Engineering Geology Practice Test 9

1. Volume of water in cubic meters available between minimum pool level and normal pool level is __________

2. Retraining structures may prove exceptionally successful when?

3. Some amount of water can be stored beyond the maximum pool level.

4. The dam which generally is of trapezoidal shape is __________

5. The factors that cause the failure are generally grouped into how many?

6. Knowing the lithology of the site is very important in terms of its safety and feasibility.

7. Which is the longest dam in India?

8. What has to be considered while giving cuts in stratified rocks?

9. Depending on the purpose of storage, reservoirs are classified into how many types?

10. Which reservoirs are used to feed the canal systems for irrigation and power generation?