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Civil Engineering · Q50

Building Maintenance

Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 50

Q50

Maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition is primary function of ____________

A.
Maintenance engineer
Answer
B.
Design engineer
C.
Surface engineer
D.
Structural engineer

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Maintenance engineer has the primary function of maintaining prestressed concrete structures of various types in a fit and serviceable condition. Investment towards effective periodical maintenance forms only a fraction of the cost to be incurred due to major repairs to rehabilitate the structures and hence it is always advisable to establish a programmed preventive maintenance system to detect any signs of distress in the initial stages itself through inspection procedures and appropriate repairs.