MSTRE151

USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH
INSTITUTE OF (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
TECHNOLOGY Bangalore – 560 054

MAKEUP EXAMINATIONS – MARCH 2017

Course & Branch : M.Tech: Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Use of IS 456-2000 and SP16 permitted.
• Sketch design details.
UNIT – I

1. A continuous beam has five equal spans of 7m each. The beam is subjected to (20)
an imposed fixed load of 12kN/m and a live load of 18kN/m. Design the mid
span and the support section of the central span. Sketch the details of the steel
in the cross section. Adopt M25 grade concrete and Fe415 grade steel.

2. Design the continous slab and intermediate T beam of a fixed base portal frame (20)
for the following details.
i) Spacing of the portal frames.
ii) Span of the portal frame.
iii) LL of 5kN/m2 on the slab.

UNIT – II

3. Design a coal bunker of circular to store 300 kN of coal having a unit weight of (20)
9 kN/m3. Assume that angle of response of coal as 30º, coefficient of friction as
0.28, ratio of horizontal to vertical pressure as 0.4. Sketch the reinforcement of
sidewalls and hopper bottom of bunker.

4. Design a RCC chimney shell having the following design data: Height above the (20)
ground level=60m, Outside diameter is 6m thorough out, thickness of brick
lining is 150mm up to 30m from the ground. The wind pressure is 4kN/m2. The
temperature difference between outer and the inner portions of the shell is
65º. Sketch the details of the steel. Adopt M25 grade concrete and Fe415
grade steel.

UNIT- III

5. Design an interior panel of a flat slab with panel 6m x 6m supported by (20)

columns of size 450x450 mm. Provide suitable drop to slab. Take the imposed
load as 5 kN/m2. Adopt M25 grade concrete and Fe415 grade steel. Sketch the
details of steel along the column strip.

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
6. A RCC grid floor for a hall has a size of 12m x 9m. The ribs are placed at 1.5m (20)
c/c in both the orthogonal directions. The imposed load on the floor is 3kN/m2.
Analyze the grid floor by Rankine-Grashoff method for moments and shears.
Design the floor completely. Sketch the details of the steel along the shorter
direction for the central rib. Adopt M25 grade concrete and Fe415 grade steel.

UNIT- IV

7. a) Mention the characteristic features of yield lines. (05)

b) Mention the various assumptions made in the analyses of slab by yield line (05)
theory.
c) Obtain an expression for the ultimate moment capacity of the simply supported (10)
square slab subjected to udl over the entire surface. The slab is assumed to be
isotropically reinforced.

8. Design a simply supported square slab of side 4m to carry a service load of (20)
4kN/m2. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. Sketch the details of steel. Use
yield line analysis.

UNIT- V

9. a) Explain the concept of ductile detailing in a portal frame situated in the (10)
earthquake prone area with the help of neat diagrams.
b) Explain the importance of expansion and construction joints in multistory (10)
buildings with the help of neat sketches.

10. Write a note on the following:

i) Redistribution of moments in continuous beams (05)
ii) Yield line patterns in irregular slabs (05)
iii) Beams curved in plan and its detailing (05)
iv) Materials for earthquake resistant construction. (05)

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka)
Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS – JANUARY 2018

Course & Branch : M.Tech : Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Sketch design details.
• Use of IS-456(2000) & SP -16 permitted.

UNIT- I
1. An Industry has a requirement of circular RC girder for a water tank The mean (20)
diameter of water tank is 6m. It is supported by six symmetrically placed
columns. The girder carries an udl of 75 kN/m. As a Design Engineer, design
the critical sections of the girder. The moment coefficients are K1 = 0. 0148,
K2 = 0. 0075 K3 = 0. 0015.

2. A continuous beam of a school building has three equal spans of 8m, (20)
the beam is loaded by a dead load of 13 kN/m and a live load of 12
kN/m. Being the Design Engineer, design the mid span and support span
sections of interior span.

