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T.E. (Civil) (Part – I) (New CBCS) Examination, 2018

Design of steel structureS
Day and Date : Friday, 30-11-2018 Total Marks : 70
Time : 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.
N. B. : 1) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 are allowed, but not
allowed for MCQ (Q. No. 1)
2) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
3) Figures to the right indicate the full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
5) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.
6) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first
30 minutes in Answer book Page No. 3. Each question
carries one mark.
7) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No.
3 only. Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on
Top of Page.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14
1. Choose the correct option : 14
i) The maximum strain at the end of plastic hinge for structural steel is
about ____________
a) 0.11% b) 1.5% c) 15% d) 25%
ii) The design wind speed is V. The design wind pressure will be given as
____________
a) 0.4 V2 b) 0.5 V2 c) 0.6 V2 d) 0.8 V2
iii) The collapse load for a propped cantilever of span 1 subjected to central
point load is
a) 0.414 Mp/l b) 0.586 Mp/l c) 11.656 Mp/l d) None of the above
iv) Which of the following sections has maximum value of shape factor ?
a) Triangular section b) I – section
c) Rectangular section d) Circular section

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v) The bending moment at plastic hinge is
a) equal to zero
b) equal to yield moment of the section
c) equal to plastic moment of the section
d) greater than the plastic moment of the section
vi) If the same number of bolts has been used in the joints, then which of the
following patterns will yield highest efficiency ?
a) Chain b) Staggered
c) Diamond d) Staggered diamond
vii) The value of load factor which occurs for margin of safety in plastic design
for gravity load is about
a) 1.15 b) 1.65 c) 1.85 d) 2.25
viii) The most economical section for column is
a) rectangular b) solid round c) tubular d) hexagonal
ix) Web crippling generally occurs at the point where
a) Bending moment is maximum b) Shear force is maximum
c) Concentrated load acts d) Deflection is maximum
x) The maximum permissible slenderness ratio of a member carrying loads
resulting from wind is
a) 180 b) 200 c) 250 d) 350
xi) The rolled steel I section are most commonly used as beam because
these provides
a) Large moment of inertia of less cross sectional area
b) Large moment of resistance as compared to other section
c) greater lateral stability
d) all the above
xii) The thickness of single flat lacing should not be less than
a) 1/30th length between inner rivets b) 1/40th length between inner rivets
c) 1/50th length between inner rivets d) 1/60th length between inner rivets
xiii) Shape factor is the property which depends
a) Only on ultimate stress of material
b) Only on yield stress of material
c) Only on geometry of section
d) Both on yield stress and ultimate stress of material
xiv) The number of seismic zones in which the country has been divided as
a) 3 b) 5 c) 6 d) 7
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No.

T.E. (Civil) (Part – I) (New CBCS) Examination, 2018

Design of steel structures
Day and Date : Friday, 30-11-2018 Marks : 56
Time : 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

N. B. : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 are allowed, but not
allowed for MCQ (Q. No. 1)
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate the full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.

SECTION – I

2. Determine the tensile strength of ISMC 175 when it is connected to gusset

plate through the web by two rows of 16 mm bolts with a connecting length of
100 mm. 9

3. Design single angle discontinuous strut to carry a factored axial compressive

load of 62 kN the length of the strut is 2.9 m between intersections. It is
connected to 12 mm thick gusset plate by 20 mm diameter 4.6 grade bolts.
Use Fe410 grade of steel. 9

4. Design a built up column of two rolled I sections to resist an axial load of

3500 kN. The length of the column is 4.6 m. It is restrained against rotation and
translation at bottom and restrained against rotation and free at top.
Take Fy = 250 Mpa. Design the suitable lacing or battening system. 10

5. Attempt the following : 9

a) Explain web buckling and web crippling with neat sketch.
b) Classification of cross sections such as plastic. compact, semi-compact,
slender with necessary sketches.
c) Theorems of plastic analysis.

