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Dock and Harbor Engineering

If H is the height of the wave expected, then the height of the breakwater is generally taken as______________________?

If H is the height of the wave expected, then the height of the breakwater is generally taken as______________________?

A. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the datum
B. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the low water level
C. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the high water level
D. 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the mean sea level

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Dock and Harbor Engineering

By increasing the rise of lockgates_______________?

By increasing the rise of lockgates_______________?

(i) the length of the lock gate will increase
(ii) transverse stress due to water pressure on the gate will increase
(iii) compressive force on the gate will increase

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

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When a wave strikes a vertical breakwater in deep water, it is reflected back and on meeting another advancing wave of similar amplitude merges and rises vertically in a wall of water. This phenomenon is called_________________?

When a wave strikes a vertical breakwater in deep water, it is reflected back and on meeting another advancing wave of similar amplitude merges and rises vertically in a wall of water. This phenomenon is called_________________?

A. Surf
B. Clapotis
C. Fetch
D. Swell

When a wave strikes a vertical breakwater in deep water, it is reflected back and on meeting another advancing wave of similar amplitude merges and rises vertically in a wall of water. This phenomenon is called_________________? Read More »

Dock and Harbor Engineering

Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation in case of dry docks?

Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation in case of dry docks?

A. when the dock is empty
B. when the dock is empty with the ship of maximum tonnage
C. when the dock is full of water
D. when the dock is dry and is under construction

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