In high floods, to avoid spilling of flood water over the gates, a wall is provided from pond level to high Flood level. This wall spans for the entire length of regulator, rest on piers, sustain water pressure by its weight called_____________________?
Correct answer: B. Breast wall
- A. Retaining wall
- B. Breast wall
- C. Divide wall
- D. Cantilever wall
Explanation
A breast wall is the heavy wall carried on the regulator piers from pond level to high flood level, preventing floodwater from spilling over the gates. Its weight helps resist the water pressure acting on it.
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