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Dock and Harbor Engineering

If Hs is the significant wave height, then the average wave height and highest wave height respectively are given by_______________?

If Hs is the significant wave height, then the average wave height and highest wave height respectively are given by_______________?

A. 0.6 Hs and 1.67 Hs
B. 0.6 Hs and 1.87 Hs
C. 1.27 Hs and 1.87 Hs
D. 1.27 Hs and 1.67 Hs

If Hs is the significant wave height, then the average wave height and highest wave height respectively are given by_______________? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering

Assertion A : Basin walls have to be of much grater height than dock walls. Reason R : Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variations?

Assertion A : Basin walls have to be of much grater height than dock walls. Reason R : Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variations?

Select your answer based on the coding system given below.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

Assertion A : Basin walls have to be of much grater height than dock walls. Reason R : Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variations? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering

Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds______________?

Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds______________?

(i) The Beaufort number ranges from 1 to 12.
(ii) Higher Beaufort number indicates higher speed of wind,
(iii) Beaufort number for calm is smallest and for hurricane is highest

select the correct statments.
A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (ii) and (iii) are correct
C. (i) and (iii) are correct
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds______________? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering

The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to_________________?

The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to_________________?

(i) loaded draft + 1.2 m when bottom is rock
(ii) loaded draft + 1.8 m when bottom is soft
(iii) loaded draft + 1.2 m when bottom is soft
(iv) loaded draft + 1.8 m when bottom is rock

select the correct the correct statements.
A. (i) and (ii) are correct
B. (i) and (iii) are correct
C. (ii) and (iv) are correct
D. (iii) and (iv) are correct

The maximum harbour depth below lowest low water is generally equal to_________________? Read More »

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Assertion A : Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more than those required in the channel. Reason R : The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as compared to the harbour itself__________________?

Assertion A : Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more than those required in the channel. Reason R : The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as compared to the harbour itself__________________?

Select your answer based on the coding system given below.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
B. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
C. A is true but R is false.
D. A is false but R is true.

Assertion A : Depth and width required at the entrance to a harbour are more than those required in the channel. Reason R : The entrance to a harbour is usually more exposed to waves as compared to the harbour itself__________________? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than____________________?

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than____________________?

A. the length of design vessel
B. the length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels
C. the length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels
D. twice the length of design vessel

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than____________________? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering

In a two lane channel, bottom width of channel is given by_______________?

In a two lane channel, bottom width of channel is given by_______________?

A. Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane
B. 2 x Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane
C. 2 x Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane + ship clearance lane
D. Manoeuvring lane + 2 x Bank clearance lane + ship clearance lane

In a two lane channel, bottom width of channel is given by_______________? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering