Q.1 Analyse the given plane truss, loaded as shown, by the method of joints. Give all magnitude and nature of stress developed in each member.
Figure 1
Q.2 Solve the truss for magnitude and nature of stress in each member of the plane truss. Use method sections.
Figure 2
Q.3 (a) Find the centroid of a quadrant of a circle, whose radius = 4.2 cm.
Figure 3
(b) Find the centroid of a triangle (Figure 4) with respect to AB and AC frame work.
Figure 4
(c) Find the centroid of the T-section (Figure 5) with respect to AB and CD frame work.
Figure 5
Q.4 Analyse graphically the trusses Figures 6(a) and (b) and determine the magnitude and nature of each member.
(a) (b)
Figure 6
Q.5 The Figure 7 shows a material cuboid (E = 120 kN/mm2; V = 0.2) that is subjected to the forces as shown. Determine the change of volume that the cuboid undergoes.
Figure 7
Q.6 A compound bar (Figure 8) in which the diameter of the steel bolt is 25 mm, and the outer tube diameter = 40 mm. The assembly is just sung at 15oC. [Es = 200 kN/mm2, Ec = 120 kN/mm2,
as = 12 ´ 10– 6 m/m/oC, ac = 18 ´- 6 m/m/oC]. Calculate the thermal stresses in steel and copper when the temperature of the assembly rises to 50oC.
Figure 8
Q.7 The given Figures 9(a), (b) and (c) depict three cases of solids of the same material, under various stress conditions (principal stresses). Taking Poisson’s ratio = 0.3, analyse the case w.r.t. different theories of failure, and compare the conclusions.
(a) (b) (c)
Figure 8
Q.8 (a) A simply supported beam AB is loaded as shown in Figure 9. Draw shear force diagram and bending moment diagram of the system. Calculate and show the position and magnitude of the maximum BM.
Figure 9
(b) Analyse the given loaded system; and draw SF diagram, and BM diagram. Locate the position of maximum BM and give its magnitude.
Figure 10
Q.9 A T-section has a flange (130 mm ´ 45 mm) and a web of 50 mm ´ 145 mm. The section is subjected to a vertical shear force of 125 kN. Find the maximum shear stress, and draw the shear stress distribution diagram. Find the centroid, and moment of inertia at the centroid axis of the section.
Q.10 (a) A compound bar is made up of 3 bars – each 50 mm wide by 10 mm thick – fastened together to form a bar (50 mm wide, and 30 mm thick). The middle bar is of aluminium alloy (E = 70 GN/m2), and the outside bars are of brass (E = 100 GN/m2). The assembly was set up at 18oC. If the temperature of this is raised to 55oC, determine the stresses set up in these different materials. Take abrass = 18 ´ 10– 6 K– 1; aAl = 22 ´ 10– 6 K– 1.
(b) A bar of magnesium alloy (30 mm diameter) was tested on a gauge length of 30 cm in tension and torsion. A tensile load of 6 tonnes produced an extension of 0.5 mm; and a torque of 1130 kg-cm produced a twist of 1.32o. Determining the following :
(i) Young’s modulus,
(ii) Modulus of rigidity,
(iii) Bulk modulus, and
(iv) Poisson’s ratio of the materials.
Q.1 (a) A system of four loads 80, 160, 160 and 120 kN crosses a simply supported beam of span 25 m span leading, crosses a girder of 20 m span with 120 kN load leading. The loads are equally spaced at 1 m. Determine the value of (i) maximum bending moment at section 10 mm from left supported and (ii) absolute maximum shear force and bending moment in the beam.
(b) A live load of 45 kN/m and 5 m long moves on a simply supported beam of 12 m span. Determine the maximum bending moment which can occur at a section 4 m from left support.
(6 + 4 = 10)
Q.2 Figure 1 shows a frame hinged at base. Calculate the end reactions and draw the
BM diagram. EI is constant.
Figure 1
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Q.3 (a) Figure 2(a) shows a fixed beam with a point load. Calculate the support reactions with the help of Castigilano’s II theorem. The beam can be supposed to be simply supported with proper support reactions as shown in Figure 2(b).
