ETL 1110-2-563
30 Sep 04
Figure C-13. Probability distribution function for impact angle at Kentucky Locks upper landside guide wall
Probability Distribution for Impact Speed
Kentucky Locks - Upper Landside Guidewall
40%
12/95 Experiment Results - Olmsted Upper River Guidewall
Distribution for Olmsted Upper River Guidewall
35%
Distribution for Olmsted Lower Landside Guidewall
30%
Distribution for Bonneville Locks
Proposed Distribution for Kentucky Locks Upper Landside Floating Guidewall
25%
PROPOSED DISTRIBUTION FOR KENTUCKY LOCKS
20%
Mean Impact Speed = 1.4 ft/sec
Standard Deviation = 0.74
15%
10%
5%
0%
0.00
0.50
1.00
1.50
2.00
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
5.00
Speed of Tow CG at Impact [ft/sec]
Figure C-14. Probability distribution function for forward impact velocity at Kentucky Locks upper landside
guide wall
C-10
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