IStructE Chartered Membership Examination 2008
IStructE Chartered Membership Examination 2008
IStructE Chartered Membership Examination 2008
Important
The written answer to the question selected and any A3 drawings must bear the candidates number and the question number at the bottom of the page. Only the answer sheets supplied by the Institution may be used. The candidates name should not appear anywhere in the script.
Notes to Candidates
1. 2. 3. TO PASS THE EXAMINATION, CANDIDATES MUST SATISFY THE EXAMINERS IN BOTH PARTS OF THE QUESTION ATTEMPTED. Examiners will only mark work written by hand during the examination. A fair proportion of marks will be awarded for the demonstration of an understanding of fundamental engineering concepts, as distinct from calculation of member forces and sizes. NOTE: In the calculation part of all questions, establishing form and size is taken to mean compliance with all relevant design criteria, i.e. bending, shear, deflection, etc. In all questions 50 marks are allocated to Section 1 and 50 marks to Section 2. The Examiners are looking for sound structural designs. It should also be remembered that aesthetics, economy and function are important in any competent engineering scheme. Any assumptions made and the design data and criteria adopted must be stated. Portable computers or programmable calculators may be used but sufficient calculations must be submitted to substantiate the design, and these should be set out as in practice. Good clear drawings and sketches are required; they should show all salient and structural features to suitable scales and should incorporate adequate details. Candidates will not be allowed to include any previously prepared calculations, notes, sketches, diagrams, computer output or other similar material in their answer sheets or A3 drawings. Any previously prepared information submitted by candidates will be ignored by the examiners. Strictly no external electronic contact is allowed between a candidate and anyone outside the examination venue. Mobile phones must be switched off throughout the duration of the examination. This paper is set in SI Units. Now read Reminder on page 3
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If you have difficulty in deciding the correct interpretation of a question, pay particular attention to point 6. notes to candidates, on the front cover. The examiners will take into account your interpretation and the design you base on this if this is clearly stated at the beginning of your answer.
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Imposed Loading 7. Roof Floor levels 2 and 3 Seating Area Floor level 1 0.6kN/m2 5.0kN/m2 Precast planks dead load of 8.0kN/m2 and live load of 5.0kN/m2 20.0kN/m2
Loadings include an allowance for partitions, finishes, services and ceilings. Site Conditions 8. The site is level and located on the edge of a major city centre. The site has a public parking area on all sides. Basic wind speed is 40m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 20m/s. Ground conditions Borehole 1 Ground - 2.0m 2.0m-8.0m Below 8.0m Borehole 2 Ground - 4.0m 4.0m -10.0m Below 10.0m Made ground (fill) Stiff clay. C=90kN/m2 Rock. Allowable bearing pressure = 1000kN/m2 Made ground Stiff clay. C=80kN/m2 Rock. Allowable bearing pressure = 1000kN/m2
Ground conditions change linearly between the 2 boreholes and groundwater was not encountered. Omit from consideration 9. Detailed design of staircase, precast seating planks and specialist finishes to level 1 floor.
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SECTION 1 (50 marks) a. Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure including the foundations. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) b. After the design has been completed, the Client advises you that he wishes to hang a large advertising and lighting box weighing 50 tonnes from the middle of the roof. Write a letter to the Client explaining how this might be achieved. (10 marks) SECTION 2 (50 marks) For the solution recommended in Section 1(a): c. Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) d. Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) e. Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the building and an outline construction programme. (10 marks)
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Upper floors, walkways and balconies 3.0kN/m2 Loadings include an allowance for partitions, finishes, services and ceilings. Site Conditions 7. 8. The site is flat and is located 10km from the sea on the edge of a small city. Basic wind speed is 46m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 23m/s. Ground conditions Borehole 1 Ground 5.0m 5.0m-6.0m Below 6.0m Borehole 2 Riverbed-8.0m 8.0m-9.0m 9.0m-11.0m Below 11.0m Made ground (fill) Very soft silty clay. C=10kN/m2 Mudstone. Allowable bearing pressure = 500kN/m2 Very soft silts and sands. N=0. Riverbed located at 7.0m below site ground level. Stiff clay with some gravel. C = 80kN/m2 Mudstone. Allowable bearing pressure = 500kN/m2 Rock. Allowable bearing pressure = 1500kN/m2
Ground conditions vary linearly between the two boreholes and apply for the length of the site. The groundwater level in borehole 1 fluctuates between 2.0m and 8.0m below ground level. Omit from consideration 9. Detailed design of staircase and lifts within service cores.
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SECTION 1 a.
(50 marks)
Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure including the foundations. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) After the design has been completed, the Client advises you that he wishes to add a further two levels of apartments to the development. Write a letter to the Client explaining how this might be achieved. (10 marks) (50 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the building and an outline construction programme. (10 marks)
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Imposed Loading 6. Vertical traffic loading Horizontal traffic loading Footpath loading Site Conditions 7. 8. The site is located in a small town. Basic wind speed is 46m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 23m/s. Ground Conditions Ground level-0.6m 0.6m - 12.0m Below 12.0 m Made ground Sand and clay. C = 40 kN/m2 Rock. Allowable bearing pressure = 2500 kN/m2 10.0kN/m2 1500kN, applied parallel to the carriageways across the full width of the bridge deck. 5.0kN/m2
Ground water was encountered at 6.0m below ground level. Omit from consideration 9. Design of vehicle containment parapet.
SECTION 1 a.
