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unit hydrograph

Energy; Hydro dam

A hydrograph with a volume of one inch of runoff resulting from a storm of a specified duration and areal distribution. Hydrographs from other storms of the same duration and ...

borehole extensometers

Energy; Hydro dam

An instrument designed to measure axial displacement of a fixed point or points along its length. Extensometers can be a rod-type, or a wire-type and are usually grouted into an ...

stability

Energy; Hydro dam

The condition of a structure or a mass of material when it is able to support the applied stress for a long time without suffering any significant deformation or movement that is ...

roller compacted concrete dam

Energy; Hydro dam

A concrete gravity dam constructed by the use of a dry mix concrete transported by conventional construction equipment and compacted by rolling, usually with vibratory rollers.

outlet gate

Energy; Hydro dam

A gate controlling the flow of water through a reservoir outlet.

risk assessment

Energy; Hydro dam

The process of deciding whether existing risks are tolerable and present risk control measures are adequate and, if not, whether alternative risk control measures are justified. ...