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This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Irrigation Engineering knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
The type of arch dam which generally requires overhangs at abutments is of ________________________ |
| A. | constant radius type |
| B. | variable radius type |
| C. | constant angle type |
| D. | variable angle type |
| Answer» D. variable angle type | |
| 2. |
A constant radius arch dam is also sometimes called as _______________ |
| A. | constant centre arch dam |
| B. | constant angle arch dam |
| C. | variable angle arch dam |
| D. | variable centre arch dam |
| Answer» B. constant angle arch dam | |
| 3. |
A V-shaped valley with stronger foundations can suggest the choice of an arch dam is of the type ___________________________ |
| A. | constant radius arch dam |
| B. | variable radius arch dam |
| C. | constant angle arch dam |
| D. | variable angle arch dam |
| Answer» D. variable angle arch dam | |
| 4. |
In an arch dam, the extrados curve refer to the arch rings corresponding to the ____________________ |
| A. | the upstream face of the dam |
| B. | downstream face of the dam |
| C. | side face of the dam |
| D. | either upstream or downstream face of the dam |
| Answer» B. downstream face of the dam | |
| 5. |
The most economical central angle of the arch rings of an arch dam can be adopted only at one place preferably at mid-height in an arch dam is of the type __________________ |
| A. | constant angle arch dam |
| B. | constant radius arch dam |
| C. | both constant angle and constant radius arch dam |
| D. | variable radius arch dam |
| Answer» C. both constant angle and constant radius arch dam | |
| 6. |
Which among the following type of dam section is expected to be the thinnest and the most economical? |
| A. | Constant angle arch dam |
| B. | Shell-arch dam |
| C. | Constant radius arch dam |
| D. | Concrete gravity dam |
| Answer» C. Constant radius arch dam | |
| 7. |
A constant angle arch dam when compared to constant radius arch dam utilizes concrete quality of about ______________ |
| A. | 43% |
| B. | 130% |
| C. | 230% |
| D. | 113% |
| Answer» B. 130% | |
| 8. |
Which of the following is the most economical type of arch dam? |
| A. | Constant radius type |
| B. | Variable radius type |
| C. | Constant angle type |
| D. | Variable angle type |
| Answer» D. Variable angle type | |
| 9. |
Greater is the wall curvature in an arch dam, greater will be the economy in the dam thickness. |
| A. | True |
| B. | False |
| Answer» B. False | |
| 10. |
A non-vertical arch dam is known as a _______________ |
| A. | buttress dam |
| B. | double curvature arch dam |
| C. | shell arch dam |
| D. | both double curvature and shell arch dams |
| Answer» E. | |
| 11. |
An arch dam looks like a single arch in _________________ |
| A. | plan |
| B. | front elevation |
| C. | side elevation |
| D. | both plan and front elevation |
| Answer» B. front elevation | |