Dam Design and Construction MCQs

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Q41.
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.

a.

1.2 m

b.

1.6 m

c.

2.25 m

d.

2.5 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).2.25 m
Q42.
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
Q43.
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
Q44.
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
Q45.
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
Q46.
The upward acceleration of dam due to seismic activity will ________________________

a.

increase the base pressure

b.

decrease the base pressure

c.

not affect the effective weight of the dam

d.

increase the horizontal dynamic force

Discuss
Answer: (a).increase the base pressure
Q47.
What is the average value of acceleration that is sufficient for high dams in seismic zones?

a.

0.1g to 0.15g

b.

0.05g to 0.1g

c.

0.3gs

d.

0.15g (where g is the acceleration due to gravity)

Discuss
Answer: (a).0.1g to 0.15g
Q48.
What is Von Karman’s formula for hydrodynamic force (Pₑ)?

a.

Pₑ = 0.726 pₑ H

b.

Pₑ = 0.424 pₑ H

c.

Pₑ = 0.555 pₑ H

d.

Pₑ = 0.555.Kₕ. Yw H²

Discuss
Answer: (d).Pₑ = 0.555.Kₕ. Yw H²
Q49.
The factor of safety against overturning generally varies between ___________

a.

2 to 3

b.

1.5 to 2

c.

0.5 to 1.5

d.

1 to 2

Discuss
Answer: (a).2 to 3
Q50.
What is the maximum permissible tensile stress for high concrete gravity dam under worst conditions?

a.

500 KN/m²

b.

500 kg/cm²

c.

5 kg/m²

d.

50 KN/m²

Discuss
Answer: (a).500 KN/m²
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