Practice Design Considerations (1.2) - Dams & Spillways - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Design Considerations

Practice - Design Considerations

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is an embankment dam primarily made of?

💡 Hint: Think about the materials used in construction!

Question 2 Easy

Why is seepage control important in dam design?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens if water penetrates the dam.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of seepage control?

To enhance water flow
To prevent water loss
To maintain structural integrity

💡 Hint: Think about the outcome of uncontrolled water infiltration.

Question 2

True or False: Gravity dams rely on their weight to maintain stability.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider how heavy objects behave in water.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design an embankment dam with specific dimensions and describe the necessary seepage control measures.

💡 Hint: Think about how height and material composition interact.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate a proposed site for a gravity dam considering geological stability and environmental impact.

💡 Hint: Reflect on the geological factors conducive to dam building.

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