Time : Three hours a os il. Reg. No.:(4 6 fo [elo [ah [alele |e Question Paper Code : 33118 M.E/M.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATIONS, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2022. Elective Infrastructure Engineering and Management ST 4091 - DESIGN OF BRIDGE STRUCTURES (Common to: M.E. Structural Engineering) (Regulations 2021) (Use of IS 456, IS 800, IRC 6, IRC 21, IRC 18, IRC 112 are permitted) Maximum : 100 marks Answer ALL questions. PART A= (10 x 2= 20 marks) What are the criteria for selection of bridge site? Classify the types of bridges. Distinguish between class ‘A’ loading and class ‘B’ loading as per IRC. Evaluate the causes for longitudinal forces on bridges? How will you find the radius and thickness of arch bridges? State the types of loading considered in box culverts. List out the reasons for uneven settlement of sub structure/pier. What is “preset” during installation of bridge bearings? What is the need for prestressed concrete bridges? What are the advantages of plate girder bridges? PART B — (6 x 13 = 65 marks) (a) Write a detail note on the investigation procedure for the selection of the site and the types of bridge. Or (b) Explain elaborately the various types of loadings on the Railway and Road bridges. Explain the design of these bridges according to IRC Codes.12. 13. 14. 15. (a) () ) un bridge ta he built te of 7 apans of Examine the super structure for one epan of a 7-1 on a rural acction of a state highway. The bridge oo 140m. Assume moderate exposure and cement wearing cour: Or Explain with neat sketches different types of Highway bridges Superstructure. Write the step by step procedure of design of long span continuous bridges. Or Write the step by step procedure of design of box girder bridges. Suggest remedial measures for the problems/defects for the bridges. () Severe settlement in foundation (ii) Vertical cracks in sub structure masonry (iii) Horizontal cracks in sub structure masonry (iv) Toe wall damage Or Design an elastomeric bearing at the sliding end of a bridge for the following data. Maximum Normal load 1100 kN, Minimum-normal load 220 kN, Transverse lateral load 46 kN, Longitudinal load longitudinal translation 12 mm, Rotation at support 0.0020 radia Shear modulus of elastomeric bearing = 1.3 N/mm?. Allowable compressive stress for concrete = 7.2 Nimm?®, Allowable compressive stress for elastomer = 10.6 N/mm?. Design a post tensioned prestressed concrete slab bridge deck to suit the following data: Clear span : 12m Width of bearing : 400 mm Clear width of road way : 7.5m .2m on either side Foot path : Kerb : 600 mm wide Thickness of wearing coat : 80 mm Loading : IRC Class AA tracked vehicle Compressive strength at Transfer : 35 Nimm? Or 33118) (a) } Design a deck type welded plate girder bridge to suit the following data: Effective span of the girder — 34 m Dead load ~ 8 kN/m. PART C— (1x 15 = 15 marks) Design an Interior panel and Cantilever of R.C.C T-Beam deck slab bridge for Two lane highway with following data () Span of the Bridge ~ 25 m Foot path on either side — 1.5 m wide Width of carriage way - 7.5 m Gv) Spacing of longitudinal Girders ~ 3.2 m (3 No’s) (¥) Spacing of cross Girders ~ 3.2 m (vi) Thickness of wearing coat ~ 75 mm. Loading - IRC Class AA Tracked vehicle (vi) (viii) Material -M30 and Fe 500 (ix) Use m1 = 0.055 and m2 = 0.021 (x) Sketch the details of reinforcement Or Design one top chord member and one bottom chord member for steel trussed bridge to suit the following data: Maximum Compressive force in top chord = 670 KN. Maximum tensile force in bottom chord = 750 kN. Effective span — 36m Roadway — 7.5 m (two lane) Kerbs ~ 600mm Loading : IRC class AA tracked vehicle Materials : M25 Grade concrete and Fe415 HYSD bars for deck slab. Rolled steel sections with an yield stress of 236 N/mm? 8 33118