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Instructions to Students
This paper contains THREE questions in three pages
Candidates must answer All THREE Questions.
Design calculations should be carried out according to the Euro codes.
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Question 1 [35 Marks]
Figure Q1.1: General layout of the floor Figure Q1.2: Cross section X-X
2) The beam B2 can be considered as simply supported beam. The beam has
a rectangular cross section of 225mm X 450mm and it is made out of
reinforced concrete. It is required to optimize the beam by minimizing the
maximum moment and Shear force. Hence determine the critical moment
and shear force indicating the locations clearly.
[20 Marks]
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Question 2 [30 Marks]
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