Dam Design and Construction MCQs

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Q131.
The type of arch dam which generally requires overhangs at abutments is of ________________________

a.

constant radius type

b.

variable radius type

c.

constant angle type

d.

variable angle type

Discuss
Answer: (c).constant angle type
Q132.
Which of the following forces is the least important in the design of arch dams?

a.

Reservoir water force

b.

Uplift pressure

c.

Temperature stresses

d.

Ice load

Discuss
Answer: (b).Uplift pressure
Q133.
Which of the following theory is the most accurate method to design arch?

a.

The thin cylinder theory

b.

The theory of elastic arches

c.

The trial load method

d.

Creep theory

Discuss
Answer: (c).The trial load method
Q134.
Which among the following is not an assumption of the ‘Trial Load Analysis’ method of design of arch dams?

a.

Plane sections normal to the axis remain plane after flexure

b.

Any horizontal arch ring is independent of the arch rings below and above

c.

Modulus of elasticity of concrete and rock foundation is equal for compression and tension

d.

Stresses are proportional to strains

Discuss
Answer: (b).Any horizontal arch ring is independent of the arch rings below and above
Q135.
The thin cylinder theory for designing arch dams is based only on ___________________

a.

temperature stresses

b.

ice pressures

c.

yield stresses

d.

hydrostatic water pressure

Discuss
Answer: (d).hydrostatic water pressure
Q136.
The temperature stresses producing worst effects in the design of arch dams are caused by ______________

a.

rise in temperature

b.

fall in temperature

c.

both rise and fall

d.

no effect in the design

Discuss
Answer: (b).fall in temperature
Q137.
The stresses due to rib-shortening become quite important in the case of _____________

a.

long thin arch dams

b.

thick arch dams of small angle

c.

both thin and thick arch dams

d.

all types of arch dams

Discuss
Answer: (b).thick arch dams of small angle
Q138.
Which of the following is not the basis for the design of an arch dam?

a.

Thin cylinder theory

b.

Trial load theory

c.

Unit column theory

d.

Elastic theory

Discuss
Answer: (c).Unit column theory
Q139.
According to thin cylinder theory, the volume of concrete required for an arch dam would be minimum if the central angle is ____________

a.

130° 34’

b.

133° 34’

c.

143° 34’

d.

153° 34’

Discuss
Answer: (b).133° 34’
Q140.
The best design of an arch dam is when __________________

a.

all horizontal water loads are transferred horizontally to the abutments

b.

the dam is safe against sliding at various levels

c.

the load is divided between the arches and cantilevers and the deflections at the conjugal points being equal

d.

the deflections of the cantilevers are equal at different points

Discuss
Answer: (c).the load is divided between the arches and cantilevers and the deflections at the conjugal points being equal
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