UNIT- II
3. Design the side walls and hopper bottom of a square bunker of planned (20)
dimension 4.5m x 4.5m to store maize of density 6.87kN/m3. Value of
µ= 0.521. Use M20 grade of concrete and Fe 415 grade of steel. Assume sides
of hopper to be inclined at 45° to the horizontal. Also angle of surcharge
=angle of repose= 26°.

4. An Industry has a requirement of Chimney with available site conditions. (20)

Design a RCC chimney shell of height 60m. Having an outer diameter of
5m throughout its height. Thickness of the refractory brick lining is 100mm
up to 30 m from ground level. Temperature difference across the shell is
200◦, wind pressure is 1.8kN/m2. Also check for stresses.

UNIT- III
5. A commercial building requires a RC grid floor having hall of size 12m X 18m. (20)
The ribs are placed at 1.5m c/c. both ways. The floor carries a live
load of 3.5 kN/m2. Use any approximate method for analysis and design the
slab and ribs.

6. Design an interior panel of a flat slab for a commercial building. given the (20)
following data : size of building : 25m X 32m panel size 5m X 8m,
live load 4 kN/m2.Provide column drops. Size of supporting columns
600mm X 600mm. sketch reinforcements for longer span only.

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
UNIT- IV
7. A rectangular slab 3.5 x 5 m in size simply supported at the edges. The slab is (20)
expected to carry a service load of 3kN/m2 and a floor finish of 1kN/m2. Use
M20 grade of concrete and Fe 415 grade of steel. Design the slab if
i) it is isotropically reinforced ii) if it is orthotropically reinforced with µ=0.75.

8. Derive expressions for ultimate moment per unit length of yield line for (20)
an isotropically reinforced rectangular slab supporting udl with simply
supported on all edges. By virtual work method.

UNIT- V
9. Explain with sketches the detailing of beam and beam- column joints for (20)
ductility in earthquake resistant structures. And also explain the isolation
concepts in Earthquake resistant design.

10. Write short notes on the following : (20)

i. Detailing of shear wall.
ii. Compare between Earthquake detailing of RC and Masonry
structure.
iii. Effect of Earthquake on non structural elements.
iv. Expansion and contraction joints.

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka)
Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

SUPPLEMENTARY SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – JULY/AUGUST 2018

Course & Branch : M.Tech : Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structure Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Sketch design details.
• Use of IS-456(2000) & SP -16 permitted.

UNIT- I
1. A roof of an 8m shop building is supported on a portal frame which are spaced (20)
at 4m c/c. The height of the portal frame from centre of the footing is 4m.
Design the portal frame for a L.L of 1.5 kN/m 2 .The thickness of slab is
150mm. Use M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel. Adopt Limit state method for
design. Design the footing required for portal frame.

2. Design a continuous beam of a commercial building which has 4 equal spans of (20)
8m. The beam carries a dead load of 20 kN/m and a live load of
15 kN/m. Design the critical sections of the beam.
Use M30 concrete and Fe-500 HYSD steel.

UNIT- II
3. An Industry has requirement for a square bunker to store coal. Design the (20)
side walls and hopper bottom of a square bunker to store
360 m3 of coal having a density of 8.5 kN/m3 & 30o angle of repose.

4. A industry need an RC Chimney .Design the RC Chimney Shell given the (20)
following data :
Height above ground level : 60m
Outside diameter: 4m throughout, thickness of brick lining: 100mm upto
40 m. From ground and wind pressure: 2 kN/m2.

UNIT- III
5. A RC grid floor of a commercial building is to be designed. The hall of size of (20)
the commercial building is 15m X 18m. The ribs are placed at 2.5m c/c.
both ways. The floor carries a live load of 3.5 kN/m 2. Use any approximate
method for analysis and design the slab and ribs.

6. Design an exterior panel of a flat slab for a commercial building. given the (20)
following data : size of panel : 6m X 5m panel ; live load
4 kN/m2;Floor finish is1kN/m2. Size of supporting columns 500mm X
500mm. the floor to floor height is 4.5m.sketch reinforcement details.

UNIT- IV
7. Derive expressions for ultimate moment per unit length of yield line for (20)
an isotropically reinforced square slab supporting UDL with simply
supported and fixed support conditions on all edges. By virtual work
method.

