CE8020 MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND REHABILITATION OF

STRUCTURES
UNIT 1
1. Distinguish between repair and
rehabilitation. (MAY/ JUNE 2012)
2. Write the importance of maintenance.
(MAY/ JUNE 2012)
3. Define a defect in structure. (MAY/
JUNE 2013)
4. Write short notes on weekly and
monthly maintenance. (MAY/ JUNE 2013)
5. What is the importance of
maintenance? (APRIL 2014, 2016)
6. What is economic appraisal of
structure? (APRIL 2014, 2016)
16 MARKS
1. With a graph explain the service life behaviour of concrete
structure. Also explain in detail about time based maintenance.
(MAY/ JUNE 2012, 2013)
2. Explain the causes and effects of any 4 defects in concrete
structures. (MAY/ JUNE 2012)
3. Discuss the importance of maintenance. (MAY/ JUNE 2013)
4. With a flow chart explain the assessment procedure for damage of
concrete structure. (MAY/ JUNE 2013, APRIL 2014)
5. Describe the inspection to be carried out during and after the
construction of a structure.
6. Under what circumstances premature deterioration of concrete
takes place? Briefly explain. (APRIL 2014)
7. Differentiate between repair and maintenance of building. (APRIL
 2014)
8. Enumerate various facets of maintenance of concrete structure.
(APRIL 2016)
9. Discuss various causes of deterioration of concrete structure
mentioning their effects or symptoms. (APRIL 2016)
UNIT 2
2 MARKS
1. Explain the importance of coefficient of thermal expansion with
respect to strength of concrete. ( MAY 2012)
2. Discuss briefly effects due to climate. ( MAY 2012)
3. List any 4 durability parameters. ( MAY 2013)
4. Discuss the effect of temperature on concrete. ( MAY 2013)
5. List out the causes of cracks. ( APRIL 2014)
6. What is the effect of cover thickness on concrete. ( APRIL
2014)
7. What is the role of cover in RC structures ? ( APRIL 2016)
8. Define durable concrete. (APRIL 2016)
16 marks
1. With chemical equations, explain the mechanism of corrosion.
( MAY 2012)
2. With sketches explain the possible design and construction errors.
( MAY 2012)
3. Explain the checks you will make on the day of concreting to
assure quality of concrete.
4. Explain in detail about thermal properties of concrete. ( MAY 2013)
5. Explain how concrete structure is affected by thermal condition.
( MAY 2013)
6. Describe about the design errors for concrete building ( APRIL
2014).
 7. Why quality assurance for concrete structure is needed? Explain
the components of quality assurance for a building( APRIL 2014).
8. Explain how quality assurance plays an important role in
construction industry. Also explain parameters affecting quality of
construction (APRIL 2016)
9. What is meant by corrosion of rebars? Discuss the factors
affecting corrosion. Explain the behavior of concrete structure
due to design and construction errors (APRIL 2016)

UNIT 3
2 MARKS
1. Classify cracks based on thickness. (MAY 2012)
2. What are the applications of expansive cement. (MAY 2012)
3. What are admixtures? Give examples. (MAY 2013)
4. What is aspect ratio? (MAY 2013)
5. State the application of ferro cement. (APRIL 2014)
6. What is the role of inhibitors in resisting corrosion in reinforcement?
(APRIL 2014)
7. Name any 2 special mortars for repair with application. (APRIL 2016)
8. List any 2 properties of concrete chemicals (APRIL 2016)
16 MARKS
1. Explain in detail about special materials manufacturing procedure and
application of polymer modified concrete. (MAY 2012)
2. With respect to FRC explain aspect ratio and volume fraction. Also
explain their effects on fresh and hardened concrete properties. Explain
with stress- strain curve. (MAY 2012)
3.Tabulate the different types of fibres used in concrete. What are its
advantages? (MAY 2013)
4. Explain Fibre reinforced Concrete. State its application. (APRIL 2014)
5. Write short notes on sulphur infiltrated concrete. (APRIL 2014)
6. Discuss the functional classification and requirements of repair
materials with various aspects. (APRIL 2016)
7. Explain the functions and applications of polymer concrete and fibre
reinforced concrete. (APRIL 2016)
UNIT 4

2 MARKS
1. What do you mean by critical length of fibre? (MAY 2012)
2. What is a dry pack? (MAY 2013)
3. Explain the mechanism of cathodic protection. (MAY 2013)
4. What is meant by under pinning? (APRIL 2014)
5. What is meant by Jacketing? (APRIL 2014)

16 MARKS
1. Explain in detail any 2 corrosion protection methods. (MAY 2013)
2. Explain the process of epoxy injection. Also explain routing and
sealing methods. (MAY 2013)
3. Explain various methods of polymer coating applied to surface of
rebar. (APRIL 2014,2016)
4. Explain the method of preventing corrosion in structure. (APRIL
2014,2016)
5. Explain how cracks may be sealed using epoxy injection resin.
(APRIL 2014,2016)
 UNIT 5
2 MARKS
1. What are the characteristics of good coatings? ( MAY 2012)
2. What do you mean by weathering corrosion? ( MAY 2012)
3. How do you determine temperature attained by concrete during fire
( MAY 2013)
4. What is meant by jacketing? ( MAY 2013)
5. List out repairing methods of excessive deflection of beams. ( APRIL
2014)
6. List the methods to overcome low member strength in concrete
structures. ( APRIL 2016)
7. What is the preventive measure to be adopted to make structure safe
in marine environment? ( APRIL 2016)
16 marks
1. With sketches explain how do you improve load carrying capacity of
columns and beams.( MAY 2012)
2. How do you repair and rehabilitate a structure distressed due to fire? (
MAY 2012)
3. With sketches explain how do you improve the strength of load
carrying existing columns and beams. ( MAY 2013, APRIL 2016)
4. Explain different methods of strengthening concrete structures
against earthquakes. ( MAY 2013, APRIL 2016)
5. Explain how the building is affected by (i) High Temperature (ii)
Marine exposure (APRIL 2014)
6. How will you strengthen heavily corroded beam in RC structure?
(APRIL 2014)
7. State and explain various options for strengthening concrete of low
member strength. (APRIL 2014)