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What is a piezometer used for?
Think of where water pressure might be critical.
Name one type of sensor used in dam monitoring.
They track water flow or structural tilt.
What do piezometers measure?
Think about what happens under the water.
True or False: Seepage monitors are used to track water flow through the dam.
Consider what happens if there's too much water escaping.
Describe how you would set up a monitoring system for a new dam. What sensors would you choose and why?
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.
Think about what rising pressure could indicate in terms of potential failures.
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