Explore topic-wise InterviewSolutions in .

This section includes InterviewSolutions, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

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

Answer»

 3



There are three types of damages present. These are minor damage, MODERATE damage and several damage. Minor damage REQUIRES superficial patching by using epoxy grout or guniting using Shortcrete and the damages and delaminated concrete is removed by hand tools and the surface is cleaned before the application of epoxy grout, moderate damage involves extensive spalling and cracking of concrete is generally applicable as in minor repairs and in Several damage Prestressed concrete GIRDERS requires a detailed structural analysis of a DESIGN check based on the conditions of the damage and the best engineering assumptions and judgments.

2.

One of the testing equipments used for inspection is?

Answer»

 Strain gauges



Strain gauges is one of the testing equipments used for inspection. Modern testing equipments which could be of use to the specialized inspection team are listed below: Rebound hammer compressive strength (Schmidt hammer), ultrasonic pulse velocity detection of cracks, snooper-crawler and adjustable LADDERS, magnetic decor for measuring thickness of concrete cover and for locating reinforcement bars, mechanical EXTENSOMETER, transparent TEMPLATES and microscope for reading of crack widths on the surface of the concrete hydraulic jacks, pressure transducers or load cells for measurement of forces etc, electronic strain gauges for measurement of strain in concrete and steel, vibration measuring equipment, electrical resistance METER(for rust POCKETS).