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    culvert
    /ˈkʌlvət/

    noun

    • 1. a tunnel carrying a stream or open drain under a road or railway.

    verb

    • 1. channel (a stream or drain) through a culvert: "we have asked for the river to be culverted"

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  2. civilengineerdk.com › what-is-culvertCulvert : The Passage for Water - Civil Engineer DK

    Jun 29, 2024 · What is Culvert? A culvert is a tunnel-like structure that facilitates the passage of water under roads, railways, or embankments. It prevents flooding, manages water flow from streams or storm drainage, and ensures the stability and safety of infrastructure above. Purpose of Culverts.

  3. research.fs.usda.gov › srs › projectsCulverts for climate resilience: Developing the CULVERT tool

    Jul 8, 2024 · Damaged culverts can adversely impact traffic, safety, economies, and aquatic species passage. We are developing a new tool that can help identify culverts that may be under-sized and in need of upgrades: CULVERT, the Climate and Upland Loading Vulnerability Evaluation and Risk Analysis Tool.

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  5. epg.modot.org › index › 751751.8 Concrete Box Culverts - Engineering_Policy_Guide

    Jul 19, 2024 · Barrel length is defined as the distance measured along the centerline of the box culvert between inside faces of headwalls. Figure 751.8.1.3.1 shows details of barrel length, fill slope, clear zone, etc. A section between two transverse joints is called a “cut section” as shown in Figure 751.8.1.3.1.

  6. www.mdpi.com › 2073/4441/16-14 › 1972Updated Talbot Method for Culvert Design Discharge Prediction -...

    Jul 12, 2024 · A culvert is defined as a hydraulic structure that allows water to flow from one side to the other side under roads, railways, paths, or similar obstacles . Kilgore et al. wrote that culverts operate under a wide range of hydraulic and non-hydraulic conditions.

  7. www.linkedin.com › pulse › most-common-reasons-culvert-failureThe Most Common Reasons for Culvert Failure, Explained - LinkedIn

    Jul 11, 2024 · Culverts, the structures designed to allow water to pass below roads, railways, or embankments, play an essential role in managing surface water and preventing flooding. However, these...

  8. www.britannica.com › technology › dam-engineeringDam | Definition, History, Types, Environmental Impacts, Examples...

    Jul 3, 2024 · They are used to increase the amount of water available for generating hydroelectric power, to reduce peak discharge of floodwater created by large storms or heavy snowmelt, or to increase the depth of water in a river in order to improve navigation and allow barges and ships to travel more easily.

  9. www.eng-tips.com › viewthreadSpring support in box culvert using Staad - Eng-Tips

    Jun 28, 2024 · I am modelling box culvert in Staad pro. I have tried 2 ways in the modelling. The first one is providing pinned and roller support beneath the box culvert. Second method is by assigning vertical compression only spring support and perform repeat load case.