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Dams & Hydraulics Structures

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Q1) a) Define the term dam & state its purpose. [5]
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b) Explain the types of dams based on structural action and briefly explain
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c) State & explain any two instruments used for various measurements
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needed to safety of dams. [5]

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b) What are the objectives of dam safety instruments? [5]
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c) What are the factors that govern the selection of the site for a dam
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Q3) a) Enlist forces acting on gravity dam & write their equation for any two
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forces acting on gravity dam. [5]

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b) What are the Modes of failure of gravity dam? Explain any two. [5]
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c) Enlist different methods of stability analysis of gravity dam & explain in

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Q4) a) Discuss various methods to reduce uplift pressure at the base of gravity
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dam. [5]
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b) Explain various joints provided in gravity dam. [5]

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 c) As shown in fig. 1 profile of gravity dam and water level in the reservoir.

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If specific weight of concrete used for the dam is 24 kN/m3 & coefficient

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