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Which structures are best suited to resist earthquake shocks without danger?

(a) Earthen dams

(b) Concrete gravity dams

(c) Timber dam

(d) Both earthen and concrete gravity dams

I got this question in an internship interview.

This interesting question is from Factors Governing the Selection of a Particular Type of Dam topic in division General and Particular Dams of Irrigation Engineering

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Correct choice is (d) Both earthen and concrete gravity dams

To explain I would say: The design must include the earthquake forces if the dam is to be situated in an earthquake zone and the safety is ensured by considering the worst-case against the increased stress induced by high intensity. The best-suited dams are earthen dams and concrete gravity dams.

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