Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 2150608 Structural Analysis-II Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 2150608
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define : Statically determinate Structure, Statically Indeterminate Structure
(b)
4 marks
State Castigation's I and II theorems.
(c)
7 marks

Draw bending moment diagram for the beam as shown in Fig. using Moment Distribution Method OR Slope Deflection Method.

GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 1(c) Diagram

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define: Stiffness, Distribution factor, Carry over factor
(b)
4 marks
Write fixed end moments only for following cases :
1)Fixed beam AB having point load at centre
2)Fixed beam AB having udl on entire span
(c)
7 marks
Write slope deflection equations only for a beam as shown in
GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 2(c) Diagram
(c)
7 marks
Find out distribution factors for the beam as shown in
GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 2 OR (c) Diagram

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write assumptions made in slope deflection method
(b)
4 marks

Write slope deflection equations for the beam as shown in Fig., if middle support B sink by 3 mm.

GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 3(b) Diagram
(c)
7 marks

Analyze the frame as shown in the Fig using slope deflection method OR Moment distribution Method and draw bending moment diagram only.

GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 3(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks
Define: Sway. What are the causes for Sway in portal frames?
(b)
4 marks
Discuss limitations of Castingliano’s 1st Theorem
(c)
7 marks

Evaluate the vertical deflection under point C for the beam as shown in the Fig, using Castingliano’s theorem. Take EI= constant.

GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 3 OR (c) Diagram

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
What is an influence line diagram? Explain its importance in structural analysis.
(b)
4 marks
Explain Castigliano’s first OR second theorem with example
(c)
7 marks

Draw influence line for reaction at B (RB) for the 14 mt long two-span beam as shown in Fig . Calculate ordinate at 2 mt interval.

GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 4(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks
State and explain the Muller-Breslau’s Principle
(b)
4 marks

Draw “Restrained Structure” and “Released structure” for a propped cantilever beam.

(c)
7 marks

Draw the Influence line diagram for Reactions at the supports and shear force and bending moments at any section C for a simply supported beam.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Derive relation between stiffness and flexibility.
(b)
4 marks
Write characteristics of Stiffness matrix OR Flexibility method.
(c)
7 marks

Analyze the beam as shown in Fig. by any matrix method and draw bending moment diagram only.

GTU Structural Analysis-II (2150608) Summer 2025 Question 5(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks
Which Matrix method is suitable for general computer programming? Why?
(b)
4 marks
Define:
1)Action and
2)Displacement
(c)
7 marks

For a cantilever beam, show that stiffness and flexibility matrices are reciprocal to each other.

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