radial gate — noun a tainter gate … Wiktionary
gate — gate1 /gayt/, n., v., gated, gating. n. 1. a movable barrier, usually on hinges, closing an opening in a fence, wall, or other enclosure. 2. an opening permitting passage through an enclosure. 3. a tower, architectural setting, etc., for… … Universalium
Tainter gate — The Tainter gate is a type of radial arm floodgate used in dams and canal locks to control water flow. It is named for Wisconsin structural engineer Jeremiah Burnham Tainter.cite web title=The Tainter Gate work=Dunn County Historical Society… … Wikipedia
tainter gate — noun a type of radial arm floodgate used in dams and canal locks to control water flow … Wiktionary
Boulter's Lock — Infobox Waterlock lock name = Boulter s Lock [ [http://www.visitthames.co.uk/uploads/a users guide to the River thames.pdf Statistics from Environment Agency A User s Guide to the River Thames:Part II ] ] caption= Boulter s Lock with top gates… … Wikipedia
Tidal power — Tidal power, sometimes called tidal energy, is a form of hydropower that converts the energy of tides into electricity or other useful forms of power.Although not yet widely used, tidal power has potential for future electricity generation. Tides … Wikipedia
Compuerta hidráulica — Compuerta. Una compuerta hidráulica es un dispositivo hidráulico mecánico destinado a regular el pasaje de agua u otro fluido en una tubería, en un canal, presas, esclusas, obras de derivación u otra estructura hidráulica. Principales tipos de… … Wikipedia Español
Expressways of China — Chinese expressway, complete with signage. Shown here is the G106 (Jingkai Expressway section) in southern Beijing. (Summer 2004 image) The Expressway Network of the People s Republic of China (simplified Chinese: 中国高速网; traditional Chinese:… … Wikipedia
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