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REINFORCED CONCRETE
REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE
Semester VII

Department of Civil Engineering

Question Bank for Reinforced concrete repairs and Maintenance (CIVIL- Sem VII)

SYLLABUS AND SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

Course Code

Course/Subject Name

Credits

CE-E705

Reinforced Concrete Repairs and Maintenance

OBJECTIVES:

1. To get familiar with the causes of distress of concrete structures, seepage and leakage in
concrete structures and the effect on steel corrosion.
2.

To study the condition survey, evaluation and assessment of damage through the visual
inspection and various Non-Destructive Testing methods.

3. To acquire the knowledge in connection with the special repair materials and crack repair
methodologies to be applied in the field.
4. To study the concrete protective materials, thermal protection coatings, etc.
5. To implement the steel corrosion protection methods in the field.
6. To know the various ways to maintain the reinforced concrete structures.

OUTCOMES:
On successful completion of the course, the students shall are expected to:
1. Assess the structural health of the buildings and infrastructural works.
2. Inspect and evaluate the damaged structures.
3. Implement the techniques for repairing the concrete structures.
4.

Employ the methods of steel protection in the field.

5. Maintain the concrete structures in the working and safe condition.

6.

Be able to take the decision of dismantling the structure, if it is deteriorated beyond the repairing.

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Module

Detailed Contents

Hrs.

Introduction
1.1 Causes of deterioration of concrete structures, effects of climate,

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moisture, temperature, chemical, wear, erosion and loading on

serviceability and durability
1.2 Design and construction errors
1.3 Causes of seepage and leakage in concrete structures
1.4 Formation of cracks including those due to corrosion
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Condition Survey, Evaluation and Damage Assessment

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2.1Diagnostic methods and analysis.

2.2 Destructive, semi-destructive and non-destructive methods: core test,
carbonation test, chloride test, petrography, corrosion analysis, cover
meter test, rebound hammer test, ultrasonic pulse velocity test, and crack
measurement techniques.
2.3 Concrete endoscopy and thermal imaging
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2.4 Pull-off test and pull-out test

Materials and Repair Methodologies

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3.1Repair analysis and design

3.2 Repair materials and their desired properties
3.3 Methodologies for crack and patch repair: polymer modified mortar,
polymer modified concrete, polymer concrete

3.4 Injection grouting, short crating, joints and sealants, rebar corrosion
crack repair
Protection of Concrete Structures
4.1Protective materials and their properties for moisture barrier systems.

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4.2Above grade and below grade water-proofing of concrete structures.

4.3 Systems like integral, crystalline, coatings, membranes, etc.
4.4 Thermal protection coatings.
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Rebar Corrosion Protection

5.1 Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors

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5.2 Corrosion resistant steels, cathodic protection

5.3 Pre-packed zinc sacrificial anode, Snap-on zinc mesh anode CP

system
Maintenance of Concrete Structures
6.1 Facets of maintenance

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6.2 Planned preventive maintenance

6.3 Maintenance cycles
6.4 Statutory legislation and obligation
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Internal Assessment:
Two tests must be conducted which should cover at least 80% of syllabus. The average marks of both
the test will be considered as final IA marks.

End Semester Examination:

1. Question paper will comprise of six questions; each carrying 20 marks.
2. The first question will be compulsory which will have the short questions having weightage of 4-5
marks covering the entire syllabus.
3. The remaining five questions will be based on all the modules of entire syllabus. For this, the module
shall be divided proportionately further, and the weightage of the marks shall be judiciously awarded
in proportion to the importance of the sub-module and contents thereof.
4. The students will have to attempt any three questions out of remaining five questions.
5. Total four questions need to be attempted.

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MODULE 1
INTRODUCTION
Contents
(Marks 18 )
1.1 Causes of deterioration of concrete structures, effects of climate, moisture, temperature,
chemical, wear, erosion and loading on serviceability and durability
1.2 Design and construction errors
1.3 Causes of seepage and leakage in concrete structures
1.4 Formation of cracks including those due to corrosion

(Refer CPWD hand book on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC buildings published by DG Works, CPWD, Government of India
(Nirman Bhawan), http://www.cpwd.gov.in/handbook.pdf)

Questions

Marks

1.

Why do we go for repairs and maintenance of reinforced concrete structure?

(Dec 12)

5M

2.

Explain deterioration of RCC structure through holistic model (Dec 11)

5M

3.

Write note on: Causes of deterioration of concrete structure (Dec 11,13 , May
12,13,14,15)

10M

Explain distress identification in concrete structure (Dec 2010)

05M

Write a detail note on design and construction errors related to concrete

structure. (May 13, May 14)

10M

6.

Suggest and explain methodology for repairing the leakage/Seepage through

slab (Dec 12)

10M

7.

