Dam Design and Construction MCQs

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Q21.
In Broad Crested Weir formula, the discharge is dependent on ________________

a.

upstream water depth only

b.

downstream water depth only

c.

both upstream and downstream water depth

d.

independent of both U/s and D/s water depth

Discuss
Answer: (a).upstream water depth only
Q22.
Calculate the longitudinal braking force (P) for four-lane bridges designed for class 70R loading.

a.

14 tonnes

b.

21 tonnes

c.

17.5 tonnes

d.

35 tonnes

Discuss
Answer: (b).21 tonnes
Q23.
The greater is the heading up of water at the inlet end, the greater will be the flow velocity in case of culvert across some flat terrain.

a.

True

b.

False

c.

May be True or False

d.

Can't say

Discuss
Answer: (a).True
Q24.
The foundations of bridges on erodible beds are taken down below the HFL by an amount equal to _____________

a.

4/3 times the maximum scour depth

b.

2/3 times the maximum scour depth

c.

1.5 times the maximum scour depth

d.

2 times the maximum scour depth

Discuss
Answer: (a).4/3 times the maximum scour depth
Q25.
The vertical component of the earthquake wave which produces adverse effects on the stability of a dam when is acting in ____________________

a.

upward direction

b.

downward direction

c.

both upward and downward direction

d.

any direction

Discuss
Answer: (b).downward direction
Q26.
The horizontal component of an earthquake wave producing instability in a dam is the one which acts __________________

a.

towards the reservoir

b.

towards the dam

c.

away from the reservoir

d.

away from the dam

Discuss
Answer: (a).towards the reservoir
Q27.
The vertical downward earthquake acceleration aᵥ = 0.1g acting on a gravity dam will ________________________

a.

increase the resisting weight of the dam by 10%

b.

decrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10%

c.

increase the uplift by 10%

d.

decrease the uplift by 10%

Discuss
Answer: (b).decrease the resisting weight of the dam by 10%
Q28.
A gravity dam is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure caused by __________

a.

the rising waves of the reservoir when a flood wave enters into it

b.

the rising waves in the reservoir due to high winds

c.

the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the reservoir

d.

the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the dam

Discuss
Answer: (c).the increase in water pressure momentarily caused by the horizontal earthquake acting towards the reservoir
Q29.
In a concrete gravity dam with a vertical upstream face the stabilising force is provided by the ___________________

a.

weight of the dam

b.

the water supported against the upstream slope

c.

uplift pressure

d.

water pressure at the tail end

Discuss
Answer: (a).weight of the dam
Q30.
What is the value of horizontal destabilizing force caused by the formation of waves in a storage reservoir having a fetch of 52 km due to high wind of 172 km/h?

a.

30 KN

b.

60 KN

c.

130 KN

d.

180 KN

Discuss
Answer: (d).180 KN
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