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Select correct bending moment drawn on tension side. (2 Marks)

Q1

A B

C D

(2 Marks)
Q2

A B

C D

(3 Marks)

Q3

A B

C D

(3 Marks)
Q4

A B

C D
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Q5 Question (3 Marks)
Identify the correct
ct bending moment diagram for the
load case shown. Ignore self-weight. The bending
moment should be e drawn on the tension side.

A B

C D

Q6 Question (2 Marks)
Choose the correct deflected shape
of the beam under the load shown.

A B

C D
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Q7
(2 Marks)

Q8 Yield strength of cold drawn steel wires (1 Mark)

Q9
(1 Mark)

Q10
(3 Marks)
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Q11. Below is the model of a 2D shear wall modeled in FEM. The nodes at the base are assigned with PIN supports.
The forces at base of the shear wall at the marked section AA will be;
(3 Marks)

1000 kN
A Axial force and Shear force only
100 kN

B Axial force, Moment and Shear force

100 kN
C Moment and Shear force only

100 kN
D Shear force only

A A

Q12. Images below shows connection made up of steel beam, columns and bolts of same grade and size. Which of
this connection have highest moment capacity?
(3 Marks)

A C

Q13. Which of these statement/s below is/are correct for response modification factor (R). (3 Marks)

A Higher R value is used in lower seismic zone with special moment resisting frames.

B Higher R value is used in higher seismic zone with special moment resisting frames.

C Lower R value is used in lower seismic zone with ordinary moment resisting frames.

D Lower R value is used in higher seismic zone with special moment resisting frames.
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Q14. Which of these statement/s below is/are correct modification suggested for a concrete structure if
torsional irregularity exists? (3 Marks)

A The distance between Center of mass and center of rigidity to be increased .

B The distance between Center of mass and center of rigidity to be decreased.

C Change the building system from concrete to steel structure.

D Amplification for torsion to be applied based on the relevant code of practice

Q15. For the empty tank wall shown in image, the surcharge pressure will depend on? (2 Marks)
Surcharge loads

A Surcharge value only

Ground level

B Surcharge and soil type. Under ground

TANK water table

C Surcharge, Soil type and water density

D Surcharge, Soil type, water density and water height

Q16. For the braced frame shown below, what is the force in cable 1 and 2, due to external force H ? (3 Marks)

H
A Cable 1 - tension and cable 2 - tension .

B Cable 1 - tension and cable 2 - compression

1
2 3
C Cable 1 - compression and cable 2 - compression

D None of the above Cable

Frame

Q17. If the moment in a footing causes uplift in one edge, which of the following are preferred options for (3 Marks)
finalizing the plan dimensions of the footing ?

A Redesign the footing with a higher size

B Check the footing design considering the plan dimensions of effective compression zone.

C Steel and concrete grade to be changed

D All of the above

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Q18. While designing a beam section at support, you have arrived at a rebar requirement of 2300 mm2. (3 Marks)
Note: Area of 1 no 16 mm bar = 204 mm2, 1 no. 20 mm bar = 314 mm2, 1 no 32 mm bar = 804 mm2,
1 no 40 mm bar = 1256 mm2
BEAM 250 WIDE X 800 DEEP

COLUMN 300 WIDE X 800 DEEP

A 3 number of 32 mm bars

B 12 number of 16 mm bars

C 3 number 20 mm bars and 1 number 40 mm bar

PLAN VIEW
D None of the above is ideal considering design and detailing requirements

Q19. How to control longterm deflection of slabs (2 Marks)

A Increase depth of slab

B Change concrete grade

C Increase reinforcement

D All of the above

Q20. Which of the following statement is correct for a simply supported laterally unrestrained steel I section (3 Marks)
(Open web) supporting only gravity vertical load, without external torsion force.

A Beam should be checked for Bending moment and shear force

B Beam should be checked for Bending moment, shear force and axial force

C Beam should be checked for Bending moment, shear force and lateral torsional buckling

D Beam should be checked for Bending moment, shear force, axial force and lateral torsional
buckling