Test setup by the dam

In the summer 2013 further research on feedback from our case description at location A, led to the design of a simple and flexible damming setup which has been temporary installed. This step was possible due to free access of concrete blocks and volunteering work from the local kayak club. We greatly appreciate this help!
The following shows pictures from the test setup and installation work.

Test Setup (without the middle section)

Middle section which goes in between the "dam"

Bolt for attachment

Truck loaded. Preparing for submerging the middle section

Placing of the sections in the water

Result

Setting up temporary plates for water test 

Result after placing the stairs

Further work

• Sealing of the setup
• Running strength test at different water levels
• Identifying fine-tuning adjustments

DEVELOPMENT 2013

This year we will try to improve the feature. We want to use already existing projects which is similar to the conditions in this town. This publication illustrates our ideas for improvement to specify the opportunities of further improvement.  With this publication, we hope to acquire more specific directions in the further process.

To get feedback to this publication, we have posted this on the community site http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=104836&e=0

Construction work 2011/12

Construction work started in 2011 using volunteers from the local canoe club.

Doing a high water release, the entire construction got flushed out.

After adding some reinforcement of the suspension, the construction was reconstructed in 2012.

Watch more pictures here:

Drawings of 2011

Detail drawings can be found here:

The Idea of 2010

The project idea of 2010 is shown on this video:

The publication of 2010 is available here (Danish):