Working Group Fact Sheet

InCom 138

Title: Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Lessons Learnt from Navigation Structures

InCom Working Group 138, "Mechanical and Electrical Lessons Learned from Navigation Structures", held its 3rd meeting October 6-8, 2010, in Dublin, Ireland. The group consists of members representing Germany, the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Canada, and the US. Areas of investigation include hydraulically operated machinery, electro mechanical operating machinery, and maintenance and general issues. The meeting concentrated on maintenance issues as well as an update on the hydraulically operated machinery section. The group also visited Spencer Lock and Buckingham Lock as well as the Samuel Beckett Swing Bridge and the East Link Bascule Lift Bridge. The group has divided responsibilities for the development of various sections among working group members. The US representative has responsibility for compiling the section covering electro mechanical operating machinery. The report is scheduled for completion in 2012. POC: Brenden McKinley, 304-399-5593, brenden.f.mckinley@usace.army.mil.

Status:

Organized Dec 2008

Reports:

U.S. Representatives:

Brenden  Brenden McKinley

Terms of Reference (TOR):

revised 04 Nov 2010