Underseepage
Translation of "underseepage" into Russian
underseepage
NounUK
/ˌʌndəˈsiːpɪdʒ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsipɪdʒ/
underseepage
underseepages pl
The engineers were concerned about underseepage affecting the dam's stability.
Инженеры были обеспокоены подтоплением, влияющим на стабильность дамбы.
Definitions
underseepage
NounUK
/ˌʌndəˈsiːpɪdʒ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsipɪdʒ/
The process or condition where water seeps or flows beneath a structure, such as a dam or levee, often leading to erosion or weakening of the foundation.
The engineers were concerned about the underseepage that was detected beneath the dam, as it could compromise the structure's integrity.
underseepage
AdjectiveUK
/ˌʌndəˈsiːpɪdʒ/
US
/ˌʌndərˈsipɪdʒ/
Relating to or caused by underseepage; used before a noun.
Underseepage pressure must be monitored during the construction of earth dams.