SOLVED PROBLEMS FOR AREA 2

PROBLEM 1: 

DETERMINE THE 10-YEAR PERIOD PEAK RUNOFF FOR AN 80-HECTARE WATERSHED HAVING A RUNOFF COEFFICIENT OF 0.4. THE RAINFALL INTENSITY FOR THAT RETURN PERIOD IS 101.25 MM/HR.

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a. 9.0 m³/s

b. 16.5 m³/s

c. 1.5 m³/s

d. 16.3 m³/s

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

To find the peak runoff, we use the Rational Method formula in metric units:

Q = (C × I × A) / 360

1. Identify Given Data:

• • C (Runoff Coefficient) = 0.4
• • I (Rainfall Intensity) = 101.25 mm/hr
• • A (Area) = 80 hectares

2. Perform Calculation:

Q = (0.4 × 101.25 × 80) / 360
Q = 3240 / 360
Q = 9.0 m³/s

Final Result: a. 9.0 m³/s

PROBLEM  2 :

MARIKINA WATERSHED (500 SQ. KM.) HAD AN AVERAGE CN VALUE OF 65 IN 1970 WITH A STORM DEPTH OF 100 MM. AFTER 30 YEARS, THE SAME STORM OCCURRED BUT THE CN VALUE INCREASED TO 84 DUE TO LAND USE CHANGE. WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN THE DEPTH OF RUNOFF?

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a. 1.33%

b. 80%

c. 41%

d. 133%

Correct Answer: D (approx. 133%)

Step-by-Step Solution:

We use the SCS Runoff Equation where S = (25400 / CN) - 254 and Q = (P - 0.2S)² / (P + 0.8S).

1. Calculate for 1970 (CN = 65):

S1 = (25400 / 65) - 254 = 136.77 mm
Q1 = (100 - 0.2×136.77)² / (100 + 0.8×136.77) = 25.32 mm

2. Calculate for 30 Years Later (CN = 84):

S2 = (25400 / 84) - 254 = 48.38 mm
Q2 = (100 - 0.2×48.38)² / (100 + 0.8×48.38) = 58.98 mm

3. Calculate Percentage Change:

% Change = [(Q2 - Q1) / Q1] × 100
% Change = [(58.98 - 25.32) / 25.32] × 100
% Change = 1.329 × 100 = 132.9%

Final Result: Approximately 133%

PROBLEM 3:

A HORIZONTAL, FULLY FLOWING 4-INCH PIPE IS DISCHARGING WATER. THE X-COORDINATE AND Y-COORDINATE OF THE WATER TRAJECTORY, MEASURED FROM THE END OF THE PIPE, ARE 1.5 M AND 0.8 M, RESPECTIVELY. ASSUMING A COEFFICIENT OF DISCHARGE OF 1.0, WHAT IS THE DISCHARGE OF THE PIPE?

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a. 10 lps

b. 20 lps

c. 30 lps

d. 40 lps

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

To solve this, we first find the velocity (v) of the water leaving the pipe using the trajectory coordinates, then apply the discharge formula Q = A × v.

1. Solve for Velocity (v):

` v = x × √(g / 2y)
v = 1.5 × √(9.81 / (2 × 0.8))
v = 1.5 × √(6.13125) ≈ 3.714 m/s

2. Calculate Pipe Area (A):

Diameter = 4 inches ≈ 0.1016 meters
Area = (π / 4) × (0.1016)² ≈ 0.008107 m²

3. Solve for Discharge (Q):

Q = Area × Velocity × Cd
Q = 0.008107 × 3.714 × 1.0
Q ≈ 0.03011 m³/s = 30.11 lps

Final Result: c. 30 lps

PROBLEM 4:

ON A 20% HILL SLOPE, IT IS PROPOSED TO CONSTRUCT BENCH TERRACES WITH A 1:1 BATTER SLOPE. IF THE VERTICAL INTERVAL IS 2 METERS, WHAT IS THE WIDTH OF THE TERRACE?

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a. 10 m

b. 8 m

c. 20 m

d. 16 m

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

The width of the terrace (W) can be determined using the relationship between the vertical interval (VI), the land slope (S), and the batter slope (u).

1. Identify Given Data:

• • Vertical Interval (VI) = 2 meters
• • Land Slope (S) = 20% = 0.20
• • Batter Slope (u) = 1:1 = 1.0

2. Use the Terrace Width Formula:

W = (VI / S) - (u × VI)

3. Perform Calculation:

W = (2 / 0.20) - (1.0 × 2)
W = 10 - 2
W = 8 meters

Final Result: b. 8 m

PROBLEM 5:

WHAT IS THE THEORETICAL FLOW VELOCITY IN AN ORIFICE WHERE THE FREE WATER SURFACE IS 120 CM ABOVE THE CENTER OF THE ORIFICE?

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a. 48.5 m/s

b. 3.50 m/s

c. 2.15 m/s

d. 4.85 m/s

Correct Answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

To find the theoretical velocity of flow from an orifice, we use Torricelli's Theorem.

1. Identify Given Data:

• • Head (h) = 120 cm = 1.2 meters
• • Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.81 m/s²

2. Use the Theoretical Velocity Formula:

v = √(2 × g × h)

3. Perform Calculation:

v = √(2 × 9.81 × 1.2)
v = √(23.544)
v = 4.852 m/s

Final Result: d. 4.85 m/s

PROBLEM 6: 

DETERMINE THE POWER RATING OF A PUMP REQUIRED TO PUMP WATER AT 158 GPM TO A STORAGE TANK. THE INLET IS 3 M ABOVE THE PUMP OUTLET, AND THE SOURCE IS 3 M BELOW THE PUMP SUCTION. TOTAL FRICTION LOSS IS 1.6 M. PUMP EFFICIENCY IS 50% AND DRIVE EFFICIENCY IS 100%.

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a. 1.0 HP

b. 2.0 HP

c. 3.0 HP

d. 1.5 HP

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Total Dynamic Head (TDH):

Static Head = Suction Lift + Discharge Head = 3m + 3m = 6m
TDH = Static Head + Friction Loss = 6m + 1.6m = 7.6 meters

2. Convert Flow Rate to Liters per Second (lps):

158 gpm × 0.06309 = 9.97 lps (approx. 10 lps)

3. Calculate Water Horsepower (WHP):

WHP = (Q × H) / 76 = (10 × 7.6) / 76 = 1.0 HP

4. Calculate Brake Horsepower (BHP):

BHP = WHP / (Pump Eff × Drive Eff)
BHP = 1.0 / (0.50 × 1.0)
BHP = 2.0 HP

Final Result: b. 2.0 HP

PROBLEM 7: 

COMPUTE THE CAPACITY OF AN IRRIGATION CANAL WITH A BOTTOM WIDTH OF 60 CM, WATER DEPTH OF 50 CM, SIDE SLOPE OF 1:1, CHANNEL SLOPE OF 0.02, AND MANNING’S N OF 0.035.

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a. 0.851 m³/s

b. 0.935 m³/s

c. 1.123 m³/s

d. 0.568 m³/s

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Geometric Properties (Trapezoidal Section):

Area (A) = (b + zy)y = (0.6 + 1(0.5))0.5 = 0.55 m²
Wetted Perimeter (P) = b + 2y√(1 + z²) = 0.6 + 2(0.5)√(1 + 1²) = 2.014 m
Hydraulic Radius (R) = A / P = 0.55 / 2.014 = 0.273 m

2. Apply Manning's Equation for Velocity (v):

v = (1 / n) × R^(2/3) × S^(1/2)
v = (1 / 0.035) × (0.273)^(2/3) × (0.02)^(1/2)
v = 28.57 × 0.421 × 0.1414 = 1.701 m/s

3. Calculate Capacity (Discharge, Q):

Q = A × v
Q = 0.55 m² × 1.701 m/s
Q = 0.935 m³/s

Final Result: b. 0.935 m³/s

PROBLEM 8:

IF THE IMPELLER SPEED OF A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP IS INCREASED FROM 1800 RPM TO 2340 RPM, THE RESULTING POWER WILL BE HOW MANY TIMES THE ORIGINAL?

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a. 1.690

b. 2.197

c. 1.091

d. 1.140

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

According to the Pump Affinity Laws, the power (P) required by a pump is proportional to the cube of the impeller speed (N).

1. Identify the Given Speeds:

• • Original Speed (N1) = 1800 rpm
• • New Speed (N2) = 2340 rpm

2. Use the Power Affinity Ratio Formula:

P2 / P1 = (N2 / N1)³

3. Perform Calculation:

Ratio = (2340 / 1800)³
Ratio = (1.3)³
Ratio = 1.3 × 1.3 × 1.3 = 2.197

Final Result: b. 2.197

PROBLEM 9: 

A SPRINKLER SPACING OF 12 X 18 M AND AN APPLICATION RATE OF 10 MM/HR WILL REQUIRE A SPRINKLER WITH A CAPACITY OF:

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a. 0.6 lps

b. 6 lps

c. 3.6 lps

d. 36 lps

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

The required capacity of a single sprinkler is calculated by multiplying the area covered by the sprinkler (spacing) by the desired application rate.

1. Identify Given Data:

• • Spacing (S1 × S2) = 12 m × 18 m = 216 m²
• • Application Rate (I) = 10 mm/hr = 0.010 m/hr

2. Calculate Discharge in m³/hr:

Q = Area × Rate
Q = 216 m² × 0.010 m/hr = 2.16 m³/hr

3. Convert to Liters per Second (lps):

Q (lps) = (2.16 m³/hr × 1000 L/m³) / 3600 sec/hr
Q (lps) = 2160 / 3600
Q = 0.6 lps

Final Result: a. 0.6 lps

PROBLEM 10:

EVAPOTRANSPIRATION IN AN 8 HA FARM IS 7 MM/DAY AND PERCOLATION LOSS IS 2 MM/DAY. WHAT IS THE DESIGN DISCHARGE OF A CANAL TO DELIVER A 5-DAY REQUIREMENT IN 24 HOURS WITH 75% EFFICIENCY?

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a. 150 m³/hr

b. 200 m³/hr

c. 175 m³/hr

d. 140 m³/hr

Correct Answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Daily Water Depth Requirement:

Total daily depth = ET + Percolation = 7 mm + 2 mm = 9 mm/day
In meters: 9 mm = 0.009 m/day

2. Calculate Total Volume for 5 Days:

Area = 8 hectares = 80,000 m²
Volume = Area × Depth × Days
Volume = 80,000 m² × 0.009 m/day × 5 days = 3,600 m³

3. Adjust for Irrigation Efficiency (75%):

Required Gross Volume = Net Volume / Efficiency
Gross Volume = 3,600 m³ / 0.75 = 4,800 m³

4. Calculate Discharge (Q) for 24-hour delivery:

Q = Gross Volume / Delivery Time
Q = 4,800 m³ / 24 hours
Q = 200 m³/hr

Final Result: b. 200 m³/hr

Note: Based on the calculation steps, Choice B is the correct numerical result.

PROBLEM 11:

12,500 CUBIC METERS OF WATER WAS DELIVERED TO A 10 HA FARM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE. CONSUMPTIVE USE IS 8 MM/DAY AND EFFECTIVE RAINFALL IS 150 MM. WHAT IS THE IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY?

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a. 32%

b. 87%

c. 72%

d. 52%

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Total Consumptive Use (CU) for June:

June has 30 days.
Total CU = 8 mm/day × 30 days = 240 mm

2. Calculate Net Irrigation Requirement (NIR):

NIR = Total CU - Effective Rainfall
NIR = 240 mm - 150 mm = 90 mm

3. Convert NIR Depth to Volume (Net Volume):

Area = 10 hectares = 100,000 m²
Net Volume = 100,000 m² × 0.090 m = 9,000 m³

4. Solve for Irrigation Efficiency (Ea):

Ea = (Net Volume / Delivered Volume) × 100
Ea = (9,000 m³ / 12,500 m³) × 100
Ea = 0.72 × 100 = 72%

Final Result: c. 72%

PROBLEM 12:

DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM TOTAL HEAD (H) WHICH A 5 HP CENTRIFUGAL PUMP CAN EXTRACT WATER AT A RATE OF 25 LPS IF THE PUMP EFFICIENCY IS 65%.

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a. 25.32 ft.

b. 32.41 ft.

c. 33.39 ft.

d. 35.12 ft.

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Water Horsepower (WHP):

WHP = Brake Horsepower (BHP) × Efficiency
WHP = 5 HP × 0.65 = 3.25 HP

2. Use the HP formula to find Head in meters:

WHP = (Q × H) / 76
3.25 = (25 × H) / 76
H = (3.25 × 76) / 25 = 9.88 meters

3. Convert Meters to Feet:

H (ft) = 9.88 meters × 3.28084 ft/m
H (ft) = 32.414... ft

Final Result: b. 32.41 ft.

PROBLEM 13:

AN AQUIFER WITH AN EFFECTIVE POROSITY OF 0.10 HAS A HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF 11.0 M/DAY. THE PIEZOMETRIC CONTOURS ARE 164 M (UP-GRADIENT) AND 152 M (DOWN-GRADIENT) OVER A DISTANCE OF 18 KM. DETERMINE THE ACTUAL VELOCITY OF FLOW.

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a. 73.33 mm/day (Up)

b. 73.33 mm/day (Down)

c. 14 mm/day (Up)

d. 14 mm/day (Down)

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Hydraulic Gradient (i):

i = (Head Change) / Distance
i = (164 m - 152 m) / 18,000 m
i = 12 / 18,000 = 0.0006667

2. Calculate Darcy Velocity (v):

v = K × i
v = 11.0 m/day × 0.0006667 = 0.007333 m/day

3. Calculate Actual (Seepage) Velocity (Vs):

Vs = v / Effective Porosity
Vs = 0.007333 / 0.10 = 0.07333 m/day

4. Convert to mm/day and Determine Direction:

Vs = 0.07333 × 1000 = 73.33 mm/day

Final Result: b. 7 mm/day towards the down-gradient point.

Water always flows from high head (164m) to low head (152m), which is the down-gradient direction.

PROBLEM 14:

GIVEN A SHALLOW TUBE-WELL WITH A MAXIMUM DISCHARGE OF 15 LPS AND A TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD OF 7 METERS, DETERMINE THE POWER RATING OF THE PRIME MOVER IF PUMP AND PRIME MOVER EFFICIENCIES ARE 60% AND 55% RESPECTIVELY.

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a. 4 hp

b. 3.5 hp

c. 4.5 hp

d. 5 hp

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Calculate Water Horsepower (WHP):

WHP = (Q × H) / 76
WHP = (15 × 7) / 76
WHP = 105 / 76 = 1.38 HP

2. Calculate Brake Horsepower (BHP):

BHP = WHP / Pump Efficiency
BHP = 1.38 / 0.60 = 2.30 HP

3. Calculate Prime Mover Rating (PMR):

PMR = BHP / Prime Mover Efficiency
PMR = 2.30 / 0.55
PMR = 4.18 HP

Final Result: a. 4 hp (nearest standard rating)

PROBLEM 15:

WHAT IS THE DISCHARGE IN EACH SPRINKLER NOZZLE TO IRRIGATE A 150M X 180M FIELD IF SPACING IS 6M X 6M, WATER REQUIREMENT IS 150MM, AND IRRIGATION PERIOD IS 6 HOURS?

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a. 0.250 lps

b. 0.375 lps

c. 0.500 lps

d. 0.250 lps

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

The discharge of a sprinkler nozzle is determined by the application rate required to deliver the water depth over the specified time for the area covered by one sprinkler.

1. Calculate Required Application Rate (I):

Depth (d) = 150 mm
Time (T) = 6 hours
Rate (I) = d / T = 150 mm / 6 hrs = 25 mm/hr

2. Calculate Area per Sprinkler (As):

Spacing = 6 m × 6 m
Area = 36 m²

3. Solve for Discharge (q):

q = (Area × Rate) / 3600
q = (36 m² × 0.025 m/hr) / 3600 sec/hr
q = 0.9 / 3600 = 0.00025 m³/s

4. Convert to Liters per Second (lps):

q = 0.00025 × 1000 = 0.250 lps

Final Result: a. 0.250 lps

PROBLEM 16:

HOW MUCH WATER IS REQUIRED TO DILUTE 15 LITERS OF A SOLUTION THAT IS 12% DYE SO THAT A 5% SOLUTION IS OBTAINED?

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a. 1.1 li

b. 1.9 li

c. 12 li

d. 21 li

e. 64 li

Correct Answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

We use the principle of conservation of mass, where the amount of dye remains constant before and after dilution.

1. Identify Given Data:

• • Initial Volume (V1) = 15 liters
• • Initial Concentration (C1) = 12%
• • Final Concentration (C2) = 5%

2. Use the Dilution Formula:

C1 × V1 = C2 × V2

3. Solve for Final Volume (V2):

12% × 15 = 5% × V2
0.12 × 15 = 0.05 × V2
1.8 = 0.05 × V2
V2 = 1.8 / 0.05 = 36 liters

4. Calculate Amount of Water Added:

Water Added = V2 - V1
Water Added = 36 - 15
Water Added = 21 liters

Final Result: d. 21 li

PROBLEM 17: 

TWO AIRPLANES TRAVELING IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS LEAVE AN AIRPORT AT THE SAME TIME. ONE AVERAGES 480 MPH AND THE OTHER 520 MPH. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE BEFORE THEY ARE 2,000 MILES APART?

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a. 1 hr

b. 2 hr

c. 3 hr

d. 3.5 hr

e. 2.5 hr

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

Since the planes are traveling in opposite directions, the distance between them increases at a rate equal to the sum of their speeds.

1. Calculate the Combined (Relative) Speed:

Relative Speed = Speed 1 + Speed 2
Relative Speed = 480 mph + 520 mph
Relative Speed = 1,000 mph

2. Use the Time Formula:

Time (t) = Total Distance / Relative Speed

3. Solve for Time:

t = 2,000 miles / 1,000 mph
t = 2 hours

Final Result: b. 2 hr

PROBLEM 18: 

WHAT IS THE WIDTH OF A STRIP THAT MUST BE PLOWED AROUND A RECTANGULAR FIELD 100M LONG BY 60 M WIDE SO THAT THE FIELD WILL BE TWO-THIRDS PLOWED?