(a) (b)
Figure 3
(b) A circular rod of diameter 50 mm and length 6 m is subjected to a torque of 75 kN.m. What is the total strain energy stored in the rod. Take G = 80 kN/mm2.
(6 + 4 = 10)
Q.4 A rigid frame shown in Figure 3 is fixed at A and D is hinged at C. The moment of inertia of all the members is the same. Calculate the support moments and draw the BM and SF diagrams and sketch the deflected structure.
Figure 3
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Q.5 Figure 4 shows a portal frame. Find the reactions at the supports A and D.
Figure 4
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Q.6 A cable is suspension bridge of 100 m span hangs between two points at the same level and carries the two loads of 15 kN at a distance 25 m and 75 m respectively measured horizontal from left support. The dip of the cable under each load is 25 m and the slope of anchorage cable at the top of the tower is 30o to the horizontal. Determine the horizontal. Determine the horizontal and vertical reactions at the towers if (i) the cable passes over a frictionless pulley and (ii) the cable pass over a saddle supported on frictionless rollers.
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Q.7 Analyse the portal frame ABCD loaded as shown in Figure 5. The member are made with same material, length and moment of inertia of each member are mentioned in Figure 5.
Figure 5
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Q.8 Analyse the prismatic beam shown in Figure 6 using three-moment theorem and draw the bending moment diagram. The support B sinks by 5 mm. Take EI = 36 ´ 103 kN/m2 as constant for the beam.
Figure 6
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Q.9 Analyse the plane frame shown in Figure 7 using symmetry concept.
Figure 7
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Q.10 (a) Determine the ultimate load W for the frame shown in the Figure 8. The ultimate moment capacities for AB, BC and CD are 2 MP, 4 MP and 3 MP, respectively.
Figure 8
(b) Find the collapse load factor in terms of Mp for the frame shown in Figure 9.
Figure 10
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Q.1 A plot of land measures 20 m ´ 30 m. The front road is 18 m wide facing west. Service lane is on the rear, measuring 6 m. Prepare a suitable plan of five bedroom residential building keeping in mind the restrictions imposed by local municipality.
Q.2 Discuss in brief the various types of buildings as classified by the NBO, 1983.
Q.3 Determine the minimum area of a plot for three storeyed residential building having four (04) flats of 182 m2 area in each floor for the given data :
(i) Area for staircase and access should not exceed 25% of the ground floor area of the building, and
(ii) FAR is to be restricted to 1.50.
Q.4 (a) Discuss the determinants for design of a building.
(b) List out broad functional elements of a specialised nursing home.
Q.5 (a) Describe the different types of Rural Houses.
(b) Discuss the advantages of non-erodable mud plaster compared to simply spraying a wall with water proofing solution.
Q.6 (a) Explain the various causes for settlement of foundations.
(b) Under what circumstances would you adopt a combined RCC footings? Explain the features of such a foundation.
Q.7 (a) Describe the different functions served by walls in building.
(b) Explain in detail how you would proceed with the construction of plywood partitions in an office building.
Q.8 (a) Classify different types of doors based on materials used.
(b) Discuss the design criteria of windows in a room.
Q.9 (a) Discus the different ways in which you would have a courtyard.
(b) Describe the different kinds of thermal insulation.
Q.10 Write short notes on the following :
(i) Factors affecting depth of foundation,
(ii) Block masonry,
(iii) Exterior finishing material, and
(iv) Thermal insulation.
Q.1 (a) How does an Architecture’s role differ from an engineer in any building project? What is his approach towards designing a building? What kind of problem does he solve by his architectural design?
(b) Differentiate between architect, engineer and sculptor.
(c) What is the role of science and technology in architecture?
(d) List the elements that constitute our visual language. How do they affect your design?
(2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 = 10)
Q.2 (a) What are the principles of a good design? Give an example of a building in which some of these principles have been employed?
(b) What are the visual properties and the types of form and space in architecture and how they are oganised?
(c) Describe the characteristics of Egyptian Architecture. What are the systems of construction in Egyptian architecture? Name the major building types of Egyptian architecture.
