5 Terms
Contributors in Dam safety
Dam safety
critical damping
Energy; Hydro dam
The minimum amount of damping that prevents free oscillatory vibration.
blanket drain
Energy; Hydro dam
A layer of pervious material placed to facilitate drainage of the foundation and/or embankment.
hypocenter
Energy; Hydro dam
The location where the slip responsible for an earthquake originates; the focus of an earthquake.
flood plain
Energy; Hydro dam
An area adjoining a body of water or natural stream that may be covered by floodwater. Also, the downstream area that would be inundated or otherwise affected by the failure of a dam or by large ...
foundation
Energy; Hydro dam
The portion of the valley floor that underlies and supports the dam structure.