Write note on causes of seepage and leakage in concrete structure. What

preventive measures you will suggest to prevent seepage and leakage (May12
Dec12, May 13, May 15, May 12)

10M

Brick masonry wall of a building gets damaged and water seeps through it
during rainy season, suggest the repair methodology (Dec 11)

10M

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9.

1. Explain the types of cracks observed in concrete structure. Draw

sketches to the following:
1. Cracking and Spalling

10M

2. Delamination

3. Rust Staining

10.

4. Pop out 5. Cracks across the reinforcement

(Dec 10, Dec 13)
Explain types of cracks and their pattern (Dec 12)

10M

11.

Write short note on causes of formation of cracks in concrete (May 12)

05M

Explain in details Permeability of concrete. (Dec 2010)

12.

Explain with proper sketches on Formation of cracks because of corrosion

related to concrete structure (May 13)

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MODULE 2
CONDITION SURVEY, EVALUATION AND DAMAGE ASSESSMENT

Contents

(Marks 30 )

2.1Diagnostic methods and analysis.

2.2 Destructive, semi-destructive and non-destructive methods: core test, carbonation
test, chloride test, petrography, corrosion analysis, cover meter test, rebound hammer
test, ultrasonic pulse velocity test, and crack measurement techniques.
2.3 Concrete endoscopy and thermal imaging
2.4 Pull-off test and pull-out test
(Refer CPWD hand book on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC buildings published by DG Works, CPWD, Government of India
(Nirman Bhawan), http://www.cpwd.gov.in/handbook.pdf)

Questions
1.

Marks

Explain the procedure of conducting condition survey of an RCC frame

10M

structure (Dec 2010, May 14, May 15)

2.

Define condition survey and enlist the objective sand stages of condition

10M

survey (Dec-2011)
3.

Enlist various diagnostic methods of concrete structure (May 2012)

10M

4.

Suggest principle nondestructive in situ test methods to determine i) In situ

10M

concrete strength ii) Chemical Attack iii) corrosion activity iv) Fire damage v)
structural integrity/soundness of concrete (Dec 2010)
5.

Explain complete test procedure of conducting following non-destructive test

in the field

(Any one)

10M

i) Rebound Hammer Test ii) Ultrasonic Pulse

velocity Test (Dec 2010, May 15)

6.

Give details of formats for analysis of field test carried out by you i) concrete
strength assessment ii) corrosion assessment

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7.

Explain any two of the following tests: i) Rebound hammer test ii) Pull off and

10M

Pull out Test (Dec 2011, May 14, May 15)

8.

Write a note on concrete Endoscopy and Thermal Imaging (Dec 2012, Dec 13,

05M

May 15)
9.

Explain Carbonation Test (May 2012, May 15)

05M

10.

Explain Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Test with neat sketches (May 12, Dec 13,

10M

May 13)
11.

Write short notes on Cover meter Test (May 2012, May 15)

05M

12.

Write explanatory notes on Fire damage assessment of concrete structure

05M

(Dec 13)
13.

Explain properly regarding nondestructive methods to be used for analysis of

10M

concrete structure on existing condition.

14.

Write short note on chloride test (May 13)

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MODULE 3
MATERIALS AND REPAIR METHODOLOGIES

Contents

(Marks 24 )

2.1Diagnostic methods and analysis.

3.1Repair analysis and design
3.2 Repair materials and their desired properties
3.3 Methodologies for crack and patch repair: polymer modified mortar, polymer
modified concrete, polymer concrete
(Refer CPWD hand book on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC buildings published by DG Works, CPWD, Government of India
(Nirman Bhawan), http://www.cpwd.gov.in/handbook.pdf)

Questions
1.

Enlist essential parameters for deciding upon a repair material for concrete

Marks
10M

(Dec 10, Dec 12, May 15)

2.

How repairs are classified? Give the details of general observations for each

10M

class of repair required (Dec 10, May 15)

3.

What is polymer modified mortar and concrete. Discuss in detail repair

10M

method with roff bond repair (RBR). Write down precautions for use of RBR
(Dec 10, Dec 12, May 12, Dec 13, May 13, May 14,15)
4.

Write explanatory note on shortcreting (Dec 11, Dec 12, May 12, May 14,15)

05M

5.

Write explanatory note on Epoxy mortar (Dec 11,May15)

05M

6.

Enlist Repair analysis and design procedure (Dec 11)

10M

7.

What are the methodologies of crack and patch repair (Dec 11)

10M

8.

Enlist the repair option details (Dec 12)

10M

9.

What are the objectives of grouting? Explain the procedure of injection

10M

grouting (May 12, Dec 12, May 14, May 15)

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10.

Write note on Polymer concrete (Dec 12)

05M

11.

