Dam Design and Construction MCQs

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Q81.
The central core of the zoned embankment type earth dam ________________________

a.

checks the seepage

b.

prevents piping

c.

gives stability to the central impervious fill

d.

distribute the load over a large area

Discuss
Answer: (a).checks the seepage
Q82.
Which type of dam is suitable on shallow pervious foundations?

a.

Zoned embankment type

b.

Homogenous embankment type

c.

Both Non-homogenous type and homogenous type

d.

Diaphragm type

Discuss
Answer: (a).Zoned embankment type
Q83.
What is the U.S.B.R recommended value for freeboard when the height of the dam is more than 60 m?

a.

2 m to 3 m

b.

2.5 m above the top of gates

c.

3 m above the top of gates

d.

More than 3 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).3 m above the top of gates
Q84.
What is the recommended formula for top width of a very low dam?

a.

H + 3

b.

0.2H + 3

c.

0.2 H

d.

H + 5

Discuss
Answer: (b).0.2H + 3
Q85.
What is the Terzaghi’s recommended value of U/s side slope for earth dam of height less than 15m of homogenous silty clay?

a.

2: 1

b.

2.5: 1

c.

3: 1

d.

3.5: 1

Discuss
Answer: (b).2.5: 1
Q86.
If the height of the dam is 10 m, then the value of top width (A) according to Strange’s recommendations is _________________

a.

1.85 m

b.

2.5 m

c.

3.0 m

d.

4.0 m

Discuss
Answer: (b).2.5 m
Q87.
When the height of the dam is in between 7.5 to 15, the Strange’s recommended value for maximum freeboard of low earth dams is ______________

a.

1.2 to 1.5

b.

1.5 to 1.8

c.

1.85

d.

2.1

Discuss
Answer: (c).1.85
Q88.
Calculate the top width (A) of the earth dam of height 50 m.

a.

5.0 m

b.

4.75 m

c.

6.10 m

d.

3 m

Discuss
Answer: (c).6.10 m
Q89.
A phreatic line in seepage analysis is defined as the line on which pressure is _______________

a.

equal to the atmosphere

b.

greater than atmosphere

c.

lower than atmosphere

d.

varying

Discuss
Answer: (a).equal to the atmosphere
Q90.
Provision of horizontal berms at suitable vertical intervals may be provided in the downstream face of an earthen dam in order to _________________

a.

allow the movement of cattle

b.

allow the inspection of vehicles to move

c.

reduce the erosion caused by the flowing rainwater

d.

increase the erosion

Discuss
Answer: (c).reduce the erosion caused by the flowing rainwater
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