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B B3772 Pages: 2

Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

THIRD SEMESTER B.ARCH DEGREE EXAMINATION, JULY 2018
Course Code: ES201
Course Name: THEORY OF STRUCTURES III
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 4 marks Marks
1 Define moment area theorems. (4)
2 What is Euler’s formula for the critical load of a slender column with pinned (4)
supports at both ends?
3 Explain statically indeterminate structures with an example. (4)
4 Explain the three moment equation for a two span continuous beam subjected to (4)
uniformly distributed load.
5 Explain the terms carryover factor and distribution factor used in moment (4)
distribution method.
PART B
Answer any twoquestions, each carries 10 marks
6 Find the deflection at point D of the beam shown in figure by Macaulay’s (10)
method.

7 a) An I section joist ISWB 400 and 10 m long is used as a strut with one end fixed (8)
and the other end hinged. Taking E=2×105N/mm2, determine Euler’s crippling
load. (Given Ixx=23500 cm4, Iyy=1390 cm4)
b) Also find the safe load on the strut taking a factor of safety of 3. (2)
8 a) Analyse the beam shown in figure by Consistent deformation method. (7)

b) Also draw the shear force diagram. (3)

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PART C
Answer any two questions, each carries 10 marks
9 Calculate the moments and reactions at the supports by three moment theorem. (10)
The support B sinks by 5mm. (Assume constant EI throughout the length of the
beam).

10 A beam ABC 10 m long, hinged at ends A and B is continuous over joint B and is (10)
loaded as shown in figure. Using the slope deflection method, compute the end
moments. The beam has constant EI for both the spans.

11 Analyse the portal frame shown in figure by moment distribution method. The (10)
frame is fixed at A and D and has rigid joints at B and C.

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C H3003 Pages: 2

Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
THIRD SEMESTER B.ARCH DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2018
Course Code: ES201
Course Name: THEORY OF STRUCTURES III
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 4 marks. Marks
1 List any four assumptions
ssumptions in torsion equation (4)
2 Draw Eulers curve. Mention the limitation
l of Euler’s formula. (4)
3 Define Degree of Static Indeterminacy with 2 example (4)
4 How can we use theorem of three moment when external support fixed (4)
5 Define Stiffness factor and Distribution Factor with figures (4)
PART B
Answer any two questions, each carries 10 marks.
6 Power of 2100KW has to be transmitted
transmi at 1Hz. If the permissible shear (10)
stress is 80N/mm2, determine the diameter for a solid shaft of circular
cross section. If a hollow circular section is used with its internal
diameter is 0.7 times the external diameter, calculate the saving in mass
per meter
ter length of the shaft.
7 A simply supported beam of length 4m is subjected to a uniformly (10)
distributed load of 30 kN/m acting through whole span and deflects
15mm at centre. Determine the crippling load when this beam is used as a
column with both
oth ends hinged. Also determine the safe load if the factor
of safety is 3.
8 Analyse the propped cantilever using consistent deformation method and (10)
draw Shear force diagram &bending moment diagram.Assume
.Assume I uniform

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PART C
Answer any two questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 Analyse the continuous beam using three moment theorem and draw (10)
Shear force diagram and Bending moment diagram.Assume
diagram.Assume uniform
section.

10 Analyse the continuous beam using slope deflection method and draw (10)
Shear force diagram &bending moment diagram.Assume
.Assume uniform
section.

11 Analyse the frame using moment distribution method and draw Bending (10)
moment diagram.Assume
.Assume moment of inertia I for BC.

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Reg No.:_______________ Name:__________________________

APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

THIRD SEMESTER B.ARCH DEGREE EXAMINATION(S), MAY 2019
Course Code: ES201
Course Name: THEORY OF STRUCTURES III
Max. Marks: 60 Duration: 3 Hours
PART A
Answer all questions, each carries 4 marks. Marks
1 Explain the term torsional rigidity. (4)
2 Explain the term slenderness ratio and discuss the failure of long column. (4)
3 Explain the steps involved in the consistent deformation method. (4)
4 Write the steps involved in analysis of continuous beam by three moment theorem (4)
with support settlement.
5 Differentiate between sway and non sway frames with sketches. (4)

PART B
Answer any two questions, each carries 10 marks.
6 A beam of length 6m is simply supported at its ends and carries two point load of
50KN and 40KN at a distance of 1m and 3m respectively from the left support. Find
by conjugate beam method
1) Deflection under each load (7)
2) Slope at supports (3)
5
E=2X10 N/mm2 and I= 85X106 mm4
7 A rolled beam section has overall depth of 400mm and flange width of (10)
200mm.Thickness of web and flange is 20mm.When it is used as a simply
supported beam produces a mid span deflection 10mm due to a uniformly
distributed load of 30kN/m. Find crippling load when this section is used as column
with both ends hinged. Take E=2 X 10 5 N/mm2.

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8 Analyse the fixed beam using consistent deformation method and draw Shear force (10)
diagram and Bending moment diagram. Assume uniform section.

PART C
Answer any two questions, each carries 10 marks.
9 Analyse the continuous beam using three moment theorem and draw Shear force (10)
diagram & Bending moment diagram. Assume uniform section.

10 Analyse the continuous beam using moment distribution method and draw S.F.D (10)
and B.M.D. Assume uniform section throughout.

11 Analyse by Moment distribution method. Draw Bending moment diagram . Assume (10)
moment of inertia for BC = I.

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