State the objectives regarding the instrumentation in dam safety.

Enlist type of dam based on hydraulic action and explain in details anyone.

Define the term ‘Dam’. Explain the terms gallery, crest and toe of gravity dam.

Explain with sketches the instrumentation required for monitoring joints & cracks in a concrete dam.

Explain with sketch “Inclinometer” used in gravity dam safety.

What are salient features of arch dam?

What are the Modes of failure of gravity dam? Explain any one with formula.

Explain in details elementary profile of gravity dam.

With a neat sketch of gravity dam, explain water pressure forces and their effects on dam.

For gravity dam, Check the safety of dam as shown in fig 1 with respect to sliding. where unit weight of construction material = 24KN/m3& coefficient of friction = 0.75

Explain in detail concept of Roller compacted dams.

Explain how you will find the uplift pressure on a gravity dam provided with drainage gallery.

Explain the terms upstream side, downstream side, tailwater, spillway & gallery of gravity dam.

State various objectives of dam safety and instrumentation.

State the classification of dam based on purpose & explain in details anyone.

Explain with sketches the instrumentation required for monitoring uplift pressure in gravity dam.

State the classification of arch dam and explain anyone.

Explain with sketch “Piezometer” used in gravity dam safety.

Explain in detail seismic forces acts on gravity dam with proper sketch.

State and explain various keys provided in gravity dam.

State middle third rule for dam structure.

Explain in details galleries in a gravity dam with respect to location and function.

Describe procedure for roller compacted concrete.

As shown in fig.1 profile of gravity dam, check the safety of dam with respect to sliding, where as unit weight of construction material = 24 KN/m3 Coefficient of friction = 0.75

Define the term dam & state its purpose.

Explain the types of dams based on structural action and briefly explain any one type.

State & explain any two instruments used for various measurements needed to safety of dams.

What is an arch dam & state its advantages and disadvantages.

What are the objectives of dam safety instruments?

What are the factors that govern the selection of the site for a dam construction.

Enlist forces acting on gravity dam & write their equation for any two forces acting on gravity dam.

What are the Modes of failure of gravity dam? Explain any two.

Enlist different methods of stability analysis of gravity dam & explain in brief any one of them.

Discuss various methods to reduce uplift pressure at the base of gravity dam.

Explain various joints provided in gravity dam.

As shown in fig. 1 profile of gravity dam and water level in the reservoir. If specific weight of concrete used for the dam is 24 kN/m3 & coefficient of friction is 0.70, total self weight of dam is 54×103kN/m. check the safety of dam with respect to sliding.

What are spillways and what is their necessity?

Draw a labeled sketch of ogee spillway showing all components

Explain ‘Stilling Basin Types’ according IS 4997-1968

Explain importance of ‘Energy Dissipators’.

Explain in details ‘Vertical Lift Gate’.

Design an ogee spillway for concrete gravity dam, for the following data. i) Average river bed level = 100 m ii) Slope of D/S = 0.7 H: 1V, u/s face is vertical iii) Spillway crest RL = 204 m iv) Design discharge = 8000 m3/s v) Spillway length is 6 spans with a clear length of 10 m each. Pier thickness = 2.5 m.

Explain function of pitching on U/S face of earthen dam & turfing.

Explain in details homogenous embankment type of dam.

Describe the method of plotting phreatic line for an earth dam with & without horizontal filter at the downstream side.

Explain significance of drainage blanket in earthen dam

Explain ‘Seepage Failure’ in earthen dam

Determine the factor of safety of downstream slope of (homogeneous section) an earth dam drawn to a scale of 1cm = 4 m, for the following data : Area of N-rectangle = 24 cm2 Area of T-rectangle = 12 cm2 Area of U-rectangle = 8 cm2 Length of slip circle arc = 20 cm angle of internal friction = 25° Cohesion c = 19.5 kN/m2 specific weight of soil = 19 kN/m3

Explain types of canals based on alignment.

Explain in details limitations of Kennedy’s theory.

Design an irrigation channel by Kennedy’s theory to carry a discharge of 36 cumecs. Take rugosity coefficient N = 0.0225 and critical velocity ratio m = 1.05. The channel has a bed slope of 1 in 5000 and side slope of 0.5 H:1 V. Take initial trial depth as 2m.

