"positive drainage" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} positive drainage (uncountable)
  1. (construction) the drainage condition in which consideration has been made during design for all loading deflections of the deck and additional roof slope has been provided to ensure drainage within 48 hours following rainfall during conditions conducive to drying. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Construction
    Sense id: en-positive_drainage-en-noun-dW8ICHTb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: business, construction, manufacturing

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