Waterbar
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Waterbar is a noun meaning A barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak.
Meaning
A barrier built across a steeply sloping road or trail in order to direct the flow of water and prevent erosion; waterbreak.
More Meanings
- Waterstop.
Example Sentences
Most waterbar spacing, however, is in the magnitude of 80 - 120 feet.
A suitable waterbar should be incorporated in the joint to prevent the ingress of water.
A valve type of waterbar therefore is maintained in the stressed condition caused by shrinkage of the concrete during setting.
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.
Word Forms
- waterbars
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include waterbreak, breakwater, break, water-gang, water-shed, groyne.
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