Total No. of Questions: 8] SEAT No.

:
P3436 [6005]-542
[Total No. of Pages : 3

F.Y.M.E. (Civil-Structural)
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) Calculate the natural frequency for the frame shown in Fig. 1. Assume the
beam to be infinitely rigid. [9]

Consider E = 206×109 N/m2, I = 62.5 ×10-6 m4, L= 3.65 m and m = 140 kg.

OR

Q2) The natural frequency of a spring-mass system is 2 Hz. When an additional

mass of 1 kg is added to the original mass m, the natural frequency is reduced
to 1 Hz. Find the spring constant k and the mass m. [9]

Q3) An undamped single degree of system is subjected to a harmonic force having

an amplitude F0= 80 N and a frequency of 10 cps. Determine the displacement
amplitude of the steady state response if the mass is 8 kg and spring constant
is 2.5 N/m. [9]

OR
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Q4) A single degree of freedom system is subjected to a step functions as shown
in Fig. 2. Determine the response of the system. [9]

Q5) a) Calculate the natural frequencies and plot the mode shapes for the
system shown in Fig.3. [12]

b) What are mode shapes? Explain how they are calculated. [4]

OR

Q6) a) The building shown in Fig. 4 consists of frames spaced 3 m center to

center. The design load on the floor may be taken as 4.5 kN/m2. The
column are of size (350×400) mm. Determine the natural frequency and
plot the mode shapes. Take E = 22 GPa. [12]

b) What are Eigen values and Eigen vectors? [4]

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Q7) a) Derive the expression for transverse vibration of a simply supported beam.
[8]

b) Derive the expression for transverse vibration of a beam fixed at one end
and simply supported at the other end. [8]
OR

Q8) a) Write a note on Rayleigh-Ritz method. [8]

b) Write a note on continuous systems. [8]

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :

P-3437 [Total No. of Pages : 2

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F.Y. M.E. (Civil Structure Engineering)
ADVANCED DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
(2017 Pattern) (Semester - I) (501003)

Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50

Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q1 or Q2, Q3 or Q4, Q5 or Q6, Q7 or Q8.
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right side indicate full marks.
4) Assume Suitable data if necessary.
5) IS: 800-2007, IS: 800-1984, IS: 801, IS: 802, IS:811, SP-34 and
Nonprogrammable calculator.

Q1) a) Explain different types of hoarding structures with sketches. [3]

b) Design a castellated beam in grade Fe410 steel to carry an imposed load
of 3kN/m and dead load of 5kN/m over a simply supported span of
18m. [6]
OR
Q2) a) What are the force considered in the design of microwave tower and
transmission tower? [3]
b) A tabular column hinged at both ends has the outside diameter of the
tube 129.1mm and is of heavy gauge (i.e@31 kg/m). The length of the
column is 4.5m. Determine the safe load the column can carry if the
column is of IS 1161 grade ST 32 steel. [6]

Q3) a) Give brief sketch of different structures used to support the electric
power transmission lines? [3]
b) A light gauge steel rectangular box section 200mm×100mm×2.0mm is
used for a column. The effective length of column is 3.6m. Determine
the safe load carrying capacity of the section. Take basic design stress
b
as 125 N/mm2. [6]
OR

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Q4) a) Define Stiffened, Multiple Stiffened, and Un-Stiffened light-gauge sections.
[3]
b) Explain structural configuration (Tower geometry) and material. Briefly
explain the design steps for transmission tower. [6]

Q5) a) How is stability analysis carried out for a steel chimney? [8]
b) What is the function of base plate provided for the steel chimney? How
is it analyzed and designed. [8]
OR
Q6) a) A steel chimney of 72 m heighi and the diameter of cylindrical shell is
3m. The moment at the base of chimney is 8830kNm and the weight of
chimney shell is 756kN. It has a 100mm thick lining brick lining. Design
base Plate and Anchor bolt. [8]
b) State and explain different design forces for the chimney. [8]

Q7) A self supporting steel stack is 84mts high and its top diameter is 3m is to be
designed for Pune. Design the plates of stack, base plate of stack and anchor
bolt. [16]
OR
Q8) a) State and explain design criterion for foundation of steel chimney. [8]
b) Explain how the height and other dimensions of a steel chimney are
determined. [8]

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 [6005]-544
M.E. (Civil) (Structures)
NUMERICAL METHODS IN STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
(2017 Pattern) (Semester - I) (501004)
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)

[5]

[4]

Q2)

[5]

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 [4]

Q3)
f x x x
[5]

[4]

dy dx y y

dy dx y y x y

y y

Q4)
[5]
h x
dx
x x
dt

d x dx
x
dt dt

[4]

Q5)

[8]

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 h [8]

Q6)

[8]

a
po [8]

Q7) y a x b x [8]

[8]

Q8)
x [8]

[8]

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :

P-3439 [Total No. of Pages : 2

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M.E. (Civil-Structures)
FINITE ELEMENT METHOD
(2017 Pattern) (SEMESTER - II) (501007)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Answer Q.1 or 2, Q.3 or 4, Q.5 or 6, Q.7 or 8
2) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary
3) Figures to the right indicates full marks
4) Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed
5) Assume suitable data if necessary.

