New filling and emptying system for navigation locks will save TVA estimated $1 million in construction of locks now under way and contemplated; system is called multiple port, because of hundreds of standard 8-in. pipes imbedded in each of lock walls that serve as ports connecting culverts in lock walls with lock chamber; advantages of new design as to speed and safety.


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    Title :

    TVA's new lock design offers savings and safety


    Additional title:

    Eng News -- Rec


    Contributors:
    Elder, R.A. (author)

    Published in:

    Engineering News-Record ; 168 , n 15 ; p 34-35


    Publication date :

    1962


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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