5 - Sewerage and Sewer Appurtenances
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Practice Questions
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What is a manhole?
💡 Hint: Think of where workers go to check the sewer.
Name one type of appurtenance in a sewerage system.
💡 Hint: They assist in the sewerage system's function.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the purpose of a junction chamber in a sewerage system?
💡 Hint: Think about why multiple pipes would need to join together.
Manholes are crucial for:
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if you can't get your water pipes fixed.
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Challenge Problems
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Design a small-scale sewer system for a new residential area, including the number of manholes and junction chambers. Explain your rationale.
💡 Hint: Think about accessibility and the flow of waste.
Evaluate the effects of inadequate ventilation in a sewerage system. What are the potential risks?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when gas cannot escape.
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