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
8. Explain virtual method of analysis of yield lines. And list the characteristic (20)
features of yield lines and Design a rectangular slab of size 4 m X 7m
simply supported on all sides to carry a live load of 3kN/m 2.
Co-efficient of orthotrophy is 0.6.

UNIT- V
9. Explain with sketches the detailing of columns and column- beam joints (20)
for ductility in earthquake resistant structures. And also sketch details of
expansion and construction joints in buildings.

10. Write short notes on the following: (20)

i) Earthquake resistant structures for masonry structures.
ii) Ductility of RC structures
iii) isolation of Earthquake resistant structures
iv) Effect and causes of Earthquake.

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH
INSTITUTE OF (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
TECHNOLOGY Bangalore – 560 054

SUPPLEMENTARY SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – AUGUST 2017

Course & Branch : M.Tech: Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Use of IS 456-2000 and SP16 permitted.
• Sketch design details.
UNIT – I
1. A 300 mm X 600 mm rectangular ring beam curved in plan, is supported on eight (20)
columns located equidistant on a circle of 8 m radius. If the service load is 80
kN/m and the diameter of the column is 300 mm, design the beam using M20
concrete and Fe 415 steel. Take K1=0.0083, K2=0.0041 & K3 =0.0006.

2. A portal frame with fixed base is of height 6 m and span 10m. The ultimate (20)
imposed load is 30 kN/m. Design the column and foundation using M25 concrete
and Fe 500 steel. SBC of soil is 170 kN/m2.

UNIT – II
3. Design an exterior panel of a flat slab system for a panel size 5m X 8m. The live (20)
load is 6kN/m2. The panel is supported by columns of 450 mm diameter. Adopt
M20 concrete and Fe 500 steel.

4. Analyze a grid floor system by approximate method and design the grid slab and (20)
beams for the following details : grid beams spacing in both directions 2.5 m,
imposed load 3 kN/m2 and area of grid floor is 15m X 22.5m.

UNIT- III
5. Design the side wall and hopper bottom of a bunker to store 350 kN of coal, (20)
having a density of 8500 n/m3 and angle of repose = 28o.

6. A 50 m tall chimney has an outside diameter of 3.8 m. The thickness of the shell (20)
varies from 200mm at top to 500 mm at the base. The total wind above a section
20m from top is 90 kN. Find the stresses developed due to wind and dead loads in
concrete and steel at this section. Assume vertical steel to be one percent of the
sectional area throughout. The modular ratio is 13.

UNIT- IV
7. Derive expressions for ultimate moment per unit length of yield line for an (20)
isotropically reinforced square slab supporting UDL with i) simply supported edges
and ii) fixed edges. Use virual work method.

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
8. List the characteristic features of yield lines and design a rectangular slab of size (20)
4m X 7m simply supported on all sides, to carry a live load of 4kN/m 2.
Co - efficient of orthotropy is 0.6.

UNIT- V
9. Write a note on expansion joints, contraction joints and construction joints. (20)

10. Write short notes on any four of the following: i)Virtual work method for analysis (20)
of slabs ii) Temperature stresses in chimneys iii) Redistribution of moments in
continuous beams iv) Ductility of masonry structures v) beam column joints in
earthquake resistant structures.

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
Institute of Technology (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka)
Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

SUPPLEMENTARY SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS – AUGUST 2019

Course & Branch : M.Tech. : Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Sketch design details.
• Use of IS - 456(2000) & SP -16 permitted.

UNIT- I
1. a) What is the purpose of shear reinforcement and why should we provide at least (05)
minimum shear reinforcement in beams?
b) A circular RC girder of a water tank has a mean diameter of 5m. It is supported (15)
by six symmetrically placed columns. The girder carries an UDL of 50 kN/m.
Design the critical sections of the girder.
K1 = 0.089, K2 = 0.045 K3 = 0.009

2. a) What is meant by moment redistribution and what is its significance in design? (10)
Also explain can moment redistribution be applied to reduce bending moment
in columns, Justify?
b) A continuous beam of a multi storey frame has three spans each of 8m. The (10)
characteristic dead load of 10kN/m and characteristic live load is 15kN/m.
Design the critical section of the beam and sketch the reinforcement details.
Adopt M-20 grade of concrete and Fe 415 grade of steel.

