Dynamics of Structures CE:502 Time 1Hr

Sept 2011 M Marks:30

Sessionals test 1
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1(a) A square pulse of time ‘t’ acts on a SDOF system. Compute the maximum DLF.
(6)

(b).For the system shown in Fig , find the mass W if the system has a natural frequency of
10 Hz. For this prob k1=2N/mm, k2=1.5N/mm, k3=3N/mm, k4=5N/mm and k5=5N/mm(5)
mm2 (Ex. 2.34 Pg 79 V P Singh).

2 (c) Calculate the natural angular frequency in sidesway for the frame shown in the
Fig. below, also calculate natural period of vibration. If the initial displacement is
20mm and the initial velocity is 20mm/sec what is amplitude and displacement after 1
second? Flexural rigidity(EI) for both the columns 20x1012 N-mm2 (Ex. 2.3 Pg 19
Madhujit). (7)
20x106 N
1200mm
1500mm

(b) A shock absorber is to be designed so that its overshoot is 10% of the initial
displacement when released. Determine the damping factor. If the damping factor is
reduced to one half of this value, what will be the overshoot. (Ex. 3.29 Pg 141 V P
Singh).

3 A simply supported beam of span L carries equal loads of ‘W’ as shown in Fig.
below. Obtain the fundamental frequency for the beam. Manickaselvam 244 Ex12.3
(10)
 Sessionals test 2
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1. (a) What is orthogonality of modes, derive the expression for the same? (3)
(b) Fig shows a vibrating system having two degrees of freedom.
Determine the two natural frequencies of
vibration and ratio of amplitudes of the motion
of m1and m2 for two modes of vibration.
M1=2.0 Kg M1=1.50 Kg
K1= K2 =60 N/m (7)

Also write equation of motion for both the modes

2 Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the system shown in Fig.
Also draw the characteristic shapes for all the modes
(10)

3(a) Determine the fundamental frequency of the system shown in Fig using
Rayleigh

(b)Describe in detail the working of vibration absorber

Dynamics of Structures CE:502 Time 1Hr
Nov 2010 M Marks:30

Sessionals test 2
Note: Attempt all the questions
Marks are shown in the parenthesis.
Any missing data can be suitably assumed clearly stating the same

(a) What is orthogonality of modes, derive the expression for the same? (3)
(b)Fig shows a vibrating system having two degrees of freedom.
Determine the two natural frequencies of
vibration and ratio of amplitudes of the motion
of m1and m2 for two modes of vibration.
M1=2.0 Kg M1=1.50 Kg
K1= K2 =60 N/m (7)
Also write equation of motion for both the modes
5.1 Madhujit Pg 139

Determine the natural frequencies and mode shapes of the system shown in Fig.
Kanpur notes (10)

Determine the fundamental frequency of the system shown in Fig using Rayleigh
Method(Ex 12.7 Manickaselvam Pg 287)

Describe in detail the working of vibration absorber

 Dynamics of Structures CE:502 Time 1Hr
Nov 2010 M Marks:30

Sessionals test 2
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1(a) A shear building is shown in Fig. below. Set the translational flexibility matrix.

(5)
1(b) What is orthogonality of modes, derive the expression for the same? Discuss the
use of the orthogonality of modes.
(5)
2 The following stiffness and mass matrix were obtained for a vibrating system.
Compute the natural frequency and corresponding mode shapes for any one natural
frequency. Use either STODOLA VIANELLO method or HOLZER method. Units
are consistent

72.6 -44.2 2.2 0.141 0 0

k
-44.2 81.8 -40 M= 0 0.132 0

2.2 -40.0 37.8 0 0 0.066

. (10)

3 A simply supported beam of span L carries equal loads of ‘W’ as shown in Fig.
below. Obtain the fundamental frequency for the beam
(10)

0.25L W 0.25L W 0.5L

 Dynamics of Structures CE:502 Time 3Hrs
Dec 2011 M Marks:100

End Term Exam

Note: Attempt all the questions
All questions carry equal marks
Any missing data can be suitably assumed clearly stating the same
IS 1893-2002 and IS 456 is allowed
Attempt all parts of the question in continuation.
Attempt questions in the same order as of Question Paper.

