RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Trebuňa, František A1 Šimčák, František A1 Bocko, Jozef A1 Gašinec, Juraj T1 Methods for Verification of Safety of the Sluice Gates in Water Power Plants JF Acta Mechanica Slovaca YR 2009 VO 13 IS 4 SP 14 OP 21 DO 10.2478/v10147-010-0032-2 UL https://www.actamechanica.sk/artkey/ams-200904-0002.php AB The aim of a paper is to show theoretical and experimental methods that are used in the process of evaluation of safe operation of sluice gates in water power plants. On several examples are represented various treatments that allow to provide identification of locations of possible failures on carrying elements of sluice gates.