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This section includes 10 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Strength of Materials knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1. |
Major distributaries discharge varies from ____________ |
| A. | 0.25 to 5 cumecs |
| B. | 2 to 4 cumecs |
| C. | 1.5 to 5 cumecs |
| D. | 1.2 to 5 cumecs |
| Answer» B. 2 to 4 cumecs | |
| 2. |
The upstream slope recommended for sand and gravel with RCC core wall is __________ |
| A. | 1:2 |
| B. | 3:1 |
| C. | 2.5:1 |
| D. | 1.5:1 |
| Answer» D. 1.5:1 | |
| 3. |
____________ creates concentrated seepage in dams section. |
| A. | Longitudinal cracks |
| B. | Transverse cracks |
| C. | Construction cracks |
| D. | Contraction cracks |
| Answer» C. Construction cracks | |
| 4. |
If the minimum stress developed is negative, then the nature of stress is ___________ |
| A. | Shearing |
| B. | Tensile |
| C. | Bending |
| D. | Compressive |
| Answer» C. Bending | |
| 5. |
_____________ sections allow the surplus discharge to flow in dams. |
| A. | Mulching |
| B. | Over reinforced |
| C. | Breaching |
| D. | Balanced |
| Answer» D. Balanced | |
| 6. |
The height of the dam = free board + ___________ |
| A. | FTL |
| B. | MWL |
| C. | FRL |
| D. | HFL |
| Answer» E. | |
| 7. |
Molitor s formula can be used for calculation of ___________ |
| A. | Freeboard |
| B. | Toe width |
| C. | Wave height |
| D. | Base drop |
| Answer» D. Base drop | |
| 8. |
The side slopes depend on ____________ conditions of a proposed dam. |
| A. | Toe width |
| B. | Height of foundation |
| C. | Character of material |
| D. | Free board allowance |
| Answer» D. Free board allowance | |
| 9. |
Calculate the minimum stress developed at the heel of the dam, if the self weight of the dam is 924 kN and the base with is 6 metres [Take e = 0.0945m]. |
| A. | 145 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| B. | 139 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| C. | 167 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| D. | 183 kN/m<sup>2</sup> |
| Answer» C. 167 kN/m<sup>2</sup> | |
| 10. |
To ensure economy in dam sections, the ______ should be minimum. |
| A. | Base width |
| B. | Top width |
| C. | Spillway length |
| D. | Toe of the wall |
| Answer» B. Top width | |