Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
The divide wall in a diversion headwork is provided
Irrigation EngineeringIrrigation EngineeringMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
to increase the head of flow through the head regulator
B
to prevent the formation of vortices in front of head regulator
C
to control silt entry into channel
D
to reduce uplift pressures on the apron
Correct Answer
B. to prevent the formation of vortices in front of head regulator
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A divide wall separates turbulent currents near the weir and regulator, reducing eddies/vortices at the head regulator
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