1 (a) Derieve “DUHAMEL INTEGRAL”, use this (or otherwise) to derive Dynamic
Load Factor for an constant force. (10)

(b). A machine of mass m=500 Kg is mounted on a simply supported beam of span

=2.0m and having a rectangular section (depth=0.20m , width=0.8m) and E= 2.06x1011
N/m2 . To reduce the deflection of the beam a spring of stiffness ‘K’is attached at the mid
span shown in Fig below. Determine the stiffness ‘K’ which is needed to reduce the
deflection of the beam:. ( Roorkee Tests) (10)
1. by 25%, of the original deflection
2. by 50% of the original deflection
3. by 75% of the original deflection

2(a) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shape for the two degrees of
freedom system shown in Fig below. The stiffness of the end springs is same
(10)
( Roorkee Tutorial 9 and Jaikrishna book)

2(b) Derive the differential equation of motion for the flexural vibration of a beam of
uniform cross section and derive the frequency equation for a simply supported beam
beam along with mode shapes for this beam. ( Ex 7.13 Pg 442 VPSingh)
(10)

3(a)Name a few method for finding the natural frequency of multidegree of freedom
system. Explain the procedure of one of the above methods.

3(a) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shape of the system shown in Fig
6.20 (20)
(Example 6.10 Pg 372 VPSingh)
4.
i. What are the objectives behind the special detailing provisions in IS 13920?
(3)
ii. Differentiate between the terms strength, stiffness and stability as applied to a
reinforced concrete structure. (3)
iii. Why is it desirable to design for the formation of plastic hinges in beams
rather than columns in earthquake-resistant design? (3)
iv. Is it desirable to have (a) high strength steel (b) high strength concrete in
earthquake-resistance design of reinforced concrete structures? Justify your
answers. (3)
v. Discuss briefly general principles of design of machine foundations.(3)
vi. Discuss briefly design requirements for impact type foundations.(5)

5(a) A simply supported beam, 300mm wide and 560mm effective depth carries a
UDL of 50 kN/m run inclusive of its own weight, over an effective span of 6m. The
main reinforcement consists of 5 bars of 20mm dia. Design the shear reinforcement
for the beam and sketch the reinforcement of the beam using provisons of IS 13920.
(10)

i. Define the term magnification factor. How is magnification factor

related to frequency ratio? (3)
ii. What are the amplitude and phase angle of response of a viscously
damped system in neighbourhood of resonance?(2)
iii. What are principal coordinates? What is their use?(2)
iv. Define the flexibility and stiffnes influence coffecients. What is the
relation between them?(3)
 Dynamics of Structures CE: 502
Dec 2011
Time 3Hrs M Marks:100
End Term Exam
Note:
i. Attempt all the questions
ii. All questions carry equal marks
iii. Any missing data can be suitably assumed clearly stating the same
iv. IS 1893-2002 and IS 456 is allowed
v. Attempt all parts of the question in continuation.
vi. Attempt questions in the same order as of Question Paper.
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1. a) Derieve “DUHAMEL INTEGRAL”, use this (or otherwise) to derive
Dynamic Load Factor for a constant force. (10)
b) A machine of mass m=500 Kg is mounted on a simply supported beam of
span=2.0m and having a rectangular section (depth=0.20m , width=0.8m) and
E= 2.06x1011 N/m2 . To reduce the deflection of the beam a spring of stiffness
‘K’is attached at the mid span shown in Fig below. Determine the stiffness ‘K’
which is needed to reduce the deflection of the beam: (10)
i. by 25%, of the original deflection
ii. by 50% of the original deflection
iii. by 75% of the original deflection

2. a) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shape for the two degrees of freedom

system shown in Fig below. The stiffness of the end springs is same
(10)

2(b) Derive the differential equation of motion for the flexural vibration of a beam of
uniform cross section and derive the frequency equation for a simply supported beam
beam along with mode shapes for this beam. (10)

3(a)Name a few method for finding the natural frequency of multidegree of freedom
system. Explain the procedure of one of the above methods.

