6.18.3 - Dams and Reservoirs
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What is a piezometer used for?
💡 Hint: Think of where water pressure might be critical.
Name one type of sensor used in dam monitoring.
💡 Hint: They track water flow or structural tilt.
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What do piezometers measure?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens under the water.
True or False: Seepage monitors are used to track water flow through the dam.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens if there's too much water escaping.
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Describe how you would set up a monitoring system for a new dam. What sensors would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Consider the most critical risks to dam safety.
Suppose a dam's piezometer indicates rising water pressure levels. Discuss how this data should influence maintenance decisions.
💡 Hint: Think about what rising pressure could indicate in terms of potential failures.
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