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  1. In the case of dormant cracks wider than about 1m, it is more economical to use ____________

  2. A.

     Epoxy resin

    B.

     Grouting

    C.

     Tensioning

    D.

     Ranging


  3. How many sealants are there used depending upon their suitability in a given situation?

  4. A.

     3

    B.

     2

    C.

     4

    D.

     1


  5. How many types of damages are present in classification of damage?

  6. A.

     1

    B.

     2

    C.

     3

    D.

     4


  7. If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in tensile cracks, which method should be used?

  8. A.

     Preloading method

    B.

     Hollow method

    C.

     Transparent method

    D.

     Layered method


  9. The repair and rehabilitation of damaged or spalled concrete is done by removing the ____________

  10. A.

     Loose concrete

    B.

     Collapsing

    C.

     Breakage

    D.

     Bonding


  11. In many cases of heavily loaded girders, shear distress is observed near the ____________

  12. A.

     Edges

    B.

     Supports

    C.

     Span

    D.

     Length


  13. Bridge girders located in zones of very severe exposure conditions suffer ____________

  14. A.

     Spalling

    B.

     Bleeding

    C.

     Winding

    D.

     Spinning


  15. The crack propagation in the concrete girders can be arrested by using the principles of ____________

  16. A.

     Pre tensioning

    B.

     Post tensioning

    C.

     Prestressing

    D.

     Loading


  17. In some cases of repairs of girders damaged by collision, the damage is severe what is used?

  18. A.

     Trusses and bars

    B.

     Struts and pins

    C.

     Links and dowels

    D.

     Lace and anchores


  19. The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in ____________

  20. A.

     Dry conditions

    B.

     Costal zones

    C.

     Regional zones

    D.

     Hot condition