Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Write assumptions made in slope deflection method.
(b)
Write the differences between statically determinate and indeterminate structures.
(c)
Derive Slope Deflection Equation using fundamentals with usual notations.
Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2026 examination
GTU 3150614 Structural analysis-II Summer 2026 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150614
- 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.2
14 Marks(a)
Define portal frame. Discuss the causes of sway in a portal frame.
(b)
Explain following terms: Stiffness, Carry over factor, Distribution factor, Carry over moment.
(c)
Draw SFD and BMD diagram for a beam shown in Fig: 1 using Moment distribution method
OR
(c)
Draw SFD and BMD diagram for a beam shown in Fig: 1 using Slope and deflection method.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
State and explain Castigliano’s second theorem with example.
(b)
Using Castigliano’s second theorem, determine reaction at the supports as shown in Fig:
(c)
Using Castigliano’s second theorem, determine reaction at prop for a propped cantilever beam as shown in Fig: 3 Also draw S.F. and B.M. diagram.
OR
(a)
State and prove the Castigliano’s 1st Theorem.
(b)
Calculate the central deflection for a simply supported beam of length ‘l’ subjected to a concentrated load of ‘w’ at centre on its span using Castigliano’s 1st Theorem.
(c)
Using Castigliano’s first theorem, find deflection at B and slope at D for a cantilever beam loaded as shown in Fig: 4, Take E = 2 x 10⁵ N/mm² and I = 3 x 10⁸ mm4
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
State and explain Muller Breslau principle for influence line.
(b)
Explain characteristics of ILD for statically indeterminate structures.
(c)
Draw influence line diagrams for Va and Vb as shown in Fig:5
OR
(a)
What is an influence line diagram? Explain its importance in structural analysis.
(b)
A simply supported beam AB has span 8 m. Draw influence lines for RA, RB, Vx and Mx for a section X at 3 m from left hand support.
(c)
A simply supported beam has span of 20 m and loaded by a train of wheels as shown in Fig: 6, calculate the maximum positive and negative S.F. and B.M induced at 8 m from the left support.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
State the characteristics of flexibility Metrix.
(b)
Differentiate between Flexibility method and Stiffness method.
(c)
Using flexibility method analyse the beam ABC fixed at A and supported on rollers at B and C as shown in Fig:
OR
(a)
State the characteristics of stiffness Metrix.
(b)
Formulate flexibility matrix for the actions for a beam shown in Fig:
(c)
Analyse the beam shown in Fig: 9 by stiffness method.
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