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    Matrix Structure Analysis Mtech Paper 1

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    This document contains exam questions for a Master in Technology program in Civil Engineering focusing on structural analysis using the matrix stiffness method. The questions cover topics like local and global coordinate systems, developing the overall stiffness matrix of a structure, deriving the element stiffness matrix, analyzing beams using the flexibility method, comparing the structure and member approaches, minimizing band width, properties of the stiffness matrix, and developing a computer program to analyze a frame using the stiffness matrix method.

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    This document contains exam questions for a Master in Technology program in Civil Engineering focusing on structural analysis using the matrix stiffness method. The questions cover topics like local and global coordinate systems, developing the overall stiffness matrix of a structure, deriving the element stiffness matrix, analyzing beams using the flexibility method, comparing the structure and member approaches, minimizing band width, properties of the stiffness matrix, and developing a computer program to analyze a frame using the stiffness matrix method.

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    This document contains exam questions for a Master in Technology program in Civil Engineering focusing on structural analysis using the matrix stiffness method. The questions cover topics like local and global coordinate systems, developing the overall stiffness matrix of a structure, deriving the element stiffness matrix, analyzing beams using the flexibility method, comparing the structure and member approaches, minimizing band width, properties of the stiffness matrix, and developing a computer program to analyze a frame using the stiffness matrix method.

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    EXAMINATIONS

    FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & APPLIED SCIENCE


    MASTER IN TECHNOLOGY (1-YEAR)
    YEAR) (1
    (1-SEM)
    M.Tech (CIVIL
    CIVIL – STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING)
    ENGINEERING
    Matrix Structural Analysis
    Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 70
    Note: 1-Attempt any Seven questions. Paper Code: 101
    2-All
    All questions carry equal marks.

    Q.1. Explain:: i) Local and global coordinate system


    ii) Rotation transformation matrix
    iii) Boundary conditions'

    Q.2. Explain how the overall stiffness matrix is developed for the given structure.

    Q.3. Derive the element stiffness matrix for a four noded isoparametric plane stress element.
    Derive the stiffness matrix for CST element.

    Q.4. A continuous beam ABC is loaded as shown in fig. 3. It has constant flexural rigidity. Fixed
    support at A, roller support at B & guided support at C. Analyse the beam using flexibility method

    Q.5. Differentiate between structure Approach & member approach used in stiffness matrix
    method. Explain how support conditions are accounted in both approaches.

    Q.6. State importance of band width in stiffness analysis by computer and measures to keep it
    minimum.

    Q.7. Explain properties & special characteristics of stiffness matrix of a structure.

    Q.8. A two bay two storey frame is to be analysed by computer


    computer programme of stiffness matrix
    method.
    a) Prepare flow chart for the programme & state input required for the same.
    b) Illustrate node numbering and determine the half band width & size of stiffness matrix to be
    stored.
    c) How will you input support conditions of the structure.

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