Enrolment No.
/Seat No_____________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code:3170616 Date:22-05-2024
Subject Name:Retrofitting of structures
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Explain routine and periodic maintenance. 03
(b) Explain the significance of a cover in an RCC structure. Provide IS:456- 04
2000 guidelines for nominal cover.
(c) Mention the major points of difference between a new construction 07
work and repair/strengthening work.
Q.2 (a) Write short note on polymer impregnated concrete. 03
(b) List down the various techniques to strengthen the foundation. 04
(c) Enlist various construction and design errors that lead to fatal failure of 07
structures.
OR
(c) Enlist various types of shoring and explain raking shore with neat 07
sketch.
Q.3 (a) List out various physical and chemical deteriorations. 03
(b) Explain injection grouting for RCC buildings. 04
(c) Make a list of repairing cracks and explain the process using stitching. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) How would you ensure quality control in concrete construction? 03
(b) How do you repair a leak through the terrace? 04
(c) Write a short note on how do you carried out under-water repairs. 07
Q.4 (a) Explain the working mechanism of rebound hammer test. 03
(b) Differentiate between the following terms: 04
(i) Repair and Retrofitting (ii) Active crack and Passive crack
(c) Explain column jacketing with neat sketch. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Explain effect of acid attack on concrete element. 03
(b) List the various factors to be considered when choosing a repair 04
technique and the steps to take to achieve an efficient repair.
(c) Enlist and explain the different clauses in accordance with IS 456 to 07
ensure the durability of the construction.
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Q.5 (a) Enlist various classifications of repair materials. 03
(b) Write a short note on transport mechanism of fluids into the concrete. 04
(c) Describe the phenomenon of corrosion in concrete. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) What measures will you suggest to repair a deflected RCC slab? 03
(b) Write short note on fibre wrap technique. 04
(c) Define condition assessment. Mention the various objectives of the 07
condition assessment of structures.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2023
Subject Code:3170616 Date:08-12-2023
Subject Name: Retrofitting of structures
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Enlist causes of distress in reinforced concrete structures. 03
(b) Enlist various types of Non- Destructive Tests. 04
(c) Explain the durability of concrete in detail. 07
Q.2 (a) Enlist various thermal properties of concrete and explain coefficient of 03
thermal expansion.
(b) Write a short note on fiber reinforced concrete. 04
(c) Describe with neat sketches the different types of cracking observed in 07
various RCC elements such as beams, slabs and columns.
OR
(c) Give various types of shoring and explain raking shore with sketch. 07
Q.3 (a) Differentiate: (i) Destructive testing and Non-destructive testing (ii) Porosity 03
and Permeability
(b) Explain injection grouting for RCC buildings. 04
(c) Explain the importance of a concrete cover in an RCC structure. Provide 07
IS:456 guidelines for nominal cover.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain Routine and Periodic maintenance. 03
(b) How to carry out repairs of leakage from terrace? 04
(c) Explain weathering effect freezing and thawing on RCC structure. 07
Q.4 (a) What exactly is a condition evaluation? List the objectives of the condition 03
evaluation.
(b) Write a short note on the fiber wrap method. 04
(c) List out various construction errors which leads to the detoriation of concrete 07
structure.
OR
Q.4 (a) Enlist out various physical and chemical detoriations 03
(b) How would you ensure Quality control in Concrete construction? 04
(c) Differentiate: (i) Repair and Retrofitting (ii) Active crack and Passive crack 07
(iii) Drying shrinkage and Plastic shrinkage
Q.5 (a) Write short note on polymer impregnated concrete. 03
(b) Write a short note on procedure of Guniting 04
(c) Explain Alkali-aggregate reaction in detail. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain Day to Day repair as per CPWD. 03
(b) Make a brief note about vacuum concrete 04
(c) Give various classifications of repair materials 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE – SEMESTER- VII EXAMINATION-SUMMER 2023
Subject Code: 3170616 Date: 26/06/2023
Subject Name: Retrofitting of structures
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define (i) Repair (ii) Restoration (iii) Retrofitting 03
(b) Give various classifications of repair materials. 04
(c) Explain various types of maintenance. 07
Q.2 (a) Enlist various types of Non- Destructive tests. 03
(b) Explain injection grouting for RCC buildings. 04
(c) Explain Rebound Hammer test with neat sketch. 07
OR
(c) List out various design errors which leads to the deterioration of concrete 07
structure.
