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.