UNIT- II
3. Design the side walls and hopper bottom of a rectangular bunker to store (20)
360 KN of coal having a density of 8 kN/m 3 & 30o angle of repose. Sketch the
design details.

4. Design a RCC chimney shell of height 40m. having an outer diameter of (20)
4m throughout its height. Thickness of the refractory brick lining is 100mm
upto 30 m from ground level. Temperature difference across the shell is
750, wind pressure is 2kN/m2 . Also check for stresses.

UNIT- III
5. A RC grid floor is to be designed for a hall of size 12m X 20m. The (20)
ribs are placed at 2m c/c. both ways. The floor carries a live load of
2.5 kN/m2. Use any approximate method for analysis and design the slab and
ribs.

6. Design interior panel of flat slab 6.5m X 7.5 wide flat slab. The flat slab is (20)
subjected to a superimposed load of 7.75 KN/m².Use M20 concrete and Fe 415
grade if steel. Sketch the reinforcement details. Assume moderate exposure
condition.

UNIT- IV
7. Derive expressions for ultimate moment per unit length of yield line for (20)
an isotropically reinforced square slab supporting UDL with simply supported
and fixed edge conditions on all edges. By virtual work method.

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
8. Using yield line theory design the floor slab of a room of a multi- stored (20)
structure for the following data. Dimensions of the room are 6mX4m. The panel
is continuous on all edges assume M20 concrete and Fe 415 grade steel. Derive
the formulae involved Sketch the reinforcement details assume moderate
exposure condition.

UNIT- V
9. a) Explain with sketches the detailing of columns and column- beam joints (10)
for ductility in earthquake resistant structures.
b) Explain the expansion and construction joints in buildings with neat (10)
sketches.

10. Write short notes on the following: (20)

i. Various types of bands in earthquake resistant masonry.
ii. With neat sketches explain beam to beam connection of earth quake
resistant structures.
iii. Detailing of shear wall for earthquake resistant structures.
iv. Effect of Earthquake on non structural elements.

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
Institute of Technology (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka)
Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS – JANUARY 2020

Program : M.Tech: Structural Engineering Semester : I
Advanced Design of Concrete
Course Name : Max. Marks : 100
Structures
Course Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• SP16 : 1980 Code book is allowed.
• IS456: 2000 Code book is allowed.

UNIT- I
1. Design a continuous rectangular beam of spans 7m to carry a dead CO1 (20)
load of 12kN/m and a live load of 16 kN/m. The beam is continuous
over more than 3 spans and is supported by columns. Use M20
concrete and Fe 415 of steel.

2. Design a continuous reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section to CO1 (20)

support a dead load of 8 kN/m and live load of 15 kN/m over 4 spans
of 8 m each. Assume the ends as simply supported. Adopt M-20 grade
of concrete and Fe-415 HYSD bars. Sketch the details of
reinforcements in continuous beam.

UNIT- II
3. Design the side walls and hopper bottom of a 3 m by 3 m square CO2 (20)
bunker to store 30 tonnes of coal. Density of coal= 9 kN/m 3. Angle of
repose = 30 degrees. Adopt M-20 Grade concrete and Fe-415 HYSD
bars. Sketch the details of reinforcements in the bunker.

4. Design a R.C chimney using M25 concrete and Fe-415 steel for the CO2 (20)
following requirement and check the stresses at 50 m below the top:
Diameter of chimney
(i) External – 4.3 m (ii) Internal – 4.0 m
Thickness of fire brick lining - 100mm.
Air gap - 100 mm.
Temperature difference - 700C
Coefficient of thermal expansion – 11 X 10 -6
/ 0C
Assume missing data suitably.

UNIT- III
5. a) Design and detail a slab for big theatre hall to cover floor area of size CO3 (15)
12m X 16m. The spacing of the ribs in mutually perpendicular
directions being 2m c/c. Live load = 1.5 kN/m 2. Adopt M20 Concrete
and Fe415 steel.
b) For a very big theatre hall to have clear view of the theatre screen CO3 (05)
what kind of slab would you suggest and why?