Q.3 (a) List out various physical and chemical deterioration. 03
(b) Explain need of concrete cover in RCC structure. Give IS:456-2000 04
recommendations for nominal cover.
(c) Explain alkali aggregate reaction and list out preventive measures. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) List out different causes of cracks in masonry structures. 03
(b) How to carry out repairs of leakage from terrace? 04
(c) Give various types of shoring and explain dead shores with sketch. 07
Q.4 (a) Explain Day to Day repair as per CPWD. 03
(b) Explain fibre wrap technique. 04
(c) Explain the durability of concrete in detail. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Define the condition assessment and give main objectives of condition 03
assessment.
(b) Explain column jacketing with neat sketch. 04
(c) Enlist various crack repair techniques and explain crack repair by 07
stitching.
Q.5 (a) Enlist causes of distress in reinforced concrete structures. 03
(b) Explain effect of sulphates attack on concrete element. 04
(c) Explain the corrosion of reinforcement in RCC structure. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Write short note on polymer Portland cement concrete. 03
(b) Explain importance of quality control in concrete construction. 04
(c) List out various corrosion mitigation techniques and explain any one of 07
them.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2022
Subject Code:3170616 Date:10-01-2023
Subject Name:Retrofitting of structures
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) What exactly is a condition evaluation? List the objectives of the 03
condition evaluation.
(b) Explain the importance of a concrete cover in an RCC structure. Provide 04
IS:456-2000 guidelines for nominal cover.
(c) Describe the impact of freezing and thawing on the RCC construction. 07
Q.2 (a) List the reasons why reinforced concrete constructions are distressed. 03
(b) Explain injection grouting for RCC structures. 04
(c) Write a short note on fiber reinforced concrete. 07
OR
(c) Give various types of shoring and explain raking shore with sketch. 07
Q.3 (a) List the different thermal characteristics of concrete and describe the 03
thermal expansion coefficient.
(b) Make a brief note about vacuum concrete. 04
(c) List different methods for repairing cracks and describe the process 07
using stitching.
OR
Q.3 (a) Justify the necessity of doing a structure's lifetime condition assessment. 03
(b) How do you repair a leak through the terrace? 04
(c) List the different construction faults that cause concrete structures to 07
deteriorate.
Q.4 (a) List the various non-destructive testing techniques and describe the 03
working of any one of the NDT test methods.
(b) Make a brief note on the fiber wrap method. 04
(c) Write a detailed explanation about one strengthening technique for 07
beam.
OR
Q.4 (a) List the different kinds of physical and chemical degradation that may 03
be seen in concrete constructions.
(b) List the various variables to consider when choosing a repair technique 04
and the actions to take to achieve an efficient repair.
(c) Define and explain the alkali-aggregate reaction. 07
Q.5 (a) Mention various symptoms of distress observed in a deteriorated 03
concrete structure.
(b) Write a brief note about the fluid transport mechanism in concrete. 04
(c) Describe the mechanism through which concrete structure corrode. 07
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OR
Q.5 (a) What measures will you take to repair a deflected RCC slab? 03
(b) How would you assure quality control in the construction of concrete? 04
(c) Write a brief note about underwater repairs. 07
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2022
Subject Code:3170616 Date:08/06/2022
Subject Name:Retrofitting of structures
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define the following terms: (i) Durability of concrete (ii) Deterioration 03
(iii) Retrofitting
(b) Give a broad classification of various types of deterioration as observed 04
in Reinforced concrete structures
(c) Enlist various Construction and design errors that lead to fatal failure of 07
structures.
