Meaning of waterbar | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak.
2. Waterstop.

Examples

“Most waterbar spacing, however, is in the magnitude of 80 - 120 feet.”

“With waterbar placement every 20 feet, in addition to mulching, the expected erosion would be less than 1 ton per acre, well within the tolerance level.”

“The angle at which the waterbar lies across a trail is important. Too close⟳ to the perpendicular, and silt will build⟳ up behind the waterbar; too small an angle will cause the trail to wash⟳ out.”

“A valve type⟳ of waterbar therefore is maintained in the stressed condition caused by shrinkage of the concrete during setting.”

“It is essential to prevent⟳ distortion of the waterbar before and during concreting; to some extent this can be ensured by the use⟳ of clips, attached to the dumb-bell and wired to the reinforcement.”

“A suitable waterbar should be incorporated in the joint to prevent⟳ the ingress of water.”

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