Explain various losses in irrigation of canals

Explain the concept of canal fall and describe ogee fall in details

Design a regime channel of trapezoidal section for carrying water at the rate 12 cumecs having side slopes 1 H: 2 V, if Lacey’s slit factor is 0.90.

Explain in details “Super Passage”.

Explain in details limitation of Bligh’s Theory.

Draw layout plan of a typical diversion head works and label all its part. Write functions of each part.

Explain in details “Level Crossing”.

Explain selection criteria for ‘Diversion Head Work’.

Explain ‘Creep Theory by Bligh’ for the hydraulic design of weir on a permeable foundation.

Explain any one spillway with sketch.

Explain main components of spillway.

Explain the concept of energy dissipation below spillway.

Explain any one type of spillway gates.

Explain the concept of energy dissipator & its importance.

Design an ogee spillway for concrete gravity dam, for the following data. i) Average river bed level =160 m ii) Slope of D/S=0.75H: 1V, u/s face is vertical iii) Spillway crest RL=265m iv) Desing discharge=5750 m3/s v) Spillway length is 6 spans with a clear length of 7 m each. vi) Pier thickness=2m.

Enlist different causes of failure of earthen dams and explain any one

Define earthen dam & explain in details limitations of earth dam

Explain various seepage control measures in eathen dam

Explain types earth dam based on method of construction

Draw various component of earthen dam

Determine the factor of safety of downstrem slope of (homogeneous section) an earth dam drawn to a scale of 1:650, for the following data: Area of N-rectangle=20cm2 Area of T-rectangle=10cm2 Area of U-rectangle=5cm2 Length of slip circle arc=20cm angle of internal friction=26° cohesion c = 24 kg/m2 specific weight of soil=18 kN/m3

What are the advantages of canal lining

Explain the components of canal system with neat sketch

Explain design of canal by Kennedy’s theory

What is canal? Explain any one types of canals based on function.

What is a Canal Fall? Explain any one types of canal fall.

Enlist & elaborate the steps in designing of trapezoidal lined canal.

Explain the concept of weir.

Draw layout plan of diversion head works and label all its components

Explain in brief: i) Super passage ii) Siphon aqueduct

Explain the importance of exit gradient.

Explain lane’s creep theories of seepage

Explain in brief: i) Level crossing ii) Super passage

Define spillway and explain anyone type of spiliway with proper sketch.

Explain main components of spillway.

Explain energy dissipation device and its importance.

Explain ski jump bucket with suitable diagram.

Differentiate between controlled and uncontrolled spillway.

Design an ogee spillway for concrete gravity dam, for the following data. i) Average river bed level = 160 m ii) Slope of D/S = 0.75 H: 1V, u/s face is vertical iii) Spillway crest RL = 265 m iv) Design discharge = 5750 m3/s v) Spillway length is 6 spans with a clear length of 7 m each. Pier thickness= 2m.

Enlist different causes of failure of earthen dams and explain any one.

Define earthen dam & explain in details limitations of earth dam.

Explain various seepage control measures in earthen dam.

Explain the function of hearting and rock toe in earthen dam.

Define phreatic line for an earth dam & explain phreatic line for an earth dam with horizontal filter at the downstream.

Explain Swedish slip circle method of stability analysis of an earth dam.

Explain the advantage and disadvantages of lining of canals.

Explain the components of canal system with neat sketch.

Explain design of canal by Kennedy’s theory.

Explain necessity of canal lining.

What are the drawbacks of Kenned’s theory.

Write short note on. i) canal regulators ii) canal escapes

Draw a labelled sketch of diversion headworks.

Compare bligh’s and lane’s creep theories of seepage.

Explain in brief: i) inlet and outlet ii) aqueduct

Explain the importance of exit gradient.

Explain lane’s creep theories of seepage.

Explain in brief: i) Level crossing ii) Super passage

What is an emergency spillway? state its purpose.

What is a spillway gate? Briefly explain anyone types of gates.

Discuss the various types of energy dissipator used below spillway in relation to the position of tail water depth and jump height curve at least two with sketch.

Enlist main components of spillway & explain any one.

Enlist type of energy dissipator & explain in details bucket type energy dissipater.

