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  • Dams and Hydraulic Structure-1
    1. Portion of dam in contact with ground at downstream side is __________  a) Crest  b) Toe  c) Foot  d) Heel Answer: b 2. ___________ is th...
  • Dams and Hydraulic Structure -2
    1. A gravity dam is subjected to hydrodynamic pressure caused by __________ a) the rising waves of the reservoir when a flood wave enters in...
  • Quantity Surveying, Contracts & Tenders -1
     1. To make out an estimate for a work the following data are necessary-Drawing, Specification and ___________ A materials B rates C labours...
  • Dams and Hydraulic Structure- 3
     1. The safety valve of a dam is its __________________ a) Drainage gallery b) Inspection gallery c) Spillway d) Outlet sluices Answer: c 2....
  • Dams and Hydraulic Structure- 5
    1. Calculate the self-weight of the masonry of the rectangle dam of 10 m height and 4 m wide. Consider specific weight of masonry as 20kN/m3...