Research Article

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

Table 6

Geometrical date defining gate 2.

ElementPropertyNotationValue (mm)

PlatingThickness 𝑡 𝑝 12
Transversal framesWeb thickness 𝑡 𝑤 12
Web height 𝑤 1800
Flange thickness 𝑡 𝑓 12
Flange width 𝑏 𝑓 400
Vertical framesWeb thickness 𝑡 𝑤 12
Web height 𝑤 1400
Flange thickness 𝑡 𝑓 12
Flange width 𝑏 𝑓 300
StiffenersWeb thickness 𝑡 𝑤 12
Web height 𝑤 300
Flange thickness 𝑡 𝑓 0
Flange width 𝑏 𝑓 0