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SECTION -A
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.
1. (a) For the plane frame of Fig. 1, determine the ordinates of influence line for reaction at
support D. Evaluate the ordinates at locations 1 and 2 as indicated. Assume E (Young's
(23}j)
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(b) Analyze the beam of Fig. 2 using moment distribution ~ethod and draw the shear
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(b) Analyze the frame of Fig. 4 using moment distribution method and determine the
horizontal deflection at point C. Take EI = 3000 k-fe for this frame. (23}j )
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4. (a) In addition to the loads acting on the beam of Fig. 7 as shown, the support at A
rotates 0.04 radian clockwise while the support at C settles down 0.2 ft. Analyze the
beam using moment distribution method and determine the reaction at support B. (23X)
(b) (i) Derive the Muller-Breslau's principle of drawing influence lines. (12)
SECTION-B
There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.
Symbols carry their usual meaning. Assume any reasonable value for missing data.
5. (a) Calculate the reactions of the beam shown in Fig. 8. Use the Flexibility Method.
6. (a) Draw bending moment diagram of the beam shown in Fig. lOusing the Stiffness
7. (a) Write down the Stiffness equations in matrix form for the truss shown in Fig. 12.
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8. For the truss shown in Fig. 14, write down the co-ordinate matrix, connectivity matrix,
member property matrix, loaded node matrix, stiffness matrix of each member and
global stiffness matrix of the truss. Consider support conditions and write down the
modified stiffness equations. Given: E = 30,000 ksi. Member areas are given in
parenthesis. (467j )
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SECTION-A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
1. (a) Analyze the plane frame shown in Fig. 1 using the Flexibility Mythod and draw shear
force and bending moment diagrams. Suppose EI is constant and neglect axial
~furm~oo. ~~
(b) Determine the stiffness matrix for the truss shown in Fig. 2. Given: A for horizontal
2
members = 7.5 in2, A for vertical members = 10 in and A for diagonal members = 12.5 in
2
. (21 %)
2. (a) For the truss shown in Fig. 3, compute bar forces using the Flexibility Method. Given
EA = 432000k for all members. . (23 %)
(b) For the plane grid shown in Fig. 4, calculate the unrestrained degrees of freedom.
6 2
Ignore torsional deformation. Suppose EI = 3 xl 0 k-in • (23)
6 2
3. (a) Calculate moment at the joint 'C' of the beam shown in Fig. 5. Assume, EI = 3 x 10 k_in
for the entire beam. (23 73' )
(b) Write down the stiffness equations in matrix form for the plane frame shown in Fig. 6.
Suppose, EI is constant. Ignore axial deformation of the beam. only. (23)
4. For the plane truss shown in Fig. 7, determine the nodal coordinate matrix, combined
load matrix, member connectivity matrix, member stiffness matrix (in global axes) and
global stiffness matrix for the truss. (EA =432000
k
for all members). (46 %)
SECTION-B
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
5", (a) Analyze the frame of Fig. 8 using moment distribution method and draw the bending
moment diagram. (23 13')
(b),Determine the ordinates of influence line at midspan locations for the support moment
at A of the beam shown in Fig. 9. EI constant througho~t. (2313' )
Contd P/2
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6. (a) Analyze the beam of Fig. lOusing slope deflection method and determine vertical
7. Analyze the frame of Fig. 12 using moment distribution method and determine support
8. (a) In addition to the load acting on the beam of Fig. 13 the support at A rotates
clockwise 0.02 radian while the support at C settles down 0.2 ft. Solve the beam using
slope deflection method and determine the support reactions (forces and moment). (23)'3' )
(b) Draw influence line for moment at support A of the beam of Fig. 14. Determine
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L-4/T-l/CE Date: 07/12/2014
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-4/T-l B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2012-2013
SECTION -:.A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
Assume reasonable values for missing data, if any. The symbols carry their usual meaning .
, ..
1. Fig. 1 shows a loaded one ..story bent with an inclined leg. The relative stiffness value
for each member is given in the figure within parentheses. Analyze the structure using
2. (a) Analyze the beam shovm in Fig. 2 using moment distribution method. Draw bending
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3. (a) Write down the stiffness equations in matrix form for the beam shown in Fig. 4.
