Project Problem Statement

The Eendekuil community is currently grappling with a significant issue due to the inadequate capacity and declining structural integrity of its primary water reservoir. The current reservoir, built over $30$ years ago, can no longer accommodate the increased water demands of the community, which has seen substantial growth in both population and infrastructure. Regular water shortages, especially during dry spells, have become frequent, affecting homes, schools, healthcare institutions, and local businesses.

In addition, the reservoir shows signs of structural deterioration, including cracks in the concrete walls, noticeable leaks, and rust on the reinforcement, creating a considerable risk of failure. These structural problems not only jeopardize the longterm dependability of the water supply but also heighten concerns regarding public safety and potential environmental threats.

As a contingency plan, the local municipality for the community of Eendekuil has appointed a local Engineering Consulting firm called Group $x$ to assess the current conditions of the existing reservoir. Maily the team will utilize various numerical methods to assess structural integrity of the reservoir, environmental conditions, the water demand growth based on the population growth and develop sustainable engineering solutions to ensure a sustainable water supply and storage for the community Eendekuil which may result on a design on a new reservoir.

$2.$ Project Assumptions

Original reservoir was constructed $30$ years ago.

Population of town when original reservoir was constructed $=1530$ people

Original reservoir dimensions Project Problem Statement

The Eendekuil community is currently grappling with a significant issue due to the inadequate capacity and declining structural integrity of its primary water reservoir. The current reservoir, built over $30$ years ago, can no longer accommodate the increased water demands of the community, which has seen substantial growth in both population and infrastructure. Regular water shortages, especially during dry spells, have become frequent, affecting homes, schools, healthcare institutions, and local businesses.

In addition, the reservoir shows signs of structural deterioration, including cracks in the concrete walls, noticeable leaks, and rust on the reinforcement, creating a considerable risk of failure. These structural problems not only jeopardize the longterm dependability of the water supply but also heighten concerns regarding public safety and potential environmental threats.

As a contingency plan, the local municipality for the community of Eendekuil has appointed a local Engineering Consulting firm called Group $x$ to assess the current conditions of the existing reservoir. Maily the team will utilize various numerical methods to assess structural integrity of the reservoir, environmental conditions, the water demand growth based on the population growth and develop sustainable engineering solutions to ensure a sustainable water supply and storage for the community Eendekuil which may result on a design on a new reservoir.

$2.$ Project Assumptions

Original reservoir was constructed $30$ years ago.

Population of town when original reservoir was constructed $=1530$ people

Original reservoir dimensions