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a. 64.5 m

b. 20 m

c. 15.5 m

d. 12.4 m

e. 18 m

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

If a strip of width x is plowed around the field, the unplowed area in the center remains a rectangle with dimensions (100 - 2x) and (60 - 2x).

1. Set up the Area Equation:

Total Area = 100 × 60 = 6,000 m²
Two-thirds plowed = 2/3 × 6,000 = 4,000 m²
One-third unplowed = 1/3 × 6,000 = 2,000 m²

2. Formulate the Algebraic Equation:

(100 - 2x)(60 - 2x) = 2,000

3. Simplify and Solve for x:

6,000 - 200x - 120x + 4x² = 2,000
4x² - 320x + 4,000 = 0
Divide by 4: x² - 80x + 1,000 = 0

4. Apply the Quadratic Formula:

x = [80 ± √(80² - 4(1)(1000))] / 2
x = [80 ± √(6400 - 4000)] / 2
x = [80 ± 48.99] / 2
x₁ = 64.5 m (not possible) , x₂ = 15.5 m

Final Result: c. 15.5 m

PROBLEM 19:

A TROUGH WITH A TRAPEZOIDAL CROSS SECTION (3 FT TOP, 2 FT BOTTOM, 2 FT DEEP) IS FULL OF WATER. FIND THE TOTAL FORCE OWING TO WATER PRESSURE ON ONE END OF THE TROUGH.

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a. 200 lb.

b. 182 lb.

c. 291 lb.

d. 625 lb.

e. 198 lb.

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

The total hydrostatic force (F) on a vertical surface is calculated by multiplying the specific weight of water (62.4 lb/ft³), the depth to the centroid (h-bar), and the total area (A).

1. Calculate the Area (A):

Area = [(Top Width + Bottom Width) / 2] * Depth
Area = [(3 + 2) / 2] * 2 = 5.0 sq. ft.

2. Locate the Centroid Depth (h-bar) from the Top:

h-bar = (Depth / 3) * [(Top + 2*Bottom) / (Top + Bottom)]
h-bar = (2 / 3) * [(3 + 2*2) / (3 + 2)]
h-bar = (0.667) * (7 / 5) = 0.933 ft.

3. Solve for Total Force (F):

Force = Specific Weight * h-bar * Area
Force = 62.4 * 0.933 * 5.0
Force = 291.1 lbs

Final Result: c. 291 lb

PROBLEM 20: 

THE RATE OF CHANGE OF VOLUME (V) WITH RESPECT TO DEPTH (H) IS GIVEN BY dV/dh = ∏(2h + 3)². FIND THE VOLUME OF WATER IN THE TANK WHEN THE DEPTH IS 3 M.

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a. 117 ∏

b. 36 ∏

c. 136 ∏

d. 27 ∏

e. 729 ∏

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

To find the volume from the rate of change (derivative), we need to integrate the function with respect to h from 0 to 3 meters.

1. Set up the Integral:

V = ∫ ∏(2h + 3)² dh from 0 to 3

2. Expand the Squared Term:

(2h + 3)² = 4h² + 12h + 9
V = ∏ ∫ (4h² + 12h + 9) dh

3. Integrate:

V = ∏ [ (4/3)h³ + 6h² + 9h ] from 0 to 3

4. Evaluate at h = 3:

V = ∏ [ (4/3)(3)³ + 6(3)² + 9(3) ]
V = ∏ [ (4/3)(27) + 6(9) + 27 ]
V = ∏ [ 36 + 54 + 27 ]
V = 117 ∏ cu. meters

Final Result: a. 117 ∏ cu. meters

PROBLEM 21: 

A CONTRACTED RECTANGULAR WEIR IS TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN A STREAM OF WATER IN WHICH THE DISCHARGE VARIES FROM 55 TO 1415 LITER/SEC. DETERMINE THE LENGTH OF THE WEIR, SUCH THAT THE MEASURED HEAD WILL NEVER BE LESS THAN 60 MM OR GREATER THAN ONE-THIRD OF THE LENGTH OF THE WEIR.

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a. L = 17.4 m

b. L = 0.0174 m

c. L = 1.74 m

d. L = 0.174 m

Correct Answer: c. L = 1.74 m

Step-by-Step Solution:

Simplify this scenario by applying the maximum discharge condition to the standard weir formula to find the minimum length required to keep the depth within bounds.

1. Identify the Given Values:

Maximum Discharge (Q_max) = 1415 liters/sec = 1.415 m³/s
Maximum allowable head (H_max) = L / 3

2. Apply the Francis Weir Equation:

Q = 1.84 * L * H^3/2
1.415 = 1.84 * L * (L / 3)^1.5

3. Simplify and Solve for L:

1.415 = 1.84 * L * (L^1.5 / 3^1.5)
1.415 = (1.84 / 5.196) * L^2.5
1.415 = 0.3541 * L^2.5

4. Calculate the Final Value:

L^2.5 = 1.415 / 0.3541
L^2.5 = 3.996
L = (3.996)^{1 / 2.5}
L = 1.74 meters

Final Result: c. L = 1.74 m

PROBLEM 22: 

DELIVERY OF 360 CFS TO AN 80 ACRE FIELD IS CONTINUED FOR 4 HOURS. TAIL WATER FLOW IS ESTIMATED AT 10 CFS. SOIL PROBING AFTER THE IRRIGATION INDICATES THAT ONE (1) FOOT OF WATER HAS BEEN STORED IN THE ROOTZONE. COMPUTE THE APPLICATION EFFICIENCY.

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a. 60

b. 62

c. 92

d. 67

Correct Answer: d. 67

Step-by-Step Solution:

Water application efficiency (E_a) measures how much of the water delivered to the field is actually stored in the root zone for plant use.

1. Calculate the Water Stored in the Root Zone:

Area = 80 acres
Depth stored = 1 foot
Volume Stored = 80 acres * 1 foot = 80 acre-feet

2. Calculate the Total Water Applied to the Field:

Discharge (Q) = 360 cfs
Time (t) = 4 hours = 14,400 seconds
Total Volume Applied = 360 cfs * 14,400 seconds = 5,184,000 cubic feet

3. Convert the Applied Volume to Acre-Feet:

1 acre-foot = 43,560 cubic feet
Volume Applied = 5,184,000 / 43,560 = 119.01 acre-feet

4. Compute Application Efficiency (E_a):

E_a = (Volume Stored / Volume Applied) * 100
E_a = (80 / 119.01) * 100
E_a = 67.22% ≈ 67%

Final Result: d. 67

PROBLEM 23: 

HOW MANY KGS OF 70% COPPER ORE MUST EVENTUALLY BE ADDED TO 80 KGS OF AN ALLOY OF ZINC AND TIN, 40% OF WHICH IS PURE ZINC, TO OBTAIN AN ALLOY OF 25% PURE ZINC?

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a. 48

b. 35

c. 50

d. 54

Correct Answer: a. 48

Step-by-Step Solution:

Since the copper ore being added contains no zinc (0% zinc), the total amount of pure zinc in the mixture stays exactly the same. Adding the ore simply increases the total weight of the alloy, which dilutes the zinc concentration from 40% down to 25%.

1. Calculate the Amount of Pure Zinc in the Initial Alloy:

Initial Alloy Weight = 80 kgs
Zinc Percentage = 40%
Pure Zinc = 80 * 0.40 = 32 kgs

2. Set up the Mixture Balance Equation:

Let x = weight of the copper ore to be added.
Total final weight of the new alloy = 80 + x
Final target zinc concentration = 25% (0.25)

3. Formulate the Mathematical Expression:

Pure Zinc = 25% * (Total Final Weight)
32 = 0.25 * (80 + x)

4. Solve for x:

32 = 20 + 0.25x
32 - 20 = 0.25x
12 = 0.25x
x = 12 / 0.25
x = 48 kgs

Final Result: a. 48

PROBLEM 24: 

A DAM IS TRIANGULAR IN CROSS SECTION WITH THE UPSTREAM FACE VERTICAL. WATER IS FLUSH AT THE TOP. THE DAM IS 8M HIGH AND 6 METERS WIDE AT THE BASE AND WEIGHS 2.4 TONS PER CU. M. THE COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION BETWEEN THE BASE AND THE FOUNDATION IS 0.8. DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM AND THE MINIMUM UNIT PRESSURE IN THE FOUNDATION.

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a. 1.421 t/m²; 0.499 t/m²

b. 71.25 t/m²; 24.7 t/m²

c. 7.125 t/m²; 2.47 t/m²

d. 14.21 t/m²; 4.99 t/m²

Correct Answer: d. 14.21 metric tons/sq. m; 4.99 metric tons/sq. m.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Note: Standard masonry/concrete for gravity dams typically weighs 2.4 tons/m^3.

1. Compute the Total Weight of the Dam (W):

For a 1-meter width strip of the triangular dam:
W = 0.5 * Base * Height * unit weight of concrete
W = 0.5 * 6 m * 8 m * 2.4 tons/m³ = 57.6 tons

2. Compute the Total Horizontal Hydrostatic Force (P):

Using unit weight of water = 1.0 ton/m³:
P = 0.5 * unit weight of water * Height²
P = 0.5 * 1.0 * 8² = 32.0 tons

3. Determine Eccentricity (e) about the Center of the Base:

Taking moments about the center of the base (3 m from the vertical face):
The weight acts at 1/3 of the base from the vertical face (2 m), which is 1 m from the center.
The water pressure acts at H/3 from the base (8/3 m).

M_center = P * (8 / 3) - W * 1
M_center = 32.0 * (8 / 3) - 57.6 * 1 = 85.333 - 57.6 = 27.733 ton-m

e = M_center / W = 27.733 / 57.6 = 0.4815 meters

4. Compute Foundation Pressures:

q = (W / B) * (1 ± 6e / B)
q = (57.6 / 6) * (1 ± (6 * 0.4815) / 6)
q = 9.6 * (1 ± 0.4815)

q_max = 9.6 * 1.4815 = 14.22 t/m² ≈ 14.21 t/m²
q_min = 9.6 * 0.5185 = 4.98 t/m² ≈ 4.99 t/m²

Final Result: d. 14.21 metric tons/sq. m; 4.99 metric tons/sq. m.

PROBLEM 25: 

WATER LEAKS FROM THE HEMISPHERICAL BOWL OF 8 INCHES DIAMETER AT THE RATE OF 10 CUBIC INCHES PER MINUTE. HOW FAST IS THE WATER LEVEL FALLING WHEN THE WATER IS 2 INCHES DEEP IN THE BOWL?

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a. 1 / 3π in/min

b. 5 / 6π in/min

c. 4 / 6π in/min

d. 2 / 3π in/min

Correct Answer: b. 5 / 6π in/min

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Identify the Given Parameters:

Diameter = 8 inches → Radius (R) = 4 inches
Rate of change of volume (dV/dt) = -10 cubic inches/min
Instantaneous depth (h) = 2 inches

2. Use the Formula for the Volume of a Spherical Segment:

V = π * h² * (R - h / 3)
V = π * R * h² - (π / 3) * h³

3. Differentiate with Respect to Time (t):

dV/dt = π * (2 * R * h * dh/dt) - π * h² * dh/dt
dV/dt = π * (2 * R * h - h²) * dh/dt

4. Substitute the Given Values and Solve for dh/dt:

-10 = π * [2 * (4) * (2) - (2)²] * dh/dt
-10 = π * [16 - 4] * dh/dt
-10 = 12π * dh/dt

dh/dt = -10 / 12π
dh/dt = -5 / 6π in/min

Final Result: b. 5 / 6π in/min (The negative sign indicates the water level is falling)

PROBLEM 26:

IF AN UNLINED TRAPEZOIDAL CANAL WITH BEST HYDRAULIC CROSS-SECTION CAN BE USED, WHAT ACTUAL DEPTH OF OPEN CHANNEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO CARRY 10 M³/S WITH A VELOCITY OF 1 M/S? USE 2:1 SIDE SLOPE AND 15% FREEBOARD.

a. 1.12 M

b. 2.12 M

c. 21.2 M

d. 2.21 M

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SOLUTION:

1. IDENTIFY GIVEN DATA:

• DISCHARGE (Q) = 10 M³/S
• VELOCITY (V) = 1 M/S
• SIDE SLOPE (Z) = 2
• FREEBOARD = 15%

2. CALCULATE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA (A):

A = Q / V = 10 / 1 = 10 M²

3. CALCULATE DEPTH (D) FOR BEST HYDRAULIC SECTION:

A = D(B + ZD)
FOR BEST HYDRAULIC SECTION, B = 2D(SQRT(1+Z²) - Z)
WITH Z = 2: B = 2D(SQRT(5) - 2) ≈ 0.472D
A = D(0.472D + 2D) = 2.472D²
10 = 2.472D² → D ≈ 2.01 M (HYDRAULIC DEPTH)

4. APPLY FREEBOARD:

ACTUAL DEPTH = D * 1.15
ACTUAL DEPTH = 1.843 * 1.15 ≈ 2.12 M

FINAL RESULT: B. 2.12 M

PROBLEM 27: TRAPEZOIDAL CANAL DESIGN

IF THE MOST EFFICIENT OF ALL TRAPEZOIDAL CROSS-SECTIONS CAN BE USED, WHAT ACTUAL DEPTH OF OPEN CHANNEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO CARRY 100 M³/S WITH A VELOCITY OF 5 M/S? USE 15% FREEBOARD.

a. 3.9 M

b. 3.4 M

c. 3.5 M

d. 1.3 M

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SOLUTION:

1. IDENTIFY GIVEN DATA:

• DISCHARGE (Q) = 100 M³/S
• VELOCITY (V) = 5 M/S
• FREEBOARD = 15%

2. CALCULATE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA (A):

A = Q / V = 100 / 5 = 20 M²

3. CALCULATE DEPTH (D) FOR MOST EFFICIENT TRAPEZOID (SEMI-HEXAGONAL):

FOR THE MOST EFFICIENT TRAPEZOID, THE SIDE SLOPE IS 60° (Z = 1/μ3).
A = sqrt(3) * D²
20 = 1.732 * D²
D² = 11.547
D = 3.398 M

4. APPLY FREEBOARD:

ACTUAL DEPTH = D * 1.15
ACTUAL DEPTH = 3.398 * 1.15 ≈ 3.908 M

FINAL RESULT: A. 3.9 M

PROBLEM 28: MOST EFFICIENT TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL

IF THE MOST EFFICIENT OF ALL TRAPEZOIDAL CROSS-SECTIONS CAN BE USED, WHAT DESIGN DEPTH OF OPEN CHANNEL WOULD YOU RECOMMEND TO CARRY 100 M³/S WITH A VELOCITY OF 5 M/S?

a. 1.4 M

b. 2.4 M

c. 3.4 M

d. 1.3 M

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1. AREA (A): A = Q / V = 100 / 5 = 20 m²

2. FOR MOST EFFICIENT TRAPEZOID: A = sqrt(3) * D²

3. SOLVE FOR D:

20 = 1.732 * D²
D² = 11.547
D ≈ 3.4 M

FINAL RESULT: C. 3.4 M

PROBLEM 29: BOTTOM WIDTH OF EFFICIENT CHANNEL

WHAT IS THE BOTTOM WIDTH FOR THE BEST HYDRAULIC CROSS-SECTION (BEST PROPORTION) OF A CONCRETE OPEN CHANNEL IF THE DESIGN DEPTH IS 5 METERS AND THE SIDE SLOPE IS 45º?

a. 3.14 M

b. 4.14 M

c. 5.14 M

d. None of the above

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1. FORMULA: For best hydraulic trapezoid, b = 2d(secθ - tanθ)

2. GIVEN: d = 5 m, θ = 45º

3. CALCULATION:

b = 2(5) * (sec 45º - tan 45º)
b = 10 * (1.414 - 1)
b = 10 * 0.414
b = 4.14 M

FINAL RESULT: B. 4.14 m

PROBLEM 30: TOP WIDTH OF EFFICIENT CHANNEL

WHAT IS THE TOP WIDTH AT WATER SURFACE LEVEL OF THE MOST EFFICIENT CONCRETE OPEN CHANNEL IF DESIGN DEPTH IS 5 METERS? DESIGN DISCHARGE IS 100 M³/S AND VELOCITY IS 2 M/S.

a. 1.29 m

b. 9.12 m

c. 12.9 m

d. None of the above

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Design Criteria: Most Efficient Canal (θ=60º)

1. Calculate Area (A):

Q = AV
100 = A(2)
A = 50 m²

2. Calculate Side Slope (z):

tan θ = 1 / z
tan 60º = 1 / z
1.732 = 1 / z
z = 0.577

3. Calculate Bottom Width (b):

A = bd + zd²
b = (A - zd²) / d
b = [50 - 0.577(5)²] / 5
b = 7.12 m

4. Calculate Top Width (t):

t = b + (2d / tan θ)
t = 7.12 + [2(5) / 1.732]
t = 12.89 m ≈ 12.9 m

Final Result: c. 12.9 m

PROBLEM 31: TOTAL TOP WIDTH WITH FREEBOARD

WHAT IS THE TOTAL TOP WIDTH OF THE MOST EFFICIENT CONCRETE OPEN CHANNEL IF DESIGN DEPTH IS 5 METERS? DESIGN DISCHARGE IS 100 M³/S AND VELOCITY IS 2 M/S. USE 15% FREEBOARD.

a. 12.9 m

b. 13.8 m

c. 18.3 m

d. None of the above

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Design Criteria: Most Efficient Canal (θ=60º)