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SECTION – II

6. A simply supported beam of span L of circular section is subjected to central

point load W find
a) Shape factor of circular section
b) Length of plastic hinge. 10

7. A proposed cantilever beam in built in a concrete wall. It supports a dead load

of 20 kN/m and a live load of 10 kN/m. The length of beam is 5 m. Select a
suitable section with necessary checks. Assume stiff bearing length of 100 mm. 9

8. A 10 m � 10 m godown is to be constructed. The steel roof trusses will be

used for roofing. The trusses will be supported over masonry walls 300 mm
thick. Galvanized corrugated iron sheets will be used for covering. Propose a
suitable type of roof truss.
The basic wind pressure is 1.0 KN/m2 and there is no any snowfall. Determine
load at each panel point. 9

9. A column ISHB 300 @ 0.630 kN/m with one cover plate 400 mm � 20 mm on
either side is carrying axial load of 1700 kN. Design gusseted base.
M20 grade of concrete is to be used under the base slab. 9

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T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (Old CGPA) Examination, 2018

design of steel structures
Day and Date : Friday, 30-11-2018 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Answer any three questions from each Section.

2) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 are
allowed, but not allowed for MCQ (Q1).
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate the full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.
7) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30
minutes in Answer Book Page No. 3. Each question carries
one mark.
8) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only.
Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of
Page.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer :  (14×1=14)

i) Steel is an alloy which mainly contains
a) iron and silica b) iron and sulphur
c) iron and carbon d) iron and sodium
ii) What is the hole diameter for a bolt of 25 mm diameter ?
a) 25 mm b) 26 mm c) 30 mm d) 28 mm
iii) Which of the following sections has minimum value of shape factor ?
a) Rectangle b) Triangle c) Circle d) I section
iv) Two plates of 14 mm and 12 mm are joined by fillet weld, the maximum
size of fillet weld may be
a) 16.5 b) 15.5 c) 10.5 d) 12.5
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v) What is the value of constant ‘K’ to calculate throat thickness in fillet weld
if the angle between fusion faces is 105° ?
a) 0.6 b) 0.65 c) 0.7 d) 0.75
vi) The allowable slenderness ratio of the elements in built-up section is
a) 180 b) 250 c) 145 d) 50
vii) Which one of the following is a compression member ?
a) Purlin b) Boom c) Girt d) Tie
viii) The deflection of steel beams in buildings other than industrial building is
limited to span divided by
a) 180 b) 250 c) 300 d) 325
ix) As per the IS 800 purlins are designed as a
a) simply supported beams
b) cantilever beams
c) continuous beams
d) compression member
x) Sag rods are designed as
a) compression members
b) tension members
c) laterally supported beams
d) laterally unsupported beams
xi) A beam section is classed as low shear case when the factored shear force
is less than
a) 0.4Vd b) 0.6Vd c) 0.8 Vd d) Vd
xii) In case of an axially loaded column machined for full bearing, the fastenings
connecting the column to the base plate in gusseted base are designed for
a) 100% of column load b) 50 % of column load
c) 25% of column load d) errection loads only
xiii) The self weight of a roof truss (N/mm2) may be obtained by
a) (1 + 5)5 b) (1/3 + 5)10 c) (1 – 5)5 d) (1/3 – 5)10
xiv) For economical spacing of roof truss, if t, p, r are the cost of truss, purlin
and roof coverings respectively, then
a) t = p + r b) t = 2p + r c) t = p + 3r d) t + p + 2r
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No.

T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (Old CGPA) Examination, 2018

design of steel structures
Day and Date : Friday, 30-11-2018 Marks : 56
Time : 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Answer any three questions from each Section.

2) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 are
allowed, but not allowed for MCQ (Q1).
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate the full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.

SECTION – I

2. a) Discuss Limit state of strength and Limit state of serviceability. 4

b) Find the collapse load for the following cases by static method and kinematic
method. 5
i) Simply supported beam of span ‘L’ carrying uniformly distributed load
‘w’.
ii) Fixed beam with of span ‘L’ carrying uniformly distributed load ‘w’.

