Register Number
SATHYABAMA UNIVERSITY
(Established under section 3 of UGC Act,1956)
Course & Branch :B.Arch - ARCH
Title of the Paper:Analysis and Design of Structures-V Max. Marks:80
Sub. Code :621801 (2007)
Time : 3 Hours
Date :06/11/2012
Session :FN
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1.
PART - A
Answer ALL the Questions
List out the advantages of flat slab.
(8 x 4 = 32)
2.
Classify different types of slab based on their shape.
3.
Define (a) shear walls
4.
Explain (a) shear centre (b) shear rigidity
5.
Explain: Epicenter.
6.
Explain: Focus.
7.
Write down the different types of cracks and explain any two.
8.
How will you locate the weaker section in a distressed member?
(b) Coupled shear walls.
PART – B
Answer All the Questions
9.
(4 x 12 = 48)
Design an Interior Panel of a flat slab for a LL of 5000 N/sqm.
Drops shall be provided. All panels are 6m x 6m. Use M20
concrete and Fe415 steel reinforcement.
(or)
10. A hall is circular with an internal diameter of 6.5m. Design a
simply supported slab for the hall allowing a Live Load of 3800
N/sqm. Use M15 grade concrete and grade I steel.
11. Explain the behaviour of different types of wall frames with neat
sketches.
(or)
12. Write elaborate description of bracing in tall buildings with
sketches.
13. Explain the modified Mercalli Intensity Scale.
(or)
14. Explain in detail the various natural and man-made disasters in
India.
15. How will you classify cracks and give appropriate method for
preventing and controlling these cracks.
(or)
16. What are the properties of materials and their uses for repair and
explain how polymers are involved in the concrete to improve its
performance.