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UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

THIRUKKUVALAI.
(A Constituent College of Anna University :: Chennai)
NAGAPATTINAM- 610 204.

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGONEERING

CE1019 REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF STRUCTURES

Answer All Questions : PART-A 10 x 2 = 20

1. Define durability & serviceability.
2. What is a structural crack? How do you find a structural crack?
3. What are the types of cracks?
4. Tabulate the cover to be provided for various exposure conditions as per
IS code.
5. What is meant by accelerated strength?
6. Write short note on thermal properties of concrete.
7. What are the tests available to assure the quality of concrete?
8. What is weathering corrosion?
9. List out the effects of fire on concrete.
10. Write short note on chemical disruption.

Answer All Questions : PART-B 5x 16 = 80

11.a What are the quality checks you make during the day of concreting?
Explain them in detail.
16
Or
11.b What are the critical properties of concrete? Explain them in detail. 16

12.a Explain in detail about the factors influencing serviceability and
durability.
16
Or
12.b Explain in detail about durability and serviceability of concrete. What is
the effect on serviceability by cracking and cover thickness?
16

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13.a What are the effects on concrete due to climatic change, temperature
and chemicals?
16
Or
13.b How do you overcome the low member strength of framed structure
elements?
16

14.a i. How do you retrofit the fire damaged building?
ii. How do you repair a structure highly affected by chemical attack?
8
8
Or
14.b Explain in detail about the repairing of concrete structure affected by i)
Deflection ii) Cracking iii) Wear
16

15.a Write step by step procedure to repair a dam affected by leakage and
wearing corrosion.
16
Or
15.b Explain in detail about the design and construction errors. 16


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