3. Find the shape factor of a T section with 100 mm × 10 mm cross sectional plates
as flange and 150 mm × 10 mm cross sectional plate as web. 9

4. Design a tension member to carry a factored load of 400 kN with two angles placed
back to back. Length of the member is 2.9 m. Design welded connection. 10

5. Design a continuous strut to carry a service load of 175 kN, the effective length
of the strut is 3.2 m. Design bolted connection. 9

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SECTION – II

6. Design a laterally unsupported beam for the following data : 10

Effective span = 4 m
Maximum bending moment + 550 KNm
Maximum shear force = 200 KN
Steel grade = Fe 410

7. Design an I section purlin, for an industrial building situated at Allahabad, to

support a galvanised corrugated iron sheet roof for the following data :
Spacing of truss c/c = 6.0 m
Span of truss = 12 m
Slope of truss = 30°
Spacing of purlin = 1.5 m
Intensity of wind pressure = 2 KN/m2
Weight of galvanised sheets = 130 N/m2
Grade of steel = Fe 410. 9

8. Design battening for column consisting of 2 ISLC 300 placed face to face over
total width of 300 mm. Length of column is 4 m with both ends hinged. Take
fy = 250 MPa. 9

9. A column section ISHB 350 @ 661.2 KN/m carries a factored axial compressive
load of 1650 KN and factored bending moment of 90 KNm. Design the base
plate and its connections. Assume concrete pedestal of M 20 grade. 9

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No.
T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (CGPA) Examination, 2018
Design of Steel Structures

Day and Date : Thursday, 3-5-2018 Total Marks : 70

Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes

in Answer Book Page No. 3. Each question carries one mark.
2) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3
only. Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top
of Page.
3) Use of IS 800 – 2007 and IS 875 Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
are allowed, but not allowed for MCQ (Q. 1).
4) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
5) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
6) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
7) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer : (14×1=14)
i) Which of the following is considered as limit state of strength ?
a) Deflection b) Vibration c) Fracture d) Corrosion
ii) What is the minimum pitch distance according to IS 800:2007 if d is the bolt
diameter ?
a) 2d b) d c) 1.7d d) 2.5d
iii) The shape factor in Plastic method of analysis depends upon
a) Yield stress of the material b) Hinge length
c) Geometry of the section d) Redistribution of moments
iv) The slenderness ratio for a member if always in tension (other than
pre-tensioned member) is
a) 180 b) 400 c) 250 d) 300
v) Effective throat thickness shall not be less than
a) 2 mm b) 3 mm c) 4 mm d) 2.5 mm

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vi) The failure mode in which an axially loaded compression member may fail
is by
a) local buckling b) crushing
c) torsional buckling d) all of these
vii) The effective length of a structural steel compression member of length L
effectively held in position and restrained against rotation at one end but
neither held in position nor restrained against rotation at the other end, is
a) L b) 1.2 L c) 0.8 L d) 2 L
viii) The slenderness ratio of lacing flat is limited to
a) 350 b) 145 c) 180 d) 250
ix) The best double angle compression member section is
a) Equal angle on same side of gusset
b) Unequal angles with long legs back to back
c) Unequal angles with short legs back to back
d) Equal angles on opposite side of gusset
x) For same load, unsupported length and end conditions a laced column as
compared to battened column
a) Is stronger b) Is weaker
c) Is equally strong d) Can not be compared
xi) A beam section is classed as low shear case when the factored shear force
is less than
a) 0.4 Vd b) 0.6 Vd c) 0.8 Vd d) Vd
xii) Which of the following is a correct match ?
a) Purlin – ISLC b) Girder – ISHB
c) Joist – ISF d) Castelled girder – ISA
xiii) In case of an axially loaded column machined for full bearing, the fastenings
connecting the column to the base plate in gusseted base are designed for
a) 100 % of column load b) 50 % of column load
c) 25 % of column load d) erection loads only
xiv) The thickness of base plate is determined from the
a) flexural strength of the plate
b) shear strength of plate
c) bearing strength of concrete pedestal
d) punching criteria
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No.
T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (CGPA) Examination, 2018
Design of Steel Structures
Day and Date : Thursday, 3-5-2018 Marks : 56
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
N.B. : 1) Answer any three questions from each Section.
2) Use of IS 800 – 2007 and IS 875 Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3
are allowed.
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.

