Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
A protection work at the downstream end of a weir in form of blocks of concrete or masonry is called
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Choose the correct answer
A
Talus
B
Baffles
C
Scour
D
Flash boards
Correct Answer
B. Baffles
Why is this the answer?
Baffle blocks are energy dissipators placed on the downstream apron of a weir to break the flow velocity and reduce turbulence, whereas talus is typically loose stone protection.
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