1. Calculate Area (A):

Q = AV
100 = A(2) → A = 50 m²

2. Calculate Side Slope (z):

tan θ = 1 / z
tan 60º = 1 / z → 1.732 = 1 / z → z = 0.577

3. Calculate Bottom Width (b):

A = bd + zd²
b = (A - zd²) / d
b = [50 – 0.577(5)²] / 5 = 7.12 m

4. Apply Freeboard and Calculate Final Top Width (T):

D = 1.15 * d = 1.15(5) = 5.75 m
T = b + (2D / tan θ)
T = 7.12 + [2(5.75) / 1.732]
T = 7.12 + 6.64 = 13.76 m ≈ 13.8 m

Final Result: b. 13.8 m

PROBLEM 32: BASE WIDTH OF EFFICIENT CHANNEL

WHAT IS THE BASE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT TRAPEZOIDAL CONCRETE OPEN CHANNEL IF DISCHARGE IS 100 M³/S AND VELOCITY IS 2 M/S?

a. 7.12 m

b. 12.8 m

c. 7.21 m

d. None of the above

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1. Calculate Area (A):

Q = AV
100 = A(2)
A = 50 m²

2. Determine Depth (d):

A = 1.732 * d²
50 / 1.732 = d²
d = 5.37 m ≈ 5.4 m

3. Calculate Base Width (b):

A = bd + zd²
z = 0.577
b = (A - zd²) / d
b = [50 - 0.577(5.4)²] / 5.4
b = 6.14 m

Final Result: D. None of the above

PROBLEM 33: BOTTOM WIDTH FOR MINIMUM SEEPAGE

WHAT IS THE BOTTOM WIDTH FOR BEST HYDRAULIC CROSS-SECTION OF UNLINED OPEN CHANNEL FOR MINIMUM SEEPAGE IF DESIGN DEPTH IS 5 METERS AND SIDE SLOPE IS 45º?

a. 3 m

b. 4 m

c. 8 m

d. None of the above

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Formula for base width (b) for best hydraulic trapezoidal section:

b = 4d * tan(θ/2)

Calculation:

d = 5 m
θ = 45º
b = 4(5) * tan(45º/2)
b = 20 * tan(22.5º)
b = 20 * 0.4142
b = 8.28 m ≈ 8 m

Final Result: c. 8 m

PROBLEM 34: BOTTOM WIDTH FOR MINIMUM SEEPAGE

WHAT IS THE BOTTOM WIDTH FOR BEST HYDRAULIC CROSS-SECTION OF UNLINED OPEN CHANNEL WITH MINIMUM SEEPAGE IF DESIGN DEPTH IS 5 METERS AND SIDE SLOPE IS 2:1?

a. 4.72 m

b. 7.42 m

c. 2.47 m

d. None of the above

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1. Identify side slope angle (θ):

θ = arctan(rise / run)
θ = arctan(1 / 2)
θ = 26.6º

2. Calculate bottom width (b):

b = 4 * d * tan(θ / 2)
b = 4 * 5 * tan(26.6º / 2)
b = 20 * tan(13.3º)
b = 20 * 0.236
b = 4.72 m

Final Result: a. 4.72 m

PROBLEM 35: RECTANGULAR CHANNEL DESIGN

THE ESTIMATED WIDTH AND DEPTH OF A CONCRETE-LINED RECTANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL FOR WATER VELOCITY OF 2 M/S AND DISCHARGE OF 10 M³/S.

a. 6.1 m, 2.3 m

b. 3.2 m, 1.6 m

c. 2.5 m, 5.0 m

d. None of the above

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1. Design Criteria (Rectangular Channel):

For best hydraulic rectangular section, b = 2d

2. Determine Area (A):

A = Q / V
A = 10 / 2 = 5 m²

3. Solve for d and b:

A = bd → 5 = (2d)d
2d² = 5
d² = 2.5
d = 1.58 m ≈ 1.6 m
b = 2(1.58) = 3.16 m ≈ 3.2 m

Final Result: b. 3.2 m, 1.6 m

PROBLEM 36: EFFICIENT RECTANGULAR CHANNEL DESIGN

WHAT SHOULD BE THE BASE AND DEPTH OF A CONCRETE-LINED RECTANGULAR OPEN CHANNEL FOR A CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF 50 M²? DESIGN FOR EFFICIENCY OVER PROPORTION.

a. b=10 m, d=5 m

b. b=5 m, d=10 m

c. b=7.07 m, d=7.07 m

d. None of the above

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1. Design Criteria (Most Efficient Rectangular Section):

For best hydraulic efficiency in a rectangular channel: b = 2d

2. Solve for Depth (d):

A = b * d
A = (2d) * d = 2d²
50 = 2d²
d² = 25
d = 5 m

3. Solve for Base (b):

b = 2 * d
b = 2 * 5
b = 10 m

Final Result: a. b=10 m, d=5 m

PROBLEM 37: TILE DRAINAGE WATER REMOVAL

A TILE DRAINAGE SYSTEM DRAINING 12 ACRES FLOWS AT DESIGN CAPACITY FOR 2 DAYS FOLLOWING A STORM. IF THE SYSTEM IS DESIGNED USING A DRAINAGE COEFFICIENT OF 1/2 INCH PER DAY, HOW MANY FT³ OF H₂O WILL BE REMOVED DURING THIS PERIOD?

a. 43,360

b. 40,600

c. 41,600

d. 43,560

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1. Identify Given Data:

• Drainage Area = 12 acres
• Flow Duration = 2 days
• Drainage Coefficient (Design Depth Rate) = 0.5 inches/day

2. Calculate Total Depth of Water Removed:

Total Depth = Drainage Rate * Duration
Total Depth = 0.5 inches/day * 2 days = 1.0 inch

3. Calculate Total Volume Stored/Removed in Acre-Inches:

Volume = Area * Total Depth
Volume = 12 acres * 1.0 inch = 12 acre-inches

4. Convert Acre-Inches to Cubic Feet (ft³):

1 acre = 43,560 ft²
1 acre-inch = 43,560 / 12 = 3,630 ft³

Total Volume = 12 * 3,630 ft³
Total Volume = 43,560 ft³

Final Result: d. 43,560 ft³

PROBLEM 38: IRRIGATION DEPTH AND FREQUENCY

HOW MUCH WATER IS NEEDED IN EACH IRRIGATION IF THE MOISTURE HOLDING CAPACITY OF THE SOIL IS 1.5 IN/FT., AND THE IRRIGATION WAS STARTED WHEN 40% OF IT IS DEPLETED? THE CROP USES 0.25 IN/DAY OF MOISTURE AND HAS A ROOT DEPTH OF 3 FEET. IF THERE IS NO RAIN, HOW OFTEN WILL IRRIGATION BE REQUIRED?

a. 4.8 in. every 6 days

b. 1.8 in. every 7.2 days

c. 2.8 in every 4 days

d. 3.8 in. every 5.0 days

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1. Calculate Total Available Water (TAW) in the Root Zone:

TAW = Moisture Holding Capacity * Root Depth
TAW = 1.5 in/ft * 3 ft = 4.5 inches

2. Calculate the Net Irrigation Water Needed (d_net):

d_net = TAW * Depletion Percentage
d_net = 4.5 inches * 0.40 = 1.8 inches

3. Calculate the Irrigation Interval / Frequency:

Frequency = d_net / Daily Water Use Rate
Frequency = 1.8 inches / 0.25 in/day = 7.2 days

Final Result: b. 1.8 in. every 7.2 days

PROBLEM 39: CONDUIT REPLACEMENT DESIGN

TWO CIRCULAR CONDUITS (n = 0.025) EACH 1.5 M IN DIAMETER SERVE TO CARRY THE WATER OF A CREEK THROUGH A RAILROAD EMBANKMENT. WHEN CARRYING FLOOD DISCHARGE, BOTH ENDS OF THE CONDUITS ARE SUBMERGED. ASSUMING THE SLOPE OF THE PRESSURE GRADIENT IS UNIFORM, WHAT WIDTH WOULD BE NECESSARY IN 2 EQUAL RECTANGULAR SECTIONS (n = 0.015) EACH 1.2 M DEEP, IF THEY ARE TO REPLACE THE CIRCULAR CONDUITS AND PERFORM THE SAME SERVICE?

a. 0.945 m

b. 4.725 m

c. 0.4725 m

d. 9.45 m

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1. Analyze Flow Characteristics:

Since both systems function under pressure flow (submerged at both ends) with a uniform hydraulic slope (S), we set the flow capacities equal using Manning's equation. Since 2 circular pipes are being replaced by 2 equal rectangular channels, one rectangular channel must match the capacity of one circular conduit.

2. Compute Capacity Factor for One Circular Conduit:

Diameter (D) = 1.5 m, Roughness (n_c) = 0.025
Area (A_c) = (π / 4) * D² = (π / 4) * 1.5² = 1.7671 m²
Hydraulic Radius (R_c) = D / 4 = 1.5 / 4 = 0.375 m

Capacity factor = (A_c * R_c^2/3) / n_c
Capacity factor = (1.7671 * 0.375^2/3) / 0.025 = 36.758

3. Set Up Equation for the Rectangular Section:

Depth (d) = 1.2 m, Roughness (n_r) = 0.015, Width = b
Area (A_r) = b * d = 1.2b
Wetted Perimeter (P_r) = b + 2d = b + 2.4
Hydraulic Radius (R_r) = 1.2b / (b + 2.4)

Capacity factor = (A_r * R_r^2/3) / n_r = 36.758
[1.2b * (1.2b / (b + 2.4))^2/3] / 0.015 = 36.758

4. Solve for Width (b):

By iterating or using trial-and-error with the given choices:
Let b = 0.945 m
A_r = 1.2 * 0.945 = 1.134 m²
P_r = 0.945 + 2.4 = 3.345 m
R_r = 1.134 / 3.345 = 0.339 m

Capacity factor = (1.134 * 0.339^2/3) / 0.015 = 36.756 ≈ 36.758

Final Result: a. 0.945 m

PROBLEM 40: CONDUIT PIPE CAPACITY DESIGN

FIND THE REQUIRED DIAMETER FOR A CIRCULAR PIPE SUCH THAT 2 OF THEM WILL BE SUFFICIENT TO CARRY THE WATER DELIVERED BY AN OPEN CHANNEL OF HALF SQUARE SECTION 1.8 M WIDE AND 0.9 M DEEP. FOR BOTH CHANNEL & PIPE S = 0.009, C = 120 AND V = C * sqrt(RS).

a. 0.0114 m

b. 0.114 m

c. 11.4 m

d. 1.14 m

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1. Calculate Hydraulic Properties of the Open Channel:

Width (b) = 1.8 m, Depth (d) = 0.9 m
Area (A_ch) = b * d = 1.8 * 0.9 = 1.62 m²
Wetted Perimeter (P_ch) = b + 2d = 1.8 + 2(0.9) = 3.6 m
Hydraulic Radius (R_ch) = A_ch / P_ch = 1.62 / 3.6 = 0.45 m

2. Compute Total Discharge from the Channel (Q_ch):

Using Chezy's Formula:
V = C * sqrt(R_ch * S)
V = 120 * sqrt(0.45 * 0.009) = 120 * 0.06364 = 7.637 m/s

Q_ch = A_ch * V = 1.62 * 7.637 = 12.372 m³/s

3. Calculate the Discharge Share per Pipe (Q_p):

Since 2 equal pipes share the load:
Q_p = Q_ch / 2 = 12.372 / 2 = 6.186 m³/s

4. Solve for Diameter (D) of the Pipe Running Full:

Area (A_p) = (π / 4) * D²
Hydraulic Radius (R_p) = D / 4

Q_p = A_p * C * sqrt(R_p * S)
6.186 = [(π / 4) * D²] * 120 * sqrt[(D / 4) * 0.009]
6.186 = 94.248 * D² * 0.04743 * D^0.5
6.186 = 4.47 * D^2.5

D^2.5 = 6.186 / 4.47 = 1.384
D = (1.384)^{1 / 2.5} ≈ 1.14 m

Final Result: d. 1.14 m

PROBLEM 41: SEMI-CIRCULAR FLUME DISCHARGE

A SEMI-CIRCULAR CONCRETE FLUME WITH A 1.5 M RADIUS HAS A DEPTH OF FLOW OF 1.0 M. DETERMINE THE DISCHARGE FLOWING IN THE FLUME IF n = 0.012 AND s = 0.002.

a. 51.70 l/s

b. 517 l/s

c. 5.170 l/s

d. 5170 l/s

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1. Calculate the Subtended Central Angle (θ):

Radius (r) = 1.5 m, Depth (d) = 1.0 m
θ = 2 * acos((r - d) / r)
θ = 2 * acos((1.5 - 1.0) / 1.5) = 2 * acos(0.3333)
θ = 2 * 1.231 = 2.462 radians

2. Calculate Flow Cross-Sectional Area (A):

A = 0.5 * r² * (θ - sin(θ))
A = 0.5 * (1.5)² * (2.462 - sin(2.462))
A = 1.125 * (2.462 - 0.628) = 2.063 m²

3. Calculate Wetted Perimeter (P) and Hydraulic Radius (R):

P = r * θ = 1.5 * 2.462 = 3.693 m
R = A / P = 2.063 / 3.693 = 0.5587 m

4. Calculate Discharge using Manning's Equation (Q):

Q = (1 / n) * A * R^2/3 * s^1/2
Q = (1 / 0.012) * 2.063 * (0.5587)^2/3 * (0.002)^1/2
Q = 83.333 * 2.063 * 0.6783 * 0.04472 = 5.170 m³/s

Convert to Liters per second:
Q = 5.170 m³/s * 1000 = 5170 l/s

Final Result: d. 5170 l/s

PROBLEM 42: CANAL BED SLOPE BY KUTTER'S FORMULA

THE TRAPEZOIDAL CANAL IS TO HAVE A BASE WIDTH OF 6 M AND SIDE SLOPES OF 1 TO 1. THE VELOCITY OF THE FLOW IS 0.6 M/S. WHAT SLOPE MUST BE GIVEN TO THE BED IN ORDER TO DELIVER 5 M³/S? USE KUTTER'S C, WITH n = 0.025.

a. 0.00263

b. 0.0000263

c. 0.000263

d. 0.0263

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1. Calculate Cross-Sectional Area (A) and Depth (d):

Discharge (Q) = 5 m³/s, Velocity (V) = 0.6 m/s
A = Q / V = 5 / 0.6 = 8.3333 m²

Using trapezoidal area formula (with side slope z = 1):
A = bd + zd² → 8.3333 = 6d + d²
d² + 6d - 8.3333 = 0
Solving the quadratic equation gives:
d = 1.1633 m

2. Calculate Wetted Perimeter (P) and Hydraulic Radius (R):

P = b + 2d * sqrt(1 + z²)
P = 6 + 2(1.1633) * sqrt(2) = 9.2904 m

R = A / P = 8.3333 / 9.2904 = 0.8970 m

3. Calculate Bed Slope (S) using Kutter's Formula:

Chezy equation: V = C * sqrt(R * S)
Kutter's C equation incorporates S and can be iterated:
C = [23 + (0.00155 / S) + (1 / n)] / [1 + (23 + 0.00155 / S) * (n / sqrt(R))]

Substituting the known parameters (V=0.6, R=0.897, n=0.025):
Through algebraic convergence or targeted estimation:
S ≈ 0.000263

Final Result: c. 0.000263

PROBLEM 43: RELATED RATES - RISING WATER IN CYLINDER

A SPHERICAL BALL OF RADIUS 2 FEET IS SLOWLY LOWERED INTO A CYLINDRICAL VESSEL OF RADIUS 4 FT, WHICH IS PARTIALLY FILLED WITH H₂O. THE BALL IS LOWERED AT A RATE OF 12 FPS. DETERMINE HOW FAST THE WATER IS RISING IN THE VESSEL WHEN THE BALL IS HALF SUBMERGED.

a. 6 fps

b. 4 fps

c. 3 fps

d. 5 fps

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1. Identify Section Areas at the Instant of Half Submersion:

Radius of cylinder (R_cyl) = 4 ft
Total Area of Cylinder cross-section (A_cyl) = π * R_cyl² = π * 4² = 16π ft²

Radius of ball (r) = 2 ft
When the ball is half submerged, its waterline matches its center plane.
Area of the ball slice at this waterline (A_ball) = π * r² = π * 2² = 4π ft²

2. Define the Relative Kinematics (Related Rates):

Let v_w be the rising velocity of the water surface. The ball travels downward at 12 fps. Therefore, the relative rate at which the ball is getting immersed into the rising water layer is (12 + v_w).

3. Equate Volume Displacement Rates:

Rate of volume submerged = Rate of overall water level rise
A_ball * (12 + v_w) = A_cyl * v_w

4. Solve for Water Rising Velocity (v_w):

4π * (12 + v_w) = 16π * v_w
12 + v_w = 4 * v_w
12 = 3 * v_w
v_w = 4 fps

Final Result: b. 4 fps

PROBLEM 44: AGE ENIGMA

MARY IS TWICE AS OLD AS ANN NOW. WHEN ANN IS AS OLD AS MARY, THE SUM OF THEIR AGES IS 180. FIND THE AGE OF MARY.

a. 90

b. 72

c. 80

d. 60

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1. Set Up Variables for Present Day:

Let M = Mary's current age
Let A = Ann's current age
Given: M = 2A → A = M / 2

2. Define Future Scenario:

The time gap required for Ann to reach Mary's age is $(M - A)$ years. We add this duration to both of their current ages to find their future ages:

Future age of Ann = A + (M - A) = M
Future age of Mary = M + (M - A) = 2M - A

3. Set Up Equation for Future Sum:

Ann's Future Age + Mary's Future Age = 180
M + (2M - A) = 180
3M - A = 180

4. Substitute Present Conditions and Solve for Mary (M):

Substitute A = M / 2 into the sum equation:
3M - (M / 2) = 180
2.5M = 180
M = 180 / 2.5 = 72 years old

(Ann is currently 36. In 36 years, Ann will be 72 and Mary will be 108: 72 + 108 = 180).

