Gujarat Technological UniversityWinter 2024 examination

GTU 3150614 Structural analysis-II Winter 2024 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 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write the statement and proof of Castigliano’s 1st theorem.
(b)
4 marks
Explain any four terms: Stiffness, Distribution factor, Carry over factor, Carry over moment, Flexibility.
(c)
7 marks
Using Castigliano’s first theorem, calculate deflection at free end of cantilever beam shown in Figure: 1. Take E = 2 × 10⁵ N/mm² and size of beam as 230 × 300 mm
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Winter 2024 Question 1(c) Diagram

Q.2

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

Write the differences between statically determinate and indeterminate structures.

(c)
7 marks
Derive Slope Deflection Equation using fundamentals with usual notations.
(c)
7 marks
Draw SFD and BMD diagram for a beam shown in Figure: 2 using Slope and deflection method.
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Winter 2024 Question 2 OR (c) Diagram

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Draw Restrained structure and Released structure for a propped cantilever beam.

(b)
4 marks
Derive Shear equations for portal frames with side sway.
(c)
7 marks
Analyze and Draw the SFD & BMD for the beam shown in Figure: 2 by Moment distribution method
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Winter 2024 Question 3(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks

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

(b)
4 marks
Write a short note on Castigliano’s 2nd Theorem and discuss its uses.
(c)
7 marks
Analyze the beam shown in the Figure: 3 using moment distribution method and draw BMD.
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Winter 2024 Question 3 OR (c) Diagram

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write assumptions made is cantilever method of approximate analysis.
(b)
4 marks

Determine the reactions at the supports for a propped cantilever beam of length ‘l’ subjected to a UDL ‘w’ throughout its span using principle of minimum strain energy.

(c)
7 marks

Analyze a propped cantilever beam subjected to a UDL throughout its span by Flexibility method

(a)
3 marks

Define the influence line diagram and give statement of Muller Breslau principle.

(b)
4 marks
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)
7 marks
Formulate Flexibility and Stiffness Matrices for a cantilever beam.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State the characteristics of stiffness matrix.
(b)
4 marks
Draw only Qualitative influence line diagram for following functions of 2 span continuous beam having support reaction RA, RB and RC. The point D is located at center of right span BC: (a) Influence line for RC (b) Influence line for RA (c) Influence line for shear at D (d) Influence line for bending moment at D.
(c)
7 marks
Draw ILD for SF and BM at section D, 4 m from A, for a two span continuous beam as shown in Figure:
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Winter 2024 Question 5(c) Diagram
(a)
3 marks
State the characteristics of flexibility matrix.
(b)
4 marks

A simply supported beam AB has span 6m. Draw influence lines for RA, RB, Vx and Mx for a section X at 2m from left hand support.

(c)
7 marks
Draw influence line diagrams for Va and Vb for a beam shown in Figure:
GTU Structural analysis-II (3150614) Winter 2024 Question 5 OR (c) Diagram

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