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The concept of hard engineering, focusing on the costs and benefits associated with the construction of dams, reservoirs, channel straightening, embankments, and flood relief channels. Through real-world examples, such as the Hoover Dam and the 3-Gorges Dam, students will gain an understanding of the debates surrounding the implementation of hard engineering projects.
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Sand blasting to remove the build up of silt on the 3 - Gorges Dam
Hard engineering … … involves using man-made structures to prevent or control the flow of rivers to prevent flooding.
Dams and reservoirs
Embankments
Diagram A