SECTION – I

2. a) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of steel structures. 4

b) Find the collapse load for the following cases in Static method and Kinematic
method. 5
i) Simply supported beam of span ‘L’ carrying point load ‘P’ at a distance
‘a’ from left support.
ii) Fixed beam of span ‘L’ carrying point load ‘P’ at a distance ‘a’ from left
support.
3. Find the shape factor of the following section with the details below. 9
Y
tf
flange
web
X h d
tw

bf
Breadth of the flange (bf) = 250 mm
Thickness of the flange(tf) = 23.6 mm
Depth of the section(d) = 600 mm
Thickness of the web(tw) = 11.8 mm

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4. Design a tension member to carry a factored load of 340 kN. Use 20 mm
diameter bolts of grade 4.6 for the connection. Length of the member is 2.6 m. 10
5. Design a double angle section back-to-back on each side of gusset plate for a
continuous Principal rafter of a truss to carry factored load of 400 kN. Center
to center length of member between centroids of connection is 2.5 m. Use
Welded connection. 9

Section – II

6. A simply supported steel beam of span 5 m supports a reinforced concrete

slab floor capable of providing lateral resistance to the top compression flange.
The loads supported by the beam comprise of uniformly distributed service
live load of 20 KN/m and the dead due to the floor slab and other fittings of
20 K/m. Adopting Fe410 grade steel, design the simply supported steel beam
according to the specifications of IS : 800 – 2007. 9

7. Design the purlin to suit the following data :

i) Span of the truss = 10 m
ii) Type of truss = Fan truss
iii) Roof cover = Galvanized Corrugated (GC) sheeting
iv) Materials = Rolled steel angles
v) Spacing of roof truss = 4.5 m
vi) Wind pressure Pd = 1.0 KN/m2 9

8. Design a laced steel column 8 m long to carry a factored axial load of 1000 KN.
The column is restrained in position but not restrained at both ends. Provide
a single lacing system with bolted connections. The design should confirm to
specifications of IS : 800 – 2007. Also design a suitable single lacing system. 10

9. A built up steel column comprising of two ISWB 400 RSJ sections with their
webs spaced 325 mm transmits a factored axial load of 3000 KN. The joists
are connected by 10 mm thick battens. Safe bearing capacity of soil at site is
300 KN/m2. Concrete of grade fck = 25 N/mm2 is used for the foundation bed.
Permissible compressive stress in concrete = 4 N/mm2. Design a suitable slab
base foundation for the column and sketch the details of the foundation. 9

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T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (CGPA) Examination, 2017

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Day and Date : Wednesday, 29-11-2017 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory and attempt any three questions from each
Section.
2) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 are allowed, but not allowed for MCQ
(Q. No. 1).
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicates the full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly before the
solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.
7) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes in
Answer Book Page No. 3. Each question carries one mark.
8) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only. Don’t
forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of Page.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answers :

i) The design wind speed depends upon
a) Risk coefficient b) Topography of the area
c) Size of the structure d) All of the above
ii) A frame has an indeterminacy of 2 and the numbers of possible plastic hinges are 3.
The collapse will be
a) Partial b) Complete
c) Over complete d) Can not be ascertained
iii) For a combination of dead load and earthquake load, the partial safety factors for
limit state of strength are respectively
a) 1.5, 1 b) 1.2, 1 c) 1.2, 1.2 d) 1, 1.2