Final Result: b. 72

PROBLEM 45: SPORTING EQUIPMENT COST EXTRACTION

THREE CHUMS WANTED TO BUY A COMPLETE SET OF PELOTA RACKETS WITH 3 BALLS. HOWEVER THEY'D FIGURED OUT THAT EACH OF THEM WOULD NEED TO PAY P100 LESS IF THEY CAN FIND TWO MORE CHUMS, TO SHARE EQUALLY THE COST OF THE SPORTING EQUIPMENT THEY WISH TO BUY. HOW MUCH IS PELOTA?

a. 450.00

b. 750.00

c. 1,500.00

d. 250.00

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1. Set Up the Algebraic Variable:

Let X = Total cost of the Pelota set

2. Define Per-Person Shared Cost Rules:

Original share with 3 chums = X / 3
New share with 5 chums (3 + 2 more) = X / 5

3. Write the Difference Equation:

The difference between the two configurations cuts down each individual payment by P100:

(X / 3) - (X / 5) = 100

4. Solve for the Total Price (X):

Find the lowest common denominator (15):
(5X / 15) - (3X / 15) = 100
2X / 15 = 100
2X = 100 * 15
2X = 1,500
X = 750.00

Final Result: b. 750.00

PROBLEM 46: SOIL MOISTURE HOLDING CAPACITY

COMPUTE THE H₂O HOLDING CAPACITY OF SOIL IN INCHES IF THE FIELD CAPACITY (FC) IS 30% AND THE WILTING POINT (WP) IS 15% OF THE DRY SOIL DENSITY. THIS DENSITY IS 80 LB/FT³ AND THE SOIL DEPTH TO BE IRRIGATED IS 2 FEET.

a. 3.6

b. 2.6

c. 5.6

d. 4.6

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1. Identify Given Data & Fix Typo:

• Field Capacity (FC) = 30%
• Permanent Wilting Point (WP) = 15%
• Dry Soil Bulk Density (ρ_d) = 80 lb/ft³
• Density of Water (ρ_w) = 62.4 lb/ft³
• Soil Root Depth (D) = 2 feet = 24 inches

2. Calculate Available Moisture Percentage:

Available Moisture % = FC - WP
Available Moisture % = 30% - 15% = 15% (or 0.15)

3. Calculate Water Holding Capacity (d_w):

Formula: d_w = [ (FC - WP) / 100 ] * ( ρ_d / ρ_w ) * D

d_w = 0.15 * (80 lb/ft³ / 62.4 lb/ft³) * 24 inches
d_w = 0.15 * 1.282 * 24 inches
d_w ≈ 4.61 inches ≈ 4.6 inches

Final Result: d. 4.6

PROBLEM 47: RELATED RATES - AIRPLANE & CAR SEPARATION

AN AIRPLANE HEADED N30°E CLIMBING ON A 20° INCLINE AT A SPEED OF 240 MPH PASSES 1 MILE DIRECTLY OVER A CAR HEADED SOUTH ON A FLAT ROAD AT THE RATE OF 60 MPH. AT WHAT RATE OF SPEED ARE THEY SEPARATING AFTER 10 MIN?

a. 290.76

b. 290.66

c. 290.86

d. 290.96

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1. Establish Velocity Vector Components:

Time (t) = 10 min = 1/6 hours

Airplane (v = 240 mph, Incline = 20°, Bearing = N30°E):
Horizontal Velocity = 240 * cos(20°) = 225.526 mph
v_x = 225.526 * sin(30°) = 112.763 mph
v_y = 225.526 * cos(30°) = 195.311 mph
v_z = 240 * sin(20°) = 82.085 mph

Car (v = 60 mph, Heading South):
v_x = 0 mph
v_y = -60 mph
v_z = 0 mph

2. Compute Relative Distance Components at t = 1/6 hr:

dx = (112.763 - 0) * (1/6) = 18.794 miles
dy = [195.311 - (-60)] * (1/6) = 42.552 miles
dz = 1.0 + (82.085 * 1/6) = 14.681 miles

Total Distance (S) = sqrt(dx² + dy² + dz²)
S = sqrt(18.794² + 42.552² + 14.681²) = 48.810 miles

3. Calculate the Separation Rate (dS/dt):

dS/dt = [dx*(v_x,rel) + dy*(v_y,rel) + dz*(v_z,rel)] / S

dS/dt = [18.794*(112.763) + 42.552*(255.311) + 14.681*(82.085)] / 48.810
dS/dt = [2119.27 + 10863.99 + 1205.09] / 48.810
dS/dt = 14188.35 / 48.810 ≈ 290.868 mph ≈ 290.86 mph

Final Result: c. 290.86

PROBLEM 48: QUARTIC FACTORIZATION

FACTOR THE QUARTIC POLYNOMIAL EXPRESSION: 9m⁴ - m²n² + 16n⁴ = 24

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a. [(3m² + 4n²) - 5mn][3m² + 4n² - 5mn] = 24

b. [(3m² - 4n²) - 5mn][3m² - 4n² + 5mn] = 24

c. [(3m² + 4n²) - 5mn][3m² + 4n² + 5mn] = 24

d. [(3m² - 4n²) - 5mn][3m² + 4n² + 5mn] = 24

Solution:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Complete the Square:

Target Perfect Square: (3m² + 4n²)² = 9m⁴ + 24m²n² + 16n⁴
Rewrite the original left-hand side to include this trinomial:
9m⁴ - m²n² + 16n⁴ = (9m⁴ + 24m²n² + 16n⁴) - 25m²n²

2. Express as Difference of Squares:

Group the values into squared terms:
LHS = (3m² + 4n²)² - (5mn)²

3. Factor Using Identity [A² - B² = (A - B)(A + B)]:

Let A = (3m² + 4n²) and B = 5mn
LHS = [(3m² + 4n²) - 5mn][(3m² + 4n²) + 5mn]
Entire Equation: [(3m² + 4n²) - 5mn][3m² + 4n² + 5mn] = 24

Final Result: c. [(3m² + 4n²) - 5mn][3m² + 4n² + 5mn] = 24

PROBLEM 49: NUMBER SYSTEM RELATIONSHIP

THE SQUARE OF A NUMBER EXCEEDS THE SECOND NUMBER BY 11. THE SQUARE OF THE DIFFERENCE OF THE NUMBERS IS 361. FIND THE LARGER NUMBER.

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a. 6

b. 310

c. 25

d. 35

Solution:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Translate Conditions into Mathematical Equations:

Let x = the first number
Let y = the second number

Equation 1: x² - y = 11 → y = x² - 11
Equation 2: (x - y)² = 361

2. Simplify Equation 2:

Take the square root of both sides of Equation 2:
x - y = ±19

3. Substitute y into the Negative Root Equation (x - y = -19):

x - (x² - 11) = -19
x - x² + 11 = -19
Rearranging terms into standard quadratic form:
x² - x - 30 = 0

4. Factor and Find the Values:

(x - 6)(x + 5) = 0
x = 6 or x = -5

If x = 6:
y = 6² - 11 = 36 - 11 = 25

The two numbers are 6 and 25.

Final Result: c. 25

PROBLEM 50: GEOMETRIC INTERSECTION ANALYSIS

FIND THE POINTS OF INTERSECTION OF THE STRAIGHT LINE 2x + y = 10 AND THE CIRCLE x² + y² = 25.

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a. 3,4; 5,0

b. 0,0; 1,1

c. 2,1; 1,1

d. 4,3; 5,6

Solution:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Express y in Terms of x from the Line Equation:

2x + y = 10
y = 10 - 2x

2. Substitute y into the Circle Equation:

x² + (10 - 2x)² = 25
x² + (100 - 40x + 4x²) = 25
5x² - 40x + 75 = 0

3. Simplify and Factor the Quadratic Equation:

Divide the entire equation by 5:
x² - 8x + 15 = 0
(x - 3)(x - 5) = 0

This yields the x-coordinates:
x = 3 and x = 5

4. Compute Corresponding y-Coordinates:

For x = 3:
y = 10 - 2(3) = 4 → Point (3, 4)

For x = 5:
y = 10 - 2(5) = 0 → Point (5, 0)

Final Result: a. 3,4; 5,0

PROBLEM 51: CIRCULAR CONCENTRIC GEOMETRY

A 4 M WALK BORDERS A CIRCULAR ROSEBED. THE AREA PLANTED IS 9/16 OF THE AREA OF THE ENTIRE BED. WHAT IS THE RADIUS OF THE OUTER BED?

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a. 16 m

b. 5 m.

c. 10 m.

d. 8 m.

Solution:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Define Variables for the Radii:

Let R = Radius of the outer bed (Entire boundary)
Let r = Radius of the inner rosebed (Planted area)

Since the walk width is 4 m:
r = R - 4

2. Set Up the Area Ratio Equation:

Planted Area = (9 / 16) * Total Outer Area
π * r² = (9 / 16) * π * R²

3. Simplify and Take the Square Root:

Cancel out π from both sides:
r² = (9 / 16) * R²

Take the square root of both sides:
r = (3 / 4) * R

4. Substitute the Radii Relationship to Solve for R:

R - 4 = (3 / 4) * R

R - (3 / 4) * R = 4

(1 / 4) * R = 4

R = 16 meters

Final Result: a. 16 m

PROBLEM 52: STEEL ROD SEGMENTATION

A STEEL ROD, 30 CM LONG IS TO BE CUT INTO 3 PARTS – 2 OF WHICH PARTS ARE EQUAL. THE LENGTH OF EACH OF THE TWO EQUAL PARTS IS 5 CM MORE THAN THE 3RD PART. FIND THE LENGTH OF THE THIRD PART.

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a. 12

b. 10

c. 7

d. 14

Solution:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Set Up the Algebraic Equations:

Let x = length of each of the two equal parts
Let y = length of the third part

Total Length Equation: x + x + y = 30 → 2x + y = 30
Relationship Equation: x = y + 5

2. Substitute the Relationship into the Total Length Equation:

Substitute (y + 5) for x:
2(y + 5) + y = 30
2y + 10 + y = 30
3y + 10 = 30

3. Solve for the Third Part (y):

3y = 30 - 10

3y = 20

y = 20 / 3 ≈ 6.67 cm

4. Select the Closest Reference Option:

Rounding 6.67 cm to the nearest whole integer provided on the question layout points to 7 cm.

Final Result: c. 7

PROBLEM 53: ROUND-TRIP MOTION RATES

NAPHETS JOGS A CERTAIN DISTANCE AT 8 KPH & RETURNS OVER THE SAME TRACK RUNNING 24 KPH. IF IT TOOK HIM A TOTAL TIME OF 2 ½ HOURS, WHAT IS THE TOTAL DISTANCE COVERED?

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a. 15

b. 45

c. 30

d. 35

Solution:

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Set Up the Time-Distance Relationship:

Let d = one-way distance of the track (in km)
Time = Distance / Speed

Time jogging out: t₁ = d / 8
Time running back: t₂ = d / 24

Total Time: t₁ + t₂ = 2.5 hours

2. Solve for One-Way Distance (d):

(d / 8) + (d / 24) = 2.5

Find the common denominator (24):
(3d / 24) + (d / 24) = 2.5
4d / 24 = 2.5
d / 6 = 2.5
d = 2.5 × 6 = 15 km

3. Compute Total Distance Covered:

Total Distance = Outward Trip + Return Trip
Total Distance = d + d
Total Distance = 15 km + 15 km = 30 km

Final Result: c. 30

PROBLEM 54:

THE NUMBER OF CENTIMETERS IN THE PERIMETER OF A CERTAIN SQUARE IS EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF SQUARE CENTIMETER IN ITS AREA. FIND THE LENGTH OF THE SIDES OF THE SQUARE.

a. 5 cm

b. 2 cm

c. 4 cm

d. 6 cm

Correct Answer: C (4 cm)

Step 1: Set up the equations

Let s = side length of the square
Perimeter = 4s
Area = s²

Step 2: Solve the problem based on the given condition

The problem states that the perimeter equals the area:
4s = s²

Step 3: Solve for s

s² - 4s = 0
s(s - 4) = 0

Since s cannot be 0, s = 4 cm

Result: c. 4 cm

PROBLEM 55:

A WOODEN BEAM IS 13 FEET LONG SLIDES DOWN A PLANE AT A CONSTANT RATE OF 3 FT/SEC. DETERMINE THE SPEED IN FPS OF THE UPPER END IF THE BEAM IS 5 FEET FROM THE WALL.

a. -11/12 fps

b. -15/12 fps

c. 13/12 fps

d. 17/12 fps

Correct Answer: B (-15/12 fps)

Step 1: Set up the geometric relationship

Let x be the distance of the lower end from the wall and y be the height of the upper end.
x² + y² = 13² = 169

Step 2: Differentiate with respect to time

2x(dx/dt) + 2y(dy/dt) = 0
x(dx/dt) + y(dy/dt) = 0

Step 3: Solve for the given conditions

When x = 5, y = sqrt(169 - 5²) = 12
dx/dt = 3 ft/sec (sliding away from wall)

5(3) + 12(dy/dt) = 0
12(dy/dt) = -15
dy/dt = -15/12 fps

Result: b. -15/12 fps

PROBLEM 56:

AN 8MM RAINFALL WAS MEASURED BY A USWB STANDARD RAIN GAUGE (8 INCHES IN DIAMETER). DETERMINE THE HEIGHT OF WATER IN THE INNER CYLINDER, WHOSE AREA IS ONE TENTH OF THE CATCH AREA.

a. 0.8 cm

b. 259.0 mm

c. 80.0 mm

d. 80.0 cm

Answer: C (80.0 mm)

Step 1: Understand the volume relationship

The volume of water caught by the gauge equals the volume of water in the inner cylinder.
Volume = Area(catch) × Depth(catch) = Area(inner) × Depth(inner)

Step 2: Calculate depth in the inner cylinder

Depth(inner) = [Area(catch) / Area(inner)] × Depth(catch)
Given Area(inner) = 0.1 × Area(catch), so Area(catch) / Area(inner) = 10
Depth(inner) = 10 × 8.0 mm = 80.0 mm

Result: c. 80.0 mm 

PROBLEM 57:

A 30-MINUTE DURATION RAINFALL (MM) FROM A RECORDING RAINGAUGE WAS PLOTTED VERSUS TIME (MIN) AND AN EQUATION WAS OBTAINED IN THE FORM, R = 0.1 + 0.333 * t (R2 = 0.999). DETERMINE THE RAINFALL INTENSITY IN MM/HR.

a. 20

b. 15

c. 100

d. 10

Correct Answer: A (20)

Step 1: Find total rainfall at t = 30 minutes

R = 0.1 + 0.333(t)
R = 0.1 + 0.333(30) = 0.1 + 9.99 = 10.09 mm ≈ 10 mm

Step 2: Convert to Intensity (mm/hr)

Intensity = Total Rainfall / Duration in hours
Duration = 30 min = 0.5 hours
I = 10 mm / 0.5 hr = 20 mm/hr

Result: a. 20

PROBLEM 58:

IN PROBLEM 57, ESTIMATE THE MAGNITUDE OF THE RAINFALL IN MM.

a. 10

b. 20

c. 40

d. 30

Correct Answer: A (10)

Step 1: Calculate magnitude from equation

Based on the previous derivation at t = 30 minutes:
R = 0.1 + 0.333(30) = 10.09 mm ≈ 10 mm

Result: a. 10

PROBLEM 59:

DETERMINE THE 10-YEAR PERIOD PEAK RUNOFF FOR 80-HECTARE WATERSHED HAVING A RUNOFF COEFFICIENT OF 0.4. THE MAXIMUM LENGTH OF FLOW OF WATER IS 610 METERS AND THE FALL ALONG THIS PATH IS 6.0 METERS. THE RAINFALL INTENSITY FOR THAT RETURN PERIOD IS 101.25 MM/HR HAVING A DURATION EQUAL TO THE TIME OF CONCENTRATION.

a. 9.0

b. 16.5

c. 1.5

d. 16.3

Correct Answer: A (9.0)

Step 1: Rational Method Formula

For metric units (A in hectares, I in mm/hr, Q in m³/s):
Q = (C × I × A) / 360

Step 2: Substitute given values

C = 0.4, I = 101.25 mm/hr, A = 80 ha
Q = (0.4 × 101.25 × 80) / 360
Q = 3240 / 360
Q = 9.0 m³/s

Result: a. 9.0

PROBLEM 60:

A PARSHALL FLUME OF THROAT WIDTH EQUAL TO 2.0 FT WILL BE USED TO MEASURE PEAK DISCHARGE. THE EXPECTED PEAK STAGE AT THE FLUME WELL IS 2.5 FT. WHAT IS THE PEAK DISCHARGE?

a. 33.1 cfs

b. 34.1 cfs

c. 35.1 cfs

d. 36.1 cfs

Correct Answer: A (33.1 cfs)

Step 1: Use the standard Parshall Flume Formula

For throat widths from 1 to 8 ft, the free flow equation is:
Q = 4 × W × H^{(1.522 × W0.026)}
Where W = 2.0 ft and H = 2.5 ft.

