How does the Earth fill dams should be constructed?

Q: What is the top width of a triangular annel having a depth y and side slope Z?

A: OPEN CHANNEL FLOW- FLUID MECHANICS: Option C - 2Zy

Q: Describe about the categories of concrete-masonry dams?

A: The concrete dams also are split into two categories Gravity dams, where only the mass of the dam…

Q: What is the Embankment Loading ?

A: Solution: Embankments have a finite length with defined end angles and can be placed at any…

Q: Describe the requirements of Rockfill Dams.

A: Rockfill dams are constructed primarily from dumped, compacted rock fill. Rockfill dams are…

Q: A dam facility must include a spillway and outlet works. What is spillway and outlet work means?

A: It is given that a dam facility must include a spillway and outlet works.

Q: Explain two reasons why some dam designs are such that the bottom is thicker than the top.

A: The two reasons why some dam designs are such that the bottom is thicker than the top are given…

Q: For you (As an engineer) why is dam constuction is interesting to buiild and challenging?

A: Dam:- It is a kind of barrier that stops or restricts the flow of surface water or underground…

Q: From what is buttress dams consists of?

A: A buttress dam comprises of water retaining sloping membrane or deck on the upstream that is aided…

Q: Define driven piles.

A: There are two types of foundations are there: Shallow foundation Deep foundation A shallow…

Q: Explain the ways to prevent land sliding?

A: In the question we have to give methods and ways for the prevention of landslide.Landslide is…

Q: Explain Stability Analysis for Gravity Dams.

A: Stability analysis for gravity dams is generally examined into a two-dimensional rigid-body outline…

Q: What do you think is the significant effect of the different water contents between each level and…

A: Water content : it gives us the ratio of weight of water to the weight of solids in any given…

Q: Define the term Rockfill Dams.

A: Rockfill dam is defined as a kind of dam that is generally made of compacted rock fill. Rockfill dam…

Q: what is land sliding and explain its causes in your own words

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Q: Define Multiple piles

A: piles is a deep foundation.  piles are used to carry vertical compressive load as well as resist…

Q: Name the Categories of concrete or masonry dams?

A: Following are the concrete or masonry dams: Gravity dams Arch dams Buttress dams Masonry dams

Q: Explain the different steps of irrigation canal design?

A: A canal is an  artificial channel build to carry water from river to agricultural field. Depending…

Q: Define steel piles

A: Steel piles are a big screw, made of galvanized steel with a helical flange that not only helps to…

Q: Define the software to be used to Designing of small earthfill Dams?

A: The software to be used to Designing of small earth fill Dams:

Q: What are Drained and Undrained Conditions ?

A: The drained condition is generally preferred when the soil strata consist of gravels or sand which…

Q: Assess illustration to show the importance of determining soil properties for the bridge

A: The soil investigation is very necessary in order to determine the properties and nature of the soil…

Q: Explain about the Deep Drainage method.

A: A hydro logical cycle is groundwater regeneration or system of deep runoff, or deep percolation,…

Q: Where does the Earth fill and rockfill dams are typically used?

A: Earth fill dam: Earth dam is made of earth (or soil). It resists the forces exerted upon it mainly…

Q: What is the classification of Earth Fill Dams?

A: Earthfill dams are one of the most popular dam type constructed to any height.

Q: What are ridge and contour canals? Write Do you suggest that canals should lined?

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Q: What is Flowable fill? What are its advantages and disavantages?

A: Flowable fill is a lean watery mix of concrete used for non structural works such as backfill and…

Q: How do natural levees originate? What is the major soil type expected in a natural levee?

A: The levees are a wall which is used to block the water from going to unwanted area. The levees are…

Q: Assess the demerits of Earth fill Dams? Summarize general design criteria for earth fill dams.

A: Earth fill Dams are also known as Non-rigid Dams. These dams are built with help of rock, gravel,…

Q: Aside from an excavator, provide at least three other earthwork equipment that you are familiar…

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Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages are associated with the construction, function, and…

A: Construction wise advantages and disadvantages of earthen dams: Advantages: Availability of earth…

Q: Define H -piles

A: Answer H piles are those piles whose cross-sectional area and volume displacement are relatively…

Q: Describe about what is Rockfill Dams?

A: A rockfill dam is an embankment that consists of compacted free-draining earth granular with an…

Q: Describe the components and locations for concrete and earth fill dams.

A: Dams and reservoirs are generally constructed to store the water and usage of water whenever…

Q: Define Concrete and Masonry Dams.

A: Masonry dam is any dam built mainly of blocks of concrete, brick or stone joined to mortar.

Q: When will the head change at a well be greater  if the boundaries did not exist? Why?

A: Head change in well is related to it's drawdown rate. Drawdown is defined as the amount of water…

Q: How do you verify the accuracy of dam survey data? Please explain the answer.

A: Redundant measurements and cross-checking techniques are fundamental to ensuring data reliability.…

Q: How to avoid challenges caused by dam construction using civil engineering principle's. How to avoid…

A: Some problems caused by dams are as follow: (i) Soil Erosion. (ii) Species Extinction. (iii) Spread…

Q: Why does the Hydraulically placed earth fills are not recommended?

A: The deposition of of materials with the help of flowing water in an embankment is known as hydraulic…