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iv) Proof stress for minimum bolt tension is given by
a) 0.5 fub b) 0.6 fub c) 0.7 fub d) 0.8 fub
v) Which of the following is the mode of failure in a fillet weld material ?
a) Tension b) Shear c) Bearing d) Crushing
vi) The slenderness ratio in a tension member as per IS code where reversal of
stress is due to loads other than wind or seismic should not exceed
a) 350 b) 180 c) 100 d) 60
vii) Which of the following is a correct match ?
a) purlin – ISLC b) girder – ISHB
c) Joist – ISF d) castelled girder – ISA
viii) The deflection of steel beams in buildings other than industrial building is limited
to span divided by
a) 180 b) 250 c) 300 d) 325
ix) As per the IS 800 purlins are designed as a
a) Simply supported beams b) Cantilever beams
c) Continuous beams d) Compression member
x) Sag rods are designed as
a) Compression members b) Tension members
c) Laterally supported beams d) Laterally unsupported beams
xi) A beam section is classed as low shear case when the factored shear force is
less than
a) 0.4 Vd b) 0.6 Vd c) 0.8 Vd d) Vd
xii) In case of an axially loaded column machined for full bearing, the fastenings
connecting the column to the base plate in gusseted base are designed for
a) 100% of column load b) 50% of column load
c) 25% of column load d) Errection loads only
xiii) The self weight of a roof truss (N/mm2) may be obtained by
a) (1+5)5 b) (1/3+5)10 c) (1–5)5 d) (1/3 – 5)10
xiv) For economical spacing of roof truss, if t, p, r are the cost of truss, purlin and roof
coverings respectively, then
a) t = p + r b) t = 2p + r c) t = p + 3r d) t = p + 2r

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T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (CGPA) Examination, 2017

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

Day and Date : Wednesday, 29-11-2017 Marks : 56

Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

N.B. : 1) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

2) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 are allowed, but not allowed for MCQ
(Q. No. 1).
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicates the full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly before the solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.

SECTION – I

2. A portal frame ABCD hinged at A and at D and subjected to two point loads W
and W acting at mid point of BC and at B respectively. Take AB = L, BC = 2L and
CD = L. Find the collapse load W and draw the bending moment diagram. 9

3. An unequal angle 1.5 m long, of a truss is connected to the gusset plate. It

carries ultimate tension of 230 KN. Design the section using 4 mm weld. Assume
fy = 250 MPa and fu = 410 MPa. 9

4. A double angle discontinues strut is to carry a factored axial compression of 178 KN.
The length of the strut between the centres of intersection is 3.08 m. Design the
member for the following two cases.
a) Angles placed back to back on opposite side of gusset.
b) Angles placed on the same side of gusset. 9

5. Attempt any three : 9

a) State the theorem of plastic analysis.
b) Explain complete, partial and over complete collapse.
c) Write a short note on failure modes of axially loaded column.
d) Classify the following sections, where fy = 250 MPa.
i) ISMB 400 @ 61.67 Kg/m
ii) ISHB 400@ 77.4 Kg/m.
iii) ISA 75 × 75 × 8.
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SECTION – II

6. Design A simply supported beam of span 8 m effective span carrying a total

factored load of 90 KN/m. The depth of beam should not exceed 500 mm. The
compression flange of the beam is laterally supported by floor construction. 9

7. Determine the design panel point loads of fink type roof truss for an industrial
building for the following data :
Overall length of building = 48 m
Overall width of building = 16.5 m
Width (c/c of roof columns) = 16 m
c/c spacing of trusses = 8 m

Rise of truss = 1 of span

4
Self weight of purlins = 318 N/m
Height of columns = 11 m
Roffing and side coverings = Asbestos cement sheet (dead weight = 171 N/m)
The building is located in industrial area Allhabad. Both the ends of the truss are
hinged.
Use steel grade of Fe 410. 9

