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L-3/T-l/ARCH Date: 30/03/2023

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3fT-l B. Arch. Examinations 2021-2022

Sub: CE 365 (Structure]]]: Reinforced Concrete Design)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION-A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE questions.
Assume reasonable values of missing data, if any.

I. (a) What are the seismic detailing provisions of RC columns for intermediate moment
frames according to BNBC 2020? (6)
(b) Where will you provide comer reinforcements in slabs and why? Describe the
corner reinforcement requirements according to ACI Code with the help of neat
sketches. , (8)
(c) Determine the nominal and design axial compression capacity of a 20"x25" column

reinforced with 4 - #9 and 8 - #8 bars. (9X)

Assume, I: = 3ksi and Iy = 72.5 ksi.

2. (a) Why is the value of strength reduction factor lower for RC columns compared to
that ofRC beam? (6)
(b) Show the relationship between the compressive strength and the water-cement ratio
of concrete in a qualitative graph. (3)
(c) Design a square tied column to support an axial dead load of 900 kips and a live
load of 500 kips. Use, I: = 5 ksi, Iy = 60 ksi and a steel ratio of about 2%. Design the

necessary ties. (14 X)

3. A five-storied building consists of 6" thick floor slabs. The typical floor plan is shown
in Figure I.The rectangular floor slabs are supported by beams at all their edges. All
beams are 12" wide and 30" deep which are simply supported at their ends by columns
of cross-section 36"x36" at the corners. Determine the concentrated factored load on

column CI at the plinth level for gravity loads. (23X)

Assume, FF = 30 psf, PW = 40 psf, and LL = 60 psf, floor height = 10'.

4. A four-storied shear wall is subjected to factored wind forces as shown in Figure 2.

The wall is 16' long and 8" thick. Design reinforcement for the wall. Assume the

compressive strength of concrete to be 4 ksi and steel yield strength to be 60 ksi. (23 X )

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SECTION -B
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE questions.

5. (a) A rectangular beam has the dimensions as shown in Figure 3. 28 days concrete
cylinder strength is4000 psi and yield strength of steel is 60 ksi. Modulus of rupture is

given as 450 psi. Determine the stresses caused by a bending moment of60 ft-kips. (18)

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(b) Briefly describe Equivalent Rectangular Stress Distribution with relevant figures. (S}S)

6. A reinforced one way concrete slab is built integrally with its supports and consists of
two equal spans, each with a clear span of 14 ft. The service live load is 100 psf, and
4000 psi concrete is specified for use with steel with a yield strength equal to 60 ksi.
Design the slab following the provisions of the ACT. (Use the table provided in

Appendix-A) (23X)

7. (a) Find the cross sectional and steel area required for a simply supported rectangular
beam with a span of IS ft that is to carry a computed dead load of 1.3 kips/ft and a

service live load of 2.1 kips/ft. Materials strength are f; = 4500 psi, fy = 60 ksi. (18)

(b) Briefly describe behavior of diagonally cracked beam. (SX)

8. (a) Using the equivalent rectangular stress distribution, calculate the nominal strength
ofa beam having b = 12 in., d =23 in., As = 2.37 in2, f; = 4500 psi, fy =72.5 ksi and

PI = 0.85. Also calculate the design moment capacity. (15)

(b) Classify slabs along with relevant figures. (8X)

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L-3/T-lIARCH Date: 15/10/2022
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T -1 B. Arch. Examinations 2020-2021

Sub: CE 365 (Structure III: Reinforced Concrete Design)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION -A
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.
Assume reasonable values for missing data, if any.

1. A three storied building consists of 6.5" thick floor slabs. The rectangular floor slabs are
20'x24' and is supported by beams at all its edges. The beams are 12" wide and 24" deep
supported by 4 columns of cross-section 24"x36" at the comers. Determine the
concentrated factored load on columns at plinth level for the given gravity loads.
Assume, FF = 30 psf, PW = 25 psf, and LL = 40 psf, floor height = 12'. (2310

2. (a) Show five different types of floor systems commonly used in Bangladesh with neat
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(b) Briefly describe the earthquake design philosophy. (6)
(c) Determine the nominal and design axial compression capacity of a column 30"x48"
reinforced with 4 - #9 and 28 - #8 bars. Design the necessary ties. (12 YJ)
Assume f~ = 3 ksi and fy = 50 ksi.

