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1.

Calculate the self weight of trapezoidal dam with top width 5m and bottom width 8m. The height of dam is 15 m. Consider specific weight of masonry be 25kN/m3.

A. 3456.5 kN
B. 2768.5 kN
C. 2437.5 kN
D. 3450 kN
Answer» D. 3450 kN
2.

Calculate the self-weight of a rectangular dam of 22m high and 8m wide. It contains water upto a height of 20m. Consider the specific weight of masonry be 25 kN/m3.

A. 3560 kN
B. 5432 kN
C. 4400 kN
D. 5680 kN
Answer» D. 5680 kN
3.

Calculate the horizontal water pressure acting on a dam. The total depth of water be 13m. Take specific weight of water be 10kN/m3.

A. 765 kN
B. 845 kN
C. 965 kN
D. 1175 kN
Answer» C. 965 kN