Glossary

The pitting of concrete caused by implosion (collapse) of bubbles in flowing water.

A phenomenon in the flow of water consisting in the formation and the collapse of cavities in water.

Any change of form, shape, or dimensions produced in a body by a stress or force, without a breach of

A device for measuring the amount of bending in a beam induced by a transverse load.

The semicircular, tiered seating area of an ancient (esp. Roman) theater.

The maximum deflection permitted by code or by good practice.