Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No.

:
P3050 [Total No. of Pages : 2
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M.E. (Civil Structures)
STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS
(2017 Pattern) (Semester-I) (501002)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2; Q.3 or Q.4; Q.5 or Q.6: and Q.7 or Q.8.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) If necessary, assume suitable data and indicate clearly
4) Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.

Q1) Explain with suitable examples the different types of damping. How are they
modelled? [9]
OR

Q2) Derive the equation for logarithmic decrement. [9]

Q3) A SDOF system is subjected to a forced excitation. Derive the solution

considering damping present in the system. [9]

OR

Q4) What is force transmissibility? Derive the expression for it. [9]

Q5) a) Determine the mode shapes for the system shown in Fig1. [8]

b) What are Eigen values and Eigen vectors? Explain with a suitable example.
[8]
OR

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Q6) a) Derive the expression for Eigen vectors for a three-storied building
subjected to base excitation. [8]

b) Plot the mode shapes for the system shwon in Fig. 2. [8]

Q7) a) Derive the equation of motion for trasverse vibration of beam. [8]
b) Find the natural frequencies and the free-vibration solution of a bar fixed
at both ends. [8]
OR
Q8) a) Derive the expression for natural frequency for a beam element using
Rayleigh’s method. [8]
b) Determine the fundamental frequency of a cantilever beam using the
Rayleigh’s method. [8]

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :
P6542 [Total No. of Pages : 2
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M.E. (Civil) (Structures Engineering)
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
(2017 Pattern) (Semester-II) (501007)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2; Q.3 or Q.4; Q.5 or Q.6 and Q.7 or Q.8.
2) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
3) If necessary, assume suitable data and indicate clearly
4) Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.

Q1) a) Solve using collocation method, the differential equation governing a

physical phenomenon as [5]
d2y
4 y 12 for 0 x 1, boundary conditions are y(0)=2.1 ; y(1)=1.1
dx 2
Assume trial function : y=3–2x–a(x2–x). Use Collocation point as 1/3
and find the answer at x=2/3.
b) Explain the variational approach for formulation of element stiffness matrix
for truss. [4]
OR
Q2) a) Write a note on significance of strong and weak formulation in Finite
element analysis. [4]
b) A CST element has coordinates (10, 08), (30, 08), and (30, 32). Hence
derive the shape functions and hence strain displacement matrix for CST
element using area coordinates. [5]
Q3) a) What is Lagrangian Polynomial? Using this, determine and plot the shape
functions of four noded rectangular element in natural coordinate system.
[4]
b) For a quadrilateral element for plane stress condition the strain
displacement matrix is found to be [5]
0.4 0 0,4 0 0, 4 0 0.4 0
1
B= 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 1 ,
2
3 1 3 1 3 1 3 1
and the displacements of an quadrilateral element is found primarily as
u=[0 0 0.002 0 0.005 0.006 0 0]T in m.
Determine the elemental stresses, if E=200 GPa, =0.3
OR

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Q4) a) A four noded element has coordinates (1,1), (3,0) (3.5, 2.5) (2,3)
Determine the Jacobian matrix and its value at (1.3, 1.5) [5]
b) For a plane elasticity problem, derive the strain displacement matrix for
the rectangular 2D-6 noded serendipity element. [4]

Q5) a) Sate the salient features shear deformation theory with reference to finite
element analysis. Explain shear locking phenomenon. [8]
b) Explain the Mindlin’s plate element and briefly explain the formulation of
stiffness matrix. [8]
OR
Q6) a) Explain the convergence requirements of displacement functions. Write
a note on conforming and non-conforming elements with reference to
plate elements. [8]
b) Derive the stiffness matrix for ACM or BFS plate bending element [8]

Q7) a) For axisymmetric element, write constitutive relations and hence obtain
the element stiffness matrix for a typical triangular element for its
application in solving a problem of cylinder subjected to internal pressure.
[8]
b) How will you differentiate shell element in comparison with plate element.
Write the strain displacement matrix for the curved shaped element. [8]
OR
Q8) a) Explain how axi-symmetric problems can be analyzed using axi-symmetric
elements in Finite element method. [8]
b) i) Explain in detail ‘Flat elements’ in Finite element analysis. [8]
ii) Write the displacement field for 4 noded degenerated shell element.

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :
P3053 [5872]-146
[Total No. of Pages : 2

M.E. (Civil-Structures)
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS
(2017 Pattern) (Semester-II) (Credit) (501008)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Attempt Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right side indicates full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary and clearly state.
5) Use of cell phone is prohibited in the examination hall.
6) Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.

Q1) a) Explain the classification of plate according to the aspect ratio. Also
draw the detail sketch of bending moment, axial force and torsional
moment acting on plate. [5]
b) Differentiate Navier’s and Lavy’s method for the analysis of thin plate.
[4]

OR
Q2) a) Explain small deflection theory of thin plates assumptions. [5]
b) Describe in brief shear deformation theory and write the displacement
function of Reissener - Mindlin theory. [4]

Q3) a) Derive the governing differential expression for circular plate using the
first principal in polar coordinate. [5]
b) State and explain classification of shells on geometry with suitable
sketches. [4]
OR
Q4) a) Derive the equilibrium equation for Nx, N and Nx in circular cylindrical
shell using membrane theory. [5]
b) State and explain moment curvature relations for circular plate. [4]

