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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Conduit Conduit The term 'Conduit' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' A closed channel to convey water through, around, or under a dam. Covered portion of spillway between the gate or crest structure and the terminal structure, where open channel flow and/or pressure flow conditions may exist. Portion of an outlet works between the intake structure and gate chamber and/or the control structure. Conduits are located beneath embankment dams and within concrete dams. Conduits are concrete lined or concrete/steel lined. A pipe, box, or horseshoe structure, or natural channel that is constructed by means of 'cut and cover'. A conduit can convey water or house other conduits or pipes'. Previous 5 Terms: Conditionally Unstable Air Condominium Conduction conduction Conductor Next 5 Terms: Conduit (volcanic) cone Cone of Depression Cone of Influence Cone of influence (cone of depression) 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.