#3 Questions And Solutions
The type and quality of the formwork is mainly depends upon the ___________. - answer
Concrete Finish Desired.
Roadway drainage involves __________ of surface water from the travelled way. - answer -
Collection
-Conveyance
-Removal
Gloss level of the sealer generally depends on the percentage of ______ that contains as solids. -
answer Acrylic Resin
The reinforcement detailing required for slab at the corners is __________ percent of the
reinforcement required at the mid span. - answer 25.
Explanation:
Additional steel reinforcement required at the corners for uplifting.
The normal dead weight of the concrete considered for formwork design is _______ lbs/sqft. -
answer 145-150
What is/are the advantage(s) of using the sealer for concrete finish? - answer -Can add value to
the surface finish
-Makes concrete easier for maintenance
-Protects against wear & tear
Explanation:
All are the benefits of using the sealer. In addition sealer prevents entry of water, block the dirt,
grease etc.
Apart from making concrete strong in tension, steel is added to concrete to_________. - answer
Enable moulding
, Explanation:
Without reinforcement steel, concrete cannot be moulded to desired shape.
The minimum lapping of the steel reinforcement recommended for COLUMN BARS is
_______ times the bar diameter. - answer 40
Explanation:
Sometimes it can be up to 50 times of the bar dia.
Which of the following preparations are to be done before the sealer application? - answer -
Protective clothing
-Ventilation
-First aid
Explanation:
Due to the high toxicity of the fumes produced when utilizing a concrete floor sealer, it is
important that the area is properly ventilated.
What is the required thickness of the plywood that is used for formwork? - answer ¾
Some of the major considerations of good roadway drainage design are: - answer -Aesthetics
-Subgrade infiltration
-User safety
The slope of the side gutter from the edge of the shoulder to the bottom of the gutter, shall NOT
be more than_________. - answer 6:1
If the temperature during the concrete repair/restoration works is below________ ͨ F, warm
water needs to be used. - answer 50,
Explanation:
Additionally insulation covers are also required.
In columns where multiple layers of reinforcement steel is required to be arranged in groups, the
minimum distance between each group must be greater than equal to __________ inches. -
answer 4