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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Q71.
Which of the following joints justifies the two-dimensional analysis of gravity dams?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Transverse joints
Q72.
The foundation pressure used in the pressure grouting is equal to _________________
Discuss
Answer: (b).2.5 D N/cm²
Q73.
Which of the following earth dam is suitable only on impervious foundation?
Discuss
Answer: (b).Homogenous embankment type
Q74.
Which of the following zone in Zoned type embankment prevents piping through cracks?
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?
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?
Discuss
Answer: (a).Diaphragm type dam
Discuss
Answer: (a).at the ground level on u/s side
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 __________________
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 ______________________
Discuss
Answer: (a).Rolled fill method