Dam safety

Dam safety

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thrust block

Energy; Hydro dam

A massive block of concrete built to withstand a thrust or pull.

strain meters

Energy; Hydro dam

An instrument that uses electrical principles to measure the strain at the location of the strain meter. These inlcude Carlson type and vibrating-wire.

landslide

Energy; Hydro dam

The unplanned descent (movement) of a mass of earth or rock down a slope.

stilling basin

Energy; Hydro dam

A basin constructed to dissipate the energy of rapidly flowing water, e.g., from a spillway or outlet, and to protect the riverbed from erosion.

conduit

Energy; Hydro dam

A closed channel to convey water through, around, or under a dam.

seepage

Energy; Hydro dam

The internal movement of water that may take place through the dam, the foundation or the abutments.

masonry dam

Energy; Hydro dam

Any dam constructed mainly of stone, brick, or concrete blocks pointed with mortar. A dam having only a masonry facing should not be referred to as a masonry dam.