Dam Design and Construction MCQs

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Q11.
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
Q12.
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
Q13.
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
Q14.
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
Q15.
What is the formula for limiting height of a gravity dam?

a.

a

b.

b

c.

c

d.

d

Discuss
Answer: (a).a
Q16.
What is the design frequency discharge for road bridges and culverts?

a.

1 in 100 years

b.

1 in 50 years

c.

1 in 75 years

d.

1 in 25 years

Discuss
Answer: (b).1 in 50 years
Q17.
The existing width of the stream is contracted at the bridge site by _________

a.

U/s wing walls

b.

D/s wing walls

c.

Canal wings

d.

Drain wings

Discuss
Answer: (a).U/s wing walls
Q18.
For purely rigid streams, the foundation of the bridge substructure is taken above the bed.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (b).False
Q19.
Consider the following statements for quasi-alluvial streams.

i. The bed is not pitched and sides are banked with stable soils or pitching
ii. The bridge span length is equal to the length of water line between banks measured along HFL
iii. The stream is not contracted

Which of the following statements are correct?

a.

i and ii

b.

ii and iii

c.

i and iii

d.

i,ii and iii

Discuss
Answer: (a).i and ii
Q20.
The relation between the scour depth (R) and Regime scour depth (Rₑ) for an alluvial river having regime width (W) and contracted width (B) is given by ______

a.

R = Rₑ (W/B)^0.61

b.

R = Rₑ (B/W)^0.61

c.

R = Rₑ (W/B)^0.33

d.

R = Rₑ (W/B)^0.33

Discuss
Answer: (a).R = Rₑ (W/B)^0.61
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