Explain the terms degree of static and kinematic indeterminacy.
[3 marks]Write characteristics of stiffness matrix.
[4 marks]Analyze the continuous beam shown in Figure 1 by slope deflection method and draw bending moment diagram.
[7 marks]What is influence line diagram? What is the use of influence line diagram?
[3 marks]Derive shear equation in the case of analyzing the portal frame with side sway.
[4 marks]Analyze the frame shown in Figure 2 by slope deflection method and draw bending moment diagram. EI is same for all members.
[7 marks]Draw the influence line diagram for reaction at Bin the continuous beam shown in Figure 3. EI is constant throughout.
[7 marks]State the assumptions made in deriving slope-deflection equations.
[3 marks]Calculate the central deflection for a simply supported beam of length ‘l’ subjected to a udl ‘w’ throughout its span using Castingliano’s 1st theorem.
[4 marks]Analyze the rigid frame shown in Figure 4 by moment distribution method.
[7 marks]Differentiate: Stiffness method and Flexibility method. Which method is suitable for general computer programming?
[3 marks]Derive slope and deflection method equations from first fundamentals.
[4 marks]Calculate the fixed end moment for the beam shown in Figure 5 using Castigliano’s 2nd theorem.
[7 marks]Define: Sway. What are the causes for sway in portal frames?
[3 marks]Enlist steps of unit load method to analyze indeterminate structures.
[4 marks]For a mild steel bent of 200 mm diameter as shown in Figure 6, find the vertical deflection at D. E = 2×105 N/mm2.
[7 marks]Write assumptions made in slope deflection method.
[3 marks]Explain characteristics of influence line diagram for statically indeterminate structures.
[4 marks]Asteel bar bent to the shape as shown in Figure 7 is fixed as Aand carries a vertical load Wat C. Calculate the vertical deflection of C. EI is constant throughout.
[7 marks]Enlist various categories of framed structures.
[3 marks]State and explain Muller-Breslau principle.1
[4 marks]Analyze the continuous beam shown in Figure 8 by moment distribution method and draw bending moment diagram.
[7 marks]Draw restrained structure and released structure for a propped cantilever beam.
[3 marks]Explain the terms:
[4 marks]Carryover moment, (b) Carryover factor, (c) Flexural stiffness of a member, (d) Distribution factor
[ marks]Analyze the propped cantilever beam shown in Figure 9 by flexibility method.
[7 marks]