Step 2: Evaluate exponent and solve

Exponent = 1.522 × (2.0)^0.026 = 1.522 × 1.0182 = 1.55
Q = 4(2.0) × (2.5)^1.55
Q = 8 × 4.137 = 33.1 cfs

Result: a. 33.1 cfs

PROBLEM 61:

THE APPROXIMATE THRESHOLD FOR SOIL LOSS IN THE PHILIPPINES IS AROUND 12 METRIC T/HA/YR. ASSUMING A SOIL BULK DENSITY OF 1.2 METRIC T/M³, WHAT IS THE SOIL EROSION IN MM/YR?

a. 0.1 mm/yr

b. 10 mm/yr

c. 1.0 mm/yr

d. 100 mm/yr

Correct Answer: C (1.0 mm/yr)

Step 1: Convert mass to volume

Volume = Mass / Bulk Density
Volume per hectare = 12 T/yr / 1.2 T/m³ = 10 m³/yr per hectare

Step 2: Convert volume to depth (mm)

Since 1 hectare = 10,000 m²:
Depth = Volume / Area = 10 m³ / 10,000 m² = 0.001 m
Convert meters to mm: 0.001 m × 1000 mm/m = 1.0 mm/yr

Result: c. 1.0 mm/yr

PROBLEM 62:

A FARMER ASKED YOU, AN ENGINEER, “WHAT IS THE EROSION RATE IN MY 10-HECTARE FARM WITH AN AVERAGE SLOPE OF 3%? THE FOLLOWING WERE DETERMINED DURING YOUR VISIT: SLOPE-LENGTH FACTOR IS 1.0; SOIL TYPE IS LOAM WITH A FACTOR 0.25; CROPPING MANAGEMENT FACTOR OF 0.6 FOR OVERGRAZED; CONSERVATION PRACTICE IS CONVENTIONAL FACTOR 1.0; AND FROM YOUR ASSESSMENT THE RAINFALL FACTOR IS 178. WHAT WILL YOU ANSWER TO THE FARMER?

a. 267.0 mm/yr

b. 26.7 mm/yr

c. 2.67 mm/yr

d. 80.1 mm/yr

Correct Answer: B (26.7)

Step 1: Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE)

A = R × K × LS × C × P

Step 2: Plug in parameters

R = 178
K = 0.25
LS = 1.0
C = 0.6
P = 1.0
A = 178 × 0.25 × 1.0 × 0.6 × 1.0 = 26.7

Result: b. 26.7 mm/yr 

PROBLEM 63:

A FLOOD FLOW OF 560 M³/S WAS DETERMINED TO HAVE A 20% PROBABILITY OCCURRENCE. WHAT IS ITS RETURN PERIOD?

a. 2 years

b. 5 years

c. 20 years

d. 50 years

Correct Answer: B (5 years)

Step 1: Probability/Return Period Relationship

Return Period (T) = 1 / Probability (P)
T = 1 / 0.20
T = 5 years

Result: b. 5 years

PROBLEM 64:

FOR THE WATERSHED OF 360 HECTARES, THE PEAK RUN-OFF RATE FOR 0.5 CM/HR RAIN INTENSITY (AT THE TIME OF CONCENTRATION) WAS OBSERVED AS 2.5 M³/S. WHAT IS THE RUNOFF COEFFICIENT?

a. 0.5

b. 5.0

c. 0.005

d. 0.05

Correct Answer: A (0.5)

Step 1: Rational Formula Setup

Convert Intensity (I) from cm/hr to mm/hr: 0.5 cm/hr = 5 mm/hr
Q = (C × I × A) / 360

Step 2: Solve for C

2.5 = (C × 5 × 360) / 360
2.5 = 5 × C
C = 2.5 / 5 = 0.5

PROBLEM 65:

DETERMINE THE AVERAGE MONTHLY RAINFALL IN A 500 HA WATERSHED BASED ON THE RAINFALL DATA FOR SEPTEMBER OF 5 RAINFALL GAIN STATIONS. THE AREA OF THE CORRESPONDING THIESSEN POLYGONS ARE ALSO INDICATED.

A: 2190 mm (22 ha)
B: 1731 mm (106 ha)
C: 2040 mm (75 ha)
D: 1560 mm (203 ha)
E: 1974 mm (94 ha)

a. 1747 mm

b. 1774 mm

c. 17470 mm

d. 17740 mm

Correct Answer: B (1774 mm)

Step 1: Apply Thiessen Polygon Method (Weighted Average)

Average Rainfall = Σ (Precipitation × Area) / Σ Area

Step 2: Calculate specific sum of products

A: 2190 × 22 = 48,180
B: 1731 × 106 = 183,486
C: 2040 × 75 = 153,000
D: 1560 × 203 = 316,680
E: 1974 × 94 = 185,556
Σ (P×A) = 886,902

Step 3: Divide by Total Area

Average = 886,902 / 500 = 1773.804 mm ≈ 1774 mm

Result: b. 1774 mm

PROBLEM 66:

THE THEORETICAL FLOW VELOCITY IN AN ORIFICE IS 4 M/S. WHAT IS THE HEIGHT OF WATER FLOWING ABOVE THE CENTER OF THE ORIFICE?

a. 20.4 cm

b. 361.2 cm

c. 81.6 cm

d. 90.3 cm

Correct Answer: C (81.6 cm)

Step 1: Torricelli's Law

Theoretical velocity (v) = √(2gh)
Rearranging for height (h):
h = v² / 2g

Step 2: Substitute and Solve

h = 4² / (2 × 9.81)
h = 16 / 19.62
h = 0.8155 m
h = 81.55 cm ≈ 81.6 cm

Result: c. 81.6 cm

PROBLEM 67:

RAEG IS MEASURING THE FLOW IN ONE OF THE TRIBUTARY OF THE BICOL RIVER BASIN USING A PRICE METER. LUCKILY THEY WERE ABLE TO FIND THE TRAPEZOIDAL SECTION IN THE STREAM WITH SIDE SLOPE Z = 2 AND BED WIDTH OF 1.3 M. AFTER SEVERAL TRIALS, THE AVERAGE READING OF 0.8d IS 30 REV/MIN AND AT 0.2d IS 33 REV/MIN. THE DEPTH OF FLOW (d) IS 2.2 M AND THE INSTRUMENT CONSTANTS a AND b ARE 0.019 AND 0.7 RESPECTIVELY. WHAT IS THE DISCHARGE OF THE SAID TRIBUTARY?

a. 1.11 m³/s

b. 276.75 m³/s

c. 4.85 m³/s

d. 289.91 m³/s

Correct Answer: C (4.85 m³/s)

Step 1: Compute velocities using Price meter equation

Convert rev/min to rev/sec (N):
N_0.8 = 30 / 60 = 0.50 rev/s
N_0.2 = 33 / 60 = 0.55 rev/s

v = a + bN
v_0.8 = 0.019 + 0.7(0.50) = 0.369 m/s
v_0.2 = 0.019 + 0.7(0.55) = 0.404 m/s
v_avg = (0.369 + 0.404) / 2 = 0.3865 m/s

Step 2: Calculate Area and Discharge

A = d(w + zd) = 2.2[1.3 + 2(2.2)]
A = 2.2(1.3 + 4.4) = 2.2(5.7) = 12.54 m²
Q = A × v_avg
Q = 12.54 × 0.3865 = 4.846 m³/s ≈ 4.85 m³/s

Result: c. 4.85 m³/s

PROBLEM 68:

DETERMINE THE CREST LENGTH FOR A STRUCTURE FOR A CHUTE SPILLWAY FOR A DESIGN FLOW OF 1.4 CMS., AND A MAXIMUM WATER LEVEL AT THE INLET IS 0.5 M. THE COEFFICIENT OF DISCHARGE IS 1.66.

a. 0.54 m

b. 4.38 m

c. 2.38 m

d. 3.28 m

Correct Answer: C (2.38 m)

Step 1: Spillway flow equation

Q = C × L × H^1.5
Where:
Q = 1.4 m³/s
C = 1.66
H = 0.5 m

Step 2: Solve for Length (L)

L = Q / (C × H^1.5)
L = 1.4 / (1.66 × 0.5^1.5)
L = 1.4 / (1.66 × 0.3535)
L = 1.4 / 0.5869 ≈ 2.385 m

Result: c. 2.38 m

PROBLEM 69:

A RECTANGULAR WATER TANK, 2 METERS HIGH, IS FILLED WITH WATER. DUE TO RUST, A CIRCULAR HOLE WAS MADE ON THE LOWEST PORTION OF ONE SIDE OF THE TANK. CONSIDERING THAT THE TANK IS MAINTAINED FULL, WHAT IS THE VELOCITY OF THE WATER RIGHT AFTER ITS TAKE-OFF FROM THE HOLE?

a. 6.26 m/s

b. 39.22 m/s

c. 4.43 m/s

d. 19.63 m/s

Correct Answer: A (6.26 m/s)

Step 1: Apply Torricelli's Law

The velocity of fluid exiting an orifice under gravity is given by v = √(2gh)
Where h is the depth of water above the orifice (2 m).

Step 2: Calculate

v = √(2 × 9.81 × 2)
v = √(39.24)
v ≈ 6.26 m/s

Result: a. 6.26 m/s

PROBLEM 70:

MARIKINA WATERSHED HAVING A DRAINAGE AREA OF 500 SQ. KM. HAS BEEN CHARACTERIZED TO HAVE AN AVERAGE CN VALUE OF 65 IN 1970 WHERE IT EXPERIENCED A STORM DEPTH OF 100 MM. AFTER 30 YEARS, THE SAME STORM MAGNITUDE WAS FELT BUT THIS TIME, DUE PRIMARILY TO A CHANGE IN LAND USE INSIDE THE WATERSHED, THE CN VALUE NOW IS 84. WHAT IS THE PERCENTAGE CHANGE IN DEPTH OF RUNOFF?

a. 133%

b. 80%

c. 41%

d. 29%

Correct Answer: A (133%)

Step 1: Calculate runoff for 1970 (CN = 65)

S₁ = (25400 / 65) - 254 = 136.77 mm
Q₁ = (P - 0.2S₁)² / (P + 0.8S₁)
Q₁ = (100 - 27.35)² / (100 + 109.42) = 5278.02 / 209.42 = 25.2 mm

Step 2: Calculate runoff after 30 years (CN = 84)

S₂ = (25400 / 84) - 254 = 48.38 mm
Q₂ = (100 - 0.2(48.38))² / (100 + 0.8(48.38))
Q₂ = (90.32)² / 138.70 = 8157.7 / 138.7 = 58.81 mm

Step 3: Percentage Change

% Change = [(Q₂ - Q₁) / Q₁] × 100%
% Change = [(58.81 - 25.2) / 25.2] × 100% = 133%

Result: a. 133%

PROBLEM 72:

A HORIZONTAL FULLY FLOWING 4-INCH PIPE IS DISCHARGING WATER. THE X-COORDINATE AND Y-COORDINATE OF THE WATER TRAJECTORY AS MEASURED FROM THE END OF THE PIPE ARE 1.5 M AND 0.8 M, RESPECTIVELY. WHAT IS THE DISCHARGE OF THE PIPE?

a. 10 lps

b. 20 lps

c. 30 lps

d. 40 lps

Correct Answer: C (30 lps)

Step 1: Use projectile physics to find velocity

Time of flight (t): y = (1/2)gt² → t = √(2y / g)
t = √(2 × 0.8 / 9.81) = 0.4038 s
Velocity (v) = x / t = 1.5 / 0.4038 = 3.714 m/s

Step 2: Compute discharge (Q)

Diameter = 4 inches = 0.1016 m
Area = (π/4) × (0.1016)² = 0.008107 m²
Q = A × v = 0.008107 × 3.714 = 0.0301 m³/s
Q = 30.1 liters per second (lps)

Result: c. 30 lps

PROBLEM 72:

A 10-INCH DIAMETER PIPE IS FLOWING 1/3 FULL. WHAT IS THE VELOCITY OF THE WATER IF THE VOLUME FLOW IS 135 GPM?

a. 7.2 m/sec

b. 10.6 ft/sec

c. 2.0 ft/sec

d. 0.01 m/sec

Correct Answer: C (2.0 ft/sec)

Step 1: Calculate flow rate (Q) and properties of cross section

Q = 135 gpm = 135 / 448.8 = 0.3008 cfs
Diameter D = 10 inches = 0.833 ft
Total Area = (π/4) × (0.833)² = 0.545 sq ft

Step 2: Determine wetted area (1/3 depth ratio) and velocity

If depth d = D/3 (d/D = 0.333), the area ratio is approx 0.283.
Wetted Area = 0.283 × 0.545 = 0.154 sq ft
Velocity v = Q / Area = 0.3008 / 0.154
v ≈ 1.95 ft/s ≈ 2.0 ft/sec

Result: c. 2.0 ft/sec

PROBLEM 73:

ON A 20% HILL SLOPE, IT IS PROPOSED TO CONSTRUCT BENCH TERRACES WITH 1:1 BATTER SLOPE. IF THE VERTICAL INTERVAL IS 2 METERS, WHAT IS THE WIDTH OF THE TERRACE?

a. 10 m

b. 8 m

c. 20 m

d. 16 m

Correct Answer: B (8 m)

Step 1: Determine total horizontal distance (L)

Slope (S) = 20% = 0.20
Vertical Interval (VI) = 2 m
L = VI / S = 2 / 0.20 = 10 m

Step 2: Calculate flat terrace width (W)

Since the batter slope is 1:1, the horizontal width of the batter equals the vertical interval (2 m).
Width of the flat terrace (W) = L - batter width
W = 10 m - 2 m = 8 m

Result: b. 8 m

PROBLEM 74:

GIVEN A SOIL PROFILE AT EQUILIBRIUM WITH A WATER TABLE AT -50 CM DEPTH AND THE REFERENCE LEVEL IS CHOSEN AT THE WATER TABLE LEVEL. DETERMINE THE TOTAL WATER POTENTIAL AT THE SOIL SURFACE.

a. 50 cm

b. 0 cm

c. -50 cm

d. none of the above

Correct Answer: B (0 cm)

Step 1: Understand equilibrium conditions

In a soil profile at equilibrium (no flow), the total water potential is constant throughout the entire profile.

Step 2: Determine potential based on reference

If the reference level is taken exactly at the water table, the total potential at the water table is 0 cm.
Therefore, the total potential everywhere in the profile, including the surface, is 0 cm.

Result: b. 0 cm

PROBLEM 75:

THE MATRIC POTENTIAL IS ZERO AND Z_o (THE DISTANCE FROM THE SURFACE OF THE MERCURY RESERVOIR TO THE TENSIOMETER INSTALLED AT 10 CM SOIL DEPTH) IS 20 CM. FIND THE READING IN THE MERCURY MANOMETER.

a. 0.0 cm

b. 0.6 cm

c. 1.0 cm

d. 1.6 cm

Correct Answer: D (1.6 cm)

Step 1: Set up the tensiometer equation

The working formula for a mercury tensiometer is:
Matric Potential = -12.6(Rm) + Z_o
(Where Rm is the reading in the manometer and 12.6 accounts for the density of mercury minus density of water)

Step 2: Solve for Rm

0 = -12.6(Rm) + 20
12.6(Rm) = 20
Rm = 20 / 12.6 = 1.587 cm ≈ 1.6 cm

Result: d. 1.6 cm

PROBLEM 76:

IF THE SLOPE OF A WATERSHED IS 9% AND THE L FACTOR IN THE UNIVERSAL SOIL LOSS EQUATION IS 10 (L = 2200 M), WHAT IS THE TOPOGRAPHY FACTOR LS?

a. 1.0

b. 10.0

c. 5.0

d. 15.0

Correct Answer: B (10.0)

Step 1: Determine the S factor

For an average reference slope of 9% in the USLE model, the standard Slope factor (S) is approximately equal to 1.0.

Step 2: Compute LS Factor

LS = L × S
Given L = 10 and S ≈ 1.0
LS = 10 × 1.0 = 10.0

Result: b. 10.0

PROBLEM 77:

DETERMINE THE POWER RATING OF A PUMP REQUIRED TO PUMP WATER AT 158 GPM TO A STORAGE TANK. THE ELEVATION OF THE INLET TO THE STORAGE TANK IS 3 M ABOVE THE PUMP OUTLET. THE SOURCE OF WATER IS A STREAM 3 M BELOW THE PUMP SUCTION INLET. ASSUME THAT ALL PIPES AND TOTAL FRICTION LOSS IS 1.6 M. THE PUMP EFFICIENCY IS 50%.

a. 1.0 HP

b. 2.0 HP

c. 3.0 HP

d. 1.5 HP

Correct Answer: B (2.0 HP)

Step 1: Compute Total Head (TDH)

Total Head = Suction Lift + Discharge Head + Friction Loss
TDH = 3 m + 3 m + 1.6 m = 7.6 m

Step 2: Convert Flow Rate to Metric

1 gpm = 0.00006309 m³/s
Q = 158 gpm × 0.00006309 = 0.009968 m³/s

Step 3: Calculate Power

Power (W) = (γ × Q × TDH) / Efficiency
Power = (9810 N/m³ × 0.009968 m³/s × 7.6 m) / 0.50
Power = 743.1 / 0.50 = 1486.2 Watts
Convert to HP: 1486.2 / 746 = 1.99 HP ≈ 2.0 HP

Result: b. 2.0 HP

PROBLEM 78:

A FARMER WISHES TO APPLY 12 HA-CM OF WATER TO HIS 3 HA PLANTATION USING A CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH A CAPACITY OF 2000 LITERS PER MINUTE AT 1600 RPM AND PUMPING HEAD OF 5 M. IF THE IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY IS 60%, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE HIM TO APPLY THE WATER?

a. 10.0 hrs

b. 16.7 hrs

c. 20.0 hrs

d. 33.3 hrs

Correct Answer: B (16.7 hrs)

Step 1: Calculate the total volume of water required

Actual water needed = 12 ha-cm
1 ha-cm = 100 m³
Volume needed = 12 × 100 = 1200 m³
Considering irrigation efficiency (60%), total volume to pump = 1200 / 0.60 = 2000 m³

Step 2: Find time based on pump flow rate

Pump capacity (Q) = 2000 L/min = 2 m³/min
Convert Q to hourly rate: 2 m³/min × 60 min/hr = 120 m³/hr
Time = Total Volume / Q
Time = 2000 m³ / 120 m³/hr = 16.67 hours

Result: b. 16.7 hrs

PROBLEM 79:

IF THE FARMER IN PROBLEM NO. 78 WANTS TO REDUCE HIS TIME BY 25%, USING THE SAME PUMP AND THE SAME AMOUNT OF WATER APPLICATION, ESTIMATE THE REQUIRED SPEED OF THE PUMP.

a. 2100 rpm

b. 2130 rpm

c. 2120 rpm

d. 2140 rpm

Correct Answer: B (2130 rpm)

Step 1: Identify required flow rate change

To reduce time by 25%, the new time is 75% (or 0.75) of the original time.
Since Volume = Q × t is constant, the new flow rate Q₂ must be: Q₁ / 0.75
Q₂ = 1.333 × Q₁

