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The document outlines tutorial questions related to dam engineering, focusing on site selection, geological conditions, and sustainability aspects. It includes inquiries about the importance of observational methods during construction, factors influencing embankment type selection, and safety measures for dams. Additionally, it addresses technical concepts such as seepage control, stability analysis, and performance monitoring of earth dams.

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The document outlines tutorial questions related to dam engineering, focusing on site selection, geological conditions, and sustainability aspects. It includes inquiries about the importance of observational methods during construction, factors influencing embankment type selection, and safety measures for dams. Additionally, it addresses technical concepts such as seepage control, stability analysis, and performance monitoring of earth dams.

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10, 11 12, B. 14, 15. 16. 7. 18. TUTORIAL QUESTIONS ECV 522 ‘As a graduate engineer, you are tasked with selecting a suitable site for a dam to serve Kenyatta University and its environs. State various steps you would folow in selecting an appropriate site? Giving examples, explain why a thorough knowledge of geological conltons of site is an important aspect of dam engineering Consider a ste with following conditions: stein an arid region, steep sided valley, wth very weak sandstone’ State and explain any thee questions that a dam engineer may have fo answer as part of dam planning and design process Explain why observational method during dam construction is important to long-term stabilty and performance of dams? ‘As a dam engineer, you ae responsible for evaluating sustainability aspects of your dam project. Giving ‘examples, briefly discuss various factors that you may present in your report Describe briefly any five factors involved in selection of embankment types 7 Using a neat sketch, show various components of a rockfil earth dam, Please state the role played by each ‘component Using a neat sketch show the forces that may act on a: gravity concrete dam_ Describe various methods of controling seepage in earthen embankments Describe various options for ensuring safety and stability of dams. State characteristic ofan ideal fiter for an earth dam What do the folowing terms mean with respect to performance of dams Piping Liquefaction Breaching Rapid drawdown Grouting Using a neat sketch illustrate how rapid draw down affects pore pressure distribution in earthen embankments. Explain the Swedish method forthe analysis of stability of ite slopes “ ‘State various steps you would follow in designing drainage fiters for earthen dams How would you conduct stabilty analysis for concrete mass dam? How would you monitor safety and performance of earth damis? A spe ha been exceed frm pat of dosteam stipe fr mor dam pope. The ‘excavation has been done toa depth of 8 m ina saturated clay, which has the following properties: ci Nim? cbu'= 0; and unit weight = 18 kN mi Daten tof of salty ce a ae uta ng friction circle method

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