The wall of a dam is broader at the base (1) because streamlining is required (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth (3) to withstand pressure that increases in a horizontal plane (4) to withstand pressure that is increased with atmospheric pressure

The wall of a dam is broader at the base (1) because streamlining is required (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth (3) to withstand pressure that increases in a horizontal plane (4) to withstand pressure that is increased with atmospheric pressure
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(2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth Explanation: Darns are built broader at the base for two reasons. The first is because it needs to be stable enough to support the dam, and two, the bottom of the dam needs to be able to deal with the increased pressure of the water, as you get further down. Particular to dams, at the lower part of the structure the lower levels of water are at higher pressure than the upper levels of the water.
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The wall of a dam is broader at the base (1) because streamlining is required (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth (3) to withstand pressure that increases in a horizontal plane (4) to withstand pressure that is increased with atmospheric pressure

Description : The wall of a dam is broader at the base (1) because streamlining is required (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth (3) to withstand pressure that increases in a horizontal plane (4) to withstand pressure that is increased with atmospheric pressure

Last Answer :  to withstand pressure that increases with depth

The wall of a dam is broader at the base (1) because streamlining is required (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth (3) to withstand pressure that increases in a horizontal plane (4) to withstand pressure that is increased with atmospheric pressure

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Last Answer : (2) to withstand pressure that increases with depth Explanation: Darns are built broader at the base for two reasons. The first is because it needs to be stable enough to support the dam, and two, ... the structure the lower levels of water are at higher pressure than the upper levels of the water.

The wall of a dam is made thicker at the bottom than at the top because the pressure exerted by the water on the wall (1) depends on the thickness of the wall (2) increases with height of the wall (3) increases with depth of the wall (4) depends on the area of the wall

Description : The wall of a dam is made thicker at the bottom than at the top because the pressure exerted by the water on the wall (1) depends on the thickness of the wall (2) increases with height of the wall (3) increases with depth of the wall (4) depends on the area of the wall

Last Answer :  increases with depth of the wall

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If is the angle of repose of soil of weight w kg/m3 , the horizontal pressure p at a depth of h metres per metre length of wall, is (A) wh × [(1 - sin )/(1 + )] (B) (wh/2) × [(1 - sin )/(1 + )] (C) wh - sin )/(1 + )] (D) wh )/(1 - )

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Last Answer : (C) 12°

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Last Answer : (c) broader lumen and perforated cross walls

A triangular section having base b, height h, is placed with its base horizontal. If the shear stress at a depth y from top is q, the maximum shear stress is (A) 3S/bh (B) 4S/bh (C) 4b/Sh (D) 3b/bS

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Last Answer : (A) 3S/bh

Grillage foundation (A) Is used to transfer heavy structural loads from steel columns to a soil having low bearing capacity (B) Is light and economical (C) Does not require deep cutting as the required base area with required pressure intensity is obtained at a shallow depth (D) All the above

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Last Answer : (3) Timperature remains increases

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The range of spread from the wall base to outer edge of a brick work foundation does not exceed (A) 1/2 horizontal to 1 vertical (B) 2/3 horizontal to 1 vertical (C) 1 horizontal to 1 vertical (D) 2 horizontals to 1 vertical

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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) The width of the wall is constructed thicker at the base in a stepped fashion (B) A long vertical load transferring concrete structure is called a concrete pile (C) In pile which transfers the load to the soil by the friction between the pile and the surrounding soil is called friction pile (D) The pile which transfers the load to a hard rock bed at certain depth is called load bearing

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Periodic testing of circuit breakers is necessary to assure that a correctly rated and properly installed unit _________________. A. can trip faster as it increases in age B. will continue to provide the original degree of protection C. does not exceed its interrupting capacity D. be able to withstand at least 125% of applied voltage

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The water pressure per metre length on a vertical masonry wall of dam is (where w = Specific weight of the liquid, and H = Height of the liquid) (A) wH/2(B) wH (C) wH2 /2 (D) wH2 /4

