Test Reabilitari

1) The mechanical properties of fibre reinforced polymer composites are :

o The same in 2 direction
o Dirigible w.r.t the requirements
o The same in all direction
2) The crack injection operation is made:
o From the inf. Fitting towards the superior fitting
o From the sup. Fitting towards the inf. Fitting
o Using all fittings place on the same level in the direction of the cracked area
3) The construction technology of jacketing is:
o Shotcreting
o None of the answers is correct
o Pouring in formwork
4) For writing the equilibrium conditions on the cross-section of beams consolidated with
composite strips on the tensioned side, the axial force in the composite element contributes to:
o The compression bearing capacity of concrete
o The bearing capacity of the tensioned steel reinforcement
o Is an independent traction component in the tensioned side of the beam
5) The characteristic damages due to earth, to a masonry wall, are:
o X shaped cracks
o Horizontal cracks in masonry
o Cracks in the corners of the windows and doors openings
6) The thermal rehabilitation of a structure implies:
o A
o B
o Attaching the thermal insulation on the interior surface of the external walls
7) The characteristic damages due to seismic actions, to a masonry wall, are:
o Horizontal cracks in the joints
o Vertical cracks
o X shaped cracks
8) For strengthening of old building foundation, the solution consists of: ?????
o Rc belt under niece of foundation
o Top RC belt-bottom Rc belt connected with post ( Vierendeel beam)
o Reinforced concrete jackets
9) Maintenance operations are:
o Periodic routine intervention on a building for maintaining the confort and
structural performance
o Resonance testing method of a structure in order to determine the period of
vibration
o Operations performed on a damaged structure for maintaining the exterior
aspect and modifying only the inner structure
10) The failure of reinforced concrete beams consolidated with composite strips is :
o By breaking the composite strip and crushing of the concrete on the
compressed side
o The same as ordinary reinforced concrete beams
o By breaking the composite strip, yielding the steel reinforcement and crushing
of the concrete on the compressed side
11) The reinforced concrete elements consolidation principle consisting of exterior composite
reinforcement is based on:
o Reducing the intitial interior reinforcement
o Increasing the bearing capacity of the structural element
o Increasing the intitial interior reinforcement
12) Nu se vede
13) Crack caulking implies : din clasa
o Opening, cleaning and applying a layer of cement mortar on both sides of the cracked
area
o Opening the crack and introducing a steel dog
o Cleaning and applying a cement mortar layer on the side with the open crack
14) The aim of the lime mortar layer applied before restoring the interior paintings monuments is :
o To create a plane surface for the paintings
o To stop the occurrence of the cracks
o To stop the migration of salts from the structural elements consolidated with mortars to
the paintings ?
15) Checking the safety of an individual dwellling from the geotechnical p.o.v using the following
relationship:
o Pef<pmax
o Pconv< Pef < Ppl
o Pmax< Pef
16) The aim of a building survey is to :
o Identify the degradation of the structural and non structural elements ?
o Obtain the real dimensions of the building
o Determine the mechanical characteristics of the materials used within the building
17) Nu se vede
18) The masonry walls of a heritage church can be strengthened by :
o RC columns infilled in the masonry walls
o RC columns, at the interior face of the walls
o RC columns , at the exterior face of the walls ?
19) The confinement with composite materials of reinforced concrete columns is more efficient for:
o Square of rectangular section columns
o The same for both types
o Circular section columns
20) The device shown in the following figure is :

o Visco-elastic damper
o Viscous damper
o Lead extrusion damper
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o Seismic actions
o Excessive snow loads
o Unequal base settlements
22) Structure rehabilitated by base isolation usually are:
o Non-ductile
o High ductility structures
o Low ductility structures
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25) The principle of reversible rehabilitation technology is

o Application of consolidation methods which will create an effect on the rehabilitation structure
for a limited time period
o Mandatory application of the methods used for rehabilitation both on the inside and outside of
the damaged building
o Choosing rehabilitation methods whose results could eventually be removed ( without affecting
the safety of the structure ) in terms of using technology/materials unknown time of action

