Research Article

Simplified Analytical Method for Estimating the Resistance of Lock Gates to Ship Impacts

Table 3

Geometrical data defining gate 1.

ElementPropertyNotationValue (mm)

PlatingThickness 𝑡 𝑝 10
Transversal framesWeb thickness 𝑡 𝑤 22
Web height 𝑤 1000
Flange thickness 𝑡 𝑓 22
Flange width 𝑏 𝑓 300
Vertical framesWeb thickness 𝑡 𝑤 22
Web height 𝑤 1000
Flange thickness 𝑡 𝑓 22
Flange width 𝑏 𝑓 500
StiffenersWeb thickness 𝑡 𝑤 10
Web height 𝑤 200
Flange thickness 𝑡 𝑓 0
Flange width 𝑏 𝑓 0