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You are overseeing the plans for construction of a new highway.Someone proposes using cheaper, substandard materials tocontrol/treat water flowing off the construction site. The water onthe construction site contains measureable concentrations ofsediments, oils from vehicles, heavy metals, and components ofasphalt. A recreational lake is nearby and downgradient from theconstruction site. This is a substantial slope (10% grade) acrossthe site.
a) LIST the three pillars of sustainability and EXPLAIN how thisissue connects to each pillar.
b) Assuming you are a licensed engineer, what is your ethicalobligation to the public AND other licensed engineers working onthis job? [Your response should cover ethical obligations to bothparties.]
c) LIST and DESCRIBE at least two ways to control fluvial(water) erosion on this site.
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