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A response spectrum devoid of sharp peaks and valleys that specifies the amplitude of the spectral acceleration, velocity, and/or displacement to be used in the analyses of the structure.
Industry:Energy
An area adjoining a body of water or natural stream that may be covered by floodwater. Also, the downstream area that would be inundated or otherwise affected by the failure of a dam or by large flood flows. The area of the flood plain is generally delineated by a frequency (or size) of flood.
Industry:Energy
The portion of the valley floor that underlies and supports the dam structure.
Industry:Energy
The location where the slip responsible for an earthquake originates; the focus of an earthquake.
Industry:Energy
A chain of logs, drums, or pontoons secured end-to-end and floating on the surface of a reservoir so as to divert floating debris, trash, and logs.
Industry:Energy
A dam appurtenance that provides release of water (generally controlled) from a reservoir.
Industry:Energy
A passageway in the body of a dam used for inspection, foundation grouting, and/or drainage.
Industry:Energy
