Runup

Runup

The vertical distance above the setup that the rush of water reaches when a wave breaks on the dam embankment.

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Industry/Domain: Engineering
Category: Civil engineering
Government Agency: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
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The vertical distance above the setup that the rush of water reaches when a wave breaks on the dam embankment.

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