1.3. Estimation and Control of Seepage

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is seepage analysis?

   Hint

   Think about how water flows through structures.

2. 2.

   Name one control measure for seepage.

   Hint

   What do we use to manage the flow of water?

3. 3.

   What is seepage analysis primarily concerned with?

   • Flow rates
   • Water pressure distribution
   • Erosion control

   Hint

   What happens with water moving through a dam?

4. 4.

   True or False: Slope protection is unnecessary if a dam is properly built.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the effects of weather on any construction.

5. 5.

   Design a comprehensive seepage control plan for a hypothetical dam, considering soil types and environmental conditions.

   Hint

   Think about environmental factors that influence your design.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential risk of not implementing slope protection on an earthen dam.

   Hint

   Reflect on how weather could affect slope stability.