26) the following can be classified among the methods for increasing the bearing capacity of foundation
soil :

o The grouting of the soil near foundation area

o Building drains
o The hydro and thermal insulation of the foundation

27) The composite materials consolidation solutions for reinforced concrete beams are:

o Made on site
o None
o Prefabricated and attached using adhesives

28) The strengthening solution for a masonry dome is:

o Jacketing using plain concrete

o Reinforced overconcreting
o RC belt at the base of the dome

29) Increasing the energy dissipation capacity means :

o Allowing the occurrence of plastic zones within the structure

o Base isolation
o Introducing special devices in the structure ?
30) The in situ compressive strength determination of masonry ca be achieved with:

31)The masonry walls of a heritage church can be strengthened by :

o Vertical reinforcement in drilled ducts and stirrups

o Vertical reinforcement introduced in drilled ducts, injected with cement mortar and
confinement with steel bars in drilled injected holes
o Vertical reinforcement in drilled ducts and clamps

32) The factors that influence the damages to the brickwork infrastructures are:

o Solar radiation
o The climate, the number of freeze- thaw cycles
o The freezing speed on the construction site

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o Frost-thaw cycles
o Seismic actions
o Unequal base settlements

34) Thermal bridges in the envelope of the building influence:

o In no manner the corrected specific thermal resistance

o In a negative manner the calculation of the corrected specific thermal resistance
o In a positive manner the calculation of the corrected specific thermal resistance
 35) The device shown in the following figure is :

o Friction damper
o Visco elastic damper
o Yielding steel damper ?

36) How can the energy dissipation capacity be increased for elastomeric :

o By adding special energy dissipation elements

o By adding graphite particles, oils and resins in the elastomer mass
o By introducing a lead nucleus inside the bearing

37) Usually, the improvement of the foundation soil can be achieved as follows: a si b corecte 

o Waterproofing with bitumen

o Cement grouting
o Carbonation

38) The consolidation of reinforced concrete columns using composite materials is based on :

o Improving the working conditions of concrete by confinement

o Increasing the interior reinforcement
o Increasing the exterior reinforcement
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o Material economy
o Facilitates the natural elimination of humidity from the infrastructure
o Facilitates further inspections of the infrastructure

40) Introducing steel dogs in a wall for attaching the reinforcement for jacketing is made:

o On a 10-15 angle w.r.t to the horizontal

o Horizontally, on the joint direction
o In joints, by total penetration of the damaged masonry

41) What instrument can be used to measure the displacement of an experimental model:

o Accelerometer
o Speed transducer
o Displacement transducer

42) Which of the following are the most used beatings for base isolation:

o Pendulum bearings
o Sliding bearings
o Elastomeric bearings
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o Viscous damper
o Visco-elastic damper
o Lead extrussion damper

44) The masonry walls of a heritage church can be strengthened by welded mesh as follows:

o the welded meshes can t be used for strengthening the heritage churches
o meshes made of independent bars filled in concrete applied by shotcreting
o welded meshes filled in cement plaster M100 grade ( without lime)

45) The characteristic curve of fibre reinforced composite materials is:

o hyperbolic
o parabolic
o linear until failure

46) A building inspection implies: intrebare tampita

o the collection and evaluation of information regarding the study of documentation, material
sample testing, checking the design actions
o in situ non-destructive examination of a structure with the purpose of evaluating the physical
state of the structure
o creating an evaluation report regarding the degradation state of building
47) The concept of masonry constructions consolidation must take into consideration:

o changing the structural system

o achieving the collaboration between vertical structural elements
o elimination of the causes which produce degradations ?

48) In-situ non-destructive tests involve:

o conducting tests on damaged areas of the structure by partially affecting the structural
system
o removing material samples from the structure in order to test them in certified laboratories
o testing the materials from a structure in order to obtain the physical and mechanical
characteristics and the degradation without affecting the structural system

49) The structural rehabilitation measures must take into consideration: intrebare nasoala

o increasing the thermic confort

o increasing the bearing capacity of structural elements
o increasing the energy dissipation capacity

50 ) A degradation survey indicates: nasoala intreabarea iar

o the irregularity of the structural elements dimensions

o the degree of corrosion of reinforcement bars in structural elements
o the degree of cracking of concrete, reinforced concrete and masonry

51. Increasing the bearing capacity of the foundation soil is made as follows:

52. The reinforced concrete beam consolidation procedure with metallic plates glued with epoxy
resins, shown in the figure is used to :

a. Increase the capable bending moment and shear

b. Increase the capable shear force
c. Increase the independent flexural bearing capacity

