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TILTING DAM [2 records]

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Record 1 1986-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways
DEF

An overflow dam so constructed that a top section will tilt and allow the passage of excess water. Sections are set to tilt at various elevations of the impounded water.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées
DEF

Barrage-déversoir conçu de façon qu'une section supérieure bascule et laisse passer l'eau en excès; les sections sont agencées pour basculer à divers niveaux du bassin de retenue.

Spanish

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dams and Causeways

French

Domaine(s)
  • Barrages et chaussées

Spanish

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