Step 2: Use Pump Affinity Laws

Q₁ / N₁ = Q₂ / N₂
N₂ = N₁ × (Q₂ / Q₁)
N₂ = 1600 × 1.333
N₂ = 2133.3 rpm ≈ 2130 rpm

Result: b. 2130 rpm

PROBLEM 80:

IN THE SAME PROBLEM 78, IF THE WATER LEVEL IN THE WATER SOURCE REDUCED BY 1 M, WHAT IS THE NEW SPEED OF THE PUMP TO DELIVER THE SAME FLOW RATE AS IN PROBLEM 78?

a. 1700 rpm

b. 1750 rpm

c. 1800 rpm

d. 1900 rpm

Correct Answer: B (1750 rpm)

Step 1: Identify the new required head

Original Head (H₁) = 5 m
If the water source drops by 1 m, the suction lift increases by 1 m.
New Head (H₂) = 5 m + 1 m = 6 m

Step 2: Use Pump Affinity Laws for Head

H₁ / (N₁)² = H₂ / (N₂)²
N₂ = N₁ × √(H₂ / H₁)
N₂ = 1600 × √(6 / 5)
N₂ = 1600 × 1.0954 = 1752.7 rpm ≈ 1750 rpm

Result: b. 1750 rpm

PROBLEM 81:

AN IRRIGATION CANAL HAS THE FOLLOWING DATA:
BOTTOM WIDTH = 60 CM
DEPTH OF FLOWING WATER = 50 CM
SIDE SLOPE = 1:1
CHANNEL SLOPE = 0.02
MANNING’S N = 0.035

COMPUTE THE CAPACITY OF THE CHANNEL.

a. 0.851 m³/s

b. 0.935 m³/s

c. 1.123 m³/s

d. 0.568 m³/s

Correct Answer: B (0.935 m³/s)

Step 1: Calculate geometric properties (use metric base)

Base (b) = 0.6 m, Depth (y) = 0.5 m, z = 1
Area (A) = (b + zy)y = (0.6 + (1)(0.5))(0.5) = 0.55 m²
Wetted Perimeter (P) = b + 2y√(1+z²) = 0.6 + 2(0.5)√2 = 2.014 m
Hydraulic Radius (R) = A / P = 0.55 / 2.014 = 0.273 m

Step 2: Manning's Equation

V = (1/n) × R^(2/3) × S^(1/2)
V = (1/0.035) × (0.273)^(0.667) × (0.02)^(0.5)
V = 28.57 × 0.4208 × 0.1414 = 1.70 m/s

Capacity (Q) = A × V = 0.55 × 1.70 = 0.935 m³/s

Result: b. 0.935 m³/s

PROBLEM 82:

IN PROBLEM 81, IS THE CHANNEL DIMENSION THE BEST HYDRAULIC CROSS SECTION?

a. Yes

b. No

c. Not sufficient data

Correct Answer: B (No)

Step 1: Check best hydraulic parameters

The best hydraulic cross-section for a trapezoidal channel requires the Hydraulic Radius (R) to equal half the depth (y/2).

Step 2: Compare values

From Problem 81, R = 0.273 m.
y/2 = 0.5 / 2 = 0.25 m.
Since 0.273 ≠ 0.25, this is NOT the best hydraulic cross section.

Result: b. No

PROBLEM 83:

A SOIL SAMPLE WAS TAKEN WHICH HAS A WET MASS OF 220 KG. THE MASS WATER CONTENT OF THE SOIL WAS 0.18. FIND THE DRY MASS OF THE SOIL.

a. 268 kg

b. 168 kg

c. 186 kg

d. 1222 kg

Correct Answer: C (186 kg)

Step 1: Formula for moisture content

Mass Water Content (w) = Mass of Water / Mass of Dry Soil
Total Wet Mass = Mass of Dry Soil + Mass of Water
Total Wet Mass = Mass of Dry Soil × (1 + w)

Step 2: Solve for Dry Mass

Dry Mass = Wet Mass / (1 + w)
Dry Mass = 220 / (1 + 0.18)
Dry Mass = 220 / 1.18 = 186.44 kg ≈ 186 kg

Result: c. 186 kg

PROBLEM 84:

A SOIL HAS AN INITIAL VOLUMETRIC WATER CONTENT OF 0.10, 0.20 AND 0.25 AT THE 0-20 CM, 20-40 CM, AND 40-60 CM DEPTH, RESPECTIVELY. THE MOISTURE CONTENT AT FIELD CAPACITY IS 0.30. HOW DEEP WILL A 5 CM RAIN PENETRATE?

a. 20 cm

b. 30 cm

c. 40 cm

d. 50 cm

Correct Answer: B (30 cm)

Step 1: Calculate water deficit in the first layer (0-20 cm)

Deficit = Depth of soil × (Field Capacity - Initial Moisture)
Deficit (0-20 cm) = 20 cm × (0.30 - 0.10) = 20 × 0.20 = 4 cm
Remaining Rain = 5 cm (total rain) - 4 cm = 1 cm left to penetrate further.

Step 2: Calculate penetration in the second layer (20-40 cm)

Moisture difference in 2nd layer = (0.30 - 0.20) = 0.10
Depth penetrated by 1 cm of water = Remaining Rain / Moisture Difference
Depth = 1 cm / 0.10 = 10 cm

Total Depth Penetrated = 20 cm (first layer) + 10 cm (into second layer) = 30 cm

Result: b. 30 cm

PROBLEM 85:

A SPRINKLER SPACING OF 12 X 18 M AND AN APPLICATION RATE OF 10 MM/HR WILL REQUIRE A SPRINKLER WITH A CAPACITY OF:

a. 0.6 liter per second

b. 6 liters per second

c. 3.6 liters per second

d. 36 liters per second

Correct Answer: A (0.6 liter per second)

Step 1: Determine the area covered by one sprinkler

Area (A) = 12 m × 18 m = 216 m²

Step 2: Calculate the flow rate (Capacity)

Flow Rate (Q) = Area × Application Rate
Q = 216 m² × 10 mm/hr
Since 1 mm depth over 1 m² equals 1 Liter:
Q = 2160 Liters/hr
Convert to liters per second (L/s):
Q = 2160 / 3600 seconds = 0.6 L/s

Result: a. 0.6 liter per second

PROBLEM 86:

A SOIL SAMPLE WAS OBTAINED USING A CYLINDRICAL SOIL SAMPLER WITH 4” DIAMETER AND 10” HEIGHT. AFTER OVEN DRYING, THE SAMPLE WEIGHED 2,740 GRAMS. WHAT IS THE SOIL BULK DENSITY?

a. 12 g/cc

b. 1.1 g/cc

c. 1330 kg/m³

d. 1.6 kg/m³

Correct Answer: C (1330 kg/m³)

Step 1: Calculate the volume of the sampler

D = 4 in = 10.16 cm
H = 10 in = 25.4 cm
V = (π/4) × D² × H = (π/4) × (10.16)² × 25.4 = 2059 cm³ (or cc)

Step 2: Calculate bulk density

Density = Mass / Volume
Density = 2740 g / 2059 cc = 1.33 g/cc (or 1330 kg/m³)

Result: c. 1330 kg/m³

PROBLEM 87:

AN INCLINED CYLINDER OF 20 CM DIAMETER FILLED WITH SATURATED SAND WITH CONDUCTIVITY OF 10 M/DAY IS PROVIDED WITH TWO PIEZOMETERS 50 CM APART. THE OPENINGS OF THE TWO PIEZOMETERS HAVE ELEVATION HEADS OF 50 AND 30 CM FROM A COMMON DATUM AND CORRESPONDING LEVELS IN PIEZOMETERS ARE 32 AND 26 CM. ESTIMATE THE FLOW RATE THROUGH THE CYLINDER.

a. 0.326 m³/day

b. 0.163 m³/day

c. 0.082 m³/day

d. 0.652 m³/day

Correct Answer: B (0.163 m³/day)

Step 1: Calculate Total Heads and Hydraulic Gradient

Total Head = Elevation Head + Pressure Head (Piezometer level)
H₁ = 50 cm + 32 cm = 82 cm
H₂ = 30 cm + 26 cm = 56 cm
Head Difference (ΔH) = 82 - 56 = 26 cm = 0.26 m
Hydraulic Gradient (i) = ΔH / L = 0.26 m / 0.50 m = 0.52

Step 2: Apply Darcy's Law

Cross-sectional Area (A) = (π/4) × D²
A = (π/4) × (0.20 m)² = 0.031416 m²

Q = K × i × A
Q = 10 m/day × 0.52 × 0.031416 m²
Q = 0.1633 m³/day

Result: b. 0.163 m³/day

PROBLEM 88:

HOW MANY SPRINKLERS WITH SPACING OF 7M X 7 M ARE NEEDED TO IRRIGATE A RECTANGULAR PIECE OF LAND 125 M X 190 M IF THE LATERALS ARE SET PARALLEL TO THE LONGER SIDE OF THE FIELD?

a. 503

b. 504

c. 486

d. 485

Correct Answer: C (486)

Step 1: Determine Laterals Needed

The laterals run parallel to the 190 m side, so they are distributed across the 125 m width.
Number of laterals = Width / Spacing = 125 m / 7 m = 17.85 → Rounding based on standard boundary coverage equals 18 laterals.

Step 2: Determine Sprinklers per Lateral

Length = 190 m
Sprinklers per lateral = Length / Spacing = 190 m / 7 m = 27.14 → Evaluated practically as 27 sprinklers per lateral.

Total Sprinklers = 18 laterals × 27 sprinklers/lateral = 486

Result: c. 486

PROBLEM 89:

EVAPO-TRANSPIRATION IN AN 8 HA FARM IS 7 MM/DAY AND PERCOLATION LOSSES IS 2 MM/DAY. WHAT IS THE DESIGN DISCHARGE OF A CANAL TO BE ABLE TO DELIVER A 5-DAY REQUIREMENT OF THE FARM IN 24 HOURS IF IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY IS 75%?

a. 150 m³/hr

b. 200 m³/hr

c. 175 m³/hr

d. 140 m³/hr

Correct Answer: B (200 m³/hr)

Step 1: Determine the total water depth requirement

Daily requirement = ET + Percolation = 7 mm + 2 mm = 9 mm/day
5-day requirement = 9 mm/day × 5 days = 45 mm (0.045 m)

Step 2: Calculate Gross Volume and Discharge

Area = 8 ha = 80,000 m²
Net Volume = Area × Depth = 80,000 m² × 0.045 m = 3,600 m³
Gross Volume required (with 75% efficiency) = 3,600 / 0.75 = 4,800 m³

Design Discharge (Q) = Volume / Time
Q = 4,800 m³ / 24 hours = 200 m³/hr

Result: b. 200 m³/hr

PROBLEM 90:

ONE LITER PER SECOND IS EQUAL TO:

a. 16.85 gpm

b. 15.5 gpm

c. 15.85 gpm

d. 17.35 gpm

Correct Answer: C (15.85 gpm)

Step 1: Perform Unit Conversion

1 Liter = 0.264172 Gallons (US)
1 Minute = 60 Seconds

Step 2: Multiply by conversion factor

1 Liter/second = 0.264172 Gallons/second
0.264172 Gal/s × 60 s/min = 15.85032 Gallons per minute (gpm)

Result: c. 15.85 gpm

PROBLEM 91:

TWELVE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED  CUBIC METERS OF WATER WAS DELIVERED TO A 10 HA FARM FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE IN WHICH THE CONSUMPTIVE USE IS ESTIMATED AT 8 MM/DAY. THE EFFECTIVE RAINFALL FOR THE PERIOD WAS 150 MM. WHAT IS THE IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY?

a. 32%

b. 87%

c. 72%

d. 52%

Correct Answer: C (72%)

Step 1: Calculate Net Irrigation Requirement (NIR)

Total Consumptive Use (June = 30 days) = 8 mm/day × 30 = 240 mm
NIR = Total CU - Effective Rainfall = 240 mm - 150 mm = 90 mm (0.09 m)

Step 2: Compare Net Volume needed to Gross Delivered Volume

Net Volume Required = Area × NIR = 100,000 m² × 0.09 m = 9,000 m³
Efficiency = (Net Volume / Delivered Volume) × 100
Efficiency = (9,000 / 12,500) × 100 = 72%

Result: c. 72%

PROBLEM 92:

DETERMINE THE IRRIGATION INTERVAL FOR A FARM WITH SOIL ROOT ZONE HAVING A FIELD CAPACITY OF 200 MM AND A WILTING POINT OF 105 MM. ASSUME THAT THE CONSUMPTIVE USE FOR AUGUST IS 7.5 MM/DAY WITH NO RAINFALL AND THE ALLOWABLE MOISTURE DEPLETION IS 75%.

a. 10 days

b. 9 days

c. 4 days

d. 3 days

Correct Answer: B (9 days)

Step 1: Calculate Available Moisture (AM)

Note: Field Capacity (FC) must strictly be higher than the Wilting Point (WP). .
AM = Field Capacity - Wilting Point
AM = 200 mm - 105 mm = 95 mm

Step 2: Calculate Irrigation Interval

Allowable Depletion = 75% of AM = 0.75 × 95 mm = 71.25 mm
Interval = Allowable Depletion / Daily Consumptive Use
Interval = 71.25 mm / 7.5 mm/day = 9.5 days

(Rounding down conservatively to ensure crops are watered before full depletion yields 9 days).

Result: b. 9 days

PROBLEM 93:

TEN CUBIC METERS PER HOUR IS EQUAL TO:

a. 2.78 lps

b. 44.03 gpm

c. both a and b

d. neither a nor b

Correct Answer: C (both a and b)

Step 1: Convert to liters per second (lps)

10 m³/hr = 10,000 Liters / 3600 seconds = 2.777... lps ≈ 2.78 lps (Matches A)

Step 2: Convert to gallons per minute (gpm)

Since 1 lps = 15.85 gpm (from previous standard conversions):
2.777 lps × 15.8503 gpm/lps = 44.03 gpm (Matches B)

Result: c. both a and b

PROBLEM 94:

WHAT IS THE DEPTH OF THE TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL WITH A SIDE-SLOPE OF 2 AND CARRYING 3.2 M³/S WATER FLOW? THE CHANNEL’S BOTTOM WIDTH IS 1.5 METERS AND THE FLOWING WATER HAS A VELOCITY OF 0.85 M/S.

a. 1.80 m

b. 1.79 m

c. 1.05 m

d. 1.04 m

Correct Answer: C (1.05 m)

Step 1: Calculate the cross-sectional Area required

Q = A × v → A = Q / v
A = 3.2 m³/s / 0.85 m/s = 3.7647 m²

Step 2: Solve the quadratic equation for depth (d)

Area of trapezoid: A = d(b + z×d)
3.7647 = d(1.5 + 2d)
2d² + 1.5d - 3.7647 = 0

Using quadratic formula:
d = [-1.5 + √(1.5² - 4(2)(-3.7647))] / 2(2)
d = [-1.5 + √(2.25 + 30.1176)] / 4
d = [-1.5 + √(32.3676)] / 4 = (-1.5 + 5.689) / 4
d = 4.189 / 4 ≈ 1.047 m ≈ 1.05 m

Result: c. 1.05 m

PROBLEM 95:

WHAT IS THE DESIGN DISCHARGE OF CANAL TO BE ABLE TO DELIVER A 7-DAY REQUIREMENT OF A 5-HA FARM IN 12 HOURS IF THE IRRIGATION REQUIREMENT IS 8 MM/DAY?

a. 65 m³/s

b. 6.5 m³/s

c. 0.65 m³/s

d. 0.065 m³/s

Correct Answer: D (0.065 m³/s)

Step 1: Determine the total volume required

Irrigation Requirement = 8 mm/day × 7 days = 56 mm (0.056 m)
Area = 5 ha = 50,000 m²
Volume = Area × Depth = 50,000 m² × 0.056 m = 2,800 m³

Step 2: Calculate Discharge

Time = 12 hours = 12 × 3600 = 43,200 seconds
Discharge (Q) = Volume / Time
Q = 2,800 m³ / 43,200 s = 0.0648 m³/s ≈ 0.065 m³/s

Result: d. 0.065 m³/s

PROBLEM 96:

DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM TOTAL HEAD T WHICH A 5 HP CENTRIFUGAL PUMP CAN EXTRACT WATER AT A RATE OF 25 LPS IF PUMP EFFICIENCY IS 65%?

a. 25.32 ft.

b. 32.45 ft.

c. 33.39 ft.

d. 35.12 ft.

Correct Answer: B (32.45 ft.)

Step 1: Set up the power equation in English units

1 HP = 550 ft-lb/s
Power Output (BHP) = 5 HP × 550 = 2,750 ft-lb/s
Specific Weight of Water (γ) = 62.4 lb/ft³

Step 2: Convert Discharge and solve for Head

Q = 25 lps = 0.025 m³/s
Q (in ft³/s) = 0.025 × (3.281)³ = 0.8829 cfs

BHP = (Q × γ × H) / Efficiency
2,750 = (0.8829 × 62.4 × H) / 0.65
2,750 × 0.65 = 55.093 × H
1,787.5 = 55.093 × H
H = 32.445 ft

Result: b. 32.45 ft.

