B.TechSemester 62023-24Advance Structural AnalysisKCE061

Advance Structural Analysis (KCE061) - AKTU Question Paper 2023-24

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This is the official AKTU Advance Structural Analysis Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 6, academic session 2023-24. Published by Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU/UPTU), Lucknow. Free PDF download — no login required.

Course:B.Tech

Semester:Semester 6

Session:2023-24

University:AKTU / UPTU

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Advance Structural Analysis (KCE061) — complete question paper · 100 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all q u e s t i o n s i n b r i e f .

a
What are statically indeterminate structures. 2
b
Differentiate between Pin-jointe d & Rigid-jointed structures. 2
c
What is meant by influence lines? 2
d
What will be the absolute maximum bending moment in a simply s upported beam when two concentrated wheel loads cross it?
e
What is the use of a suspension bridge? 2
f
How does suspension bridge work? 2
g
Write the element stiffness ma trix for a truss element. 2
h
2 i. What is difference between plas tic hinge and mechanical hinge? 2 j. List out the assumptions made for plastic analysis. 2

Section BAttempt any three o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :

a
A continuous beam ABCD 16 m long is simply supported at A, B , C, D. the beam consists of spans AB, BC, & CD of lengths 4 m, 6m, & 6m re spectively. It carries a point load of 64 KN on the span “AB” at a distance of 1m from “A”
a
load of 45 KN on the span “BC” at a distance of 2 m from “B” and a UDL of 12 KN/m on the span “CD”. Find the support moments & reactions
b
Explain in detail about the necessity of Influence lines and elaborate its applications
c
Explain the effect of temperature on the horizontal thrust o f a two hinged arch subjected to a system of vertical loads?
d
The three hinged stiffening girder of a suspension bridge of span 120m is subjected to two-point loads of 240 KN & 300 KN at distances 25 m & 80 m from the left end. Find the shear force & bending moment for th e girder at a distance of 40 m from the left end. The supporting cable has a central dip of 12 m. Find also max. tension in the cable
e
Calculate the shape factor for a (a)rectangle section of bre adth’b’ and depth ‘d’, (b)diamond section of breadth’b’ and depth’d’

Section CAttempt any one p a r t o f t h e f o l l o w i n g :

a
A fixed beam of length 6 m carries two-point loads of 30 kN each at a distance of 2 m from both ends. Determine the fixed end moments
b
Give the procedure for analyzing the continuous beams with f ixed ends using three moment equations?
a
Draw the ILD for shear force and bending moment for a sectio n at50m from the left-hand support of a simpl y supported beam, 200m lon g, hence calculate the maximum bending moment and shear force at the section due to an uniformly distributed rolling load of length 80m and intensity 100kN/m
b
Draw the influence line for the continuous beam ABC simply supported at A and C using Muller Breslau`s principle. AB=3m, BC=4m.EI is constant
a
A single load of 100 KN rolls along a girder of 20 m span. D raw the diagrams of maximum bending moment and shear force (positive and negative). What will be the absolute maximum positive shear force and bending moment?
b
A three hinged stiffening gi rder of a suspension bridge of 100 m span subjected to two-point loads 10 kN each placed at 20 m and 40 m , respectively from the left-hand hinge. Determine the bending moment and shear force in the girder at section 30 m from each end. Al so determine the maximum tension in the cable which has a central dip
a
Analyze the Continuous beam shown in Fig. using flexibility method and draw Bending diagram
b
Analyse the portal frame ABCD s hown in figure by stiffness m ethod and also draw the bending moment diagram
a
Find the shape factor of the I-section with top flange 100mm wide, bottom flange 150mm wide,20mm tk and web depth 150mm and web thickness 20mm
b
Determine the collapse load for the frame shown in the diagr am, Mp is the same for all members

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