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The Construction of a Floating Gate for a Drydock in Libau by the Augsburg-Nurnberg Machine Factory (MAN), Gustavsburg Works
In reconstruction of drydock destroyed by Russians during war, in place of old sliding gate a steel floating gate was built, 28 m. wide at bottom and 30 m. wide at top, 10.96 m. high in center and 11. 71 m. on sides, with submerging depth of 10.46 m. It is sunk by pumping in and lifted by pumping out ballast water. Weight, 240 tons.
The Construction of a Floating Gate for a Drydock in Libau by the Augsburg-Nurnberg Machine Factory (MAN), Gustavsburg Works
In reconstruction of drydock destroyed by Russians during war, in place of old sliding gate a steel floating gate was built, 28 m. wide at bottom and 30 m. wide at top, 10.96 m. high in center and 11. 71 m. on sides, with submerging depth of 10.46 m. It is sunk by pumping in and lifted by pumping out ballast water. Weight, 240 tons.
The Construction of a Floating Gate for a Drydock in Libau by the Augsburg-Nurnberg Machine Factory (MAN), Gustavsburg Works
Der Bau eines Schwimmtores fur ein Trockendock in Libau durch die Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnburg A.-G., Werk Gustavsburg
Bauingenieur ; 2
1921
9 pages
12 Figs.
Article (Journal)
German
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