DOCKS AND HARBOR ENGINEERING QUIZ

If the maximum spring rise is 2 m and height of the waves expected is 4 m , then the breakwater height above the datum will be

7 m

5 m

4 m

2.5 m

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In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than

The length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels

The length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels

Twice the length of design vessel

The length of design vessel

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Consider the following statements.<br/>(i) Fender is the cushion provided on the face of the jetty for ships to come in contact,<br/>(ii) Slip is the space of water area between two adjacent piers where ships are berthed,<br/>(iii) Pier head is a structure constructed near the tip of a break water near the harbour entrance. <br/>Of the statements

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

(i) and (iii) are correct

(i) and (ii) are correct

(ii) and (iii) are correct

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For designing the dock, the proportion of ship load assumed to be borne by keel blocks is

43906

43898

43959

43967

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Assertion A : Intervention of undulations in the sea bed reduces the depth of wave at the section.Reason R : No wave can have a height greater than the depth of water through which it passes.Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A.

A is false but R is true.

A is true but R is false.

Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.

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Assertion A : Basin walls have to be of much grater height than dock walls.Reason R : Tidal basins are subject to fluctuations of levels due to tidal variations.Select your answer based on the coding system given below:

A is true but R is false.

A is false but R is true.

Both A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.

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Consider the following statements.(i) Fender is the cushion provided on the face of the jetty for ships to come in contact,(ii) Slip is the space of water area between two adjacent piers where ships are berthed,(iii) Pier head is a structure constructed near the tip of a break water near the harbour entrance. Of the statements

(ii) and (iii) are correct

(i) and (iii) are correct

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

(i) and (ii) are correct

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Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation in case of dry docks?

When the dock is full of water

When the dock is empty

When the dock is dry and is under construction

When the dock is empty with the ship of maximum tonnage

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Assertion A : Large size stones are required in stone revetment in shore protection.Reason R : Resistance of stone to wave force is proportional to its volume and wave force is proportional to the exposed area of the stone.Select your answer based on the coding system given below.

A is true but R is false.

Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of

Both A and R are true but R is not a correct explanation of

A is false but R is true.

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Consider the following statements in regard to Beaufort scale for wind speeds,(i) The Beaufort number ranges from 1 to 12.(ii) Higher Beaufort number indicates higher speed of wind,(iii) Beaufort number for calm is smallest and for hurricane is highest Of these statements

(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct

(ii) and (iii) are correct

(i) and (ii) are correct

(i) and (iii) are correct

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