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Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure including the foundations. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) After submission of your design to the statutory authority, measures to reduce traffic noise are required. It is proposed that a 2.0m-high noise barrier made of lightweight polycarbonate sheeting should be erected on the bridge along the full length of the north side. Write a letter to your client explaining the effects of this on your design. (10 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the bridge and an outline construction programme. (10 marks)
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Imposed loading 7. Roof All floors Site conditions 8. 9. The site is level and is located in the centre of a city 100km from the sea. Basic wind speed is 46 m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 23 m/s. Ground conditions: Ground level 3.0 m 3.0 m 25.0 m Below 25.0 m Groundwater was not encountered. Omit from consideration 10. Detailed design of stairs and lift core. (50 marks) Loose sand. N = 5 Sand. N values vary from 10 to 80 Sandstone. Allowable bearing pressure = 1500kN/m2 1.5kN/m2 5.0kN/m2
SECTION 1 a.
Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure including the foundations. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) After your recommended solution has been accepted, the Client wishes to avoid having any internal columns in the building. Write a letter to the Client explaining the effect that this would have on your proposed design. (10 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the building and an outline construction programme. (10 marks)
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Site Conditions 6. 7. The site is level and is located in open country. Basic wind speed is 46m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 23m/s. Ground conditions: Ground level 4.0m Below 4.0m Sand, N=18 Clay, C=100kN/m2
SECTION 1 a.
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Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed tank, observation tower and pedestrian access. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) During construction of the tank it is found that test results for concrete used in a section of the tank including the base and walls have achieved only 70% of the required design strength. Write a letter to the Client describing your proposals for dealing with this problem. (10 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the structures and an outline construction programme. (10 marks)
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Imposed Loading 7. Pitched Roof imposed load Exhibition and Terrace Floor Site Conditions 8. 9. 10. A lake-side site on the edge of a small town. There is a prepared access road serving the site. The lake is tidal with water levels varying between +4.0m to +5.0m above bed level (ABL). Basic wind speed is 40m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 20m/s. Ground conditions: Bed level - 1.0m 1.0m - 10.0m Below 10m Behind sheet piling +6.0m to bed level Omit from consideration 11. Design and stability of the sheet piled lake-side edge Soft Clay C=50 kN/m2 Stiff Clay C =250kN/m2 and = 0 and = 0 Very stiff Clay C =400kN/m2 0.6kN/m2 5.0kN/m2 Services and ceiling underside of roof 0.3kN/m2
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SECTION 1 a.
(50 marks)
Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure including the foundations. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) After the design has been completed, the Client needs to reduce the estimated cost of construction but wishes to retain an external pitched roof shape. Write a letter to your client explaining how this might be achieved. (10 marks) (50 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the structure and also the eventual demolition at the end of its useful life. (10 marks)
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Imposed Loading 6. 7. The Operating Deck Load is Vessel Impact Accidental Damage 5,000kN with the centre of gravity of the load applied at the geometric centre of the deck. Impact energy of 2 MJ to be absorbed by the substructure.
Site Conditions 8. 9. 10. Extreme wind speed is 46m/s based on a 3 second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 23m/s. Extreme wave and current loading varies linearly from 5.0kN/m2 at the sea-bed to 25.0kN/m2 at the wave crest, see Figure Q7.The load can occur at any horizontal direction. Ground Conditions: Sea bed level to -1.0m Below -1.0m Omit from consideration 11. 12. 13. Design of the wellhead deck structure and other appurtenances. Marine growth, dynamic and fatigue structure considerations. Drilling and work-over interface considerations. Loose sand Hard clay, undrained shear strength, C=300kN/m2
SECTION 1 a.
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Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure including the foundations. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme for the temporary and permanent design phases to be considered i.e loadout, transport, installation and in-place operation. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) After completion of your design, the Client informs you that the number of conductors is to increase from four to twelve. Write a letter to the client explaining the effects this would have on your chosen solution. (10 marks) (50 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations, for both the temporary and permanent conditions, to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements and joints, including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details such as lift points and structure interfaces with the deck and foundations. (20 marks) With the aid of annotated sketches, prepare a detailed method statement for the safe transport and installation of the substructure at the field location. (10 marks)
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Imposed Loading 6. Restaurant and shop area Observation gallery Roof terrace Site Conditions 7. 8. 9. The profile of the existing hillside in elevation is approximately constant across the site. The basic wind speed is 47m/s based on a 3-second gust; the equivalent mean hourly wind speed is 23.5 m/s. A borehole taken 500m from the site (see Figure Q8-1) showed the following. Groundwater was not encountered. Ground level - 0.3m 0.3 5.0m Below 5.0m 10. Topsoil Moderately weak sandstone becoming moderately strong with depth Discontinuity spacing 150mm to 250mm Moderately strong to strong sandstone Discontinuity spacing >200mm Figure Q8-2 shows the design 5% damped seismic response spectrum for the region. It applies to level ground for a 475 year return period, assuming the ground surface is rock with a shear wave velocity of not less than 800m/s. For seismic designs not using a 475 year return period, Figure Q8-3 may be used to factor the response spectrum of Figure Q8-2, or other appropriate assumptions may be made. 3.5kN/m2 5.0kN/m2 5.0 kN/m2
SECTION 1 a.
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Prepare a design appraisal with appropriate sketches indicating two distinct and viable solutions for the proposed structure. Indicate clearly the functional framing, load transfer and stability aspects of each scheme. Identify the solution you recommend, giving reasons for your choice. (40 marks) During the construction tender period and before work is due to start on site, the client wishes to extend the roof terrace with a 0.9m wide, horseshoe-shaped walkway, as shown in Figure Q8-4. Write a letter to the client advising on the structural feasibility of this extension and its effect on the project cost and construction programme. (10 marks) (50 marks)
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Prepare sufficient design calculations to establish the form and size of all the principal structural elements including the foundations. (20 marks) Prepare general arrangement plans, sections and elevations to show the dimensions, layout and disposition of the structural elements and critical details for estimating purposes. (20 marks) Prepare a detailed method statement for the safe construction of the building and an outline construction programme. (10 marks)
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