GateForceCalc

GateForceCalc is a handy tool to help you check and design water gates and canals. It lets you link gate opening to flow, so you can see how many cubic meters per second will pass for a given % opening. You can quickly find the critical depth in a rectangular channel, and check specific energy and Froude number in one place. The app also helps you test for a hydraulic jump and find the sequent depth. Use Manning’s equation tools to estimate canal flow and head loss. GateForceCalc can estimate the hoist force you need to lift a gate, including a safety factor. It also checks uplift pressure under the gate or slab so you can watch for unsafe loads. Extras like a cavitation check, simple scour risk check, and storage volume vs water level helper make it a compact field and design partner.