Design freeboard definition

Design freeboard means the vertical distance between the maximum elevation of the
Design freeboard means the minimum freeboard which would exist during passage of the design flood.
Design freeboard means the vertical distance from the water surface, when water levels are at the Maximum Design Level, to the lowest elevation of the top of the surrounding Dike.

Related to Design freeboard

  • Freeboard means a factor of safety usually expressed in feet above a flood level for purposes of floodplain management. "Freeboard" tends to compensate for the many unknown factors that could contribute to flood heights greater than the height calculated for a selected size flood and floodway conditions, such as wave action, blockage of bridge or culvert openings, and the hydrological effect of urbanization of the watershed.

  • Design torso angle means the angle measures between a vertical line through the "R" point and the torso line in a position which corresponds to the design position of the seat-back established by the vehicle manufacturer;

  • Design-build means the procurement of design professional services and construction by the use of a single contract.

  • Design-build team means an entity that consists of:

  • Design-Builder means the Person/Firm(s)/Joint Venture selected pursuant to the RFP that enters into the Contract with the Department to design and construct the Project.