GTU Civil Engineering (Semester 8)
Repairs & Rehabilitation of Structures
May 2014
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Total time: --
INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) List out various technique for crack repair. Explain grouting in detail.
7 M
1 (b) Explain in short procedure for damage assessment in structural elements.
7 M

2 (a) Explain preparation done before to start demolition.
7 M
2 (b) Which machines used for demolition of structure. Describe them with Example.
7 M
2 (c) Which are physical and chemical causes of distress considering construction deficiency? Explain in detail.
7 M

3 (a) What is carbonation? What are the factors affecting it?
7 M
3 (b) Write short note on chloride attack on concrete.
7 M
3 (c) Explain need of concrete cover in R.C.C. structure. Give IS 456:2000 recommendations for nominal cover.
7 M
3 (d) Explain alkali aggregate reaction. What are the factors promoting it and how it can be controlled?
7 M

4 (a) How corrosion occurs in steel? Explain in detail various coating to prevent Corrosion.
7 M
4 (b) Enlist various types of polymer concrete. Explain Polymer Concrete.
7 M
4 (c) List out various Non-Destructive Test (NDT) used to determine strength of existing structure. Explain any one of them.
7 M
4 (d) Explain stepwise sequence of operation to prevent leakage from terrace.
7 M

5 (a) Write short note on Foamed Concrete.
7 M
5 (b) Write short note on Expansive Cement.
7 M
5 (c) Write short note on Sulphur Infiltrated Concrete.
7 M
5 (d) Write short note on Shortcrete.
7 M



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