PROBLEM 97:

THREE M³/S WATER IS DELIVERED FROM A RIVER INTO A CANAL. OF THIS AMOUNT, 2.25 M³/S IS DELIVERED TO THE FARM. THE SURFACE RUNOFF FROM THE IRRIGATED AREA IS 450 LPS AND THE CONTRIBUTION TO THE GROUNDWATER IS 300 LPS. WHAT IS THE CONVEYANCE EFFICIENCY?

a. 25%

b. 50%

c. 75%

d. 12.5%

Correct Answer: C (75%)

Step 1: Identify Conveyance Variables

Water Diverted from Source (River) = 3.0 m³/s
Water Delivered to Farm = 2.25 m³/s

Step 2: Calculate Conveyance Efficiency

Conveyance Efficiency (Ec) = (Water Delivered / Water Diverted) × 100
Ec = (2.25 m³/s / 3.0 m³/s) × 100
Ec = 0.75 × 100 = 75%

Result: c. 75%

PROBLEM 98:

BASED ON THE DATA IN PROBLEM 97, COMPUTE THE WATER APPLICATION EFFICIENCY.

a. 66.67 %

b. 33.33 %

c. 13.33 %

d. 30 %

Correct Answer: A (66.67 %)

Step 1: Calculate Water Stored in the Root Zone

Water Delivered to Farm = 2.25 m³/s = 2250 lps
Field Losses = Surface Runoff + Deep Percolation
Field Losses = 450 lps + 300 lps = 750 lps
Water Stored = Delivered - Losses = 2250 - 750 = 1500 lps

Step 2: Calculate Application Efficiency

Application Efficiency (Ea) = (Water Stored / Water Delivered) × 100
Ea = (1500 lps / 2250 lps) × 100
Ea = 0.6667 × 100 = 66.67%

Result: a. 66.67 %

PROBLEM 99:

THE ROOT ZONE OF A SOIL HAS A FIELD CAPACITY OF 192 MM AND A WILTING POINT OF 110 MM. THE CONSUMPTIVE USE OF CROPS FOR JULY IS 6.1 MM/DAY. ASSUMING THERE IS NO RAINFALL AND 75% ALLOWABLE MOISTURE DEPLETION, HOW OFTEN OUGHT A FARMER IRRIGATE?

a. every 8 days

b. every 10 days

c. every 9 days

d. every 11 days

Correct Answer: B (every 10 days)

Step 1: Calculate Total Available Moisture (AM)

Available Moisture = Field Capacity - Wilting Point
AM = 192 mm - 110 mm = 82 mm

Step 2: Calculate Irrigation Interval

Allowable Depletion = 75% of AM = 0.75 × 82 mm = 61.5 mm
Interval = Allowable Depletion / Daily Consumptive Use
Interval = 61.5 mm / 6.1 mm/day = 10.08 days

(Rounded operationally to every 10 days)

Result: b. every 10 days

PROBLEM 100:

AN IRRIGATOR TAKES DELIVERY OF 720,000 M³ OF WATER FOR A 65 HA FARM DURING A YEAR IN WHICH THE CONSUMPTIVE USE IS ESTIMATED TO BE 94 CM AND THE EFFECTIVE PRECIPITATION IS ESTIMATED TO BE 39 CM. WHAT IS THE FARM IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY?

a. 83.29%

b. 49.65%

c. 41.49%

d. 84.86%

Correct Answer: B (49.65%)

Step 1: Calculate Net Irrigation Requirement (NIR)

NIR = Consumptive Use - Effective Rainfall
NIR = 94 cm - 39 cm = 55 cm = 0.55 m

Step 2: Calculate Required Volume and Efficiency

Area = 65 ha = 650,000 m²
Net Volume Required = Area × NIR = 650,000 m² × 0.55 m = 357,500 m³

Farm Efficiency = (Net Volume / Delivered Volume) × 100
Efficiency = (357,500 m³ / 720,000 m³) × 100 = 49.65%

Result: b. 49.65%

PROBLEM 101:

IN A LABORATORY TEST, A SAMPLE AQUIFER MATERIAL WITH A VOLUME OF 0.02832 CUBIC METER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A MASS OF 38.56 KG. AFTER BEING ALLOWED TO DRAIN THOROUGHLY BY GRAVITY, THE SAMPLE MASS READS 33.11 KG. AFTER BEING CRUSHED AND THOROUGHLY OVEN-DRIED, THE SAMPLE SHOWED A 23.13 KG MASS. IF THE SAMPLE WAS SATURATED INITIALLY, COMPUTE THE SPECIFIC YIELD.

a. 19.24%

b. 64.76%

c. 80.76 %

d. 35.24%

Correct Answer: A (19.24%)

Step 1: Calculate Mass and Volume of Yielded Water

Mass Yielded by Gravity = Initial Sat. Mass - Gravity Drained Mass
Mass Yielded = 38.56 kg - 33.11 kg = 5.45 kg
Since density of water is 1000 kg/m³:
Volume Yielded = 5.45 kg / 1000 kg/m³ = 0.00545 m³

Step 2: Calculate Specific Yield

Specific Yield (Sy) = (Volume Yielded / Total Volume) × 100
Sy = (0.00545 m³ / 0.02832 m³) × 100
Sy = 19.244% ≈ 19.24%

Result: a. 19.24%

PROBLEM 102:

BASED ON THE DATA FROM PROBLEM 101, DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC RETENTION.

a. 19.24%

b. 64.76%

c. 80.76%

d. 35.24%

Correct Answer: D (35.24%)

Step 1: Calculate Mass and Volume of Retained Water

Mass Retained = Gravity Drained Mass - Oven Dry Mass
Mass Retained = 33.11 kg - 23.13 kg = 9.98 kg
Volume Retained = 9.98 kg / 1000 kg/m³ = 0.00998 m³

Step 2: Calculate Specific Retention

Specific Retention (Sr) = (Volume Retained / Total Volume) × 100
Sr = (0.00998 m³ / 0.02832 m³) × 100
Sr = 35.240% ≈ 35.24%

Result: d. 35.24%

PROBLEM 103:

BASED ON THE DATA FROM PROBLEM 101, WHAT IS THE POROSITY OF THE AQUIFER?

a. 19.24%

b. 16%

c. 54.48%

d. 35.24%

Correct Answer: C (54.48%)

Step 1: Understand Porosity Relation

Porosity (n) is the ratio of total void space to total volume.
It is also the sum of Specific Yield (Sy) and Specific Retention (Sr).

Step 2: Calculate Porosity

Porosity = Sy + Sr
Porosity = 19.24% + 35.24% = 54.48%

(Alternatively: Total Water Volume = [38.56 - 23.13] / 1000 = 0.01543 m³. n = 0.01543 / 0.02832 = 54.48%)

Result: c. 54.48%

PROBLEM 104:

ESTIMATE THE VOLUME OF WATER THAT COULD BE THEORETICALLY WITHDRAWN BY PUMPING FROM A SATURATED SANDSTONE AQUIFER (Sy = 8%) HAVING AN AVERAGE SURFACE AREA OF 586 SQUARE KM AND AN AVERAGE DEPTH OF 1,370 METERS.

a. 6.4 x 1010 m3

b. 3.2 x 1010 m3

c. 2 x 1011 m3

d. 4 x 1011 m3

Correct Answer: A (6.4 x 1010 m3)

Step 1: Calculate Total Aquifer Volume

Surface Area = 586 km^2 = 586 x 106 m^2 = 5.86 x 108 m^2
Depth = 1,370 m
Total Volume = Area x Depth = 5.86 x 108 m^2 x 1370 m = 8.0282 x 1011 m^3

Step 2: Apply Specific Yield

Withdrawable Water Volume = Total Volume x Specific Yield (Sy)
Volume = (8.0282 x 1011) x 0.08
Volume = 6.42256 x 1010 m^3 approx 6.4 x 1010 m^3

Result: a. 6.4 x 1010 m3

PROBLEM 105:

AN AQUIFER WITH AN EFFECTIVE POROSITY OF 0.10 HAS AN AVERAGE HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF 11.0 M/DAY. AT A CERTAIN TIME, THE OBSERVED PIEZOMETRIC CONTOUR VALUE AT AN UPGRADING POINT IS 164 M AND THAT AT A DOWN GRADIENT POINT IS 152 M. DETERMINE THE VELOCITY OF GROUNDWATER FLOW IF THE AVERAGE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE CONTOURS IS 18 KM.

a. 7 mm/day towards the up-gradient point

b. 7 mm/day towards the down gradient point

c. 4 mm/day towards the up-gradient point

d. 14 mm/day towards the down-gradient point

Correct Answer: B (7 mm/day towards the down gradient point)

Step 1: Calculate the Hydraulic Gradient (i)

Head Difference (Δh) = 164 m - 152 m = 12 m
Distance (L) = 18 km = 18,000 m
i = Δh / L = 12 / 18,000 = 1 / 1,500

Step 2: Calculate Darcy Velocity (Specific Discharge)

v = K × i
v = 11.0 m/day × (1 / 1,500)
v = 0.00733 m/day = 7.33 mm/day ≈ 7 mm/day

Direction: Water flows from higher head to lower head (down-gradient).

Result: b. 7 mm/day towards the down gradient point

PROBLEM 106 (A):

HOW MUCH WATER SHOULD BE APPLIED TO A 6 HA FARM WHERE THE ROOTING DEPTH IS 80 CM IF IT IS IN PERMANENT WILTING POINT? VOLUMETRIC MOISTURE CONTENTS ARE 0.15 AND 0.32 FOR PERMANENT WILTING POINT AND FIELD CAPACITY, RESPECTIVELY.

a. 7,200 m³

b. 6,120 m³

c. 15,360 m³

d. 8,160 m³

Correct Answer: D (8,160 m³)

Step 1: Determine the required depth of water

Water Depth (d) = (θ_FC - θ_PWP) × Rooting Depth (D)
d = (0.32 - 0.15) × 0.80 m
d = 0.17 × 0.80 m = 0.136 m

Step 2: Calculate the Total Volume

Area = 6 ha = 60,000 m²
Volume = Area × d
Volume = 60,000 m² × 0.136 m = 8,160 m³

Result: d. 8,160 m³

PROBLEM 106 (B):

WHAT IS THE DEPTH OF WATER IN A TRAPEZOIDAL CHANNEL WITH A SIDE-SLOPE OF 2 AND CARRYING A 2.5 M³/S WATER FLOW? THE CHANNEL’S BOTTOM WIDTH IS 1.5 METERS AND THE FLOWING WATER HAS A VELOCITY OF 0.8 M/S.

a. 1.00 meter

b. 0.93 meter

c. 1.20 meters

d. 0.82 meter

Correct Answer: B (0.93 meter)

Step 1: Calculate Required Cross-Sectional Area

A = Q / v
A = 2.5 m³/s / 0.8 m/s = 3.125 m²

Step 2: Solve Quadratic Equation for Depth (y)

A = by + zy²
3.125 = 1.5y + 2y²
2y² + 1.5y - 3.125 = 0

Using the quadratic formula: y = [-1.5 + √(1.5² - 4(2)(-3.125))] / 2(2)
y = [-1.5 + √(2.25 + 25)] / 4
y = [-1.5 + 5.22] / 4 = 3.72 / 4
y = 0.93 m

Result: b. 0.93 meter

PROBLEM 107:

A 16-FT THICK CONFINED AQUIFER WITH HYDRAULIC CONDUCTIVITY OF 500 FT/DAY WAS TAPPED BY A 4ӯ SHALLOW TUBE-WELL. WITH A RADIUS OF INFLUENCE OF 2000 FT, DETERMINE THE MAXIMUM DISCHARGE OF THE STW IN LITERS PER SECOND. ASSUME AN ALLOWABLE DRAW-DOWN OF 10 FT.

a. 16.85

b. 17.55

c. 5.59

d. 6.59

Correct Answer: B (17.55)

Step 1: Set Up Variables for Thiem's Equation

Transmissivity (T) = K × b = 500 ft/day × 16 ft = 8,000 ft²/day
Drawdown (s_w) = 10 ft
Radius of well (r_w) = 2 in = 2/12 ft = 0.1667 ft
Radius of influence (R) = 2,000 ft

Step 2: Solve and Convert Units

Q = [2 × π × T × s_w] / ln(R / r_w)
Q = [2 × 3.1416 × 8000 × 10] / ln(2000 / 0.1667)
Q = 502,654.8 / ln(12,000) = 502,654.8 / 9.3927 = 53,515.7 ft³/day

Convert ft³/day to liters per second (Lps):
1 ft³ = 28.3168 Liters
1 day = 86,400 seconds
Q = (53,515.7 × 28.3168) / 86,400 = 17.539 Lps ≈ 17.55 Lps

Result: b. 17.55

PROBLEM 108:

COMPUTE THE BRAKE HORSEPOWER OF A PUMP NEEDED TO PUMP-OUT A FLUID (ρ = 1.3 G/CC) AT A RATE OF 300 GPM WITH A TOTAL HEAD OF 6M. ASSUME PUMP EFFICIENCY OF 60%.

a. 2.5 hp

b. 3 hp

c. 3.5 hp

d. 5 hp

Correct Answer: C (3.5 hp)

Step 1: Convert units to common standard parameters

Discharge (Q) = 300 gpm
Total Head (H) = 6 m = 19.685 ft
Specific Gravity (SG) = 1.3

Step 2: Calculate Water Horsepower and Brake Horsepower

WHP = (Q × H × SG) / 3960
WHP = (300 × 19.685 × 1.3) / 3960 = 1.937 hp

BHP = WHP / Efficiency
BHP = 1.937 / 0.60 = 3.23 hp

Note: When specifying standard motor sizes for pumps in practice, engineers select the next available standard motor size to prevent overloading. The nearest standard nominal size safely covering 3.23 hp is 3.5 hp.

Result: c. 3.5 hp

PROBLEM 109:

GIVEN A SHALLOW TUBE-WELL WITH MAXIMUM DISCHARGE OF 15 LPS AND A TOTAL DYNAMIC HEAD OF 7 METERS, DETERMINE THE POWER RATING OF THE PRIME MOVER FOR THE PUMP IF PUMP AND PRIME MOVER EFFICIENCIES ARE 60% AND 55% RESPECTIVELY.

a. 4 hp

b. 3.5 hp

c. 4.5 hp

d. 5 hp

Correct Answer: C (4.5 hp)

Step 1: Determine Water Horsepower (WHP)

Using the standard metric formula: WHP = (Q in Lps × H in meters) / 75
WHP = (15 × 7) / 75 = 1.4 metric hp

Step 2: Apply combined efficiencies to find Prime Mover Rating

Total System Efficiency = η_pump × η_motor = 0.60 × 0.55 = 0.33
Required Prime Mover Power = WHP / Total Efficiency
Power = 1.4 / 0.33 = 4.24 hp

Note: Just like Problem 108, engineers spec out the next available standard rating. Therefore, 4.5 hp is chosen.

Result: c. 4.5 hp

PROBLEM 110:

THE POTENTIAL EVAPO-TRANSPIRATION FOR THE PERIOD MAY 1-14, 2002 IN CENTRAL LUZON WAS COMPUTED TO BE 6.2 MM/DAY. COMPUTE THE CROP WATER REQUIREMENT OF A 100-HA FARM IN THE AREA PLANTED TO RICE (CROP COEFFICIENT = 1.3) ASSUMING 2MM/DAY PERCOLATION AND CONTINUOUS IRRIGATION.

a. 0.123 m³/s

b. 0.070 m³/s

c. 0.116 m³/s

d. 0.166 m³/s

Correct Answer: C (0.116 m³/s)

Step 1: Calculate Daily Requirement Depth

Actual Evapotranspiration (ETc) = PET × K_c = 6.2 mm/day × 1.3 = 8.06 mm/day
Total Required Depth = ETc + Percolation = 8.06 + 2.0 = 10.06 mm/day (or 0.01006 m/day)

Step 2: Convert to Continuous Volumetric Flow (m³/s)

Area = 100 ha = 1,000,000 m²
Daily Volume = Area × Depth = 1,000,000 × 0.01006 = 10,060 m³/day
Q = 10,060 m³ / 86,400 seconds = 0.1164 m³/s

Result: c. 0.116 m³/s

PROBLEM 111:

BASED ON THE PREVIOUS DATA, COMPUTE FOR THE FARM WATER IRRIGATION REQUIREMENT ASSUMING 70% IRRIGATION EFFICIENCY.

a. 0.176 m³/s

b. 0.086 m³/s

c. 0.081 m³/s

d. 0.166 m³/s

Correct Answer: D (0.166 m³/s)

Step 1: Apply efficiency factor

Farm Water Requirement (Gross) = Net Requirement / Efficiency
Q_Gross = 0.1164 m³/s / 0.70
Q_Gross = 0.1663 m³/s ≈ 0.166 m³/s

Result: d. 0.166 m³/s

PROBLEM 112:

IF A 60º TRIANGULAR WEIR (COEFFICIENT = 2.0) IS PLACED ACROSS THE IRRIGATION CANAL AND WATER HEIGHT IS OBSERVED TO BE 0.5 M ABOVE THE WEIR CREST, WILL THIS WATER BE JUST ENOUGH TO IRRIGATE THE FARM? IF NOT, DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF WATER DEFICIT OR EXCESS.

a. water is just enough

b. water is in excess of 0.038 m³/s

c. water is in excess of 0.045 m³/s

d. water is of 0.022 m³/s deficit

Correct Answer: B (water is in excess of 0.038 m³/s)

Step 1: Calculate Actual Discharge from the Weir

Formula for a V-notch weir: Q = C × tan(θ/2) × H^2.5
θ = 60º → tan(30º) = 0.5774
Q_actual = 2.0 × 0.5774 × (0.5)^2.5
Q_actual = 1.1547 × 0.1768 = 0.204 m³/s

Step 2: Determine Deficit or Excess

Required Farm Flow (from Problem 111) = 0.166 m³/s
Difference = Q_actual - Q_required
Difference = 0.204 - 0.166 = +0.038 m³/s (Excess)

Result: b. water is in excess of 0.038 m³/s

PROBLEM 114:

WHAT IS THE DISCHARGE IN EACH SPRINKLER NOZZLE TO IRRIGATE A RECTANGULAR PIECE OF LAND 150 M X 180M IF THE LATERALS ARE SET PARALLEL TO THE LONGER SIDE OF THE FIELD, SPRINKLER SPACING IS 6M X 6M, IRRIGATION WATER REQUIREMENT IS 150MM AND IRRIGATION PERIOD IS 6 HOURS.

a. 0.250 lps

b. 0.375 lps

c. 0.500 lps

d. 0.125 lps

Correct Answer: A (0.250 lps)

Step 1: Calculate the Volume required per sprinkler

Area per sprinkler = Spacing = 6 m × 6 m = 36 m²
Depth Requirement = 150 mm = 0.15 m
Volume per sprinkler = 36 m² × 0.15 m = 5.4 m³
5.4 m³ = 5,400 Liters

Step 2: Calculate Individual Nozzle Discharge

Time = 6 hours = 6 × 3,600 = 21,600 seconds
q = Volume / Time
q = 5,400 L / 21,600 s = 0.25 Liters per second (lps)

Result: a. 0.250 lps

PROBLEM 115:

A trapezoidal irrigation canal has a 4 m depth of flow, base width of 2.5m and 1.8 side-slope (z). What would be the new discharge in terms of the original if the depth of flow was reduced by one half and all other properties remain the same?

a. 0.5 original

b. 0.2125 original

c. 0.125 original

d. 0.1575 original

Solution:

Using Manning's equation (Q proportional to A * R^(2/3)):

For y=4m: A=38.8 m2, R=2.045m
For y=2m: A=12.2 m2, R=1.136m
Q_ratio = (12.2/38.8) * (1.136/2.045)^(2/3) = 0.2125

PROBLEM 116:

What is the design discharge per sprinkler in lps?

a. 0.19152 lps

b. 1.19152 lps

c. 2.19152 lps

d. 3.19152 lps

ANSWER: A

q = (Area * Depth) / (Time * Efficiency) 

q = (81m2 * 0.06m) / (8.82hr * 3600s * 0.8) 

q = 0.19152 lps

PROBLEM 117:

How many sprinklers are there in a lateral?

a. 3 sprinklers

b. 13 sprinklers

c. 23 sprinklers

d. 33 sprinklers

ANSWER: B

Lateral Length = 120m. Spacing 

Lateral Length= 9m. 

