Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about lowering canal bed level safely in civil engineering is correct?
Irrigation EngineeringCanal FallsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
falls eliminate flow velocity
B
falls are used to increase command level indefinitely
C
falls are only for navigation locks
D
falls dissipate excess energy when canal bed drops
Correct Answer
D. falls dissipate excess energy when canal bed drops
Why is this the answer?
Canal falls manage bed slope and energy dissipation. Correct option: D.
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