Practice - Design Considerations
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Practice Questions
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What is an embankment dam primarily made of?
💡 Hint: Think about the materials used in construction!
Why is seepage control important in dam design?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if water penetrates the dam.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of seepage control?
💡 Hint: Think about the outcome of uncontrolled water infiltration.
True or False: Gravity dams rely on their weight to maintain stability.
💡 Hint: Consider how heavy objects behave in water.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an embankment dam with specific dimensions and describe the necessary seepage control measures.
💡 Hint: Think about how height and material composition interact.
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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