15SEA06 BRIDGE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Part A (5 x 2 = 10 marks)
U 1. What is 'a system' with reference to Modern Bridge Management Systems?
R 2. Explain the term 'Condition rating'.
R 3. Enumerate the necessary tasks associated with the care of bridges for to coordinate and
implement Bridge Management.
R 4. State the disadvantage of the conventional methods of testing concrete.
U 5. Stating the advantage, enlist the suitability of Non Destructive Testing.

Part B (8+16+16 = 40 marks)

U 6. (a) Describe the four categories of set schedule inspections. (8)

(OR)

U (b) Tabulate the parameters to observe, and the selection of Non Destructive Testing (8)
method for concrete.

A 7. (a) Describe the basic components which comprise a Bridge Management Systems. (16)
(OR)
A (b) Outline the inspection of Concrete decks of composite bridges and slabs. (16)

A 8. (a) (i) Explain the testing of in-situ compressive strength of concrete by means of (8)
internal fracture test.
(ii) Explain Infrared thermography used in concrete bridge decks. (8)
(OR)

A (b) Explain the principle of ultrasonic testing and its application in NDT. (16)