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CONTRACTED WEIR [2 records]

Record 1 1999-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Civil Engineering
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
DEF

A rectangular notched weir with a crest width narrower than the channel across which it is installed and with vertical sides, extending above the upstream water level, which produce a contraction in the stream of water as it leaves the notch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie civil
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
DEF

Déversoir de mesure en mince paroi avec une échancrure dont les côtés sont conçus pour produire une contraction de la section de la lame déversante.

DEF

Déversoir dont la crête ne s'étend pas sur toute la largeur du chenal.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ingeniería civil
  • Hidrología e hidrografía
DEF

Vertedero cuyo labio no es continuo en la totalidad de la anchura del cauce o canal.

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Record 2 1981-08-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hydrology and Hydrography
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
  • Metering Instruments
OBS

A weir causing side contractions of the stream.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hydrologie et hydrographie
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
  • Compteurs de consommation et débitmètres
OBS

Déversoir qui produit des contractions latérales du cours d'eau.

Spanish

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