3.1 - Design of Hydraulic Structures
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Practice Questions
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What does PMF stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about maximum flood scenarios.
Name one factor to consider in spillway design.
💡 Hint: Consider the flow of water.
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What does SPF stand for?
💡 Hint: Recall the safety terms discussed in relation to dam design.
Energy dissipators are used for which purpose?
💡 Hint: Think about how excess energy from water flow is managed.
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Given a hypothetical flood scenario with a 100-year return period, calculate the design flood for a given dam site using historical rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Look for the distribution of historical rainfall data.
Analyze a case study where sediment accumulation affected a reservoir's capacity. Suggest engineering solutions to mitigate this issue.
💡 Hint: Think about how water and sediment interact in reservoirs.
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