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
6. Design a slab supported on column spaced @ 6 m in both directions. CO3 (20)
The size of the column is 400 mm by 400 mm and the imposed load on
the panel is 3kN/m2. The height of each floor is 3.5 m. Assume floor
finishing load to be 1kN/m2. Use M25 Concrete and Fe 415 steel.

UNIT- IV
7. a) Determine the ultimate bending moment of rectangular RCC slab at its CO4 (10)
collapse state of size 4m X 6m which is simply supported along the
edges and has to carry service load of 4kN/m 2. µ = 0.75. Design and
detail the slab using M20 concrete and Fe 415 Steel.
b) Derive an expression for Yield line orthotopically reinforced simply CO4 (10)
supported Circular slab subjected to uniformly distributed load over
entire surface.

8. a) Derive an expression for Yield line orthotopically reinforced simply CO4 (10)
supported Square slab subjected to uniformly distributed load over
entire surface.
b) A hexagonal slab of side length 3m is simply supported at the edges CO4 (10)
and it is isotopically reinforced with 12 mm diameter bars @ 150 mm
c/c, both ways at an average effective depth of 118 mm. The overall
depth of the slab is 150 mm. Calculate the ultimate load capacity of the
slab and the also the safe permissible service live load if M20 grade
concrete and Fe 415 steel is used.

UNIT- V
9. a) What type of joint would you provide in mid-structure separation CO5 (10)
designed to relieve stress on building materials caused by building
movement. Explain with neat sketch.
b) Describe ductile detailing of column beam joint for RC Structure which CO5 (10)
is located in Seismic Zone III and is more than five storey high.

10. a) Why construction joints are necessary in the structure? Explain with CO5 (10)
neat sketch where do you provide in building.
b) Why Splicing or lapping of longitudinal bars prohibited in regions where CO5 (10)
longitudinal bars can yield in tension. Discuss with neat sketch.

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
Institute of Technology (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka)
Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS – JANUARY 2019

Course & Branch : M.Tech. : Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Sketch design details.
• Use of IS - 456(2000) and SP -16 permitted.

UNIT- I
1. a) Why is an area of compression reinforcement at least equal to 50 percent of (05)
the tension reinforcement necessary in beams?
b) A roof of shop building is supported on a portal frame of span 8m which are (15)
spaced at 4m c/c. The height of the portal frame from centre of the footing is
4m. Design the portal frame for a L.L of 1.5 kN/m2 .The thickness of slab is
150mm. Use M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel. Adopt Limit state method for
design. Design the footing required for portal frame.

2. a) Explain whether moment redistribution can be applied to reduce bending (05)

moments in beam with doubly reinforced sections? How this can be achieved?
b) Design a continuous beam of two spans supported on stone masonry walls (15)
using limit state design allowing for 15% redistribution of moments. The
following data may be used :
Clear span=6m each. Width of masonry supports=330mm, Thickness of
slab=150mm. FF=0.4kN/m2,LL=4k/m2. Adopt M20 and Fe415 grade of
concrete and steel.

UNIT- II
3. Design the side walls and hopper bottom of a circular silo to store (20)
cement of capacity 90T having a density of 15.5 kN/m 3 & 25o angle of
internal friction. Hopper bottom opening=500mm, height of hopper
bottom=3m and slope of hopper bottom =45 o.

4. Design a RC Chimney Shell given the following data : (20)

Height above ground level : 60m
Out side diameter: 4m throughout, thickness of brick lining: 100 mm upto
40 m. From ground and wind pressure: 2 kN/m2.

UNIT- III
5. Design a ribbed slab of 5X5 m continuous over two adjacent sides simply (20)
supported on the other two sides. Beams spaced at 1.25x 1.25 m. assume a
UDL of 10KN/m². Use M25 concrete and Fe 415 steel.

6. Design an interior panel of a flat slab for a commercial building. given the (20)
following data : size of building : 20m X 30m panel size 5m X 6m ,
live load 4 kN/m2 . Provide column drops. Size of supporting columns
600mm X 600mm. sketch reinforcements for longer span only.