Explain about all the important materials used on repairs of concrete structures

10M

Including their methodologies (May 13)

12

Write explanatory note on overview on present Repair practices (Dec 13)

05M

13

Explain about all preventive methods used in concrete structures to stop crack

10M

and deterioration (May 13)

14

What are the important factors to be considered for selection of repair methods

10M

(Dec 12)

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MODULE 4
PROTECTION OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Contents
(Marks 18 )
4.1Protective materials and their properties for moisture barrier systems.
4.2Above grade and below grade water-proofing of concrete structures.
4.3 Systems like integral, crystalline, coatings, membranes, etc.
4.4 Thermal protection coatings.

(Refer CPWD hand book on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC buildings published by DG Works, CPWD, Government of India
(Nirman Bhawan), http://www.cpwd.gov.in/handbook.pdf)

Questions
1.

Marks

Write explanatory note on Protective measures for prevention and extending

10M

the service life of RCC structure (Dec 10)

2.

Explain in details properties of moisture barrier system (Dec 11 Dec 12, Dec

10M

13, May 15)

3.

Write explanatory note on above grade water proofing of concrete structure

10M

(Dec 11)
4.

Explain in details procedure of water proofing of above grade and below grade

10M

concrete structure (Dec 11, May 12, May 13, May 15)
5.

Write a note on Thermal protection coating (Dec 12, May 12, Dec 13, May

05M

13)
6.

i) Integral ii) Crystalline

10M

What are the protective materials? Write their Properties for moisture barrier

10M

Explain following moisture barrier system

iii) Membranes (Dec 12)

7.

system (May 12)

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MODULE 5
REBAR CORROSION PROTECTION
Contents

(Marks 18 )

5.1 Methods of corrosion protection, corrosion inhibitors

5.2 Corrosion resistant steels, cathodic protection
5.3 Pre-packed zinc sacrificial anode, Snap-on zinc mesh anode CP system
(Refer CPWD hand book on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC buildings published by DG Works, CPWD, Government of India
(Nirman Bhawan), http://www.cpwd.gov.in/handbook.pdf)

Questions
1.

Enlist preventive measures for combating corrosion in RCC structure:

Marks
10M

i) For new structure under construction ii) For existing structure (Dec 10)
2.

Explain in detail corrosion protection of structure (Dec 11)

10M

3.

Explain any two of the following i) Corrosion resistant steel ii) Cathodic

10M

protection iii) Prepacked zinc sacrificial Anode (Dec 11, Dec 12, Dec 13, May
13, May 14)
4.

What do you know about corrosion inhibitors and corrosion resistant steel

10M

(May 12, May 13, May 14)

5.

What are the various methods of corrosion detection and corrosion protection

05M

in concrete structures. Explain any one method of corrosion protection in

Detail in concrete structure (Dec 13)

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MODULE 6
MAINTENANCE OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
Contents

(Marks 12 )

6.1 Facets of maintenance

6.2 Planned preventive maintenance
6.3 Maintenance cycles
6.4 Statutory legislation and obligation
(Refer CPWD hand book on Repairs and Rehabilitation of RCC buildings published by DG Works, CPWD, Government of India
(Nirman Bhawan), http://www.cpwd.gov.in/handbook.pdf)

Questions
1.

What are the various Facet of maintenance? Explain any one in detail (May

Marks
10M

12)
2.

Explain maintenance cycle with neat sketch (Dec 13, May 14, Dec 11)

10M

3.

Explain in detail procedure involved in structural auditing (Dec 12)

10M

4.

Write explanatory note on Statutory Legislation and Obligations

10M

5.

What are the types of maintenance Explain in details

05M

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Viva Questions on Repairs and Mainteinace of Concrete Structure:

1. Why do we go for repairs and maintenance of reinforced concrete structure?

2. What are Causes of deterioration of concrete structures
3. What is effect of climate, moisture, temperature on serviceability?
4. What is Permeability of concrete
5. What are Design and Construction Errors related to concrete structure?
6. What are causes of seepage and leakage in concrete structure?
7. What are the types of cracks observed in concrete structure
8. What are Cracking and Spalling
9. What is delamination
10. What do you mean by destructive methods
11. What do you mean by semi destructive methods
12. What do you mean by non-destructive methods
13. Explain core test
14. Explain carbonation test
15. Explain chloride test
16. What do you mean by petrography
17. What do you mean by UPV test
18. What do you mean by RBR test
19. What are types of cracks
20. Explain endoscopy
21. Explain Thermal Imaging
22. Explain pull off test
23. Explain pull out Test
24. What are repair materials available in market
25. What are desired properties of repair materials
26. What are methods of crack and path repair
27. What is polymer modified mortar
28. What is polymer modified concrete
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29. What is polymer concrete

30. What is injection grouting
31. What is short creating
32. What are protective materials and their properties for moisture barrier system
33. Explain above grade waterproofing
34. Explain below grade waterproofing
35. Explain thermal protection coating
36. What are the types of maintenance
37. What do you mean by preventive maintenance
38. What do you mean my routine maintenance
39. What is remedial maintenance
40. Explain maintenance cycle

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