USN 14CSE153

First Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, June/July 2016

Repair & Rehabilitation of Structures

Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks:100

Note: Answer any FIVE full questions.
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written eg, 42+8 = 50, will be treated as malpractice.

1 a. Briefly explain causes of deterioration of concrete structures. (10 Marks)

b. Describe the core testing of concrete and interpretation of results. (10 Marks)

2 a. Discuss the circumstances under which load test is required and procedure to be followed in
conducting load test on structures. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the rebound hammer test on concrete under what circumstances this test is carried
Important Note : 1. On completing your answers, compulsorily draw diagonal cross lines on the remaining blank pages.

out. (10 Marks)

3 a. Discuss the construction and design defects which may cause deterioration of structures.
(10 Marks)
b. Describe the mechanism of corrosion of reinforcement in concrete and measures to prevent
or delaying the corrosion process. (10 Marks)

4 a. Explain the elastic shrinkage cracks, plastic settlement cracks and effect of early thermal
movement in structures. (10 Marks)
b. Briefly discuss the various corrosion protection methods adopted in practice. (10 Marks)

5 a. Briefly explain the planning and general aspects of investigations essential before
undertaking renovation or repair of structures. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the necessity and classification of maintenance. (10 Marks)

6 a. Explain the objective addressed by maintenance processes. (10 Marks)

b. Enumerate the inspection process for buildings. (10 Marks)

7 a. Explain the different types of for grouts used in practice. (10 Marks)
b. Explain the ferrocement as a repair material. (10 Marks)

8 a. Explain the repairs adopted to overcome the low member strength. (10 Marks)
b. What is engineering demolition? Mention two methods of demolition. Explain any one
method. (10 Marks)

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