Q1) a) Solve the following differential Equation using the Galerkin Method. [6]
d2y
50 0 for 0 x 10
dx 2
Boundary conditions are y(0) = y(10) = 0. Assume trial function
y = ax (10 - x)
b) Define node in finite element analysis. What are the types of nodes. [4]
OR
Q2) a) Write short note on significance of strong and weak formulation in finite
element analysis. [5]
b) State and explain the variational principles of virtual work and minimum
potential energy used for the derivation of stiffness matrix of finite element.[5]

Q3) a) What are the criteria for convergence requirement of displacement function
with suitable example. [5]
b) A three nodded constant strain triangular element is used in plane elasticity
problem. Coordinates at nodes are (1, 2), (5, 6), (4, 6). Hence, derive
shape functions for the given CST element. [8]
OR
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Q4) a) Using the Lagrange interpolation function, derive shape functions of nine
nodded rectangular element in natural coordinate system [8]
b) Explain with suitable example [5]
i) Isoparametric elements,
ii) Sub-parametric elements and
iii) Super-parametric elements

Q5) a) Explain Mindlin’s plate element & explain step by step procedure of
deriving the stiffness matrix of plate using Mindlin’ s plate element. [8]
b) Explain need of refined shear deformation theories for the finite element
analysis of plate and shell type structures. [5]
OR
Q6) Obtain Jacobian matrix for the quadrilateral element using isoparametric
formulation. The coordinates of quadrilateral elements are (2, 1), (8, 3), (7, 7)
and (3, 5). [13]

Q7) Derive stiffness matrix for the rectangular ACM plate bending element with 12
DOF. [14]
OR
Q8) a) Write difference between plate element and shell element. Write strain-
displacement relations for doubly-curved shallow shell. [8]
b) Write short note on axi-symmetric finite elements. Explain with suitable
example. [6]

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 [6005]-547
M
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS
(2017 Pattern) (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 and Q.7 orQ.8.
2) Neat diagram must be drawn wherever necessary.
3) Figures to the right 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)

Q2)

Q3)

Q4)

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Q5)

Q6)

Q7)

Q8)

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 [6005]-549
M.E. Civil (Structural Engineering)
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
(2017 Pattern) (Semester - III) (601013)

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 indicate full marks.
4) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

Q1)

Q2)

Q3)

Q4)

Q5)

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Q6)

Q7)

Q8)

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Total No. of Questions : 8] SEAT No. :
P728 [Total No. of Pages : 3
[6005]-550
S.Y.M.E. (Civil-Structures Engineering)
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF EARTH QUAKE RESISTANT
STRUCTURES
(2017Pattern) (Semester-III) (601014)
Time : 3 Hours] [Max. Marks : 50
Instructions to the candidates:
1) Slove 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 and clearly state.
5) Use of cell phone is prohibited in the examination hall.
6) Use of electronic pocket calculator is allowed.
7) IS 1893 is allowed.

Q1) a) Why are aftershocks recorded? [5]

b) Write a short note on P- effect [4]

OR

Q2) a) Describe with neat figure [5]

i) Seismic waves

ii) Epicenter

iii) Hypocenter or focus

b) What is the “magnitude” of an Earthquake? [4]

Q3) a) Explain what twist does to building members. [5]

b) Explain effects of irregularity and architectural planning for earthquake

resistant design. [4]

OR
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Q4) The plan and elevation of three story RCC school building is shown in Fig.
The building is located in seismic zone V. The type of soil is encountered is
medium stiff and it is proposed to design the building with special moment
resisting frame. The intensity of dead load is 10 km/m2 and the floors are to
cater to IL of 3kN/m2. Determine the design seismic loads on the structure by
static analysis. [9]

Q5) Give reasons for following with regard RC member subjected to seismic forces.
[16]
a) Depth of beam should not more than one-fourth of clear span

f ck
b) Tension steel ratio on any face of beam should not less than 0.24
fy

c) Width of column should not be too small

d) Special confining reinforcement for full height column is provided when
stiffness of column changes significantly along the height.
OR

Q6) a) Explain Methods of seismic retrofitting. [7]

b) Write a short notes on [9]
i) Shaking table test
ii) Pseudo-dynamic test
iii) Quasi static test

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Q7) a) State IS 3370 code provisions for water tanks. Write design procedure
for water tank. [8]
b) Explain why buildings with shear walls preferred in seismic regions. Dis-
cuss the concept of flanged shear wall. [8]
OR
Q8) a) Calculate time period of water tank whose mass is 201869 kg and stiff-
ness is 2.22×108N/m. [8]
b) Ductile detailing consideration as per 13920:1993 for lap splices in beam,
beam web reinforcement, column and joint detailing, travers reinforce-
ment in columns. [8]

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