Question

Identify the type of destructive testing.

(a) Radiographic test

(b) Dye penetrant test

(c) Creep test

(d) Visual testing

This question was posed to me by my school teacher while I was bunking the class.

The origin of the question is Various Testing Methods topic in chapter Special Concrete and Concreting Methods of Concrete Technology

Answer 1

Correct option is (c) Creep test

To explain: Creep test is a type of destructive test. It is defined as slow plastic deformation at high temperatures for a longer time under constant stresses. Creep occurs at room temperature and at high temperatures.