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Record 1 1986-06-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics (Physics)
  • Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
DEF

The velocity that will maintain solids in movement and, at the same time, will not scour the conduit in which the fluid is being carried.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mécanique des fluides et hydraulique (Physique)
  • Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
DEF

Vitesse maximale à laquelle on peut laisser couler l'eau dans un canal sans causer l'érosion ou l'affouillement des berges.

Spanish

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