Q.2 (a) Justify the need of performing the condition evaluation/structural 03
appraisal of the structure during its life time.
(b) Differentiate between the following terms: ( Any two) 04
(i) Repair and Retrofitting (ii) Active crack and Passive crack (iii)
Drying shrinkage and Plastic shrinkage (iv) Destructive testing and
Non-destructive testing (v) Porosity and Permeability
(c) Describe with neat sketches the different types of cracking observed in 07
various RCC elements such as beams, slabs and columns.
OR
(c) Enlist and explain the different clauses in accordance with IS 456 to 07
ensure the durability of the construction.
Q.3 (a) List down the different Non-destructive testing methods and explain the 03
working principle of any one of the NDT test method.
(b) List down the various factors to be considered while selecting repair 04
method and steps to be followed to carry out an effective repair.
(c) Define Condition Assessment. Mention the various objectives of the 07
condition assessment of structures.
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist various types of chemical and physical deterioration seen in 03
concrete structures.
(b) Write a short note on procedure of Guniting. 04
(c) Enlist various strengthening methods for beams and slabs. Explain one 07
strengthening method in detail for both beam and slab.
Q.4 (a) List down various parameters which you will keep in mind while 03
assessing the cracks in RCC members.
(b) Write a short note on Transport Mechanism of fluids into the concrete. 04
(c) Define Alkali-aggregate reaction and explain it in detail. 07
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OR
Q.4 (a) Mention various signs of distress seen in deteriorated concrete structure. 03
(b) How would you ensure Quality control in Concrete construction. 04
(c) Explain the Mechanism of Corrosion in concrete structures. 07
Q.5 (a) What steps will you follow to correct a deflected RCC slab. 03
(b) List down the various techniques to strengthen the Foundation. 04
(c) Write a short-note on Under-water repairs. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain Routine and Periodic maintenance. 03
(b) Explain the procedure of Stitching or Resin injection for repair of 04
cracks.
(c) Mention the major points of difference between a New construction 07
work and repair/strengthening work.
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Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2021
Subject Code:3170616 Date:15/12/2021
Subject Name:Retrofitting of structures
Time:10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) What is a condition assessment? Give main objectives of condition 03
assessment.
(b) Explain need of concrete cover in RCC structure. Give IS:456-2000 04
recommendations for nominal cover.
(c) Explain various types of maintenance. 07
Q.2 (a) Enlist causes of distress in reinforced concrete structures. 03
(b) Explain injection grouting for RCC buildings. 04
(c) Explain weathering effect freezing and thawing on RCC structure. 07
OR
(c) List out various construction errors which leads to the detoriation of 07
concrete structure.
Q.3 (a) List out various physical and chemical detoriations. 03
(b) Give various classifications of repair materials. 04
(c) Explain RCC jacating and also explain column jacating with neat sketch. 07
OR
Q.3 (a) Enlist various types of Non- Destructive Tests. 03
(b) Explain effect of Acid attack on concrete element. 04
(c) Write short note on Fiber Reinforced Concrete. 07
Q.4 (a) Write short note on polymer impregnated concrete. 03
(b) Write short note on vacuum concrete. 04
(c) Explain the corrosion of reinforcement in RCC structure. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) Define (i) Repair (ii) Restoration (iii) Retrofitting 03
(b) Write short note on Guniting. 04
(c) Explain the durability of concrete in detail. 07
Q.5 (a) Enlist various thermal properties of concrete and explain coefficient of 03
thermal expansion.
(b) How to carry out repairs of leakage from terrace? 04
(c) Give various types of shoring and explain raking shore with sketch. 07
OR
Q.5 (a) Explain Day to Day repair. 03
(b) Write short note on Fibre Wrap Technique. 04
(c) Enlist various crack repair techniques and explain crack repair by 07
stitching.
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