Volume 8 – Mechanical and Electrical Services - Malaysia Geoportal

Chapter 2 GATE DESIGN
b) Bottom hinged flap gate (Tilting Gate)
Figure 2.12 Radial Gate (Breastwall Type)
The tilting gate is of flat plate design that is reinforced with vertical and horizontal members and is
fitted with a single torque tube across the invert. Side seal plates are mounted in the side concrete
walls and resilient seals are attached to the sides of the movable disc to seal against the side seal
plates. There is a seal across the hinge or bottom of the gate. (See Fig. 2.13 and 2.14).
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