4. For the plane truss shown in Fig. 6, detemline the nodal coordinate matrix, member
connectivity matrix, member property matrix, combined load matrix, member stiffness
matrix, global stiffness matrix and modified global stiffness matrix. Given, E = 30,000
~. ~~
Contd P/2
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SECTION-B
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
5. (a) Analyse the frame in Fig. 7 by the consistent deformation method and draw the
Fig. 8. (6)
6. (a) Find reactions due to a vertical settlement of 6 mm at the support A of the beam in
Fig. 9. E = 200 x 106 kN/m2 and I = 160 x 10-{)m4for the beam. (25)
.(b) For the frame in Fig. 10, draw the qualitative influence lines for (i) maximum +ve
bending moment at P, (ii) maximum negative bending moment at B of the beam BC and
(iii) maximum axial force in column BF. Show the corresponding loading pattern for
7. (a) Compute the force in the tie rod (Fig. 11). Include the effect of both axial and
8. (a) Analyse the truss in Fig. 13 by the consistent deformation method (EA = Constant). (30)
(b) State the MUller-Breslau Principle. (5)
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SECTION -A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.
1. For the three span continuous beam shown in Fig. I, analyze it using moment
distribution method and draw the shear f?rce and bending moment diagrams. Also draw
15 k
A B t7'i
Fig.! 21 31 21
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2. Analyze the indeterminate plane truss shown in Fig. 2 using flexibility method and
0 (101 E
- Fig.2 f-
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E=constant.
Figures in bracket indicate member
cross~sectional area in in2•
3. Analyze the plane frame of Fig. 3 using moment-distribution method and draw the shear
5 kip/It
f
C 21
B
21 E=Constant
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Fig.3
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4. Analyze the plane frame of Fig. 4 using flexibility method and determine the forces and
6 klft
30kip C
B
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k-ft'
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Fig.4
A
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D
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5. Analyze the plane frame of Fig. 5 using moment distribution method and determine the
E=constant
Fig.5
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9'
9' 16' 16' .1
6. In addition to the load acting on the beam as shown in Fig. 6, support at A rotates 0.04
radian clockwise while the support at C moves up by 0.3 ft. Analyze the problem using
flexibility method and draw the shear force and bending moment diagrams. Take £1 =
5000 k-ft' for this beam. (21)
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7. In addition to the load acting on the frame as shown in Fig. 7, support at B rotates 0.03
radian clockwise while the support at D moves right by 0.4 ft. Analyze the problem
using moment distribution method and determine, all support reactions (forces and
moments). Take £1 = 3000 k-ft' for this frame. (21)
A
N
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N
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SECTION -B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.
Symbols carry their usual meaning. Assume any data not available.
8. Determine the stiffness equation in matrix form for the beam shown in Fig. 8. (21)
9. Determine the stiffuess equation in matrix form for the frame shown in Fig. 9. Consider
axial deformation. Assume that the members have same flexural and axial rigidity. (21)
10. Determine the stiffness equation in matrix form for the truss shown in Fig. 10. Assume
that the members have same axial rigidity. (21)
I 1. Determine the stiffness equation in matrix form for the plane grid shown in Fig. II.
Consider torsion. Assume: E, I, J, G as constant. The members have circular cross-
section. (21)
12. Determine the modified stiffuess equation imposing support conditions of the beam
13. Determine the coordinate matrix, connectivity matrix, member property matrix, member
stiffuess matrices and global stiffuess matrix of the truss shown in Fig. 13. Member
14. Derive the equation of influence line ofR. of the beam shown in Fig. 14. Given: EI is
constant. (21)
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L-4/T-lICE Date: 16107/2016
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-4/T-l B. Sc. Engineering Examinations 2014-2015
SECTION -A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
1. (a) Analyse the truss in Fig. 1 by the consistent deformation method. (E = 2000 tonicm\
The numbers in parentheses are the cross-sectional areas of the members in sq. cm. (29)
(b) Show two possible primary (released) structures and redundants for the structures in
Fig. 2. (6)
2. (a) Analyse the portal frame (in Fig. 3) under the load and the settlements of support D to
the right and downwards in ton-m units are 20/EI and SOlEI respectively. Use the
consistent deformation method. Consider the three reaction components at the support D
as redundants as indicated in the figure. The (8ij) matrix, of the released frame,
3. (a) Develop the stiffuess matrix for the GRID structure (plan shown in Fig. 5). The
members are 30 cm in width and 60 cm in dep.th (along z axis). Consider E = 120 tonicm2,
2
Ca = 50 ton/cm and the torsion constant K = 369900 cm 4. Consider the degree of
4. (a) The truss structure carries a vertical load of 10 ton at A (Fig. 7). Using stiffness
method find the displacement of joint A and hence calculate the forces in the members
AB and AC. The numbers in parentheses are the cross-sectional areas of the members in
2
sq.cm. Consider E = 2000 tonicm . (29)
(b) State the Muller-Breslau principle. (6)
Contd P12
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=2=
CE 411
SECTION -B
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
Symbols have their usual meanings.
