Practice Tables (6) - Dams & Spillways - Hydrology & Water Resources Engineering
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Question 1 Easy

What are the two main types of embankment dams?

💡 Hint: Think about the materials used.

Question 2 Easy

What is a key purpose of a spillway?

💡 Hint: Consider what happens when water levels rise.

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Question 1

What type of dam uses compacted earth?

Gravity Dam
Embankment Dam
Arch Dam

💡 Hint: Focus on the materials used in different dam types.

Question 2

True or False: Arch dams are thick and massive.

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the structure's design characteristics.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a conceptual plan for a potentially new type of dam that combines features of arch and buttress dams. Discuss its advantages and potential drawbacks.

💡 Hint: Consider how structural elements interact with water pressure.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate how neglecting seepage control in an embankment dam can lead to structural failures. Provide real-world examples to support your evaluation.

💡 Hint: Look into historical dam failures linked to poor seepage management.

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