Abstract:In pipeline systems, bridges are much more exposed to exceptional loadings and related failures than other elements of hydraulic plants. Water hammer, a phenomenon of abrupt change in fluid pressure caused by e.g. the sudden closing or opening of a valve, pump failure or a power cut, is an example of such loading. The reasons for this phenomenon and the possible failure it can cause are discussed in the article. An overview of the currently used protection methods against a water hammer and the possibilities t… Show more
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