The ship lift at the Three-Gorges-Dam in China - Construction of then world's largest elevator

摘要

With a total height of 169 m, a maximal lifting height of 113 m and moved masses of approx. 33 000 t, the ship lift at the Three-Gorges-Dam in China will be the largest of its kind worldwide. The entire structure is nearing completion. Operational testing started in 2015. Located parallel to the existing fully operating five stage ship lock at the 2,3 km long barrage, the ship-lift consists of four RC towers. A steely, water filled ship chamber with 132 m length, 23 m width and 10,5 m height wil