Types of Spillways
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Q. Which one of the following equations represents the downstream profile of Ogee spillway with vertical upstream face? [(x, y) are the coordinates of the point on the downstream profile with origin at the crest of the spillway and Hd is the design head].
- yHd=−0.5(xHd)1.85
- yHd=−0.5(xHd)1/1.85
- yHd=−2.0(xHd)1.85
- yHd=−2.0(xHd)1/1.85
Q. In the case of non availability of space due to topography, the most suitable spillway is :
- Shaft spillway
- Chute spillway
- Ogee spillway
- Straight drop spillway
Q. Match List-I (Main provision) with List-II (Surplussing arrangement) and select the correct answer using the codes below the lists:
List-I
A. Minor irrigation work
B. Medium irrigation project in interior area
C. Earth dam across main river
D. Masonry dam on good rock
List-II
1. Saddle spillway
2. Syphon spillway
3. Ogee spillway
4. Surplus weir
Codes:
A B C D
List-I
A. Minor irrigation work
B. Medium irrigation project in interior area
C. Earth dam across main river
D. Masonry dam on good rock
List-II
1. Saddle spillway
2. Syphon spillway
3. Ogee spillway
4. Surplus weir
Codes:
A B C D
- 4 2 1 3
- 4 2 3 1
- 2 4 3 1
- 2 4 1 3
Q. Which one of the following equations represents the downstream curve of the "Ogee" spillway with vertical upstream face (where x and y are the coordinates of crest profile measured from the apex of the crest, and H is the design head)?
- x=2 H1.85y0.85
- x1.85=2 H0.85y
- x0.85=2 H1.85y
- x=2 H0.85y1.85