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Civil Engineering · Q66

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Engineering and GATE · Civil Engineering · question 66

Q66

The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in ____________

A.
Dry conditions
B.
Costal zones
Answer
C.
Regional zones
D.
Hot condition

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The corrosion of reinforcement due to extreme exposure is common for structure located in costal zones. The high tensile strands may get damaged resulting in loss of prestresss in the girder.