8. Design battening for column consisting of 2 ISLC 300 placed face to face over
total width of 300 mm. Length of column is 4 m with both ends hinged.
Take fy = 250 MPa. 10

9. A column ISHB 350 @661.2 N/m carries an axial compressive factored load of
1700 KN. Design a suitable welded gusset base. The base rests on M15 grade
concrete pedestal. 9
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T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (CGPA) Examination, 2017

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Day and Date : Thursday, 4-5-2017 Total Marks : 70
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
N.B. : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30
minutes in Answer Book Page No. 3. Each question carries
one mark.
2) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3
only. Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top
of Page.
3) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
4) Figures to the right indicate the full marks.
5) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
6) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.
MCQ/Objective Type Questions
Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer : (14×1=14)

i) The collapse load for a propped cantilever of span I subjected to uniformly
distributed load is
a) 0.414 Mp/I b) 586 Mp/I c) 7.67 Mp/I d) 11.656 Mp/I
ii) The slenderness ratio of lacing flat is limited to
a) 350 b) 145 c) 180 d) 250
iii) The best double angle compression member section is
a) Equal angle on same side of gusset
b) Unequal angles with long legs back to back
c) Unequal angles with short legs back to back
d) Equal angles on opposite side of gusset
iv) The deflection of steel beams in buildings other than industrial building is
limited to span divided by
a) 180 b) 250 c) 300 d) 325

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v) As per the IS 800 purlins are designed as a

a) simply supported beams b) cantilever beams
c) continuous beams d) compression member
vi) Sag rods are designed as
a) compression members b) tension members
c) laterally supported beams d) laterally unsupported beams
vii) A beam section is classed as low shear case when the factored shear force
is less than
a) 0.4 Vd b) 0.6 Vd c) 0.8 Vd d) Vd
viii) In case of an axially loaded column machined for full bearing, the fastenings
connecting the column to the base plate in gusseted base are designed for
a) 100% of column load b) 50% of column load
c) 25% of column load d) erection loads only
ix) The thickness of base plates determined from the
a) flexural strength of the plate
b) shear strength of plate
c) bearing strength of concrete pedestal
d) punching criteria
x) The economical spacing of a roof truss depends upon the
a) cost of purlin and cost of roof covering
b) cost of roof covering and dead load of the roof truss
c) dead load and live loads
d) live loads and cost of purlin
xi) The minimum recommended rise of trusses with G.I. sheets is
a) 1 in 4 b) 1 in 5 c) 1 in 6 d) 1 in 8
xii) The principal rafter of a roof truss with purlins placed at intermediate points
on the panel length can be analysed by
a) method of joint b) method of section
c) graphical method d) moment distribution method
xiii) Live load for roof trusses should not be less than
a) 0.2 KN/m2 b) 0.4 KN/m2 c) 0.75 KN/m2 d) 1.5 KN/m2
xiv) The partial safety factors for dead load and live load for a roof truss for limit
state of serviceability are respectively
a) 1 and 1.5 b) 1.2 and 1.0 c) 1.0 and 1.0 d) 1.2 and 1.5
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T.E. (Civil Engineering) (Part – I) (CGPA) Examination, 2017

DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES

Day and Date : Thursday, 4-5-2017 Marks : 56

Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Instructions : 1) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.

2) Figures to the right indicates the full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
4) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.
5) Attempt any three questions from each Section.

