Question 1

Which of the following structures are constructed parallel to shore line to develop a demarcating line between land area and water area?

Accepted Answer

A) Sea walls, bulk heads and groynes 
B) Sea walls, bulk heads and revetments 
C) Sea walls, revetments and groynes 
D) Bulk heads, revetments and groynes

Question 2

Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation in case of dry docks?

Accepted Answer

A) When the dock is empty 
B) When the dock is empty with the ship of maximum tonnage 
C) When the dock is full of water 
D) When the dock is dry and is under construction

Question 3

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

Accepted Answer

A) A harbour without any port complex, is called a refuge harbour 
B) A harbour used for fishery, is called fishery harbour 
C) The terminal building of a commercial harbour consists of an administrative block, customs clearance and ware-houses 
D) All the above

Question 4

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than

Accepted Answer

A) The length of design vessel 
B) The length of design vessel + 10% clearance between adjacent vessels 
C) The length of design vessel + 20% clearance between adjacent vessels 
D) Twice the length of design vessel

Question 5

A ship is berthed in a chamber and lifted by principles of buoyancy, such a chamber is called.

Accepted Answer

A) Dry dock 
B) Wet dock 
C) Floating dock 
D) Refuge dock

Exam 1: Marine Structures and Design

Which of the following structures are constructed parallel to shore line to develop a demarcating line between land area and water area?

Which of the following conditions of loading imposes the greatest load on the foundation in case of dry docks?

Pick up the correct statement from the following:

In basins subjected to strong winds and tide, the length of the berthing area should not be less than

A ship is berthed in a chamber and lifted by principles of buoyancy, such a chamber is called.