15.12 - Applications of Rainfall Data in Civil Engineering
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of stormwater drains?
💡 Hint: Think about enabling proper flow during rains.
Why is rainfall data important for reservoirs?
💡 Hint: Consider how much water comes in during a rainstorm.
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What is one use of rainfall data in civil engineering?
💡 Hint: Think about what systems are directly impacted by rainfall.
True or False: Rainfall data is unnecessary for designing reservoirs.
💡 Hint: Consider why we store water in reservoirs.
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You are tasked with designing a drainage system for a new urban area expecting high rainfall intensity. Detail the steps you will take to analyze relevant rainfall data.
💡 Hint: Think about historical weather patterns and local geography.
Develop a flood forecasting model using rainfall data for a river basin. What parameters would you include, and how would you ensure accuracy?
💡 Hint: Consider integrating multiple data sources to refine predictions.
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