Podcast
Questions and Answers
Who is responsible for inspecting the steel structures in the railway?
Who is responsible for inspecting the steel structures in the railway?
- Assistant Engineer
- Divisional Engineer
- Bridge Inspector (correct)
- Chief Engineer
How often should the Bridge Inspector inspect the steel structures?
How often should the Bridge Inspector inspect the steel structures?
- Once a year
- At the discretion of the Chief Engineer
- At a frequency decided by the Bridge Inspector
- Once in five years (correct)
What should the Bridge Inspector record in the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What should the Bridge Inspector record in the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
- All the observations and remarks (correct)
- The schedule of inspection
- Only the repairs carried out
- Only the defects found
Who should accompany the Bridge Inspector during the inspection?
Who should accompany the Bridge Inspector during the inspection?
What should be done if a defect is found during the inspection?
What should be done if a defect is found during the inspection?
How often should the Assistant Engineer inspect the steel structures?
How often should the Assistant Engineer inspect the steel structures?
What should be done if a structure requires special attention?
What should be done if a structure requires special attention?
What should be included in the report of the inspection?
What should be included in the report of the inspection?
What is the purpose of the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What is the purpose of the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What should be inspected during the inspection of steel structures?
What should be inspected during the inspection of steel structures?
What is the purpose of inspecting the foundation bolts?
What is the purpose of inspecting the foundation bolts?
What should be inspected in terms of wind lugs and brackets?
What should be inspected in terms of wind lugs and brackets?
What should be inspected in terms of roof trusses?
What should be inspected in terms of roof trusses?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of the elevation of the columns?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of the elevation of the columns?
What should be inspected in terms of the connections between the columns and the roof?
What should be inspected in terms of the connections between the columns and the roof?
What should be inspected in terms of the fasteners connecting the steelwork to the columns?
What should be inspected in terms of the fasteners connecting the steelwork to the columns?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of the paint?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of the paint?
What should be inspected in terms of the wind girders and their connections?
What should be inspected in terms of the wind girders and their connections?
What is the purpose of inspecting the condition of the roof cladding?
What is the purpose of inspecting the condition of the roof cladding?
What is the primary responsibility of the Bridge Inspector?
What is the primary responsibility of the Bridge Inspector?
What should be done with the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What should be done with the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What is the role of the Assistant Engineer in inspections?
What is the role of the Assistant Engineer in inspections?
What should be done if a defect is found during an inspection?
What should be done if a defect is found during an inspection?
How often should the Assistant Engineer inspect steel structures?
How often should the Assistant Engineer inspect steel structures?
What type of entries should be made in the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What type of entries should be made in the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What should be the nature of entries made in the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What should be the nature of entries made in the Structural Steel Inspection Register?
What should be done with defects found during inspections?
What should be done with defects found during inspections?
What should be inspected during the inspection of steel structures in terms of foundations?
What should be inspected during the inspection of steel structures in terms of foundations?
What should be inspected more frequently?
What should be inspected more frequently?
Why is it important to inspect the wind girders and their connections?
Why is it important to inspect the wind girders and their connections?
What should be inspected in terms of roof trusses?
What should be inspected in terms of roof trusses?
Why is it important to inspect the elevation of columns?
Why is it important to inspect the elevation of columns?
What should be inspected in terms of connections between columns and roof?
What should be inspected in terms of connections between columns and roof?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of fasteners?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of fasteners?
What should be inspected in terms of columns?
What should be inspected in terms of columns?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of roof cladding?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of roof cladding?
What should be inspected in terms of steelwork?
What should be inspected in terms of steelwork?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of paint?
Why is it important to inspect the condition of paint?
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
Study Notes
Fabrication, Erection, Inspection and Maintenance of Other Steel Structures
- Inspection of steel structures should be carried out by the Bridge Inspector at a frequency decided by the Chief Engineer (Bridges).
- The Bridge Inspector shall maintain a structural steel inspection register to record the results of the inspection, which should be submitted to the Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges) by the specified date.
Inspection by Bridge Inspector
- The Bridge Inspector shall inspect the steel structures, including fabrication and erection, in the workshop and on-site, at a frequency decided by the Chief Engineer (Bridges).
- The Bridge Inspector shall record the results of the inspection in the structural steel inspection register.
- Any defects or repairs required shall be reported and action taken to rectify them.
Inspection by Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges)
- The Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges) shall inspect the steel structures mentioned in Section 901, once in five years, and record the results of the inspection in the structural steel inspection register.
- The Bridge Inspector shall accompany the Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges) during the inspection.
Details of Inspection
- During the inspection of steel structures, the following points should be examined:
- Condition of foundation base of piers.
- Condition and tightness of foundation bolts.
- Condition of steel work in piers, wind bracings, railings, and other fittings.
- Condition of rivets, nuts, and bolts connecting the girders to the pier.
- Level and alignment of the girders and tracks.
- Condition of fasteners connecting the rails to the sleepers.
- Condition of girders in girder bridges.
- Condition of steel work in steel bridges.
- Condition of paint and coatings.
Fabrication, Erection, Inspection and Maintenance of Other Steel Structures
- Inspection of steel structures should be carried out by the Bridge Inspector at a frequency decided by the Chief Engineer (Bridges).
- The Bridge Inspector shall maintain a structural steel inspection register to record the results of the inspection, which should be submitted to the Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges) by the specified date.
Inspection by Bridge Inspector
- The Bridge Inspector shall inspect the steel structures, including fabrication and erection, in the workshop and on-site, at a frequency decided by the Chief Engineer (Bridges).
- The Bridge Inspector shall record the results of the inspection in the structural steel inspection register.
- Any defects or repairs required shall be reported and action taken to rectify them.
Inspection by Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges)
- The Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges) shall inspect the steel structures mentioned in Section 901, once in five years, and record the results of the inspection in the structural steel inspection register.
- The Bridge Inspector shall accompany the Assistant Engineer (Bridges) / Divisional Engineer (Bridges) during the inspection.
Details of Inspection
- During the inspection of steel structures, the following points should be examined:
- Condition of foundation base of piers.
- Condition and tightness of foundation bolts.
- Condition of steel work in piers, wind bracings, railings, and other fittings.
- Condition of rivets, nuts, and bolts connecting the girders to the pier.
- Level and alignment of the girders and tracks.
- Condition of fasteners connecting the rails to the sleepers.
- Condition of girders in girder bridges.
- Condition of steel work in steel bridges.
- Condition of paint and coatings.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
