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InsemMar 20252019 patternBE Civil

Dams & Hydraulic Structures (DHS) SPPU Insem Question Paper Mar 2025

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 2025
Max. marks
30
Time
1Hour
Semester
VIII
Paper code
[6411]-26

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)

      State the objectives regarding the instrumentation in dam safety.

      Also asked:Mar 2024

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    2. b)

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

      [5]
    3. c)

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

      [5]

  2. Q2

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

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

      Also asked:Mar 2024

      [5]
    3. c)

      What are salient features of arch dam?

      [5]

  3. Q3

    1. a)

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

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain in details elementary profile of gravity dam.

      [5]
    3. c)

      With a neat sketch of gravity dam, explain water pressure forces and their effects on dam. B.E. Civil Engineering (Insem.)

      [5]

  4. Q4

    1. a)

      For gravity dam, Check the safety of dam as shown in fig 1 with respect to sliding. where unit weight of construction material = 24KN/m 3 & coefficient of friction = 0.75

      [5]
    2. b)

      Explain in detail concept of Roller compacted dams.

      [5]
    3. c)

      This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.

      [5]