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InsemMar 20242019 patternBE Civil

Dams & Hydraulic Structures (DHS) SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2024

All 4 questions from this SPPU insem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.

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Subject code
401011
Pattern
2019 pattern
Exam
Insem
Session
Mar 2024
Max. marks
30
Time
1 Hour
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6270]-36

Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering) (Insem)

Instructions to the candidates

  1. Solve Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4.
  2. Neat sketches/diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary
  3. Figures to the right indicate full marks for the sub-questions.
  4. Assume suitable data if necessary and state them in your answer clearly.
  5. Use non-programmable pocket size electronic calculator is allowed.

Questions

  1. Q1

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

      State various objectives of dam safety and instrumentation.

      Also asked:Mar 2025

      [5]
    3. c)

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

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

      State the classification of arch dam and explain anyone.

      [5]
    3. c)

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

      Also asked:Mar 2025

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

      State and explain various keys provided in gravity dam.

      Also asked:Feb 2023

      [5]
    3. c)

      State middle third rule for dam structure. 2

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

      Describe procedure for roller compacted concrete.

      [5]
    3. c)

      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/m 3 Coefficient of friction = 0.75 

      [5]