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According to US Army Corps, the u/s profile of ogee spillway extends up to _______________

(a) x = 1.27 Hd

(b) x = -1.27 Hd

(c) x = 0.431 Hd

(d) x = -0.431 Hd

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The correct option is (b) x = -1.27 Hd

The best explanation: The profile for an Ogee spillway having a vertical upstream face can be determined on the basis of its WES profile. The upstream profile extends up to x = -1.27 Hd Where Hd is the design head.

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