Student Showcase

By: Jake Scheaffer2-11-14Student ShowcaseResearch ProjectThose Complicated Dam Drainage SystemsPurpose and ProblemProblem: The problem is that different dam drainage systems have not truly been compared side by side to each other.Purpose: The purpose of this project is to determine which dam drainage system (Standpipe or Syphon) is the best in water flow and water clarity, also to see if red clay dams are capable of holding back water.

AudienceThe audience of this project are contractors in the field of dam construction. Also, it is my goal to provide data to Civil Engineers to assist them in choosing which is the best drainage system for their needs.

Hypothesis and Engineering GoalsHypothesis: If a standpipe and syphon drainage system is tested, then the standpipe drainage system will be the best in water flow and water clarity. Engineering Goals:Construct two dam drainage systemsBuild three red clay damsDetermine best drainage system in water flow and water clarityExperimental Design Diagram Hypothesis: If a standpipe and syphon drainage system is tested, then the standpipe drainage system will be the most durable. IV: Standpipe Drainage System or Syphon Drainage System 0 Kg of Rock22.6796 Kg of Rock45.3592 Kg of RockNo Drainage System(Control)111Standpipe Drainage System111Syphon Drainage System 111Dependent Variable: The Dependent Variable is the water flow (liters/min) and water clarity. Constants: body of water size, PVC pipe, and amount of rock (Kg)ProceduresDig three (3) pondsBuild control pond red clay damConstruct standpipe and syphon dam drainage systemBuild red clay dam around both systemsDeposit rock on the back of the damTest the control pond with 0lb, 50lb, and 100lb of rockTested by filling the pond with waterTest standpipe pond with 0lb, 50lb, and 100lb of rock and 5lb of mulchTested by filling the pond with water

MaterialsBackhoeRed ClayShovel2 diameter PVC pipeGate ValveConcreteHand SawRe-barTamp Water SourceRockMulch5 Gallon Bucket2.5 Gallon Bucket

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Control PondStandpipe PondSyphon PondQuantitative DataStandpipe and syphon drainage system was the IVFlow rate was the DVThe standpipe system had a faster flow, this would be the best system in bad weatherThe hypothesis was rejected, and null supportedANOVA values were (F=0.4; DF = 2; P < .964). Average flow rate of standpipe1st flow: 7.75 liters/min2nd flow: 21.33 liters/minAverage flow rate of syphon1st flow: 5.61 liters/min2nd flow: 14.71 liters/min

Qualitative DataThe rock was the IVThe water clarity was the DVThe rock made a difference in water clarityResearch hypothesis was rejected, and null supportedThe water clarity was determined through picturesStandpipe drainage system had the best clarityThe standpipe drains from the surface of the pond, less sediment is drained outThe syphon drains from the middle of the pond, more sediment is drained outResults

In this graph the flow rate of the Standpipe and Syphon Drainage System are both shown. The graph shows that the Standpipe System drained more water at a faster rate. Results

In this graph of the Standpipe Drainage System the flow rate is shown throughout the course of 6 different trials. There is a 1st Flow rate and a 2nd Flow rate, the 2nd Flow rate was always the fastest, because overtime more and more water will flow through quicker. Results

In this graph of the Syphon Drainage System the flow rate is shown throughout the course of 6 different trials. There is a 1st Flow rate and a 2nd Flow rate, the 2nd Flow rate was always the fastest, because more water is syphoned through as more water enters the pond. ConclusionResearch hypothesis was rejected and null hypothesis supportedData was ran through ANOVA and was not significantThe data was not significant due to the small number of trialsThe standpipe system had the faster flowAll in all, the best setup is a standpipe drainage system, large amounts of rock, and a red clay damThis project was a great learning experience

AcknowledgementsMr. Hendrix: for helping me with my paper and testing ideasMr. Bolen: for helping me with my paper and with my Data AnalysisMy Dad: for helping me with the idea of the project and implementation of the experiment

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ExtracurricularAs a Freshmen:Class PresidentMASA memberPeer MentorSwim TeamAs a Sophomore:Peer MentorRobotics and Engineering TeamAchievements Class rank of 22 out of 640Honor Roll with Distinction Freshmen YearBuilt a partially working Forklift in RoboticsConstructed two working dam drainage systemsBuilt three red clay dams