53. The RC belts from the bottom and top of the walls are done for preventing

a. Cracks due to earthquake

b. Cracks due to soil settlement
c. Cracks due to temperature variation
54. Which of the following in a reversible solution:

a. RC columns and belts filled in the masonry

b. Steel tie rods filled in the masonry
c. Fiber carbon strips glued on the masonry

55. The introduction of plates, adjacent to the existing surface foundation

a. Is necessary to compensate unequal base settlements between foundations

b. Allows a significant increase of superstructure loads
c. Is necessary to repair the damaged hydro insulation

56. The degradations shown in the following figure are due to

57. The depth of the digging for underpinning influences the length on which the foundation is not
working

a. Length of digging plus two times depth of the digging

b. Length of the digging
c. Double length of the digging

58. The consolidation of the foundation soil must take into consideration

a. Reducing the loads transmitted by the construction

b. Increasing the permeability of the soil
c. Improving the mechanical properties of the soil

59. Underpinning consists of digging reinforcing and concrete pouring as follows:

a. On alternative cast sections

b. Continuously on the entire length of the foundation
c. Only on certain zones of the foundation

60. The reinforced concrete beam consolidation procedure with metallic plates glued with epoxy resins,
shown in the figure is used to :

a. Increase the capable bending moment and shear

b. Increase the capable shear force
c. Increase the independent flexural bearing capacity
61. Reasonable solutions for adding a level to individual dwellings in order to avoid exceeding the
acceptable pressure of the foundation ground are:

a. Improvement of the foundation ground

b. Increasing the slope of the roof

62. The own weight of composite rehabilitation solutions of reinforced elements is

a. Equal to those made of steel

b. Much smaller than any other solution
c. Equal to those made of reinforced concrete

63. The composite strips are attached to reinforced concrete beams as follows:

a. On the surface of the concrete

b. In slits made in the covering concrete
c. Without adhesive

64. The necessary longitudinal reinforcement in a reinforced concrete beam jacketing is computed using

a. The difference between the design bending moment and the capable bending moment of the
degraded beam
b. The value of the design bending moment in the field of the beam
c. The difference between the maximum shear force and the capable shear force of the degraded
beam

65. The in-situ stress determination of masonry is achieved by:

a. The Sclerometer test

b. The single Flatjack test
c. The double Flatjack test

66. The consolidation of reinforced concrete columns by composite membrane confinement aims to:

a. Prevent the buckling of longitudinal steel reinforcement

b. Improve the capable shear force
c. None of the above

67. What kind of soils can be improved by grouting :

a. Sandy soils
b. Clay

68. How should the vertical stiffness be compared to the horizontal stiffness of an elastomeric bearing
for its proper functioning as a base of isolation element?

a. Much smaller
b. Equal
c. Much bigger
69. The purpose of dampers is:

a. To increase the energy dissipation capacity

b. To increase the strength of the structure
c. To increase structural rigidity and to reduce relative level displacements

70. Increasing the safety of degraded buildings can be achieved by:

a. Thermal rehabilitation
b. Architectural rehabilitation
c. Structural rehabilitation

71. Ties are :

a. Construction element made of steel which was used for reinforcing the joints of damaged
masonry
b. Longitudinal construction element (made of cables, chains, steel or reinforced concrete bars)
having the purpose of overtaking tension forces, suspension, horizontal pushes of arches and
vaults
c. Constructive elements used a historic cult buildings which act as a support post which depicted
a tyrant

72. The ideal solution for earthquake retrofit of a historical building, according to restoration charters is:

a. Reinforcing the masonry

b. Base isolation
c. FRP strengthening

73. How can the water migration through capillarity in the walls be prevented without horizontal
waterproofing layer:

a. Injection in the mass of the foundation

b. Peripheral canal around the strengthened foundation
c. Through holes in the foundation jackets

74. The jointing operation implies:

a. Injecting the joints of a degraded masonry wall with the purpose of eliminating the closed
porosity of the mortar
b. Filling in with a sealing material and finishing the gaps between the bricks of a masonry wall,
between the paving blocks or borders of a road etc, for preventing water penetration
c. Opening the joints of a degraded masonry wall on a certain depth, drying the joint and filling it
using a binding material

75. Which of the following depicts the jacketing of continuous foundations?

 a. A.
b. B.
c. C.

