Repairs & Rehabilitation of Concrete — Summer 2019

Define the terms Thermal Conductivity, Thermal Diffusivity and Coefficient of Thermal Expansion with reference to concrete.

Explain the process of durable concrete repair.

Explain deterioration of concrete due to Weathering and Sulphate attack in detail.

Enlist the essential parameters for good repair material.

Write short note on Plate Bonding technique.

List various test used for assessment of concrete. Explain Pull-Out test method for assessment of concrete.

Explain structural health monitoring for bridges.

Define carbonation. State and explain the factor affecting rate of carbonation. Also explain how carbonation deteriorates concrete.

State the objectives of condition survey. Explain various stages of condition survey in detail.

Define (i) Repair (ii) Rehabilitation (iii) Retrofitting.

Discuss Epoxy as a repair material.

Differentiate between porosity and permeability of concrete. Explain in brief factors affecting permeability of concrete.

Explain differential thermal analysis technique for fire damage assessment.

Explain the process of Alkali aggregate Reaction. Enlist the factors promoting Alkali aggregate Reaction.

Explain the mechanism of corrosion of steel embedded in concrete. Enlist the methods to control corrosion of steel reinforcement in RCC. Explain any one method.

Enlist different crack repair techniques. Explain any three in detail.

Define the term jacketing. Discuss strengthening of beams by jacketing technique.

Enlist various causes of damage in Masonry buildings.

Write short note on Ferro Cement.

Discuss Underpinning for foundation rehabilitation in detail.

Define the term ‘Building Maintenance’. Enlist various activities to be performed for maintenance of building.

Discuss Temperature effect on concrete.

Discuss various types of maintenance. Also explain importance of building maintenance.