3. Applications in Engineering

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the main purpose of hydrology in engineering?

   Hint

   Think about how water movement impacts engineering projects.

2. 2.

   Name one method for estimating flood design.

   Hint

   It's a common method used in flood estimation.

3. 3.

   What does PMF stand for in hydraulic engineering?

   • Probable Maximum Flood
   • Peak Maximum Flow
   • Potential Minimum Flood

   Hint

   Think about safety in flood management.

4. 4.

   True or False: Urbanization tends to decrease the volume of surface runoff.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider what happens to water on concrete versus soil.

5. 5.

   Given a watershed with an average rainfall of 30 cm and a soil moisture retention capacity of 10 cm, determine the maximum potential runoff if the total catchment area is 500 hectares.

   Hint

   Convert hectares to the correct cubic unit for water.

6. 6.

   Evaluate a scenario where urban flooding has increased after a rainfall event due to impervious surfaces. Propose a drainage solution incorporating green infrastructure.

   Hint

   Think of solutions that mimic natural processes.