Practice System Design - 5.1 | Building Plumbing | Environmental Engineering
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5.1 - System Design

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What characterizes a single stack plumbing system?

💡 Hint: Think about a simple plumbing setup in older homes.

Question 2 Easy

Define a two-pipe plumbing system.

💡 Hint: Consider the cross-contamination issue.

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Question 1

What is a primary advantage of a one-pipe system?

Less plumbing required
Better odor control
Requires more space

💡 Hint: Focus on installation efficiency.

Question 2

True or False: A two-pipe system separates soil and waste to prevent cross-contamination.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about why separation is important.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a plumbing system for a 10-floor building with specifications for water supply, drainage, and fixtures. What components would you include and why?

💡 Hint: Consider the unique demands of height.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a situation where a plumbing system fails in a tall building. What factors could have led to this, and how would you address each?

💡 Hint: What happens when systems fail due to poor design or non-compliance?

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