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As compared to gravity dams, earthen dams
A are costlier
B are less susceptible to failure
C require sound rock foundations
D require less skilled labour
If ‘Hs’ is the significant wave height, then the average wave height and highest wave height respectively are given by
A 0.6 Hs and 1.67 Hs
B 0.6 Hs and 1.87 Hs
C 1.27 Hs and 1.87 Hs
D 1.27 Hs and 1.67 Hs
If H is the height of the wave expected, then the height of the breakwater is generally taken as
A 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the datum
B 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the low water level
C 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the high water level
D 1.2 H to 1.25 H above the mean sea level
For heavy embankments and dams, of height h, the depth of exploration of soil should not be less than
A $$\frac{{\text{h}}}{4}$$
B $$\frac{{\text{h}}}{2}$$
C h
D 2h
A shaft of diameter D is subjected to a twisting moment (T) and a bending moment (M). If the maximum bending stress is equal to maximum shear stress developed, then M is equal to
A $$\frac{{\text{T}}}{2}$$
B T
C 2T
D 4T
When two shafts of same length, one of which is hollow, transmit equal torques and have equal maximum stress, then they should have equal
A Polar moment of inertia
B Polar modulus
C Diameter
D Angle of twist
Three forces acting on a rigid body are represented in magnitude, direction and line of action by the three sides of a triangle taken in order. The forces are equivalent to a couple whose moment is equal to
A Area of the triangle
B Twice the area of the triangle
C Half the area of the triangle
D None of these
Which of the following cements is suitable for use in massive concrete structures such as large dams?
A Ordinary Portland cement
B Low heat cement
C Rapid hardening cement
D Sulphate resisting cement
The first floating solar power plant in Uttar Pradesh is built on which of the following dams?
A Matatila Dam
B Rajghat Dam
C Dhanraul Dam
D Rihand Dam
Which of the following dams has generations of power more than irrigation as its main purpose?
A Gandhi Sagar
B Hirakud
C Periyar
D Tungabhadra

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