Design an ogee spillway for concrete gravity dam, for the following data. i) Average river bed level = 160 m ii) Slope of D/S = 0.75 H : IV, u/s face is vertical iii) Spillway crest RL = 265 m iv) Design discharge = 5750 m3/s v) Spillway length is 6 spans with a clear length of 7 m each. Pier thickness = 2m.

Write a note on measures adopted for safe drainage of seepage water in earthen dam.

Explain the function of hearting and rock toe in earthen dam.

Determine the factor of safety of downstream slope of (homogeneous section) an earth dam drawn to a scale of 1:650, for the following data: Area of N-rectangle =20 cm2 Area of T-rectangle = 10 cm2 Area of U-rectangle = 5 cm2 Length of slip circle arc = 20 cm Angle of internal friction = 260 Cohesion c = 24 kg/m2 Specific weight of soil = 18 kN/m3

Briefly explain various causes of modes of failure of earthen dams. Draw relevant sketches.

Describe the method of plotting phreatic line for an earth dam with horizontal filter at the downstream.

With the help of appropriate sketches explain Swedish slip circle method of stability analysis of an earth dam.

Write short note on i) Canal falls ii) Canal outlets

Describe the types of canals on the basis of their purpose.

Briefly explain kennedy’s theory. What are the drawbacks of Kenned’s theory.

Write short note on i) Canal escapes ii) Canal regulators

Explain types of canal according to function.

Design a regime channel of trapezoidal section for carrying water at the rate 12 cumecs having side slopes 1 H : 2 V, if Lacey’s slit factor is 0.90.

Explain bilgh’s theory of seepage with neat sketch.

What do you understand by cross drainage work? Write the factors for selection of CD works.

Explain in brief i) Aqueduct ii) Super passage iii) Level crossing iv) Inlet and outlet

Explain Khosla’s theory of independent of seepage variable.

Explain the importance of exit gradient.

Draw a labelled sketch of diversion headworks Also enumerate the function of each component.

Define spillway & state its purpose.

Enlist main components of spillway & explain Control structure.

Design an ogee spillway for concrete gravity dam, for the following data. i) Average river bed level = 160 m ii) Slope of D/S = 0.75 H : 1V, u/s face is vertical iii) Spillway crest RL = 265 m iv) Design discharge = 5530 m3/s v) Spillway length is 6 spans with a clear length of 7 m each. vi) Pier thickness = 2m.

Enlist type of energy dissipator & explain Ski jump type energy dissipater.

State four types of spillway gate and explain any one with sketch.

Explain the design criteria of U.S. type II stilling basin. Draw a neat sketch of the stilling basin.

Briefly explain various causes of modes of failure of earthen dams. Draw relevant sketches.

Describe the method of plotting phreatic line for an earth dam with horizontal filter at the downstream.

With the help of appropriate sketches explain Swedish slip circle method of stability analysis of an earth dam.

Explain the function of hearting and rock toe in earthen dam.

Draw a neat sketch of a cross-section of earthen dam indicating the various components & explain any one component.

Determine the factor of safety of downstream slope of (homogeneous section) an earth dam drawn to a scale of 1:650, for the following data: Area of N-rectangle = 20 cm2 Area of T-rectangle = 10 cm2 Area of U-rectangle = 5 cm2 Length of slip circle arc = 20 cm angle of internal friction = 26º cohesion c = 24 kg/m2 specific weight of soil = 18 kN/m3

What is a canal? Explain types of canals based on function.

Explain the advantage and disadvantages of lining of canals.

Design a regime channel of trapezoidal section for carrying water at the rate 10 cumecs having side slopes 1 H: 2 V, if Lacey’s slit factor is 0.90.

Write short note on. i) Canal falls ii) Canal outlets

Write note on khosla’s theory of independent variable.

Briefly explain kennedy’s theory. What are the drawbacks of Kenned’s theory.

Explain Khosla’s theory of independent od seepage variable.

Explain the importance of exit gradient.

Draw a labelled sketch of diversion headworks Also enumerate the function of each component.

Explain in brief : i) Level crossing ii) Super passage

Compare bligh’s and lane’s creep theores of seepage.

Write note on khosla’s theory application for design of structure on permeable foundations. Also explain the importance of exit gradient.