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Bypass Channel |
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bypass channel [′bī‚pas ‚chanĀ·əl]
(civil engineering) A channel built to carry excess water from a stream. Also known as flood relief channel; floodway. A channel constructed to divert water from a main channel. Bypass Channel the open portion of a river channel, unobstructed by hydraulic engineering installations, designed to allow the passage of water during the construction of a hydroengineering complex (a complex consisting of power plants, reservoirs, canals, and the like). The channel is blocked during the final construction phase. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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