3. (a) What is the significance of the factor a. in the design ofRC columns? (4)
(b) Show the relationship between compressive strength and age of concrete In a
qualitative graph. Also, show the effect of curing in the graph. (3)
(c) Design a square tied column to support an axial dead load of 750 kip and a live load
of 450 kip. Use f~ = 5 ksi, fy = 72.5 ksi and a steel ratio of about 2.5%. Design the

necessary ties. (16 YJ)

4 A three-storied shear wall is subjected to factored wind forces as shown in Figure I. The
wall is 12' long and 8" thick. Design reinforcement for the wall at first level. Assume
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compressive strength of concrete to be 3 ksi yield stress of steel to be 50 ksi. (23 YJ)
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SECTION-B
There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.

5. (a) Architectural considerations limit the height of an 18 ft long simple span beam to 15 in.
and width to 12 in. The following loads and material properties are given. W d = 0.75 kip/ft,

WI = 1.60 kip/ft, f~ = 4500 psi and fy = 60 ksi. Determine the reinforcement for the beam. (20)

(b) What are the sources of uncertainties in analysis, design and construction? (313')

6. A reinforced one-way concrete slab is built integrally with its supports and consists of
two equal spans, each with a clear span of 16 ft. The service live load is 110 psf, and
4500 psi concrete is specified for use with steel with a yield strength equal to 60 ksi.
Design the slab following the provisions of the ACI. (Use the table provided in
Appendix-A). (23 X)
7. (a) Find the cross-sectional and steel area required for a simply supported rectangular
beam with span of 15 ft that is to carry a computed dead load of 1.3 kip/ft and a service
live load of 2.1 kip/ft. Materials strength are f~ = 4500 psi and fy = 60 ksi. (20)

(b) What are the fundamental assumptions of reinforced concrete behavior? (313')

8. (a) Using the equivalent rectangular stress distribution, calculate the nominal strength of
2
a beam having b = 10 in., d = 23 in., As = 2.37 in , f~ = 4000 psi, fy = 60 ksi and ~I =

0.85. Also calculate the design moment capacity. (18)

(b) What are the fundamental assumptions related to flexure and flexural shear of
reinforced concrete beams? (513')
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Appendix-A

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stiffness exceeds 8 at each end of the span
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wilh their supports
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, w. ~ loralfllClorcdload per unillength of beam or per unit area of slab.

l •• = clear span (or flO~itivt: moment and sheRr and the 3verage of the two. adjacent clear spans for negative
moment.
 BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-1 B.ARCH Examinations, Session: January 2021

Sub: CE 365: Structure III

Full Marks: 140 Time: 2:30 Hours
The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
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SECTION – A

There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.

No. Questions Marks

1. A three-storied shear wall is subjected to factored wind forces as shown in Figure 1. The wall 23⅓
is 16' long and 10" thick. Design reinforcement for the wall at first level. Assume compressive
strength of concrete to be 4ksi and yield stress of steel to be 60ksi.

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2. A three storied building consists of 5" thick floor slabs. The rectangular floor slabs are 12'X18' 23⅓
and is supported by beams at all of its edges. The beams are 12" wide and 15" deep supported
by 4 columns of cross-section 15"×15" at the corners. Determine the concentrated factored
load on columns at plinth level for the given gravity loads.
Assume, FF = 40psf, PW = 30psf, and LL = 60psf, floor height = 10'.

3. a. Briefly describe the earthquake design philosophy. 6

b. Determine the nominal and design axial compression capacity of a column 24"×36" 17⅓
reinforced with 16 - #7 bars. Design the necessary ties.
Assume, f' c = 4ksi and f y = 60ksi.
4. a. Why is the value of strength reduction factor lower for RC columns? 6
b. Design a square tied column to support an axial dead load of 500 kips and a live load of 17⅓
300 kips. Use, f c ' = 5ksi, f y = 60ksi and a steel ratio of about 3%. Design the necessary
ties.
 CE 365: Structure III
SECTION-B
There are Four questions in this section. Answer any Three questions.

