Dams Stability Analysis MCQs : This section focuses on the "Dams Stability Analysis". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Dams Stability Analysis skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
____________ creates concentrated seepage in dams section.
A. Longitudinal cracks
B. Transverse cracks
C. Construction cracks
D. Contraction cracks
Question 2
_____________ sections allow the surplus discharge to flow in dams.
A. Mulching
B. Over reinforced
C. Breaching
D. Balanced
Question 3
Calculate the maximum stress at the base section is the self weight is 4400 kN. The top and bottom width of them are 3 and 8 m respectively. Take (e) = 2.97.
A. 1658.15 kN/m2
B. 1775.12 kN/m2
C. 1897.45 kN/m2
D. 2336.67 kN/m2
Question 4
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/m2
B. 139 kN/m2
C. 167 kN/m2
D. 183 kN/m2
Question 5
Determine the eccentricity of the dam section, if the base width of the dam be 6m. Take Z = 5.5m.
A. 2.5
B. 1.5
C. 3.5
D. 4.5
Question 6
Field channels are also known as ______
A. Branch canals
B. Slope channels
C. Water courses
D. Contour canals
Question 7
If the maximum stress is positive, then the nature of stress is ____
A. Tensile
B. Shearing
C. Compressive
D. Bending
Question 8
If the minimum stress developed is negative, then the nature of stress is ___________
A. Shearing
B. Tensile
C. Bending
D. Compressive
Question 9
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
Question 10
Molitor's formula can be used for calculation of ___________
A. Freeboard
B. Toe width
C. Wave height
D. Base drop
Question 11
The height of the dam = free board + ___________
A. FTL
B. MWL
C. FRL
D. HFL
Question 12
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
Question 13
The structures constructed along are distributaries are called as _______
A. Inlets
B. Outlets
C. Distributaries
D. Channels
Question 14
The upstream slope recommended for sand and gravel with RCC core wall is __________
A. 01:02
B. 03:01
C. 2.5:1
D. 1.5:1
Question 15
To ensure economy in dam sections, the ______ should be minimum.
A. Base width
B. Top width
C. Spillway length
D. Toe of the wall
Question 16
Molitor’s formula can be used for calculation of ___________
A. Freeboard
B. Toe width
C. Wave height
D. Base drop