UNIT- IV
7. a) With neat sketches represent the yield line pattern for: (04)
i)square ii) Hexagonal slabs

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
b) Derive the expression of yield line analysis by virtual method for a orthotropic (16)
rectangular slab simply supported subjected to uniform load?
The end conditions are i) simply supported ii) fixed end.

8. Enlist the characteristic features of yield lines and Design a circular slab of (20)
diameter 5m which is simply supported at the edges. Live load=4kN/m 2
Assume M20 grade of concrete and Fe415 grade of steel? Assume the load
factors as per IS 456-2000.

UNIT- V
9. a) Explain with sketches the detailing of beams and beam-column joints (10)
for ductility in earthquake resistant structures.
b) Sketch the various types of bands provided in earthquake resistant masonry (10)
structures?

10. Write short notes on the following : (20)

i. Earthquake resistant framed structures.
ii. Design principles to be followed for ductility of members
iii. Ductile detailing of columns
iv. Factors influencing ductility design.

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RA MAIAH (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
Institute of Technology (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Govt. of Karnataka)
Accredited by NBA & NAAC with ‘A’ Grade

EXAMINATIONS SEPTEMBER /OCTOBER 2020

SUPPLEMENTARY SEMESTER / GRADE IMPROVEMENT/
RE –REGISTERED CANDIDATES
Program : M.Tech: Structural Engineering Semester : I
Advanced Design of Concrete
Course Name : Max. Marks : 100
Structures - I
Course Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• SP16 : 1980 Code book is allowed
• IS456: 2000 Code book is allowed

UNIT- I
1. Two span continuous beam of effective span 6m is simply supported at CO1 (20)
supports. The beam is to be designed to carry a dead load of 16kN/m
[inclusive of self-weight] and a maximum live load of 24 kN/m.
Allowing 15 per cent distribution design the beam of cross section
230mm x 500mm with an effective cover of 50 mm. Use M: 20
concrete and Fe415 steel. Sketch the reinforcement details.

2. Design a continuous reinforced concrete beam of rectangular section to CO1 (20)

support a dead load of 10kN/m and live load of 12kN/m over 3 spans
of 6m each. The ends are simply supported. Adopt M-20 grade of
concrete and Fe-415 HYSD bars. Sketch the details of reinforcements
in the beam.

UNIT- II
3. Design a circular bunker to store 20 tonnes of coal. Density of CO2 (20)
coal= 9 kN/m3. Angle of repose = 30 degrees. Use limit state method
of design and adopt characteristic strength of concrete and steel as
20 and 415 N/mm2. Sketch the details of reinforcements in the bunker.

4. Design a chimney of height 70 m and check the stresses in bars. CO2 (20)
Given.
External Diameter
(i) at top – 4m
(ii) at base – 4.8m
Shell thickness
(i) at top – 200mm
(ii) at base – 400mm
Wind intensity 1.8 kN/m2, throughout
Thickness of fire brick lining - 100mm.
Air gap - 100 mm.
Temperature difference - 700C
Coefficient of thermal expansion – 11 X 10 -6/0C
Es =210 X 103 N/mm2
Unit weight of brick lined = 20 kN/mm3
Use M- 20 concrete and Fe-415 steel

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
UNIT- III
5. a) Design and detail a slab supported on column spaced @ 5m in both CO3 (15)
directions. The size of the column is 400 mm by 400mm and the
imposed load on the panel is 3kN/m2. The height of each floor is 3.5m.
Assume floor finishing load to be 1kN/m2. Use M25 Concrete and Fe
415 steel.
b) Why flat slabs are not advised in the places like Bhuj in Gujarat which CO3 (05)
belongs to Earthquake of Zone 5?

6. a) Design and detail slab for a big theatre hall to cover floor area of size CO3 (15)
12m X 16m. The spacing of the ribs in mutually perpendicular
directions being 2m c/c. Live load = 1.5 kN/m2. Adopt M20 Concrete
and Fe 415 steel.
b) What type of RCC slab will you suggest when you want to construct CO3 (05)
very big auditorium hall to have clear view without any obstructions?

