Mitre Gates

This type of gate is used mainly to allow passage between levels in canals and entrances to marina basins.

• Advantages
  • Simple well proven design.
  • Less complex civil works.
  • Economical.
  • Can include bouyancy chambers to reduce pivot loads and allow floating in or out.
  • Can include balancing sluices.
• Disadvantages
  • Operates only under balanced head conditions.
  • Withstands water load in one direction only.
  • Vulnerable to debris on sill.
  • Confined space for bouyancy chamber maintenance.