3 (b)Determine the natural frequencies and mode shape of the system shown in Fig
(15)
 4.
i. What are the objectives behind the special detailing provisions in IS 13920?
(3)
ii. Differentiate between the terms strength, stiffness and stability as applied to a
reinforced concrete structure. (3)
iii. Why is it desirable to design for the formation of plastic hinges in beams rather than
columns in earthquake-resistant design? (3)
iv. Is it desirable to have (a) high strength steel (b) high strength concrete in earthquake-
resistance design of reinforced concrete structures? Justify your answers. (3)
v. Discuss briefly general principles of design of machine foundations. (3)
vi. Discuss briefly design requirements for impact type foundations. (5)

5(a) A simply supported beam, 300mm wide and 560mm effective depth carries a
UDL of 50 kN/m run inclusive of its own weight, over an effective span of 6m. The
main reinforcement consists of 5 bars of 20mm dia. Design the shear reinforcement
for the beam and sketch the reinforcement of the beam using provisons of IS 13920.
(10)

5(b)
i. Define the term magnification factor. How is magnification factor related to
frequency ratio? (3)
ii. What are the amplitude and phase angle of response of a viscously damped system in
neighbourhood of resonance? (2)
iii. What are principal coordinates? What is their use? (2)
iv. Define the flexibility and stiffness influence coefficients. What is the relation
between them? (3)
 Dynamics of Structures CE: 502
Dec 2011
Time 3Hrs M Marks:100
End Term Exam
Note:
vii. Attempt all the questions
viii. All questions carry equal marks
ix. Any missing data can be suitably assumed clearly stating the same
x. IS 1893-2002 and IS 456 is allowed
xi. Attempt all parts of the question in continuation.
xii. Attempt questions in the same order as of Question Paper.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
1. a) Derive “DUHAMEL INTEGRAL”, use this (or otherwise) to derive Dynamic
Load
Factor for a constant force. (10)
b) A machine of mass m=500 Kg is mounted on a simply supported beam of
span=2.0m and having a rectangular section (depth=0.20m , width=0.8m) and
E= 2.06x1011 N/m2 . To reduce the deflection of the beam a spring of stiffness
‘K’ is attached at the mid span shown in Fig below. Determine the stiffness ‘K’
which is needed to reduce the deflection of the beam: (10)
i. by 25%, of the original deflection
ii. by 50% of the original deflection
iii. by 75% of the original deflection

2. a) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shape for the two degrees of freedom

system shown in Fig below. The stiffness of the end springs is same.
(10)
b) Derive the differential equation of motion for the flexural vibration of a beam of
uniform cross section and derive the frequency equation for a simply supported
beam
along with mode shapes for this beam. (10)
3. a) Name a few method for finding the natural frequency of multidegree of freedom

system. Explain the procedure of one of the above methods. (5)

b) Determine the natural frequencies and mode shape of the system shown in Fig
(15)

4. a) What are the objectives behind the special detailing provisions in IS 13920?
(3)
b) Differentiate between the terms strength, stiffness and stability as applied to a
reinforced concrete structure. (3)
 c) Why is it desirable to design for the formation of plastic hinges in beams rather
than
columns in earthquake-resistant design? (3)
d) Is it desirable to have (a) high strength steel (b) high strength concrete in
earthquake-
resistance design of reinforced concrete structures? Justify your answers. (3)
e) Discuss briefly general principles of design of machine foundations. (3)
f) Discuss briefly design requirements for impact type foundations. (5)

5. a) A simply supported beam, 300mm wide and 560mm effective depth carries a UDL
of
50 kN/m run inclusive of its own weight, over an effective span of 6m. The main
reinforcement consists of 5 bars of 20mm dia. Design the shear reinforcement for
the
beam and sketch the reinforcement of the beam using provisions of IS 13920.
(10)
b)
v. Define the term magnification factor. How is magnification factor related to
frequency ratio? (3)
vi. What are the amplitude and phase angle of response of a viscously damped system in
neighbourhood of resonance? (2)
vii. What are principal coordinates? What is their use? (2)
viii. Define the flexibility and stiffness influence coefficients. What is the relation
between them? (3)