UNIT- IV
7. a) Determine the ultimate bending moment of rectangular RCC slab at its CO4 (10)
collapse state of size 4.5 m X 6.5 m which is simply supported along
the edges and has to carry service load of 4kN/m2. µ = 0.75. Design
and detail the slab using M20 concrete and Fe 415 Steel.
b) Derive an expression for Yield line orthotopically reinforced simply CO4 (10)
supported Hexagonal slab subjected to uniformly distributed load over
entire surface.

8. a) Derive an expression for Yield line orthotopically reinforced simply CO4 (10)
supported Rectangular slab subjected to uniformly distributed load over
entire surface.
b) Design a circular slab of diameter 5m which is simply supported at the CO4 (10)
edges. Live load = 4kN/m2. Assume M20 grade concrete and Fe 415
steel. Assume load factor according to IS: 456- 2000.

UNIT- V
9. a) Enlist the Types of Joints in Concrete Constructions with neat sketch. CO5 (10)
b) Why ductility and stiffness is very important parameter for the CO5 (10)
earthquake resistant design of RC structure. How do you increase the
ductility in the building and which are the factors that influence the
ductility?

10. a) As structural designer how you do ductile detailing for flexure member CO5 (10)
as per IS-13920:2003 codal provision.
b) Why expansion joints are necessary in the structure? Explain with neat CO5 (10)
sketch where do you provide them in the building?

****************

Page 2 of 2
 MSTRE151
USN 1 M S
RAMAIAH
INSTITUTE OF (Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)
TECHNOLOGY Bangalore – 560 054

SEMESTER END EXAMINATIONS – JANUARY 2017

Course & Branch : M.Tech: Structural Engineering Semester : I
Subject : Advanced Design of Concrete Structures Max. Marks : 100
Subject Code : MSTRE151 Duration : 3 Hrs

Instructions to the Candidates:

• Answer one full question from each unit.
• Suitably assume any missing data.
• Use of IS 456-2000 and SP16 permitted.
• Sketch design details.

UNIT – I

1. Analyze a two span continuous beam of 6 m each span, carrying an imposed (20)
load of 32 kN/m. Design the beam as a doubly reinforced section using M20
concrete and Fe415 steel.

2. A semi circular beam with an effective radius of 6 m, supported by three (20)

columns is required. Design the beam if it is required to support an imposed
load of 30 kN/m.

UNIT – II

3. A RCC grid slab is to be provided for an auditorium 14m X 22 m , The ribs are (20)
placed at 2m c/c. LL on the slab is 4kN/m2. Design the grid slab and beams by
Rankine Grashoff theory. Adopt M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel.

4. Design an interior panel of a flat slab for a commercial building. Size of the (20)
panels is 5 m X 6m, LL is 6kN/m2. The columns are circular in shape having a
diameter of 450 mm at the corners of the panel.

UNIT- III

5. Design a silo of diameter 6 m and height 24 m. Grains of density 8 kN/m3 (20)

having an angle of repose = 30o is to be stored in it.

6. Design the side walls and hopper bottom of a 3 m X 3m bunker to store 300 kN (20)
of coal having a density of 9kN/m3. Angle of repose is 26o.

UNIT- IV

7. A rectangular slab 3.25m X 5.25m is simply supported. The slab carries a (20)
service load of 6kN/m2. Using M20 concrete and Fe 415 steel, design the slab
if i) it is isotropically reinforced and ii) it is orthotrophically reinforced with 0.75
as coefficient of orthotropy.

Page 1 of 2
 MSTRE151
8. With neat sketches, explain the characteristic features of yield line patterns. (20)
Derive an expression for computing yield line moment for an othrotropically
reinforced simply supported rectangular slabs.

UNIT- V

9. Explain with sketches the detailing of columns and beam column joints. Also (20)
differentiate between expansion and contraction joints in buildings.

10. Write a note on increasing the ductility of masonry structures and increasing (20)
the ductility of a beam.
****************

Page 2 of 2