Download or read book An Introduction to Operation and Maintenance of Navigation Dams written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2021-02-20 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in operation and maintenance of navigation dams and locks. Here is what is discussed: 1. MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY CLOSURE 2. MAINTENANCE OF GATED NONNAVIGABLE SPILLWAY STRUCTURES 3. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF GATED, NONNAVIGABLE SPILLWAY STRUCTURES 4. MAINTENANCE OF GATED, NAVIGABLE SPILLWAYS 5. EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF A GATED, NAVIGABLE SPILLWAY. 6. MAINTENANCE AND EMERGENCY CLOSURE OF A FIXED-CREST SPILLWAY 7. FLOATING PLANT 8. GALLERIES, ADITS, AND OPENINGS 9. SEEPAGE CONTROL MEASURES AND FEATURES