Hard Engineering
Learning Objective:
•Assess the costs and benefits of
hard engineering
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Costs and Benefits of Hard Engineering: Dams and Channel Modification Case Study, Slides of Engineering
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.
What you will learn
- What are the benefits of constructing dams and reservoirs?
- What is hard engineering and how does it prevent or control the flow of rivers?
- What are the primary costs associated with hard engineering projects?
- How does channel straightening impact the environment and local communities?
- What role does management play in the implementation of hard engineering projects?
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Hard Engineering
Learning Objective:
- Assess the costs and benefits of hard engineering
Learning Outcomes:
- Define what hard engineering is
- Describe the costs and benefits of hard engineering
- Judge the best type of management
What’s going on here then?
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.
Costly? Debate?
Dams and reservoirs
Embankments
Diagram A