B.TechSemester 52022-23Structural AnalysisKCE502

Structural Analysis (KCE502) - AKTU Question Paper 2022-23

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This is the official AKTU Structural Analysis Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 5, academic session 2022-23. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 5

Session:2022-23

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Structural Analysis (KCE502) — complete question paper

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 2x10 = 20

a
Explain load transfer mechanisms for portal frames
b
Classify different types of trusses based on static determinacy
c
What is compound truss?
d
List various methods for the analysis of trusses
e
State Maxwell reciprocal theorem
f
Write down the applications of Castigliano’s first theorem
g
What do you understand by ILD?
h
Where do you get rolling loads in practice? (i) Differentiate between Beam and Arch. (j) Which of the two arches, viz. ci rcular and parabolic is prefera ble to carry a uniformly distributed load? Why?

Section BAttempt any three of the following: 10x3 = 30

a
Differentiate the statically determinate structures and statica lly indeterminate structures?
b
Determine the forces in members by using method of tension coefficient
c
State and write down the application of Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem
d
For the given beam, plot infl uence line diagram for shear at C
e
A three hinged parabolic arch hinged at the supports and at the crown has a span of 24 m and a central rise of 4 m. It carries a concentrat ed load of 50 kN at 18 m from left support and a uniformly distributed load of 3 0kN/m over the left-half portion. Determine the m oment, thrust and radial shea r at a section 6 m from the left support

Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 10*1 = 10

a
A cable of span 120 m and dip 10 m carries a load of 6 kN/m of horizontal span. Find the maximum tension in the cable and the inclination of the cable at the support. Find the forces t ransmitted to the supporting p ier if the cable passes over smooth pulleys on top of the pier. The anchor cable is at 30° to the horizontal. Determine the maximum bending moment for the pi er if the height of the pier is 15 m
b
Determine the kinematic and static determinacy of the given truss
a
Using method of joints, determine the forces inthe members o f t h e t r u s s e s shown
b
Using method of section, determine the forces inthe members of the trusses shown
a
Using the unit load method, determine the vertical deflecti on of the free end of the cantilever beam show n in figure. For the beam I= 10 9 mm4, E = 207 Gpa
b
Using the conjugate beam method, determine the vertical deflect ion of the free end of the cantilever beam shown in figure
a
The given figure of beams, construct. i) the influence line for vertical reaction at A and B. ii) the influence line for shear at C. iii) the influence line for bending moment at C
b
Determine maximum moment at point X on the deck due to the wheel loads of themoving car which is moving from A to B
a
A three hinged parabolic arch of span 30 m and central rise of 5m. it is subjected to a concentrated load of 40kN at 6m span. Calculate the normal thrust, shear force and bending moment at 6m from the left support
b
Classily the arches based on mat erials, shapes and structural s ystems with the help of neat sketch. Also, disti nguish between two hinged and t hree hinged arches

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