retenue = Reservoir flapgate
Articulation= Point of articulation
Chevalet = Batter board
Arc-boutant = Buttress
Capot de protection = Bonnet cover
Glissière = Guideway
Radier métallique = Metal apron
Seuil = Weir
Galerie de visite = Inspection gallery
Vérin hydraulique = Hydraulic cylinder
Béton de propreté = Blinding concrete Hausses Aubert dam (Aubert shutter dam)
