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Advance Structural Analysis (BCE061) - AKTU Question Paper 2024-25

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This is the official AKTU Advance Structural Analysis Previous Year Question Paper for B.Tech Semester 6, academic session 2024-25. 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:2024-25
University:AKTU / UPTU

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Advance Structural Analysis (BCE061) — complete question paper · 70 marks · 3 Hours

Section AAttempt all questions in brief. 02 x 7 = 14
  • a
    Define an indeterminate structure
  • b
    Define an influence line
  • c
    Explain degree of indeterminacy
  • d
    Describe two-hinged arch
  • e
    Differentiate between two-hi nged and three-hinged girders
  • f
    What is a local coordinate system in matrix analysis?
  • g
    What is plastic moment capacity?
Section BAttempt any three of the following: 07 x 3 = 21
  • a
    Sate Castigliano’s Second The orem (Strain Energy Method) and explain how it can be applied to determine the deflection of a beam at specifi c locations using the example shown in the given figure. Consider the length of b eam as L and concentrated loads P1, P2 and P3 are working at a uniform spacing
  • b
    A suspension cable stiffened w ith a three-hinged girder has a span of 120 m and a central dip of 12 m. The girder carries a dead load of 0. 3 kN/m. A live load of 15 kN moves from left to right. Determine
  • a
    the maximum bending moment anywhere in the girder; and
  • b
    the maximum tension in the cable
  • c
    Derive expression for shape f actor for a rectangular section
  • d
    Explain the fundamental princ iples of the Force and Displace ment Methods. Compare the two methods and discuss which one is better and why
  • e
    Discuss the application of the Müller-Breslau Principle in c onstructing influence lines for shear force and bending moment in continuous beams
Section CAttempt any one part of the following: 07 x 1 = 07
  • a
    Determine the support reactions and draw the bending moment diagram for the 1 K2 fixed beam loaded as shown below
  • b
    Determine the member end moments and reactions for the conti nuous beam shown in fig.by the slope-deflection method
  • a
    Describe how the Müller-Breslau Principle helps in determini ng the qualitative nature of influence lines for indeterminate structures
  • b
    Given the cable structure illustrated in Figure below, with its ends A and E simply supported and subjected to three concentrated loads appl ied at points B, C, and D, the vertical sag at point C (h c) is specified as 1.8 m. Neglecting the self-weight of the cable, determine the following
  • 1
    The horizontal and vertical compo nents of the support reactions a t points A and E
  • 2
    The vertical sags at intermediate points B and D
  • a
    A suspension bridge of 240 m span has two three-hinged stiff ening girders supported by two cables having a central dip of 30 m. The width o f t h e roadway is 10 m. The roadway carries a dead load of 0.6 kN/m² extending over the entire span and a live load of 1.2 kN/m² extending over the left-hand half of the bridge. Find the bending moment (B.M.) and shear force (S.F.) at points 80 m and 180 m from the left hin ge. Also, calculate the maximum tension in the cable
  • b
    Compare suspension bridges wi th arch bridges using suitable diagrams
  • a
    Analyze the beam as shown in Figure below, using Flexibility method and draw shear force and bending moment diagram
  • b
    Find the deflection and rotati on at the free end of the beam shown in Figure
  • a
    A propped cantilever is 6.0 m long and supports a collapse l oad of 24 kN as shown infigure below. Determine the required plastic moment of resistance Mpl
  • b
    Describe in detail the Upper Bound and Lower Bound Theorems used in the plastic analysis of structures. Explain their significance and application with suitable examples

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