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CS/B.Tech(CE-NEW)/SEM-6/CE-604C/2013
2013
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS AND EARTHQUAKE
ENGINEERING
Time Allotted : 3 Hours Full Marks : 70
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Candidates are required to give their answers in their own words
as far as practicable.
GROUP – A
( Multiple Choice Type Questions )
1. Choose the correct alternatives for any ten of the following :
10 × 1 = 10
i) If ξ = 6% then the logarithmic decrement is
a) 0·377 b) 0·378
c) 0·375 d) 0·376.
ii) A system is said to have underdamped condition when
a) c>c b) c=c
cr cr
c) c<c d) all of these.
cr
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iii) Response reduction factor in case of ordinary moment
resisting frame as per IS1893 is
a) 3 b) 4
c) 5 d) 2.
iv) In case of damped forced vibration
a) the steady state response vanishes
b) the transient response vanishes
c) all the responses remain
d) none of these.
v) The average response acceleration coefficient for normal
period of vibration of 0·1 sec is
a) 2·5 b) 1
c) 3·5 d) 2
e) none of these.
vi) Richter scale indicates
a) Earthquake magnitude
b) Earthquake intensity
c) Energy released
d) Both (a) and (c).
vii) Earthquake shaking measuring instrument is
a) seismograph b) seismogram
c) seismoscope d) all of these.
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viii) Earthquake force may act in
a) vertical direction only
b) horizontal direction only
c) both vertical and horizontal directions
d) every direction.
ix) Dynamic magnification factor in resonance condition is
a) zero b) infinity
c) cannot be determined d) unity.
x) Which of the following materials performs better in
seismic condition ?
a) Elastic material b) Ductile material
c) Brittle material d) Rigid material.
xi) A vibrating system consists of a weight W = 10 N and
spring having stiffness K = 20 N/m. The angular
frequency of the system is
a) 4·43 b) 5·4
c) 2·5 d) 3·25
e) none of these.
xii) Earthquake resistant design of RCC framed building
should be done in accordance with
a) IS 1893-2002 b) IS 13930
c) IS 4325 d) Both (b) and (c)
e) None of these.
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GROUP – B
( Short Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 5 = 15
2. Discuss the critically damped and overdamped systems of
vibration with relevant expresions.
3. What is Duhamel's integral? Discuss its application in
dynamic analysis of structures.
4. Find the angular natural frequency, time period and the
spring constant of the system as shown below. The mass of
the beam may be neglected. E = 2·1 × 10 5 N/mm 2 .
5. A system as shown in figure below, has
4
K =K = 8 × 10 N/m and mass, m = 250 kg. Determine
1 2
the equivalent stiffness and the natural frequency of the
system.
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6. A platform of weight w = 2000 kg, is being supported by four
columns (equal length) clamped to the foundations.
Experimentally it has been determined that a static force of
F = 450 kg applied horizontally to the platform produces a
displacement Δ = 0·003 m. It is estimated that the damping
in the structure is of the order of 5% of the critical damping.
Determine the following :
a) Undamped Natural Frequency
b) Absolute Damping Coefficient
c) Logarithmic Decrement
d) The number of cycles and the time required for the
amplitude of motion to reduce from an initial value of
0·003 m.
GROUP – C
( Long Answer Type Questions )
Answer any three of the following. 3 × 15 = 45
7. A four storied RCC framed building will be constructed in
Kolkata in medium soil. Floor to floor height = 3m. It is a
square building of plan size 15 m × 15 m. Columns are
spaced @ 5 m c/c in both the directions. Live load on
floor = 3 kN/m 2 and a nominal live load = 0·75 kN/m 2 has
to be considered . Thickness of floor and root slab = 160 mm.
The size of beam may be considered 250 mm × 500 mm and
columns may be considered 400 mm × 400 mm. Determine
the base shear and its distribution along the height as per
IS 1893-2002.
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8. A tower is subjected to a dynamic load as shown below.
Evaluate its response numerically by using Duhamel's
integral.
9. Consider a two-storey building as shown below. Calculate the
natural periods and draw the mode shapes.
10. Describe the longitudinal and transverse reinforcement
detailing rules for columns for a member of a special moment
resisting frame (ductile detailing with special confining
reinforcements as per IS : 13920).
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11. Write short notes on the following : 3×5
a) Epicentre
b) Seismic response factor
c) Plate tectonics.
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