Assume reasonable values for missing data, if any.
diagrams. Use modified stiffuess, K for end B of the member BC. (17)
(c) Find the support moments for the continuous beam shown in Figure 9. Given that:
6. (a) Figure 10 shows a loaded one-story bent with an inclined leg. The relative k-value for
each member is encircled. Analyse the structure using Moment Distribution Method and
7. (a) Determine the support reactions of the beam shown in Figure 12. Use Stiffuess
6 2
Method. Given: EI = 1 x 10 k-in . (14)
(b) Draw qualitative influence lines for MA, MB, VA, RB, V D, I1A, RE for the beam shown
8. (a) Write down the coordinate matrix, connectivity matrix, member property matrix,
member stiffness matrices and the global stiffuess matrix ofthe truss shown in Figure 14.
2
Given: E = 30,000 ksi, A = 10 in for all members. (23)
(b) Derive the stiffuess equation of the frame shown in Figure 15 in matrix fonn.
Consider axial defonnation. Given: A, E and I are constant for all the members. (12)
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SECTION -A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
Symbols and notations have their usual meanings. Unless otherwise stated, neglect axial
defonnation of the frame members.
1. (a) Analyze the beam shown in Fig.l using moment distribution method and draw the
shear force and bending moment diagrams. Also draw the qualitative deflected shape. (18)
25 k 15 k
Fig.l A
C 7't T7'-1 D
TflTT 31 . ~
-~-20'-}-.
(b) In order to prevent vertical deflection at C, a roller support is placed beneath point
C of the plane fTame of Fig. 2. However, due to construction defect, a vertical gap of
0.15 ft has been introduced at C. Detennine the magnitude of force F that will cause
point C to just touch the roller support. Follow moment distribution method of analysis. (17)
~ -= ~'.- ---.-.--- ~ " ...
t A
I
E1=3000 k-ft2
14' 21
Fig.2
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2. (a) In addition to the loads acting on the plane frame as shown in Fig.3, support at E
settles down by 0.15 ft. Analyze the frame using stiffness method and determine all the
reaction forces and moments occurring at support E. (18)
2.5 k/ft
A B D
Fig.3
t
20'
I
21
~15kiP
E1 = 3500 k-ft2
+-+-12'--t-
EJ.-
16'--{--20'--1-
, l~'
Contd P/2
CE 411
Contd ... Q. NO.2
(b) Analyze the plane frame of FigA using stiffness method and determine all the
35 kip 25 kip
.-l. -27 kip- ft ~20kiP-ft
/B"
.' 'cT15kiP
12'
Fig.4 £1= 5000 k-ft2
for all members
D
-+- 5'
A -+-
-+-, _,__.__ 2'5~-+-
3. (a) The plane grid frame shown in Fig.S lies in X-Y plane (horizontal plane) while the
unifonnly distributed load on member BC acts vertically downward (in the negative Z
direction). Detemline the vertical deflection at point Busing stiffuess method. (18)
Fig.S
(b) Analyze the plane frame ofFig.6 using moment distribution method and detennine
112'
I-
,t
\' II
=3=
CE 411
4. (a) Analyze the plane frame of Fig.? using moment disttibution method and determine
Fig.7
t
14'
E1 = constant for all members
1 .
-f-12'--t---24'---f
D
stiffuess method. Figures in bracket indicate member cross sectional areas in ft2. (17)
50~D
Fig.8
12'
E = 4320000 k/ft2
(0.01)
f-20 -+- r
SECTION-B
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
Contd P/4
=4=
CE 411
6. (a) Draw qualitative influence lines for bending moment at A, B, shear force at C and
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15'
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