What is biotechnical engineering?
Biotechnical engineering (also referred to as “bioengineering”) refers to the combined use of engineered structures, such as riprap revetments or gabions, and live plantings to prevent soil erosion and to stabilize earthen slopes. Common applications of biotechnical engineering are slope stabilization, streambank stabilization, and erosion protection. 8. What’s the difference between a flood plain and a floodway? The flood plain is the area inundated by the “base flood”, usually the 100-year flood. The floodway is the portion of the flood plain needed to actually convey the flood flow, while the remainder of the flood plain may be characterized by stagnant or low velocity flow. 9. Does a 100-year flood occur once every 100 years? No, the 100-year flood is defined as the flood that has a 1% chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year. 100-year floods could occur at shorter intervals or even within the same year. 10. What is a “sunny day” dam failure? A “sunny day” dam failure
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