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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.
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.
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.
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