Flood Control
CSEF · 2004 Environmental Engineering
Overview
Objectives/Goals The goal is to find out which material is the most efective in preventing flooding. Methods/Materials Sandbags and a variety of materials were used in tis experiment. Results Clay heldback the most water bwhile gravel and grass hay held back the least. Conclusions/Discussion Clay works the best for preventing flooding. Gravel and grass hay work the worst for preventing flooding.
Summary statement
This projects purpose is to discover which material works the best in sandbags to prevent flooding.
Competition history
- CSEF 2004
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