Dams & Hydraulic Structures (DHS) SPPU Endsem Question Paper May 2023
All 8 questions from this SPPU endsem paper, as printed. Read them here or open the PDF.
- Subject code
- 401011
- Pattern
- 2019 pattern
- Exam
- Endsem
- Session
- May 2023
- Max. marks
- 70
- Time
- 2½ Hours
- Paper code
- [6004]-466
Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering) (Semester - VIII)
Instructions to the candidates
- Attempt Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
- Neat sketches/diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary
- Figures to the right indicate full marks for the sub-questions.
- Assume suitable data if necessary and state them in your answer clearly.
- Use non-programmable pocket size electronic calculator is allowed.
Questions
Q1
- a)[5]
What is an emergency spillway? state its purpose.
- b)[5]
What is a spillway gate? Briefly explain anyone types of gates.
- c)[7]
Discuss the various types of energy dissipator used below spillway in relation to the position of tail water depth and jump height curve at least two with sketch.
OR- a)
Q2
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
Enlist type of energy dissipator & explain in details bucket type energy dissipater.
- c)[7]
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Q3
- a)[5]
Write a note on measures adopted for safe drainage of seepage water in earthen dam.
- b)[5]
Explain the function of hearting and rock toe in earthen dam.
- c)[8]
This part has equations that don’t show as text. Open the PDF to read it.
OR- a)
Q4
- a)[5]
Briefly explain various causes of modes of failure of earthen dams. Draw relevant sketches.
- b)[5]
Describe the method of plotting phreatic line for an earth dam with horizontal filter at the downstream.
- c)[8]
With the help of appropriate sketches explain Swedish slip circle method of stability analysis of an earth dam.
- a)
Q5
ORQ6
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
- c)[7]
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Q7
- a)[5]
Explain bilgh’s theory of seepage with neat sketch.
- b)[5]
What do you understand by cross drainage work? Write the factors for selection of CD works.
- c)[8]
Explain in brief i) Aqueduct ii) Super passage iii) Level crossing iv) Inlet and outlet
OR- a)
Q8
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
- c)[8]
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