If D is the depth of scour below original bed, then the width of launching apron is generally taken as (A) 1.2 D (B) 1.5 D (C) 2.0 D (D) 2.5 D

If D is the depth of scour below original bed, then the width of launching apron is generally taken
as
(A) 1.2 D
(B) 1.5 D
(C) 2.0 D
(D) 2.5 D
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Answer: Option B
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