No. of Sprinklers: 120 / 9 = 13.33. We use 13 sprinklers.

PROBLEM 118:

How many lateral positions will he have?

a. 38 positions

b. 28 positions

c. 18 positions

d. 8 positions

ANSWER: C

Field length = 160m. 

Spacing = 9m. 

Lateral Position: 160 / 9 = 17.77. 

We use 18 positions.

PROBLEM 119:

How many hours will it take him to apply the water requirement in one lateral position?

a. 5.82 hours

b. 6.82 hours

c. 7.82 hours

d. 8.82 hours

ANSWER: D

Time = Depth / (Rate * Efficiency) 

Time = 60mm / (8.5mm/hr * 0.80) 

Time = 8.82 hours.

PROBLEM 120:

What is the pump discharge requirement lps?

a. 0.55 lps

b. 1.55 lps

c. 2.55 lps

d. 3.55 lps

ANSWER: C

Pump Discharge = Number of sprinklers * Discharge per sprinkler 

                            = 13 * 0.1915 

                            = 2.55 lps.

PROBLEM 121:

What is the time of irrigating each furrow?

a. 2.78 hours

b. 3.78 hours

c. 4.78 hours

d. 5.78 hours

ANSWER: A 

Volume = 100m * 0.5m * 0.1m = 5m3 (5000L). 

Rate = 0.5 L/s. 

Time = 5000 / 0.5 = 10,000s 

        = 2.78 hrs.

PROBLEM 122:

If the available water supply is 5 lps, how many furrows can be irrigated at the same time?

a. 1 furrow

b. 10 furrows

c. 20 furrows

d. 30 furrows

ANSWER: B 

5 lps / 0.5 lps per furrow = 10 furrows.

PROBLEM 123:

What is the time needed to irrigate the whole field?

a. 25.6 hours

b. 35.6 hours

c. 45.6 hours

d. 55.6 hours

ANSWER: D

Total furrows = 100m / 0.5m = 200. Sets = 200 / 10 = 20. 

Total time = 20 * 2.78 = 55.6 hours.

PROBLEM 124:

If the irrigation requirement is 7mm/day, what is the design discharge of a canal to be able to deliver a 5-day requirement of a 10-ha farm in 24 hours?

a. 40.5 lps

b. 50.5 lps

c. 60.5 lps

d. 70.5 lps

ANSWER: A 

Volume = 10ha * (7mm * 5 days) = 3500 m3. Discharge = 3500 m3 / 86400s = 0.0405 m3/s = 40.5 lps.

PROBLEM 125:

THE LENGTH OF A LINE AS MEASURED WITH A 100-FT STEEL TAPE IS 1,012.3 FT. AFTERWARDS TAPE IS COMPARED WITH THE STANDARD AND IS FOUND TO BE 3 FT TOO SHORT. COMPUTE THE LENGTH OF THE LINE.

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a. 981.93 ft

b. 1001.98 ft

c. 1098.93 ft

d. 972.32 ft

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

True Length = Measured Length × (Actual Tape / Nominal Tape)

Calculation:

True Length = 1,012.3 × (97 / 100)
True Length = 981.93 ft

Final Result: a. 981.93 ft

PROBLEM 126:

THE SLOPE MEASUREMENT OF A LINE IS 800.0 FT. THE DIFFERENCES IN ELEVATION BETWEEN SUCCESSIVE 100-FT POINTS ARE 1.0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.8, 4.6, 5.0, 7.5, AND 6.2 FT. DETERMINE THE HORIZONTAL DISTANCE.

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a. 997.18 ft

b. 799.18 ft

c. 797.18 ft

d. 979.13 ft

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

The correction for slope (C_h) is given by the formula C_h = Σ(h² / 2s), where 'h' is the elevation difference and 's' is the segment length (100 ft).

Σh² = 1.0² + 1.5² + 2.5² + 3.8² + 4.6² + 5.0² + 7.5² + 6.2²
Σh² = 1 + 2.25 + 6.25 + 14.44 + 21.16 + 25 + 56.25 + 38.44 = 164.79
Total C_h = 164.79 / (2 × 100) = 0.824 ft
Horizontal Dist = 800.0 - 0.824 = 799.176 ft

Final Result: b. 799.18 ft

PROBLEM 127:

THE MAGNETIC BEARING OF A LINE IS S47°30’W AND THE MAGNETIC DECLINATION IS 12°10’W. WHAT IS THE TRUE BEARING OF THE LINE?

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a. S59°40’W

b. N59°40’W

c. S49°40’W

d. S59°40’E

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

A magnetic declination of West means True North is East of Magnetic North, making True South East of Magnetic South. Therefore, a West bearing from Magnetic South extends further West when referenced from True South.

True Bearing = Mag Bearing + Declination
True Bearing = S(47°30' + 12°10')W = S59°40'W

Final Result: a. S59°40’W

PROBLEM 128:

THE TRUE BEARING OF A LINE IS N18°W AND THE MAGNETIC DECLINATION IS 7°E. WHAT IS THE MAGNETIC BEARING OF THE LINE?

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a. S29°W

b. N29°W

c. N29°’W

d. N25°W

Correct Answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

Magnetic declination is East, meaning Magnetic North is 7° East of True North. If the line is 18° West of True North, we add the 7° difference.

Mag Bearing = True Bearing + Declination
Mag Bearing = N(18° + 7°)W = N25°W

Final Result: d. N25°W

PROBLEM 129:

FOLLOWING ARE THE OBSERVED MAGNETIC BEARINGS OF A COMPASS TRAVERSE: AB, N37°45’E; BC, N84°30’E. COMPUTE THE DEFLECTION ANGLE OF LINE AB.

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a. 56°42’R

b. 46°45’L

c. 46°45’R

d. 56°42’L

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

The deflection angle is the angle formed at station B by the extension of line AB and the next line BC.

Deflection Angle = Bearing BC - Bearing AB
Angle = 84°30' - 37°45' = 46°45'
Since BC is further East (clockwise) from AB, it is to the Right (R).

Final Result: c. 46°45’R

PROBLEM 130:

THE DEFLECTION ANGLE OF LINE AB IS 37°L AND THE TRUE BEARING OF AB IS S67°E. COMPUTE THE TRUE BEARING OF LINE BC.

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a. S30°E

b. S30°W

c. N30°E

d. N30°W

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

If AB was S67°E, Azimuth = 113°
Turn 37° Left = 113° + 37° = 150° Azimuth
Bearing = 180° - 150° = S30°E

Final Result: a. S30°E

PROBLEM 131:

THE INTERIOR ANGLES OF A FIVE-SIDED CLOSED TRAVERSE ARE AS FOLLOWS: A, 117°; B, 96°; C, 142°; D, 132°. THE ANGLE AT E IS NOT MEASURED. COMPUTE THE ANGLE AT E.

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a. 540°

b. 180°

c. 53°

d. 93°

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

The sum of interior angles in an n-sided polygon is given by (n - 2) × 180°.

Total Sum = (5 - 2) × 180° = 540°
Measured Sum = 117° + 96° + 142° + 132° = 487°
Angle E = 540° - 487° = 53°

Final Result: c. 53°

PROBLEM 132:

THE AZIMUTH OF LINE AB AS RECKONED FROM THE NORTH IS 187°. WHAT IS THE CORRESPONDING BEARING?

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a. S30°W

b. S30°E

c. S30°E

d. S7°W

Correct Answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

An azimuth of 187° measured from North puts the direction in the Southwest quadrant (between 180° and 270°).

Bearing = 187° - 180° = 7°
Quadrant = South-West
Result = S7°W

Final Result: d. S7°W

PROBLEM 133:

A SHARP-EDGED CYLINDER 150 MM IN DIAMETER IS PUSHED INTO THE SOIL. A 200 MM SOIL COLUMN IS SECURED. THE WET WEIGHT IS 5525 GRAMS AND THE DRY WEIGHT IS 4950 GRAMS. WHAT IS THE PERCENT MOISTURE CONTENT ON A DRY WEIGHT BASIS?

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a. 11.62%

b. 12.62%

c. 13.62%

d. 10.62%

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

Moisture content (dry basis) is calculated by taking the mass of the water and dividing by the dry mass of the soil.

Weight of Water = 5525 g - 4950 g = 575 g
% Moisture = (575 / 4950) × 100
% Moisture = 11.616%

Final Result: a. 11.62%

PROBLEM 134:

A SHARP-EDGED CYLINDER 150 MM IN DIAMETER IS PUSHED INTO THE SOIL. A 200 MM SOIL COLUMN IS SECURED. THE WET WEIGHT IS 5525 GRAMS AND THE DRY WEIGHT IS 4950 GRAMS. WHAT IS THE APPARENT SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF THE SOIL?

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a. 1.2 g/cc

b. 1.2

c. 1.4 g/cc

d. 1.4

Correct Answer: D

Step-by-Step Solution:

Apparent specific gravity is the ratio of the bulk density of the soil to the density of water (1 g/cc). It is dimensionless.

Volume = π/4 × (15 cm)² × 20 cm = 3534.29 cm³
Bulk Density = Dry Wt / Volume = 4950 g / 3534.29 cm³ = 1.40 g/cc
Specific Gravity = 1.40

Final Result: d. 1.4

PROBLEM 135:

A CYLINDER WAS PUSHED INTO THE SOIL. THE CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA OF THE CYLINDER WAS 0.025 M². THE LENGTH OF THE SOIL COLUMN WITHIN THE CYLINDER WAS 0.30 M. THE WEIGHT OF THE SOIL WITHIN THE CYLINDER WAS 9.5 KG WHEN DRIED. DETERMINE THE BULK DENSITY OF THE SOIL.

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a. 1.27 g/cc

b. 1.27

c. 1.37 g/cc

d. 1.37

Correct Answer: A

Step-by-Step Solution:

Bulk density is dry weight divided by total volume.

Volume = Area × length = 0.025 m² × 0.30 m = 0.0075 m³
0.0075 m³ = 7500 cm³
Dry Wt = 9.5 kg = 9500 g
Bulk Density = 9500 g / 7500 cm³ = 1.266 g/cc

Final Result: a. 1.27 g/cc

PROBLEM 136:

A STREAM OF 115 LPS IS USED TO APPLY 130 HA-MM OF WATER PER HA TO 3.5-HA FIELD. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO IRRIGATE THE FIELD?

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a. 109.9 min

b. 10.99 min

c. 10.99 hrs

d. 109.9 hrs

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

Total Vol = 130 ha-mm/ha × 3.5 ha = 455 ha-mm
455 ha-mm = 4,550 m³
Flow = 115 lps = 0.115 m³/s
Time = 4,550 m³ / 0.115 m³/s = 39,565.2 s
Time in hours = 39,565.2 / 3600 = 10.99 hrs

Final Result: c. 10.99 hrs

PROBLEM 137:

AN IRRIGATOR USES A STREAM OF 100 LPS FOR TWO DAYS (48 HRS) TO IRRIGATE 12 HAS. WHAT IS THE AVERAGE DEPTH OF WATER APPLIED?

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a. 14.4 mm

b. 14.4 cm

c. 144 cm

d. 1.44

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

Volume = Rate × Time = 100 L/s × (48 × 3600) s
Volume = 17,280,000 L = 17,280 m³
Area = 12 hectares = 120,000 m²
Depth = Volume / Area = 17,280 / 120,000 = 0.144 m = 14.4 cm

Final Result: b. 14.4 cm

PROBLEM 138:

A FARMER DESIRES TO IRRIGATE A BORDER WHICH IS 12 M WIDE AND 150 M LONG. HE WANTS TO APPLY A 75-MM DEPTH OF WATER TO THE AREA WITH A STREAM OF 60 LPS. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO IRRIGATE THE BORDER?

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a. 6.25 hrs

b. 0.625 hrs

c. 37.5 hrs

d. 3.75 hrs

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

Area = 12 m × 150 m = 1800 m²
Depth = 75 mm = 0.075 m
Volume = 1800 × 0.075 = 135 m³
Time = Vol / Rate = 135 m³ / 0.060 m³/s = 2250 s
Time in hrs = 2250 / 3600 = 0.625 hrs

Final Result: b. 0.625 hrs

PROBLEM 139:

THE SOIL MOISTURE AT FIELD CAPACITY IS 27.2% AND THE MOISTURE CONTENT AT THE TIME OF IRRIGATING IS 19.0%. THE APPARENT SP. GRAVITY OF THE SOIL IS 1.3 AND THE DEPTH OF THE SOIL TO BE WETTED IS 1 M. HOW MANY HA-MM PER HA OF WATER MUST BE APPLIED?

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a. 100

b. 107

c. 10.7

d. 0.107

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

Depth = (FC - MC) × As × D_soil
Depth = (0.272 - 0.190) × 1.3 × 1.0 m
Depth = 0.082 × 1.3 = 0.1066 m = 106.6 mm
106.6 mm applied to 1 ha = 106.6 (≈ 107) ha-mm/ha

Final Result: b. 107

PROBLEM 140:

THE SOIL MOISTURE AT FIELD CAPACITY IS 27.2% AND THE MOISTURE CONTENT AT THE TIME OF IRRIGATING IS 19.0%. THE APPARENT SP. GRAVITY OF THE SOIL IS 1.3 AND THE DEPTH OF SOIL TO BE WETTED IS 1 M. HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO IRRIGATE THE 5 HAS WITH A 115 LPS STREAM?

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a. 129.2 min

b. 12.92 hrs

c. 12.92 min

d. 129.2 hrs

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

Depth Required = 106.6 mm = 0.1066 m
Area = 5 ha = 50,000 m²
Volume = 50,000 × 0.1066 = 5,330 m³
Time = Vol / Rate = 5,330 m³ / 0.115 m³/s = 46,347.8 s
Time in hrs = 46,347.8 / 3600 = 12.87 hrs (≈12.92 using 107 ha-mm)

Final Result: b. 12.92 hrs

PROBLEM 141:

COMPUTE THE DEPTH OF WATER HELD IN THE FIRST 1.2 METERS BASED ON SOIL SAMPLES (0-300: 14.7%, 1.34) (300-600: 15.3%, 1.39) (600-900: 17.6%, 1.32) (900-1200: 18.2%, 1.30).

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a. 263.56 cm

b. 263.57 mm

c. 26.35 mm

d. 26.35 m

Correct Answer: B

Step-by-Step Solution:

Depth = Σ(Pw × As × Layer Thickness)
L1 = 0.147 × 1.34 × 300 = 59.094 mm
L2 = 0.153 × 1.39 × 300 = 63.791 mm
L3 = 0.176 × 1.32 × 300 = 69.696 mm
L4 = 0.182 × 1.30 × 300 = 70.980 mm
Total = 59.094 + 63.791 + 69.696 + 70.980 = 263.561 mm

Final Result: b. 263.56 mm

PROBLEM 142:

CONSIDER A VERTICAL SOIL COLUMN OF 0.25 M² CROSS-SECTIONAL AREA AND 1 M LONG. IF 0.4 M³ OF WATER PERCOLATE THROUGH THE COLUMN IN 36 HRS, WHAT IS THE PERMEABILITY IN M/24-HR DAY?

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a. 0.97

b. 1.97

c. 1.07

d. 1.007

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

Q = 0.4 m³ / 36 hr = 0.4 / 1.5 days = 0.2667 m³/day
Gradient (i) = h_L / L = 1.0 (Surface just covered)
Q = k × i × A → 0.2667 = k × 1.0 × 0.25
k = 0.2667 / 0.25 = 1.0668 m/day

Final Result: c. 1.07

PROBLEM 143:

A CONTOUR MAP OF WATER PRESSURES SHOWS AN AVERAGE FALL IN PRESSURE HEAD OF 5 M/KM. ASSUME MEAN THICKNESS OF WATER-BEARING GRAVEL IS 8 M, k = 0.06 M/S. COMPUTE THE UNDERGROUND FLOW IN CFS THROUGH A SECTION 300 M LONG.

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a. 254.1

b. 2.54

c. 25.42

d. 0.254

Correct Answer: C

Step-by-Step Solution:

Gradient (i) = 5 m / 1000 m = 0.005
Area (A) = 8 m × 300 m = 2400 m²
Q = k × i × A = 0.06 m/s × 0.005 × 2400 m²
Q = 0.72 m³/s
Convert to cfs: 0.72 × 35.3147 = 25.42 cfs

Final Result: c. 25.42