76. The corrosion resistance of polymer matrix composites is:

a. Much better than any other solution

b. The same as metallic solutions
c. The same as reinforced concrete solutions

77. The device shown in the following figure is:

a. Friction damper
b. Yielding steel damper
c. Visico-elastic damper
78. What is the purpose of the steel plate from the elastometric bearing shown in the following figure

a. It gives high horizontal flexibility

b. It gives high vertical stiffness
c. It limits transversal deformations

79. The in-situ compression strength determination of reinforced concrete elements is achieved with

a. Pachometer
b. Georadar
c. Sclerometer

80. A 20% reinforcement corrosion can be quantified as follows:

a. Aa,degradat=0.8*Aa
b. Aa,degradat=1.2*Aa
c. Aa,degradat=0.2*Aa

81. The destination change rehabilitation method is possible only when

a. The structural system is badly damaged

b. The structural system isn’t badly damaged
c. Is not affected by the damage degree of the structural system

82. The reinforced concrete beam consolidation procedure with metallic plates glued with epoxy
resins, shown in the figure is used to :

a. Increase the capable bending moment and shear

b. Increase the capable shear force
 c. Increase the independent flexural bearing capacity

83. What can be seen in the following figure?

84. The composite bars are attached to reinforced concrete beams as follows

a. Without adhesive
b. In slits made in the covering concrete layer
c. On the surface of the concrete

85. Structure rehabilitated by increasing the energy dissipation capacity usually are:

a. Non-ductile
b. In slits made in the covering concrete layer
c. On the surface of the concrete

86. What structural rehabilitation solution can be seen in the following figure?
 a. Reinforced concrete columns consolidation with composite materials
b. Reinforced concrete columns consolidation with metallic elements
c. Hydro insulation of the basement columns

87. The consolidation of reinforced concrete columns by composite membrane confinement aims to:

a. None of the other answers

b. Increase the capable axial force
c. Improve ductility

88. The masonry walls of a heritage church can be strengthened by:

a. Prestressing ties introduced in canals made in masonry, protected with cement mortar
b. Low prestressing vertical ties, protected by coating, introduced in drilled ducts
c. Fully prestressing ties introduced in drilled ducts protected by injection of cement mortar

89. Reasonable solutions for adding a level to individual dwellings in order to avoid exceeding the
acceptable pressure of the foundation ground are:

a. Adding an attic floor

b. Underpinning
c. Reducing the structural element’s dimensions
90. The restoration of the heritage buildings must follow the principles from:

a. Krakow Charter – 2000

b. Athens Charter – 1931
c. Venice Charter – 1964

91. Underpinning consists of:

a. Introducing adjacent foundations

b. Creating reinforced jacketing connected to the existing foundation by the means of clamps on
the entire height of the foundation
c. Extending the depth of the existing foundation

92. Which of the following is the best solution for thermal insulating an exterior wall from the thermal
conductivity coefficient point of view?

a. Cellulose, cork
b. A
c. A

93. Embrassure detaching at a masonry structure is due to:

a. Groundwater level rising

b. The need for charging the destination of a masonry building
c. Seismic action

94. Adding an extra level to a building is possible when:

a. The existing foundation has its dimensions adapted to increased loads

b. The existing foundation safely transmits the new loads to the foundation soils
c. The foundation soil is improved

95. Is structural rehabilitation necessary in order to modify the destination of an undamaged building?

a. Only for historical monuments

b. Yes
c. No

96. The following factors are to be taken into account when consolidating infrastructures:

a. The structure and the importance of the building

b. The nature of the foundation
c. The foundation type and its present state

97. The thickness of the thermal insulation layer is established according to:

a. The results of the thermal computation and it depends on several thermo-energetic parameters
b. The dimensions and commercial options provided to the beneficiaries by the producers
c. The envelope element undergoing the thermal insulation process

98. The intervention works at the infrastructure level may be caused by:
 a. Execution errors
b. Unequal base settlements
c. Not complying with the minimum frost depth

99. Which of the following depicts underpinning?

a. A
b. B
c. C

100. The in-situ modulus of elasticity determination of masonry is achieved by

a. The single Flatjack test

b. The double Flatjack test
c. The Sclerometer test