Download GTU (Gujarat Technological University Ahmedabad) B.Tech/BE (Bachelor of Technology/ Bachelor of Engineering) 2020 Summer 4th Sem 3140603 Structural Analysis I Previous Question Paper
Enrolment No.___________
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER? IV EXAMINATION ? SUMMER 2020
Subject Code: 3140603 Date:27/10/2020
Subject Name: Structural Analysis-I
Time: 10:30 AM TO 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Define statically determinate and indeterminate
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structures.
(b) Determine the radius (eccentricity e) of core for a hollow
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circular cross section.
(c) A steel rod 500mm2 in cross section and 2m long is
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vertically suspended from a rigid support. Determine the
height from which a weight of 100N should be allowed to
fall on the collar so as to produce a maximum stress of 40
N/mm2 in the rod. E=2x105 N/mm2
Q.2 (a) Explain gradual load, sudden load and load applied with
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impact.
(b) State and prove Maxwell's reciprocal theorem.
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(c) A beam simply supported over a span of 6m is carrying a
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point load of 50 kN at 1.20 m from right hand support.
Calculate using Macaulay's Method the position and
amount of maximum deflection. Take EI=20,000 kNm2.
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(c) A cantilever beam of span 'l' is subjected to udl `w' on the
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entire span. Find the slope and deflection at the free end
by Conjugate beam method.
Q.3 (a) Distinguish between Truss and Frame.
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(b) Write the assumptions and limitations of Euler's formula.
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(c) A pier supports a vertical load of 50 kN as shown in figure
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1. F
ind the stresses at each corner of the pier.
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Q.3 (a) Derive the expressions for Hoop and longitudinal stresses
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in a thin cylinder.
(b) Explain Eddy' theorem
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(c) A mild steel tube 4m long, 30 mm internal diameter and
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4mm thick is used as strut with both the ends hinged. Find
the collapse load. What will be the collapse load if both
the ends are fixed?
Q.4 (a) Define: 1)Resilience, 2) Proof Resilience and 3) Modulus
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of Resilience
(b) Define a conjugate beam and how we can determine slope
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and deflection?
(c) Analyze the beam shown in figure 2 by moment
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distribution method.
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Q.4 (a) Discuss middle third rule.
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(b) Explain static and kinematic indeterminacy
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(c) Discuss the stability conditions for a dam subjected to
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hydrostatic pressure.
Q.5 (a) Discuss various types of Arches.
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(b) Derive the expression for strain energy stored in a beam.
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(c) A propped cantilever beam of span `L' is subjected to a
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point load `P' at mid span. Determine the reactions at the
supports.
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Q.5 (a) Define slenderness ratio, radius of gyration and effective
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length for a long column.
(b) Derive the expression for horizontal reaction, tension at
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the ends for a uniformly loaded cable.
(c) Check the stability and calculate the degree of redundancy
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for the trusses shown in figure 3 and 4
Figure-1
Figure-2
Figure-3
Figure-4
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