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raft increases with increase in forward speed for most of the implement, mainly due to a) More rapid acceleration of any soil particles that is moved appreciably b) More working width c) Increased working depth d) Draft decreases with increase in speed of implement

Description : raft increases with increase in forward speed for most of the implement, mainly due to a) More rapid acceleration of any soil particles that is moved appreciably b) More working width c) Increased working depth d) Draft decreases with increase in speed of implement

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Pick up the incorrect statement from the following: (A) Free surface ground water is subjected to atmospheric pressure (B) Water table surface rises and falls with seasons (C) Depth of water table is directly proportional to the rate of drawl of water (D) Level of water table remains stationary

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If the atmospheric pressure on the surface of an oil tank (sp. gr. 0.8) is 0.2 kg/cm", the pressure at a depth of 50 m below the oil surface will be (A) 2 meters of water column (B) 3 meters of water column (C) 5 meters of water column (D) 6 meters of water Column

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While swimming at depth of120m in a fresh water lake, A fish emits an air bubbles of volume 2.0mm³ atmospheric pressure is 100kPa. What is the pressure of the bubble?  a) 217.7 kPa  b) 317.7 kPa  c) 417.7 kPa  d) 517.7 kPa Formula: P= δh

Description : While swimming at depth of120m in a fresh water lake, A fish emits an air bubbles of volume 2.0mm³ atmospheric pressure is 100kPa. What is the pressure of the bubble?  a) 217.7 kPa  b) 317.7 kPa  c) 417.7 kPa  d) 517.7 kPa Formula: P= δh

Last Answer : 217.7 kPa

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Description : While swimming a depth of 13m in a fresh water lake a fish emits an air bubble of volume 2 mm² atmospheric pressure is 100kpa what is the original pressure of the bubble.  a. 217.17 kpa  b. 119 kpa  c. 326.15 kpa  d. 210 kap Pabs = Pg + Patm

Last Answer : 217.17 kpa

In severe winter, in cold countries water pipes burst because – (1) Water expands on freezing (2) Contraction of water pipes (3) High atmospheric pressure (4) Combined effect of all the above three

Description : In severe winter, in cold countries water pipes burst because – (1) Water expands on freezing (2) Contraction of water pipes (3) High atmospheric pressure (4) Combined effect of all the above three

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In severe winter, in cold countries water pipes burst because (1) water expands on freezing (2) contraction of water pipes (3) high atmospheric pressure (4) combined effect of all the above three

Description : In severe winter, in cold countries water pipes burst because (1) water expands on freezing (2) contraction of water pipes (3) high atmospheric pressure (4) combined effect of all the above three

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Assuming all other parameters remain constant, what happens to the pressure of a gas when the volume of the gas is increased? w) increases x) decreases y) fluctuates sinusoidally z) remains the same

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Description : When pressure is increased the melting point of ice (1) increases (2) does not change (3) decreases (4) depends on the impurities in the ice

Last Answer : decreases

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Last Answer : Answer: Option D

Can you tell me/us one fact of the Kennedy (broader) family?

Description : Can you tell me/us one fact of the Kennedy (broader) family?

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Explain briefly why genres are broader in scope than forms?

Description : Explain briefly why genres are broader in scope than forms?

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Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast? (1) Unlike the east coast this coast is straight (2) The Western Ghats obstruct the winds causing rainfall (3) The east coast is broader than the west coast (4) The Eastern Ghats extend parallel to wind direction

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When electromagnetic wave are propagated through a waveguide, they A. are reflected from the walls but do not travel along them B. travel along all four walls of the waveguide C. travel along the broader walls of the guide D. travel through the dielectric without touching the walls

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Last Answer : A. are reflected from the walls but do not travel along them

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Extra widening required at a horizontal curve on a single lane hill road of radius 80 m for a design speed of 50 km ph and for a vehicle with wheel base 6.0 m is (A) 0.225 m (B) 0.589 m (C) 1.250 m (D) None of these

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Last Answer : Answer: Option B