MODEL QUESTION PAPER Set 1

Structural Analysis - II
Time: Three Hours

Maximum: 100 Marks

Answer ALL questions

Part A (10 2 = 20 marks)

1. By what other names a flexibility method is known? What structures can

be analysed by this method? Give some examples of structures that can
be analyzed by this method.
2. What is compatibility? State the two basic compatibility conditions.
3. Explain briefly global and member coordinates with necessary sketches.
4. Explain briefly the rotation matrix.
5. What is a one-dimensional element? Describe its tWhat are hree types
with sketches.
6. Explain briefly the plane stress element.
7. State the assumptions involved in the evaluation of fully plastic section.
8. What is a plastic modulus? State the plastic modulus for a circular section
with diameter d.
9. Draw a suspension bridge and name various components.
10.What are space frames? Give some examples of such structures.

PART B (516 = 80 marks)

11(a). Derive the flexibility matrix of a continuous beam shown in Fig.
11(a) with all the supports at the same level using the general approach
stating the underlying assumptions. Determine the forces in the members of
the continuous beam if L1 = 2.5 m, L2 = 5 m, L3 = 4 m, a concentrated load
of 25 kN acts at midspan of AB, UDL of 75 kN/m acts across span BC and a
point load of 50 kN acts at midspan of CD. EI is constant throughout.

Or
11(b). Use the flexibility method to determine the reactions at hinged support
C of an L bent shown in Fig. 11(b).

12(a). Determine the forces in the members of a two-span continuous beam

shown in Fig. 12(a) if the support at the middle settles by 2 mm using the
stiffness matrix method. Take E = 200 kN/mm2 and I = 5.80 10-6 m4 for
both spans.

Or

12(b). Construct the structure stiffness matrix for the truss shown in Fig.
12(b). AE is constant.

13(a) Write short notes on

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

One-dimensional truss element

Plane strain element
Modelling concepts
Bandwidth
Or

13(b). Derive the stiffness matrix for a CST element from the fundamental
principle.
14(a) Determine the plastic modulus and shape factor for an unsymmetrical I
section

shown in Fig. 14(a).

Or
14(b) Determine the value of W at collapse of a three-span continuous beam
shown in Fig. 14(b). The plastic moment capacity MP of the beam is constant
for all spans.

15(a). Find the forces in the space truss shown in Fig. 15(a) using the method of
tension coefficient. Joint A is supported on rollers, joint B by ball-and-socket
and joint C by slotted roller contained in a cylinder.

Or
15(b). A three hinged stiffening girder of a suspension bridge of 200 m span
subjected to two point loads 50 kN each placed at 15 m and 50 m, respectively,
from the left hand hinge. Determine the bending moment and shear force in the
girder at section 40 m from each end. Also determine the maximum tension in
the cable which has a central dip of 15 m.