Civil Engineering - Docks and Harbours

Exercise : Docks and Harbours - Section 1
16.
Pick up the correct statement function following:
The coarse material which has a smaller angle of repose, causes a steeper beach slope
The coarse material which has a greater angle of repose, causes a steeper beach slope
The flattening out of the beach is caused due to the movement of small and uniform particles leeward.
both (b) and (c).
Answer: Option
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17.
The wavelength is computed by Bertin's formula (where T is the period in seconds).
Answer: Option
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18.
Pick up the correct statement from the following:
The regular periodic rise and fall of the surface of the sea, is called tide.
The average difference in water level between high tide and low tide at a place, is called tidal range
The movement of water caused by the action of tide, is called a tidal current
all of the above.
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19.
Depth of borings for soil investigation, is generally kept below low water level
30 m
35 m
45 m
40 m
Answer: Option
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20.
Which one of the following land marks on the coast line must be depicted on hydrographic maps ?
shore line
light houses
church spires
all the above.
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