Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3150614 Structural analysis-II Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150614
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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
Draw restrained structure and released structure for a propped cantilever beam.
(b)
4 marks
Derive relation between stiffness and flexibility.
(c)
7 marks

Analyze the continuous beam shown in Figure by slope deflection method and draw bending moment diagram.

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 1(c) Diagram

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write characteristics of stiffness matrix.
(b)
4 marks
Enlist steps of unit load method to analyze indeterminate structures.
(c)
7 marks

A distributed load of 80 kN per metre run away occupy any position on the girder as shown in Figure. Find the maximum positive and negative shear force at the section marked C.

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 2(c) Diagram
(c)
7 marks

Analyze the frame shown in Figure by moment distribution method and draw bending moment diagram.

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 2 OR (c) Diagram

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain fictitious load method used to solve deflection problems.
(b)
4 marks

Calculate the central deflection for a simply supported beam of length ‘l’ subjected to a udl ‘w’ throughout its span using Castingliano’s 1st theorem.

(c)
7 marks

Draw the influence line diagram for reaction at B in the continuous beam shown in Figure. EI is constant throughout.

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 3(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks

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

(b)
4 marks
Derive shear equation in the case of analyzing the portal frame with side sway.
(c)
7 marks

Calculate the fixed end moment for the beam shown in Figure using Castigliano’s 2nd theorem.

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 3 OR (c) Diagram

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain various types of skeletal structures.
(b)
4 marks
State and prove the Castingliano’s 1st theorem.
(c)
7 marks

For a mild steel bent of 200 mm diameter as shown in Figure, find the vertical deflection at D. E = 2×10⁵ N/mm².

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 4(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks
What is influence line diagram? What is the use of it?
(b)
4 marks
Draw influence line diagrams for support reactions of a simply supported beam.
(c)
7 marks

A steel bar bent to the shape as shown in Figure is fixed at A and carries a vertical load W at C. Calculate the vertical deflection at C. EI is constant throughout

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 4 OR (c) Diagram

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Differentiate between Stiffness method and Flexibility method. Which method is suitable for general computer programming?

(b)
4 marks
What is a portal frame? Discuss the causes of sway in a portal frame.
(c)
7 marks

For a beam shown in Figure, find the moments and the reactions at the supports. Draw bending moment and shear force diagram for the beam.

GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 5(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks
State the assumptions made in deriving slope-deflection equations.
(b)
4 marks
Explain Muller-Breslau principle.
(c)
7 marks
Analyze the beam shown in Figure by flexibility method.
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Summer 2025 Question 5 OR (c) Diagram

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