(3 + 3 + 4 = 10)
Q.3 (a) What are the factors that affected Greek Architecture? Describe the following :
(i) Greek Temples,
(ii) Greek Dwellings,
(iii) Function of Roman Forum, and
(iv) System of Water Supply in Roman Architecture.
(b) What was the system of water supply in Roman Architecture? Name the building types in Roman Architecture. Name the famous Roman Forum.
(7 + 3 = 10)
Q.4 (a) Write in short about the structural of Gothic Building. How the “quality of light” in the interiors of Gothic Catheral was made possible?
(b) What are the building types in Renaissance Architecture? Write in brief on the design and constructional aspects of St. Peter in Rome.
(c) Name the countries where Baroque expression flourished. Write about the system of construction of the Baroque Age. Name the major building types.
(d) Discuss in details the system of construction in both Buddhist and Hindu Architecture
(2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 = 10)
Q.5 (a) Name the scripture of Vastu-Shastra. What is the style of Indian Architecture?
(b) What is the departure in the system of construction after the arrival of Islamic rule in India?
(c) Which was the earliest mosque on India Soil? Discuss in about the construction of
“Taj Mahal”.
(d) Write in details about Colonia and Modern Architecture?
(2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 = 10)
Q.6 (a) What is Anthropometry? What are the types of human dimensions? How are aesthetic visual proportions evolved out of human dimensions?
(b) What are the main types of activity related spaces in a building? Write the components of an activity-space?
(c) What is the psychological dimension of space? What is a bubble diagram?
(d) What are the environmental factors and how does a building modulate it? What are the various climatic zones of India? Discuss the main determining factors considered for the classification of the climatic zones in India.
(3 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 10)
Q.7 (a) What are the various fitments used in the building water supply system?
(b) What are the important point to consider in house drainage design?
(c) Write notes on following :
(i) Gully trap
(ii) Sanitary fittings
(iii) Septic tank
(iv) Surface and concealed wiring
(3 + 3 + 4 = 10)
Q.8 (a) What is comfort? What conditions make for comfort inside a building? How does an Architect ensure comfort inside a building?
(b) What are shell and pneumatic structures? Where would you use such a structure? Where will you put a space frame?
(c) Differentiate between ‘Arch’ and ‘Vault’.
(d) Brief explains :
(i) Truss and types of truss
(ii) Geodesic done
(iii) Simple rigid frame
(3 + 2 + 2 + 3 = 10)
Q.9 (a) What are the different types of foundation?
(b) Differentiate between shallow and deep foundations.
(c) Differentiate between painting, varnishing and distempering.
(d) What are the different types of bricks and stone masonry?
(e) What are different types of stairs?
(2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 10)
Q.10 (a) Explain the role of an architect in building project. What are the different types of Tender?
(b) What is a professional Code of Conduct? Explain the duties and liabilities of an Architect.
(c) How does computer help in architects work?
(d) Differentiate ‘hardware’ and ‘software’.
(2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 + 2.5 =10)
Q.1 (a) Determine the dead load on the 150 mm thick RC slab considering :
(i) Top tiles including a screen of 50 mm thickness.
(ii) Soffit plaster of 20 mm thickness.
(b) (i) Suggest a range of sizes of a square column carrying an axial load of 1600 kN. What are the corresponding diameters of the circular column?
(ii) Determine wind pressure for a 100 m high tower located in Kanpur. Estimate also the load in terms of the effective area for the tower.
(4 + 6 = 10)
Q.2 (a) Determine the limit M.R. of balanced rectangular section 350 mm x 750 mm assuming an effective cover as 50 mm, and using concrete of grade M 20 and steel of grade Fe 415. Draw a neat section using bars upto 25 mm diameter. Compute the working moment of resistance using load factor = 1.5.
(b) Explain terms ‘balanced section’ is used in working stress method (WSM) and limit state method.
(c) Describe the moment-curvature relationship for reinforced concrete beams.
(5 + 3 + 2 = 10)
Q.3 (a) Draw a neat sketch of a continuous beam of three equal spans each of 6 meters and subjected to equal uniformly distributed load of 60 kN/m. Assume DL to be 70% of the total load on all the spans. Draw qualitatively the details of how the beam is to be reinforced using a scale of 1 : 50.