Practice Applications In Engineering Design (12.12) - Depth-Area-Duration Relationships

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Question 1.
What does DAD stand for in hydrology?
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Look at the components related to rainfall.
Question 2.
What is a design storm?
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Think about planning for worst-case scenarios.
3Question 3.
What does DAD stand for?
- Depth-Area-Duration
- Duration-Area-Design
- Area-Design-Duration
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It's about rainfall over time and space.
4Question 4.
True or False: DAD relationships are only applicable in rural areas.
- True
- False
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Consider urban flooding scenarios.
Question 5.
Analyze how DAD relationships can help mitigate flooding in an urban neighborhood. Discuss specific engineering solutions using DAD data.
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Consider city layout and historical data.
Question 6.
Consider a region prone to flash floods. How would you use DAD curves to design a new reservoir?
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Think about both area size and duration of expected storms.

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