Dam Design and Construction MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Dam Design and Construction, a fundamental topic in the field of Irrigation Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Dam Design and Construction MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q31.
Calculate the value of free-board that should be provided for a reservoir having a wind velocity of 92 km/h and it extends up to 18 km upstream.
Discuss
Answer: (c).2.25 m
Q32.
The upward acceleration of dam due to seismic activity will ________________________
Discuss
Answer: (a).increase the base pressure
Q33.
What is the average value of acceleration that is sufficient for high dams in seismic zones?
Discuss
Answer: (a).0.1g to 0.15g
Q34.
What is Von Karman’s formula for hydrodynamic force (Pₑ)?
Discuss
Answer: (d).Pₑ = 0.555.Kₕ. Yw H²
Q35.
The factor of safety against overturning generally varies between ___________
Discuss
Answer: (a).2 to 3
Q36.
What is the maximum permissible tensile stress for high concrete gravity dam under worst conditions?
Discuss
Answer: (a).500 KN/m²
Q37.
Which failure occurs when the net horizontal force above any plane in the dam or at the base of the dam exceeds the frictional resistance developed at that level?
Discuss
Answer: (c).Sliding
Q38.
Which failure occurs when the minimum stress exceeds the allowable compressive stress of the dam material?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Crushing
Discuss
Answer: (c).Crushing of concrete starting from the toe
Q40.
The major principal stress at the toe of a gravity dam under full reservoir condition neglecting the tailwater effect is given by ____________________
Discuss
Answer: (c).Pᵥ secQ²
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