Dams & Hydraulic Structures (DHS) SPPU Endsem Question Paper Nov 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
- Nov 2023
- Max. marks
- 70
- Time
- 2½ Hours
- Semester
- VIII
- Paper code
- [6181]-86
Printed for: B.E. (Civil Engineering)
Instructions to the candidates
- Answer Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
- 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]
Define spillway & state its purpose.
- b)[5]
Enlist main components of spillway & explain Control structure.
- c)[7]
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OR- a)
Q2
- a)[5]
Enlist type of energy dissipator & explain Ski jump type energy dissipater.
- b)[5]
State four types of spillway gate and explain any one with sketch.
- c)[7]
Explain the design criteria of U.S. type II stilling basin. Draw a neat sketch of the stilling basin.
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- a)
Q3
- 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. 2
OR- a)
Q4
- a)[5]
Explain the function of hearting and rock toe in earthen dam.
- b)[5]
Draw a neat sketch of a cross-section of earthen dam indicating the various components & explain any one component.
Also asked:May 2025
- c)[8]
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- a)
Q5
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
- c)[7]
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ORQ6
Q7
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
- c)[8]
Draw a labelled sketch of diversion headworks Also enumerate the function of each component.
ORQ8
- a)[5]
- b)[5]
- c)[8]
Write note on khosla’s theory application for design of structure on permeable foundations. Also explain the importance of exit gradient.