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Irrigation

The uplift pressure on a dam can be controlled by_________________?

The uplift pressure on a dam can be controlled by_________________?

1) constructing cutoff under upstream face
2) constructing drainage channels bet-ween the dam and its foundation
3) by pressure grouting in foundation

The corret answer is?
A. only (1)
B. both (1) and (2)
C. both (1) and (3)
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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Irrigation, Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology

Main purpose of mean water training for rivers is________________?

Main purpose of mean water training for rivers is________________?

A. flood control
B. to provide sufficient depth of water in navigable channels, during low water periods
C. to preserve the channel in good shape by efficient disposal of suspended and bed load
D. all of the above

Main purpose of mean water training for rivers is________________? Read More »

Irrigation, Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology

The flow of water after spilling over the weir crest in chute spillway and side channel spillway respectively are_________________?

The flow of water after spilling over the weir crest in chute spillway and side channel spillway respectively are_________________?

A. at right angle and parallel to weir crest
B. parallel and at right angle to weir crest
C. parallel to weir crest in both
D. at right angle to weir crest in both

The flow of water after spilling over the weir crest in chute spillway and side channel spillway respectively are_________________? Read More »

Irrigation, Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology

In case of non-availability of space due to topography, the most suitable spillway is________________?

In case of non-availability of space due to topography, the most suitable spillway is________________?

A. straight drop spillway
B. shaft spillway
C. chute spillway
D. ogee spillway

In case of non-availability of space due to topography, the most suitable spillway is________________? Read More »

Irrigation, Water Resources Engineering and Hydrology