12.12 - Applications in Engineering Design
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Practice Questions
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What does DAD stand for in hydrology?
💡 Hint: Look at the components related to rainfall.
What is a design storm?
💡 Hint: Think about planning for worst-case scenarios.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What does DAD stand for?
💡 Hint: It's about rainfall over time and space.
True or False: DAD relationships are only applicable in rural areas.
💡 Hint: Consider urban flooding scenarios.
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Challenge Problems
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Analyze how DAD relationships can help mitigate flooding in an urban neighborhood. Discuss specific engineering solutions using DAD data.
💡 Hint: Consider city layout and historical data.
Consider a region prone to flash floods. How would you use DAD curves to design a new reservoir?
💡 Hint: Think about both area size and duration of expected storms.
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