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  1. In prestressed concrete structures the primary problem is damaged caused to ____________

  2. A.

     Bridge decks

    B.

     Spans

    C.

     Anchorages

    D.

     Ridges


  3. Rehabilitation of structures may be required due to several reasons. Choose the correct reason.

  4. A.

     Environmental effects

    B.

     Tensile effects

    C.

     Compressive effects

    D.

     Range effects


  5. What is the problem of rehabilitation?

  6. A.

     Unique

    B.

     Submerged

    C.

     Lined

    D.

     Layered


  7. Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is primary function of ____________

  8. A.

     Maintenance engineer

    B.

     Design engineer

    C.

     Surface engineer

    D.

     Structural engineer


  9. The structural concrete slab panels can be repaired by ____________

  10. A.

     Internal bonding

    B.

     External bonding

    C.

     Stress bonding

    D.

     Layered bonding


  11. Which type of inspection is more intensive involving examination of structural elements?

  12. A.

     Minor inspection

    B.

     General inspection

    C.

     Major inspection

    D.

     Reverse inspection


  13. Prestressed concrete structures showing visible signs of distress in the form of ____________

  14. A.

     Surface cracks

    B.

     Patterns

    C.

     Patches

    D.

     None of the mentioned


  15. One of the testing equipments used for inspection is?

  16. A.

     Strain gauges

    B.

     Measuring jar

    C.

     Test tubes

    D.

     None of the mentioned


  17. The pachometer is used to locate the ____________

  18. A.

     Steel reinforcement

    B.

     Aluminium reinforcement

    C.

     Tensile reinforcement

    D.

     Surface reinforcement


  19. In case of bridge greater than 10.7m in height and which cannot be inspected from beneath due to watery situation the instrument suited for inspection work is?

  20. A.

     Electrical resistance meter

    B.

     Strain gauges

    C.

     Barins snooper vehicle

    D.

     Rain guages