International Commission on Irrigation & Drainage Commission Interationale des Irrigation et du Drainage



(2297) Surface curves
1 - The longitudinal profile adopted by the flowing surface of a stream of water in an open conduit. The surface curve is the curve of equilibrium of all forces acting on the flowing water. 2 - The hydraulic grade line.

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