Q5) a) Derive equilibrium equation for circular cylindrical shell using membrane
and bending theory. [8]
b) Differentiate membrane and bending theory for circular cylindrical shell.
[8]
OR
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Q6) a) State the application of membrane theory to pipe and hence derive an
expression for Nx, N and Nx [8]
b) State and explain various boundary conditions for circular cylindrical
shells. [8]

Q7) a) Explain in brief beam method of analysis for cylindrical shells and
applications to cylindrical roof shells. [8]
b) Explain in details arch analysis for cylindrical shells. [8]

OR
Q8) a) State and explain Lundgren’s beam theory with its application to analysis
of shells. [8]
b) Explain in details beam analysis for cylindrical shells. [8]

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :
P3054 [Total No. of Pages : 2
[5872]-147
M.E. (Civil - Structural Engineering)
ADVANCE DESIGN OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES
(2017 Pattern) (Semester - II) (501009)

Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50

Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4, Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.
5) Use IS 456, IS 1343, IS 1893, IS 3370 and Non-programmable calculator.

Q1) a) Explain Assumptions in Yield line Theory. [4]

b) Design a grid slab for a floor of hall 12m×15m having a square grid of
1.5m. Use M20 and Fe 415 steel. Take live load 6kN/m2 and floor finish
load 1.4kN/m2. [5]
OR
Q2) a) Draw yield line pattern for: An Equilateral triangular slab fixed at two
sides and unsupported at third side. [4]
b) Design a grid slab for a floor of Auditorium hall l4m×l6m having square
grid of 2m.Take live load 5kN/m2 and floor finish load 1.3kN/m2.
Use M20 and Fe 415. [5]

Q3) a) Enlist the advantages and disadvantages of flat slab. [4]

b) An open square tank 6m×6m×3m deep and supported 6m above the
ground level on beams and columns. Design the beam and column of a
tank. Use M20 and Fe 500 steel. [5]
OR
Q4) a) Explain in detail wind load analysis of column for a water tank supported
on four identical columns with their lower end fixed to the base and
braced at intermediate level. [4]
b) Design a interior panel of flat slab for flexure with panel size 5.75m×5.75m
in dimensions. Take live load of 5 kN/m2 and floor finish load of 1.3kN/m2.
Use M20 and Fe 500. [5]
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Q5) a) Design a circular bunker to store 50 tons of coal for the following. Density
of coal = 16 kN/m3, angle of repose is 29°. Use M25 and Fe 500 steel.
Draw the details of reinforcement in side wall and hopper. [8]
b) A concrete bin is 3.5m×3.5m and contains wheat weighing 9.45kN/m3.
The coefficient of friction between grain and grain is 0.43 and the
coefficient of friction between grain and concrete is 0.41. If the depth of
wheat is 5m, determine the lateral pressure per meter run of the bin wall.[8]
OR
Q6) a) Design a square bunker to store 500kN furnace slag. Unit weight of slag
is 8500 N/m2. Angle of repose is 22°. Use M25 and Fe 500. Draw
reinforcement details for side walls and hopper bottom. [8]
b) A concrete bin is 4m×4m and contains wheat weighing l0kN/m3. The
coefficient of friction between grain and grain is 0.45 and the coefficient
of friction between grain and concrete is 0.38. If the depth of wheat is
4m, determine the lateral pressure per meter run of the bin wall. [8]

Q7) a) A group of 30 piles are arranged in 6 rows and 5 in each row. The piles
are 300mm in diameter and spaced 0.9m center to center. Each pile can
carry 300kN load if it can act independently. Determine the carrying
capacity of the pile group. [8]
b) Design a formwork for a slab of 4.m×4.m having thickness of 180mm. It
is proposed to deposit concrete in one stage. [8]
OR
Q8) a) In a group of 16 piles of diameter 350mm and center to center spacing
of pile being 1m. The piles are arranged in square area. Each pile is 12m
long and taking m= 0.7 and c=50kN/m2. Ascertain whether the failure
will occur with the piles acting individually or as a group. Also specify
the failure load. [8]
b) Design a raft foundation for the following center to center distance of
column in both directions is 2.2m. Taking column size as 350mm×350mm,
working load on each column is 500kN. The depth of strata is 1.4m. Use
M25 and Fe500, SBC 120kN/m2. Draw reinforcement details. [8]

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :
P3056 [Total No. of Pages : 3
[5872]-149
M.E. (Civil) (Structures)
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT
STRUCTURES
(2017 Pattern) (Semester-III) (601014)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q.1 or Q.2, Q.3 or Q.4. Q.5 or Q.6, Q.7 or Q.8.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right side indicates full marks.
4) Assume suitable data if necessary and clearly state.
5) Use of cell phone is prohibited in the examination hall.
6) Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed. is 1893 is allowed.

Q1) a) Can earthquakes be predicted? [5]

b) Describe with neat figure. [4]
i) Seismic waves
ii) Epicenter
iii) Hypocenter of Focus
OR
Q2) a) What is the relationship between volcanoes and earthquakes? [5]
b) Explain concept of stiffness, flexibility and ductility in earthquake design.[4]

Q3) a) Explain effects of irregularity and architectural planning for earthquake

resistant design. [5]
b) Describe with neat figure oceanic-continental convergence. [4]
OR
Q4) a) What is mean duration of earthquake? [5]
b) Describe with neat figure divergent boundaries. [4]

Q5) a) Define code based procedure for seismic analysis. [9]

b) Explain detailing of beams as per IS code provisions. [7]

OR

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