Code No: RR320102 Set No.

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III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-II
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) How are arches classified based on shape and end conditions?
(b) State and prove Eddy’s theorem. [6+10]

2. A two-hinged semi-circular arch of radius R, carries a point load W at the crown.

Obtain the expression for the horizontal thrust, if EI = constant. Find the B.M.
at crown and sketch the B.M.D. [16]

3. (a) What is the difference between an “arch” and a “cable” in structural action.
(b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the general cable theorem, and prove
it. [8+8]

4. Using Kani’s method analyse the three-span continuous beam loaded as shown in
Figure 4, if the moment of inertia of spans AB, BC and CD is I, 2 I and 1.5 I.
respectively. Sketch the B.M. and S.F.D. [16]

Figure 4
5. Analyse the two-span continuous beam loaded as shown in Figure 5 by the slope-
deflection method and sketch the B.M. and S.F. diagrams. [16]

Figure 5
6. Using moment distribution method analyse the two-span continuous beam loaded
as shown in Figure 6 if the moment of inertia of span AB = 3 I, while that of BC
= 2I. Sketch the B.M. and S.F. diagrams. [16]

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Figure 6
7. Analyse the beam shown in Figure 7 if the downward settlements of supports B
and C are 200/E and 100/E I respectively ( in kN-m units). Sketch the B.M.D Use
Flexibility method. [16]

Figure 7
8. Calculate the flexural stiffness at the right support point D for the three span beam
shown in Figure 8 [16]

Figure 8

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Code No: RR320102 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-II
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) How are arches classified based on shape and end conditions?
(b) State and prove Eddy’s theorem. [6+10]

2. A two ? hinged semi-circular arch of radius 10m is subjected to a rise in temperature

of 40o C. Find the max. stress induced in the arch if the depth of arch rib is 1m.
Take E = 2 x 105 N/mm2 and α = 12 x 10−6 / o C. [16]

3. (a) What is the difference between an “arch” and a “cable” in structural action.
(b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the general cable theorem, and prove
it. [8+8]

4. Analyse the continuous beam loaded as shown in Figure 4 by Kani’s method, if the
moment of inertia of AB = 1.5 I, of BC= 2 I and of CD and of AE = I. Sketch the
B.M. and S.F.D. [16]

Figure 4
5. Analyse the three span continuous beam loaded as shown in Figure 5 by the slope-
deflection method. Sketch the B.M.D. The moments of inertia of spans AB,BC and
CD are 2I, 1.5I and I respectively. [16]

Figure 5
6. Analyse the two-span continuous beam, having fixed end supports, loaded as shown
in Figure 6 by moment distribution method. Sketch the B.M. and S.F. diagrams.
[16]

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Figure 6
7. (a) What do you understand by flexibility?
(b) For the structural element shown in Figure 7 define the flexibility of the struc-
tural member AB with respect to the 4 types of displacements:
i. Axial flexibility
ii. Transverse flexibility
iii. Flexural flexibility
iv. Toxinal flexibility [4+12]

Figure 7
8. Analyse the continuous beam loaded as shown in Figure 8 by the displacement
method if the support B sinks by 10mm. Take E = 200 GN/m2 and I =10 × 104
mm4 . Sketch the B.M.D. [16]

Figure 8

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Code No: RR320102 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-II
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. A three hinged parabolic arch of horizontal span L, central rise yc is hinged at the
springings and crown. It carries two point loads of W each at equal distances of
“a” from either supports. Obtain the support reactions and B.Ms at salient points.
Sketch the B.M.D. [16]
2. A two hinged parabolic arch of horizontal span L and central rise yc is hinged at
the springings. A unit load moves over it from left to right. If I = Io sec θ, obtain
the Influence line diagram for horizontal thrust, B.M., normal thrust and radial
shear. Sketch the same. [16]
3. Show that the shape of a cable under its self weight is a catenary and obtain an
expression for its length, if supports are at same level. [16]
4. A two span continuous beam ABC has spans AB = 3m and BC = 4m and the end
A and C are simply supported. On AB there is a load of 36 kN at 2m from A, while
on BC there is a u.d.l. of 18 kN/m. If the moment of inertia of BC is 1.5times that
of AB, analyse the beam using Kani’s method. Sketch the B.M. and S.F.D. [16]
5. Using slope deflection method, analyse the two span continuous beam loaded as
shown in the Figure 5 Sketch the B.M. and S.F. Diagram. [16]

Figure 5
6. Using moment distribution method analyse the two-span continuous beam loaded
as shown in Figure 6 if the moment of inertia of span AB = 3 I, while that of BC
= 2I. Sketch the B.M. and S.F. diagrams. [16]

Figure 6

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7. Using Flexibility method analyse the continuous beam shown in Figure 7 Obtain
the released structure by removing the fixed end moment at A and the vertical
reaction at B so that it becomes a simply supported beam. Choose the clockwise
rotation at A as coordinate 1 and the coordinate 2 vertically upwards at B. Sketch
the BMD [16]

Figure 7
8. What is Finite Element Method? Summarise the steps involved in the Finite Ele-
ment Analysis procedure. [16]

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Code No: RR320102 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2007
STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS-II
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) How are arches classified based on shape and end conditions?
(b) State and prove Eddy’s theorem. [6+10]

2. (a) What is the statical indeterminacy of three-hinged, two-hinged and fixed

arches?
(b) Derive the expression for evaluating the horizontal thrust in a two-hinged arch.
(c) What happens if I = Io sec θ? [4+6+6]

3. (a) What is the difference between an “arch” and a “cable” in structural action.
(b) With the help of a neat sketch explain the general cable theorem, and prove
it. [8+8]

4. Analyse the continuous beam loaded as shown in Figure 4 by Kani’s method, if the
moment of inertia of AB = 1.5 I, of BC= 2 I and of CD and of AE = I. Sketch the
B.M. and S.F.D. [16]

Figure 4
5. Analyse the three span continuous beam having and supports fixed, loaded as shown
in figure 5 using slope-deflection method. Sketch the B.M.D. [16]

Figure 5
6. Analyse the portal frame loaded as shown in Figure 6 using moment distribution
method. Sketch the B.M.D. [16]

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Figure 6
7. Analyse the three-span continuous beam loaded as shown in Figure 7 by the Flex-
ibility method. Sketch the B.M.D (E I = constant). [16]

Figure 7
8. What is Finite Element Method? Summarise the steps involved in the Finite Ele-
ment Analysis procedure. [16]

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