In sewerage system drop manholes are provided when there is a:

This question was previously asked in
DSSSB AE Civil 26 Sept 2021 Official Paper
View all DSSSB AE Papers >
  1. Sloping ground, with drop more than 0.6 m is required to control the gradient.
  2. Change in alignment of sewer line
  3. Change in size of sewers
  4. Change from gravity system to pressure system

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 1 : Sloping ground, with drop more than 0.6 m is required to control the gradient.
Free
DSSSB AE Environmental Engineering Free Mock
7 K Users
20 Questions 20 Marks 14 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Explanation:

Drop Manhole

A drop manhole is a manhole in which a vertical pipe is provided to allow for flow between the branch sewer and the main sewer.

  • Drop manholes are provided when there is change in elevation of ground level.
  • A drop manhole reduces the turbulence in the manhole when the elevation difference between the incoming and outflow sewers is greater than 0.5 meter.
  • Sloping ground, with drop more than 0.6 m is required to control the gradient.
  • Therefore they are provided in hilly townships.
Latest DSSSB AE Updates

Last updated on Jun 11, 2024

-> Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) Assistant Engineer (Civil) result is out for Post Code- 803/22.

-> DSSSB Released Cut Off and Candidates Marks of Tier-I. Aspirants can check their marks and cut off list on the official website.

-> The DSSSB AE recruitment notification 2025 is expected to be released by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board under various departments.

-> Candidates appointed as DSSSB AE will get a salary in the range of Rs. 9,300 to Rs. 34,800.

->  Candidates must go through the DSSSB AE Previous Year Papers and DSSSB AE Civil Mock Test to understand the types of questions asked in the exam.

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti - 3patti cards game downloadable content teen patti bindaas teen patti master download teen patti gold new version master teen patti