SECTION – I

2. A beam of uniform section is built in at the end and simply supported at the
other end. If the plastic moment capacity at the fixed end is Mp and fully plastic
moment of the beam is 2 Mp. Find the value of load at collapse. 9

3. An unequal angle 1.5 m long, of a truss is connected to the gusset plate. It

carries ultimate tension of 230 KN. Design the section using bolted connection.
Assume fy = 250 MPa and fu= 410 MPa. 9

4. Design a single angle strut carrying a service load of 100 KN. The length of
member is 2.1 m. Also design the connection. 9

5. Attempt any two following : 10

a) A simply supported beam ABC with overhang, simply supported at A and B,
subjected to two point loads 2W and W at midpoint of AB and at free end
C respectively. Take AB = L and BC = L/2. Find the collapse load.
b) Explain complete, partial and over complete collapse.
c) Classify the following sections, where fy = 250 MPa.
i) ISLB 300 @ 37.7 Kg/m
ii) ISHB 400 @ 77.4 Kg/m
iii) ISA 100

100

6 @ 9.2 Kg/m.
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SECTION – II

6. Design a simply supported beam of span 10 m effective span carrying a total

factored load of 60 KN/m. The depth of beam should not exceed 500 mm. The
compression flange of the beam is laterally supported by floor construction.
Assume stiff end bearing is 75 mm. 9

7. Design an I section purlin for industrial building supported GI sheets roof Given
Spacing of trusses = 5.0 m
Spacing of purlins = 1.5 m
Inclination of main rafter to horizontal = 30°
Weight of GI sheets = 130 N/m2
Imposed snow load = 1.5 KN/m2
Wind load = 1.0 KN/m2 (suction). 9

8. Design a battened column with two channels back to back of length 10 m to carry
an axial factored load of 1400 KN. The column may be assumed to have restrained
in position but not restrained in direction at both ends. 10

9. A column ISHB 350 @ 710 N/m with two plates 450 mm × 20 mm carrying a
factored load of 3600 KN. The column is supported on concrete pedestal to be
built with M 20 concrete. 9

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(New CGPA)
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Day and Date : Monday, 28-11-2016 Max. Marks : 70
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
N.B. : 1) Q. No. 1 is compulsory. It should be solved in first 30 minutes
in Answer Book Page No. 3. Each question carries one mark.
2) Answer MCQ/Objective type questions on Page No. 3 only.
Don’t forget to mention, Q.P. Set (P/Q/R/S) on Top of Page.
3) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 are allowed, but not allowed
for MCQ (Q. No. 1).
4) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
5) Figures to the right indicates the full marks.
6) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
7) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.

MCQ/Objective Type Questions

Duration : 30 Minutes Marks : 14

1. Choose the correct answer : (14×1=14)

i) For a welded plate girder, the b/tf and d/tw ratios are respectively 6.7 and 91.
The section of the plate girder will be classified as
a) plastic b) compact c) semi-compact d) slender
ii) The design wind speed is V. The design wind pressure will be given as
a) 0.4 V2 b) 0.5 V2 c) 0.6 V2 d) 0.8 V2
iii) The collapse load for a propped cantilever of span I subjected to uniformly
distributed load is
a) 0.414 Mp/I b) 0.586 Mp/I c) 7.67 Mp/I d) 11.656 Mp/I
iv) Which of the following sections has minimum value of shape factor ?
a) Tube section b) I – section
c) Rectangular section d) Circular section
v) For a point on a simply supported rectangular section beam, the hinge
length is span divided by
a) 3 b) 3/2 c) 3 d) 3/2
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vi) If the same number of bolts has been used in the joints, then which of the
following patterns will yield highest efficiency ?
a) Chain b) Staggered
c) Diamond d) Staggered diamond
vii) A single angle tension member welded to the gusset plate is preferred over a
bolted one because
a) Welded tension members are easy to fabricate
b) Bolts are weak in tension
c) Eccentricity of the connection can be eliminated by adjusting the weld
length
d) Welding is cheaper and economical
viii) A column that can support same load in compression that it can in tension is
classified as
a) Short column b) Intermediate column
c) Long column d) Can not be ascertained
ix) The slenderness ratio of lacing flat is limited to
a) 350 b) 145 c) 180 d) 250
x) The best double angle compression member section is
a) Equal angle on same side of gusset
b) Unequal angles with long legs back to back
c) Unequal angles with short legs back to back
d) Equal angles on opposite side of gusset
xi) For same load, unsupported length and end conditions a laced column as
compared to battened column
a) Is stronger b) Is weaker
c) Is equally strong d) Can not be compared
xii) Which of the following is a correct match ?
a) purlin – ISLC b) girder – ISHB
c) joist – ISF d) castelled girder – ISA
xiii) In case of an axially loaded column machined for full bearing, the
fastenings connecting the column to the base plate in gusseted base are
designed for
a) 100% of column load b) 50% of column load
c) 25% of column load d) errection loads only
xiv) The thickness of base plate s determined from the
a) flexural strength of the plate
b) shear strength of plate
c) bearing strength of concrete pedestal
d) punching criteria
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T.E. Civil Engineering (Part – I) Examination, 2016