No. Questions Marks

5. A reinforced concrete slab is built integrally with its supports and consists of two equal (23⅓)
spans, each with a clear span of 13'. The slab is continuous on one end. The service
live load is 60psf. Design the slab following the provisions of the ACI Code. Assume
compressive strength of concrete to be 4 ksi and yield stress of steel to be 60 ksi.

6. a. Why is it necessary to keep the reinforcement ratio of a beam below the balanced (5)
reinforcement ratio?
b. Architectural considerations limit the depth of a beam to 15" and the width to 12". The (18⅓)
beam is simply supported with a span of 18'. Consider the following loads and material
properties given below:
w DL = 0.90kips/ft including self-wt., w LL = 1.45kips/ft, f c ' = 4000psi, and f y
=60,000psi.
Determine the necessary reinforcement for the beam and show them in a neat sketch.

7. a. Write short notes on: 12

i. Cantilever beam
ii. Doubly reinforced beam
iii. T – beam
iv. Shear cracks in beam
b. A beam has a cross-section of 12"X20". It is reinforced with 4-#8 bars. Determine the 11⅓
design moment capacity of the beam. Assume compressive strength of concrete to be
4 ksi and yield stress of steel to be 60 ksi.

8. a. Why is it necessary to provide a reinforcement ratio more than the minimum 5

reinforcement ratio in beams?
b. A 10"X18" beam is reinforced with 4-#7 bars. Determine the stresses caused by a 18⅓
bending moment of M = 25 ft-kips. Again, determine the stresses caused by an
increased bending moment of M = 55 ft-kips. Comment on findings from the
calculation. Assume compressive strength of concrete to be 4000 psi, tensile strength
of concrete to be 450 psi and yield stress of steel to be 60000 psi.
 L-3/T -l/ARCH Date: 24/1012019

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA

L-3/T-l B, Sc, Engineering Examinations 2018-2019

Sub: CE 365 (Structure III)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
The figures in the margin indicate full marks,
SECTION -A

There are FOUR questions in this section. Answer any THREE.

I. (a) Show the variation of strength reduction factor with net tensile strain. (4)
(b) Write short notes on: (6X)
(i) Tension controlled member
(ii) Compression controlled member
(iii) Overreinforced beam
(c) The width and height of a rectangular beam are 12 in. and 27 in. respectively. It is
reinforced with three NO.9 bars. Determine the stresses caused by bending moment M = 40
ft-kips and 95 ft-kips. Comment on findings from the calculation. (13)

2. (a) Derive Euler's formula for buckling considering ideal columns with pinned supports. (7 X)
(b) Determine the nominal and design axial compression capacity of a 15"x20" column
reinforced with 8- #9 bars with #3 ties @ 20" c/c spacing. Also check whether the provided
ties are in compliance with the ACI Code. Assume f: = 4 ksi and h = 60 ksi. (8)

(c) A W8x2l steel column is 24 ft long and is fixed at its ends as shown in figure 1. Its load
carrying capacity is increased by bracing it about the y-y axis using struts that are assumed to
be pin connected to its mid-height. Determine the load it can support so that the column does
not buckle nor the material exceed the yield stress. The moments of inertia for W8x2Iare
75.3 in4 and 9.77 in4 about X-axis and Y-axis respectively. The area of W8x21 shape is 6.16
in2 Assume, Estee] = 29000 ksi and fy = 60 ksi. (8)
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CE 365

3. (a) State the advantage of using shear walls in reinforced concrete buildings? Show a typical

layout of main reinforcements in shear walls in a neat sketch. (6)

(b) Why shear walls are placed symmetrically in plan of a building? Draw a typical plan of a

building showing the symmetric location of shear walls. (6)

(c) Differentiate between concentrically braced frame and eccentrically braced frames. Show

6 types of concentrically braced frames with neat sketches. (9)

(d) Mention the minimum slab thickness of one-way slabs for different support conditions

according to ACI Code. (2X)

4. (a) Describe the behavior of reinforced concrete beam under increasing load with diagram. (8)
(b) Find the cross section of concrete and area of steel required for a simply supported
rectangular beam with a span of 20 ft that is to carry a computed dead load of 2 kips/ft and a

service live and of 3 kips/ft. (IS X)

SECTION -B

There are FOUR questions in this Section. Answer any THREE.

