TGPSC HMWSSB Manager 2015 Paper 2 · Question 45
Question 45 of the TSPSC Manager (Engineering), HMWSSB, 2015: Paper 2 (Civil Engineering) (1 November 2015). Try it first, then open the answer and explanation.
Coffer Dams are :
- Permanent structures meant for storage of water
- Structures built across drains to act as check dams
- Temporary structures build to reserve water in side to cure foundation concrete
- Temporary structures build to reserve water outside to facilitate construction of foundation
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Answer: (4) Temporary structures build to reserve water outside to facilitate construction of foundation
A cofferdam is a temporary enclosure built in water or water-bearing soil to keep water out of the working area, so that foundations can be laid in the dry. It is removed after the work is complete.