Dam Design and Construction MCQs

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Q71.
Which of the following joints justifies the two-dimensional analysis of gravity dams?

a.

Longitudinal joints

b.

Transverse joints

c.

Construction joints

d.

Contraction joints

Discuss
Answer: (b).Transverse joints
Q72.
The foundation pressure used in the pressure grouting is equal to _________________

a.

2.0 D N/cm²

b.

2.5 D N/cm²

c.

5.0 D N/cm²

d.

3.0 D N/cm²

Discuss
Answer: (b).2.5 D N/cm²
Q73.
Which of the following earth dam is suitable only on impervious foundation?

a.

Zoned embankment type

b.

Homogenous embankment type

c.

Non-homogenous type

d.

Diaphragm type

Discuss
Answer: (b).Homogenous embankment type
Q74.
Which of the following zone in Zoned type embankment prevents piping through cracks?

a.

Central core

b.

Transition zone

c.

Outer zone

d.

Core wall

Discuss
Answer: (b).Transition zone
Q75.
Which of the following soil material is most preferred for the central core material of zoned embankment type dam?

a.

Highly impervious clay

b.

Sands or silty clays

c.

Coarse sands

d.

Gravels

Discuss
Answer: (b).Sands or silty clays
Q76.
Which embankment has the thickness of the diaphragm at an elevation less than 10 meters or the height of the embankment above the corresponding elevation?

a.

Diaphragm type dam

b.

Zoned type dam

c.

Non-homogenous earth dam

d.

Homogenous earth dam

Discuss
Answer: (a).Diaphragm type dam
Q77.
The blanket in earth dam is provided ___________________

a.

at the ground level on u/s side

b.

at the ground level on the d/s side

c.

at the ground level of the D/s side of the dam

d.

on the D/s slope

Discuss
Answer: (a).at the ground level on u/s side
Q78.
Which of the following statement is correct with reference to earthen dams?

a.

These dams are very costly as compared to other types

b.

Gravity dams are less susceptible to failure as compared to rigid dams

c.

These dams are suitable for construction on almost every type of foundation

d.

Highly skilled labor is generally not required

Discuss
Answer: (c).These dams are suitable for construction on almost every type of foundation
Q79.
During the construction of an earthen dam by hydraulic fill method, development of pore pressure becomes important in the __________________

a.

central impervious core

b.

pervious outer shell

c.

transition zone

d.

both central core and outer shell

Discuss
Answer: (a).central impervious core
Q80.
The process of laying and compacting earth in layers by power rollers under OMC for construction of earthen dams is known as ______________________

a.

Rolled fill method

b.

Hydraulic fill method

c.

OMC method

d.

Compaction

Discuss
Answer: (a).Rolled fill method
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