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1(a)
Define gravity dam.
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1(b)
Explain purpose of galleries in gravity dam.
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1(c)
Explain elementary profile of gravity dam.
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Solve any one question from Q.1(d) & Q.1(e)
1(d)
Discuss step by step the analytical procedure that you will adopt for analysis the stability of gravity dams.
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1(e)
Design the practical profile of gravity dam between RL 200.0m to RL 111.8 m for the following data. Maximum allowable compressive stress in concrete= 3000kN/m2. Maximum reservoir level=200.0m; RL of bottom of dam=100.0m specific gravity of concrete=2.4 , unit weight of water=9.81kN/m3.
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2(a)
Explain rock fill dam.
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2(b)
Discuss soils suitable for earth dam.
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2(c)
Write foundation requirements for earth dams.
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Solve any one question from Q.2(d) & Q.2(e)
2(d)
Explain causes of failure of earth dams.
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2(e)
An earth dam made of homogeneous material has the following level of top of dam=300.0m level of deepest river bed=278.0m H.F.L. of reservoir=297.5m, width of the top of dam=4.5m v/s slope=3:1, D/S slope=2.1, K=5×10-4 cm/sec. Determine the discharge passing through the body of the dam.
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3(a)
Explain breaching section of the dam.
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3(b)
Discuss low spillways.
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3(c)
Explain effective length of ogee spillway and its determination.
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Solve any one question from Q.3(d) & Q.3(e)
3(d)
Describe Ogee spillway with its design procedure.
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3(e)
Describe briefly the component parts and their design for a chute spillway.
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4(a)
Explain principles of energy dissipation.
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4(b)
Discuss the functions of a head regulator.
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4(c)
Define flexibility and drive expression for the same.
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Solve any one question from Q.4(d) & Q.4(e)
4(d)
Discuss briefly the various types of energy dissipators that are used for energy dissipation below overflow spillways, under different relative position of T.W.C and J.H.C.
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4(e)
What is meant by a "cross-drainage works"? Explain the different types of cross drainage works.
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5(a)
Draw the plan of run off river plant.
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5(b)
Explain capacity factor and reserve capacity.
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5(c)
What is a surge tank and what are its types and uses?
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Solve any one question from Q.5(d) & Q.5(e)
5(d)
Name various hydro power plants and describe any one in detail.
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5(e)
A load on a hybrid plant varies from a minimum of 10MW to a maximum of 40 MW. Two turbo-generators of capacities 22MW each have been installed . Calculate.
i) Total installed capacity of the plant.
ii) Plant factor
iii) Maximum demand
Iv) Load factor
v) Utilization factor.
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