GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Design, construction, transportation and installation of three pairs of Lock Gates, outer, middle and inner locks for the King George V Lock, at London.
MAIN DIMENSIONS
Each Gate
– Width 16.60 metres.
– Height 17.75 metres.
– Thick 2.20 metres.
– Weight 250 tonnes
SPECIAL FEATURES
The gates are replaced as part of the total reconstruction of King George V Lock. The stepping of the gates is preceded by the installation of temporary sheet piled cofferdams containing 720 tonnes of steel. Each gate is fitted with “Railco” heelposts and protected with timber fendering.
CLASS/OR STANDARD
BS 5400
DATE COMPLETED
1998
