HomeQuestions & AnswersPage 13Questions & Answers Ask question Search Order By: ActiveClear Filter 0 Votes 1 Ans Under what situation should engineers use pot bearings instead of elastomeric bearings? 218 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans In joints of precast concrete bridge segments, what are the functions of applying epoxy adhesive? 221 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans What is the consideration in selecting the orientation of wing walls in the design of bridge abutments? 211 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans . What are the functions of grout inside tendon ducts? 193 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans In the design of a simply supported skew bridge, which direction of reinforcement should be provided? 200 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans What are the three major types of reinforcement used in prestressing? 219 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans What is the advantage of sliding bearings over roller bearings? 209 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans Are diaphragms necessary in the design of concrete box girder bridges? 188 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 0 Ans In the construction of a two-span bridge (span length = L) by using span-by-span construction, why is a length of about 1.25L bridge segment is constructed in the first phase of construction? 177 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans In a curved prestressed bridge, how should the guided bearings in piers of the curved region be oriented with respect to the fixed bearing in abutment? 229 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans How to determine the size of elastomeric bearings? 239 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans In the design of elastomeric bearings, why are steel plates inserted inside the bearings? 204 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans In prestressing work, if more than one wire or strand is included in the same duct, why should all wires/strands be stressed at the same time? 208 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans Sometimes the side of concrete bridges is observed to turn black in colour. What is the reason for this phenomenon? 232 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans What are the advantages of assigning the central pier and the abutment as fixed piers? 197 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans In bridge widening projects, the method of stitching is normally employed for connecting existing deck to the new deck. What are the problems associated with this method in terms of shrinkage of concrete? 225 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 1 Ans What is “preset” during installation of bridge bearings? 193 viewsadmin Changed status to publish July 27, 2024 0 Votes 0 Ans Under what situation shall engineers use jacking at one end only and from both ends in prestressing work? 150 views 0 Votes 0 Ans In incremental launching method of bridge construction, what are the measures adopted to enhance sufficient resistance of the superstructure during the launching process? 141 views« Previous 1 2 … 11 12 13
