Year 2018

• Comparative analysis of different numerical models of a steel radial gate

  Publication

  • K. Brusewicz
  • R. Jankowski

  - MATEC Web of Conferences - Year 2018

  Hydrotechnical structures are important components in water management system and general flooding safety. Their reliability should be ensured since potential damage might lead to catastrophic consequences. Weir gates are considered to be highly vulnerable elements of each hydro power plant, with regard to its dynamic resistance. The aim of the paper is to compare different numerical models and their influence on the results of...

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• Modal analysis of a fish-belly flap type of steel water gate

  Publication

  • K. Brusewicz
  • W. Sterpejkowicz-Wersocki
  • R. Jankowski

  - Year 2018

  ABSTRACT: The results of a modal analysis of the fish-belly flap type of steel water gate are presented in the paper. The analysis was conducted for a detailed numerical model of the structure using four-node quadrilateral shell elements. The study was focused on the examination of the influence of positioning of the flap gate and hydrostatic pressure of water on the eigenvalues and eigenmodes of the structure. The results of the study...

Year 2017

• Modal Analysis of a Steel Radial Gate Exposed to Different Water Levels

  Publication

  • K. Brusewicz
  • W. Sterpejkowicz-Wersocki
  • R. Jankowski

  - Archives of Hydro-Engineering and Environmental Mechanics - Year 2017

  With the increase in water retention needs and planned river regulation, it might be important to investigate the dynamic resistance of vulnerable elements of hydroelectric power plants, including steel water locks. The most frequent dynamic loads affecting hydroengineering structures in Poland include vibrations caused by heavy road and railway traffic, piling works and mining tremors. More destructive dynamic loads, including...

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• Numerical modal analysis of a vertical rising steel water gate

  Publication

  • K. Brusewicz
  • R. Jankowski

  - Year 2017

  Vertical rising steel water gates are very common not only in Poland and Germany but also in other countries of the world. Their popularity is mainly attributed to their simplicity of construction, which makes their production process cheaper and faster when compared to other solutions. The aim of this paper is to conduct a numerical modal analysis to examine the eigenvalues and eigenmodes of a vertical rising steel gate. Two cases...