15.5.4. Dams and Reservoirs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of a core wall in a dam?

   Hint

   Think about what happens when water seeps through.

2. 2.

   Name one tool used for surveying in dam construction.

   Hint

   This tool measures angles and distances.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of a core wall in dam construction?

   • To support the structure
   • To minimize seepage
   • To provide aesthetics

   Hint

   Think about how water behaves relative to the construction.

4. 4.

   True or False: Deformation monitoring is only necessary after the dam has been completed.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider when structural changes might first occur.

5. 5.

   Discuss the consequences of not monitoring a dam's deformation during impoundment. What might engineers need to consider implementing if they detect significant changes?

   Hint

   Think about real-life dam failures and the reasons behind them.

6. 6.

   Design an action plan for a dam project that includes key considerations during core wall installation and post-installation monitoring of deformation.

   Hint

   Consider where failures have occurred in the past and how these lessons can inform future practices.