Question Bank
Unit 1
Q.1 what are the various component part of the dams? Draw a neat sketch. Also write the various selection criteria of the dam site.
Q.2 what are the factors governing the selection of type of dam? Also explains the classification of dam.
Q.3 define large dam and small dam as per IS. Also explains the effect of earthquake on dams.
Q.4 What are the objectives of dam instrumentation and safety? Why the instrumentation is necessary for dam safety and monitoring?
Q.5 Enumerate the various types of measurement in dam instrumentation. Also enlist the various social issues related to the dam.
Q.6 Explain the instrumentation data system in brief.
Q.7 Write short notes on any of four of the following;
i. Pneumatic piezometer
Ii. Vibrating wire piezometer
Iii. Porous tube piezometer
Iv. Magnetic settlement system
v. Inverted and hanging pendulum
v. Inclinometer