(New CGPA)
DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
Day and Date : Monday, 28-11-2016 Marks : 56
Time : 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Instructions : 1) Use of scientific non programmable calculator is allowed.
2) Figures to the right indicates the full marks.
3) Assume suitable data if necessary and mention it clearly
before the solution.
4) Draw the appropriate sketches whenever necessary.
5) Solve any three questions from each Section.
6) Use of IS 800-2007 and IS 875 are allowed, but not allowed
for MCQ (Q. No. 1).

SECTION – I

2. A portal frame ABCD hinged at A and fixed at D and subjected to two point loads
2W and 3W acting at midpoint of BC and at B respectively. Take AB = L, BC = 2L
and CD = L. Also take the plastic moment capacity of AB = Mp, BC = 2Mp and
CD = Mp. Find the collapse load W and draw the bending moment diagram. Also
check the value of the bending moment where plastic hinge is not developed. 10

3. An ISLB 200 is used as a diagonal in a foot bridge truss. Factored axial tensile
load is 500 KN. Both flanges are connected to two gusset plates by 16 bolts of
16 mm diameter symmetrically arranged. i.e. 8 bolts per flange. Thus there are
four bolts on each side of web per flange. Determine the maximum tension it can
carry. fy= 250 MPa. 9

4. Design double angle section back to back on each side of gusset 8 mm thick for
continuous principal rafter of a truss to carry factored load of 250 KN. Centre to
centre length of member between centroids of connection is 2.5 m. 9

5. Attempt any three : 9

a) What are the advantages and disadvantages of steel structures ?
b) Explain complete, partial and over complete collapse.
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c) A 18 mm thick plate is joined to 16 mm plate by 200 mm long (effective) butt

weld. Determine the strength of the joint.
d) Classify the following sections, where fy = 250 MPa
i) ISLB 300 @ 37.7Kg/m
ii) ISHB 400 @ 77.4 Kg/m
iii) ISA 100 × 100 × 6@9.2Kg/m.

SECTION – II

6. Design a simply supported beam of span 10 m effective span carrying a total

factored load of 60KN/m. The depth of beam should not exceed 500 mm. The
compression flange of the beam is laterally supported by floor construction.
Assume stiff end bearing is 75 mm. 9

7. Design the purlin for the following applicable data :

1) location : Hydrabad
2) life span : 50
3) permeability : Normal
4) spacing = 3.5 m
5) span of truss = 15 m
6) central rise = 3 m
7) height of truss at evas level = 10 m
8) fy = 250 MPa
9) corrugated GI sheets of self weight = 131N/m2
10) spaing of purlins limited to 1.4 m 9

8. Design a built up column comprising two rolled steel I sections to resist factored
axial compressive load of 4000 KN. Length of column is 5 m restrained in direction
at both ends, restrained in position at base but not in position in z-z direction.
Use fy250 MPa.
Also design a suitable single lacing system. 10

9. A column ISHB 350 @ 661.2 N/m carries an axial compressive factored load of
1700 KN. Design a suitable bolted gusset base. The base rests on M15 grade
concrete pedestal. Use 24 mm diameter bolts of grade 4.6 for making the
connection. 9

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