5. (a) Mention the sources of uncertainties in analysis, design and construction of reinforced

concrete structures. (7)

(b) How will you ensure structural safety in design of reinforced concrete structure? (4)
(c) Where will you providc comer reinforcements in slabs? Why is it necessary? Describe the

comer reinforcement requirements according to AC[ Code with the help of neat sketches. (8)
(d) Why temperature and shrinkage reinforcement is provided in slabs? Mention the

minimum ratios of temperature and shrinkage reinforcement. (4 X)

6. (a) Show five different types of floor systems commonly used 111 Bangladesh with neat

sketches. (5)
(b) A reinforced concrete slab is built integrity with its supports and consists of two equal
spans. Each span is lOft wide and 40 ft long. The service live load is 100 psf. The dead load
consists of 50 psf partition wall load in addition to the self weight of the slab. Design the slab
following the provisions of ACI Code. Assume compressive strength of concrete to be 4 ksi

and yield stress of steel to be 60 ksi. (18X)

7. (a) What are the fundamental assumptions relating to flexure and flexural shear? (10)

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(b) Architectural considerations limit the depth of a beam to 16 in. and the width to 12 in.
The beam is simply supported with a span of 20 ft. Consider the following loads in addition
to the beam self weight and material properties given below:

WDL = 0.80 kips/ft, WLL = 1.70 kips/ft, f: = 5000 psi and/y = 60,000 psi.
Determine the necessary reinforcement for the beam and show them in a neat sketch. (13 YJ)

8. (a) Write short notes on: (10)

(i) Balanced strain condition, (ii) Under-reinforced beam, (iii) Minimum reinforcement
ratio, (iv) Cracked section, (v) Uncracked section.
(b) A beam has a cross-section of 15"x24". It is reinforced with 4#10 bars. The beam is

simply supported with a span of 25 ft. (13 YJ)

(i) Determine the nominal moment Mn at which the beam will fail.
(ii) Determine the maximum service live load W LL the beam can withstand.

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entity, and We separated them and made from water every living thing? Then will they
not believe? [Al Quran 21:30]
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L-3/T-1/ARCH Date: 24/01/2017

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-l B. Arch. Examinations 2015-2016

Sub: CE 365 (Structure III: Mechanics of Solids)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
Assume reasonable values for missing data, if any.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION -A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

1. (a) Illustrate and explain statically indeterminate elastic beam. (4+4+3+3)

(b) Write a short note on effective length factor in column.
(c) Explain the term 'shear flow'.
(d) Elaborate on the basic deformation assumption in bending of beam.

2. Find the approximate location of the shear center for a beam with the cross section shown

in Figure 1. (14)

3. A cantilever beam is shown in Figure 2. If it carries an upward concentrated load of

3000 Ib at the free end, determine the maximum bending stresses at a section 5 feet from

the free end. Assume the weight of the beam is 60 Ib/ft. (14)

4. Detemline the shearing stresses at the levels indicated of the I beam given in Figure 3.

Neglect the weight of the beam. (14)

5. The simply-supported beam cross-section shown in Figure 4 is a composite beam where

the upper 5" x 10" is made up of wood and the bottom 0.5" x 5" strap is made of steel. If
this beam is subjected to an uniformly distributed load of 600 Ib/ft, what are the
maximum stresses in the wood and steel? Neglect the weight of the beam and assume
Es = 30 x 106 psi and Ew = 1.6 x 106 psi. (14)

6. Determine the equation of the elastic curve for the beam shown in Figure 5. Also

calculate the value of the deflection at mid-span. (14)

7. The beam shown in Figure 6 is comprised of two wooden planks. Ifit transmits a vertical
shear of 720 lb and allowable shearing force per nail is 180 It>, what is. the necessary

spacing of the nails between the two planks to make the beam act as a unit? (14)

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SECTION -B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

8. Using Mohr's circle of stresses, for the element shown in Figure 7. (14)
(a) Find the principal stresses and show their direction on properly oriented element.
(b) Find the maximum shear stress and associated normal stresses, if any and show their
direction on properly oriented element.

