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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Base width or thickness Base width or thickness The term 'Base width or thickness' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' The maximum thickness or width of a dam measured horizontally between upstream and downstream faces and normal to the axis or centerline crest of the dam, but excluding projections for outlets or other appurtenant structures. The base thickness of the crown cantilever of an arch dam. In general, the term thickness is used for gravity or arch dams, and width is used for other dams'. Previous 5 Terms: Base sequence Base sequence analysis Base Station Base surge Base Width Next 5 Terms: Baseboard heater Baseflow baseline Baseline (condition or alternative) Baseline profile About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.