Q.1
14 Marks(a)
Explain the terms degree of static and kinematic indeterminacy.
(b)
Write characteristics of stiffness matrix.
(c)
Analyze the continuous beam shown in Figure 1 by slope deflection method and draw bending moment diagram.
Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2023 examination
GTU 3150614 Structural analysis-II Winter 2023 Question Paper & PDF
B.E. · Civil Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150614
- Total
- 70 marks
- To pass
- 23 marks (33%)
- Duration
- 2.5 Hours 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
- Questions
- 5 with internal choice
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Q.2
14 Marks(a)
What is influence line diagram? What is the use of influence line diagram?
(b)
Derive shear equation in the case of analyzing the portal frame with side sway.
(c)
Analyze the frame shown in Figure 2 by slope deflection method and draw bending moment diagram. EI is same for all members.
OR
(c)
Draw the influence line diagram for reaction at B in the continuous beam shown in Figure 3. EI is constant throughout.
Q.3
14 Marks(a)
State the assumptions made in deriving slope-deflection equations.
(b)
Calculate the central deflection for a simply supported beam of length ‘l’ subjected to a udl ‘w’ throughout its span using Castigliano’s 1st theorem.
(c)
Analyze the rigid frame shown in Figure 4 by moment distribution method.
OR
(a)
Differentiate: Stiffness method and Flexibility method. Which method is suitable for general computer programming?
(b)
Derive slope and deflection method equations from first fundamentals.
(c)
Calculate the fixed end moment for the beam shown in Figure 5 using Castigliano’s 2nd theorem.
Q.4
14 Marks(a)
Define: Sway. What are the causes for sway in portal frames?
(b)
Enlist steps of unit load method to analyze indeterminate structures.
(c)
For a mild steel bent of 200 mm diameter as shown in Figure 6, find the vertical deflection at D. E = 2×10⁵ N/mm².
OR
(a)
Write assumptions made in slope deflection method.
(b)
Explain characteristics of influence line diagram for statically indeterminate structures.
(c)
A steel bar bent to the shape as shown in Figure 7 is fixed as A and carries a vertical load W at C. Calculate the vertical deflection of C. EI is constant throughout.
Q.5
14 Marks(a)
Enlist various categories of framed structures.
(b)
State and explain Muller-Breslau principle.
(c)
Analyze the continuous beam shown in Figure 8 by moment distribution method and draw bending moment diagram.
OR
(a)
Draw restrained structure and released structure for a propped cantilever beam.
(b)
Explain the terms: (a) Carryover moment, (b) Carryover factor, (c) Flexural stiffness of a member, (d) Distribution factor
(c)
Analyze the propped cantilever beam shown in Figure 9 by flexibility method.
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