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Question 151. The upward acceleration of dam due to seismic activity will ________________________
  1.    increase the base pressure
  2.    decrease the base pressure
  3.    not affect the effective weight of the dam
  4.    increase the horizontal dynamic force
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> increase the base pressure
Answer: (a).increase the base pressure
Question 152. The factor of safety against overturning generally varies between ___________
  1.    2 to 3
  2.    1.5 to 2
  3.    0.5 to 1.5
  4.    1 to 2
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 2 to 3
Answer: (a).2 to 3
Question 153. What is the average value of acceleration that is sufficient for high dams in seismic zones?
  1.    0.1g to 0.15g
  2.    0.05g to 0.1g
  3.    0.3gs
  4.    0.15g (where g is the acceleration due to gravity)
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option A. -> 0.1g to 0.15g
Answer: (a).0.1g to 0.15g

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