Last edited 19 Oct 2021

Hydrostatic pressure

The term ‘hydrostatic pressure’ refers to: ‘The pressure exerted by water at rest.’ Ref Culvert, screen and outfall manual, (CIRIA C786) published by CIRIA in 2019.

See also: Hydraulic pressure.

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