9. A bending moment M is applied at the free end of the cantilever beam of length L as
shown in Figure 8. Find the equation of the elastic curve. Given: the beam has a constant

flexural rigidity of EI. (14)

10. Consider a cantilever beam of 18 inch long with a 1200 lb force applied 6 inch from the
free end as shown in Figure 9. The moment of inertia, I, of the beam varies as shown in
the figure. Find the deflection and angular rotation of the free end. Given: Neglect the
7
weight of the beam and assume E = 10 psi. (14)

11. For the state of stress shown in the element presented in Figure 10, using the general

equation for the transformation of stress (14)

(a) Find the principal stresses and show their direction on properly oriented element.
(b) Find the maximum shear stress and associated normal stresses, if any and shown their
direction on properly oriented element.

12. Design a steel column to support a dead load of 80 kips and a live load of 100 kips. The.

column is pin-pin supported on both ends about either principal axes. Given, Fy = 36 ksi,

E = 29000 ksi, unsupported length of column 12 feet. Use Annexure 1. (14)

13. Determine the capacity of a column that is 10 feet long and has a W 12x 14 section. The

column is fixed-pin supported on both ends about either principal axes. Given, Fy = 36
2
ksi, E = 29000 ksi, A = 4.36 in , Ix = 88.6 in 4, Iy = 2.36 in 4. (14)

14. "in a simply supported beam, find the maximum deflection and rotation of the elastic
curve at the ends caused by the application of a uniformly distributed load of p lb/foot.

The length of the beam is L and the flexural rigidity, EI is constant. (14)
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L-3/T-1/ARCH Date: 16/01/2016
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-1 B. Arch. Examinations 2014-2015

Sub: CE 365 (Structure III: Mechanics of Solids)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEP ARA TE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION -A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

1. Calculate the maximum bending stresses (positive and negative) of the beam shown in

Fig. 1. (14)

2. Determine the allowable bending moment around horizontal neutral axes for the
composite beams wood and steel plates having the cross-sectional dimensions shown in
6
Fig. 2. Materials are fastened so that they act as a unit. Given Est = 30 x 10 psi and
6
Ew = 1.2 x 10 psi. The allowable bending stresses are O"st= 20 ksi and o"w = 1.2 ksi. (14)

3. Determine the maximum stress in the concrete and the steel for a reinforced-concrete
beam with the section shown in Fig. 3 if it is subjected to positive bending moment of
80,000 lb-ft. The reinforcement consists of three #8 steel bars (these bars are 1 inch in

diameter). Assume the ratio ofE of steel to that of concrete be 10. (14)

4. The beam of Fig. 4 is made of four wooden planks which are nailed to each other. If the
beam has to carry a maximum vertical shear of 2500 lbs and shear capacity of a single

nail is 250 lbs, determine the spacing of the nails with a factor of safety of2. (14)

5. Draw the shear stress distribution diagram of the beam shown in Fig. 5 at a section 5 ft

from the left support. (14)

6. Determine the equation of the elastic curve (deflection) for the beam shown in Fig. 6.

Also calculate the deflection at mid span. (14)

7. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram of the beam shown in fig. 7. (14)

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CE 365 (ARCH)

SECTION -B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

8. State of stresses for an element is shown in Fig. 8. Calculate the normal and shear stresses

on plane AB. (14)

9. Using Mohr's circle of stresses, for the element shown in Fig. 8, (14)
(a) find the principal stresses and show their direction on properly oriented element,
(b) find the maximum shear stress and associated normal stresses, if any. Show their
proper orientation.

10. Determine the capacity of the column of 24 ft height shown in Fig. 9. The column is
braced at mid height to resist its deflection in the y-direction. Use A36 steel having

CYyp = 36 ksi and E = 29 x 103 ksi. (14)

11. Determine the allowable axial load of a 12 ft long steel column of W 8 x 67 section (A =
2
19.7 in , rxx = 3.71 in and ryy = 2.12 in. The column is fixed at one end and pin-connected

at the other. Use A36 steel having CYyp = 36 ksi and E = 29 x 103 ksi. Use AISC/ASD

method. (14)

12. Using the moment-area method, determine the deflection of the beam at the middle span

as shown in Fig. 10. EI is constant. (14)

13. Using the moment-area method, determine the deflection and slope of the elastic curve at
point A due to the applied load for the beam as shown in Fig. 11. Specify the direction of

deflection and of rotation. (14)

14. Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram ofthe beam shown in Fig. 12. (14)
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“যে ব্যক্তি এমন পযে গমন কযে; োযে সে ক্তব্দ্যা অর্জন কযে, আল্লাহ োে র্ন্য র্ান্নাযেে োস্তা েহর্ কযে সদ্ন।”
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ত্াহকে আল্লাহ ত্ার পনরবকত্ে আপিাকি এমি নিছু িাি িরকবি যা পাওয়ার িথা আপনি িল্পিাও িরকত্ পারকবি িা।
– ড. নবোে নিনেপস
পানির গভীরতা এবং স্রাত মাপার যন্ত্র আনবষ্কার কররনিরেি মুসনেম ববজ্ঞানিক আব্দুে মনিদ
প্রত্যেত্ের জন্য এেটি টিে আত্ে, ত্ে টিত্েই সে সেত্র ৷ োত্জই সযামরা ভাত্লার টিত্ে এটিত্ে যাও।
ত্যখাত্েই সযামরা থাত্ো ো সেে আল্লাহ সযামাত্িরত্ে সেত্ে যাত্েে। যাঁর ক্ষমযার োইত্র টেেুই সেই।
(োোরাহঃ ১৪৮)
রাতের কিছু সময় দ্বীতের ইলম (জ্ঞাে) কেতয় পারস্পাকরি আতলাচো িরা সারা রাে জেতে ইবাদে িরা অতপক্ষা উত্তম (দাতরমী)।
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L-3/T-l/ARCH Date: 07/06/2014

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-l . B. Arch. Examinations 2012-2013

Sub: CE 365 (CE 321) (Structure III : MechanicsofSolid~)

Full Marks : 140 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
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SECTION-A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

1. For the beam loaded as shown in Figure 1, determine (a) the maxiinum deflection and (b)

the deflection at the center of the span. EI = 1800 Ib-in2. (14)

2. Determine the equation of the elastic curve for the beam shown in Figure 2 due to the

applied loading with proper boundary conditions. EI is constant. (14)

3. Determine the elastic moment capacity and the plastic moment capacity of the section
shown in Figure 3. Also calculate the shape factor. Fy = 40 ksi. (14)

4. The beam shown in Figure 4 has to carry a uniformly distributed load of 2 klft ..Draw the
bending stress distribution .diagram of the beam section at the section of maximum
bending moment. (14)

5. Draw the shear stress distribution diagram of the beam of Figure 4 at the section of
maximum shear. (14)

6. Determine the allowable bending moment around horizontal neutral axis for the composite
beam of wood and steel plates having the cross sectional dimensions shown in Figure 5.'
. .

Materials are fastened so that they act as a unit. Est = 30 x 106 psi and Ew = 1.2 x 106 psi.

The allowable bending stresses are O'st= 20 ksi and O'w= 1.25 ksi. (14)

7. Determine the deflections at points a, d and mid point of span bc of the beam shown in
2
Figure 6. EI = 1800 Ib-in . (14)

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SECTION-B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

8. State of stresses for an element is shown in Figure 7. Calculate the normal and shear
stresses on plane AB. (14)

9. Using Mohr's circle of stresses, for the element shown in Figure 7, (14)
(a) Find the principal stresses and show their direction on properly oriented element.
(b) Find the maximum
. shear, stress and associated normal stresses, if any. Show their
proper orientation.

10. A round and a square column are made of steel. Determine the radius of the round
column'so that the round and the square column (shown in Figure 8) have the same
slenderness ratio. Also compute the largest load each of them can support considering
both buckling and yielding. Given, E = 29000 ksi, Fy = 36 ksi. (14)

11. Determine the capacity of the column of 24 ft height shown in Figure 9 which is braced
about minor axis at mid height. Section of the column is 4" x 6" rectangular section and

its material is A36 steel. (14)

12. Determine the displacement at point C for the steel overhanging beam shown in Figure

10. Use E = 29000 ksi, I = 125 in 4. (14)

13. Find the deflection of the beam at the point of the applied load shown in Figure 11. Given
4
II =400 in 4, h = 300 in and E = 29000 ksi. (14)

14. For the beam loaded as shown in Figure 12, determine the reactions and plot the shear

force and bending moment diagrams. (14)

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L-3rr-lIARCH Date: 08/07/2013
BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-l B. Arch. Examinations 2011-2012

Sub: CE 321 (CE 365 NEW) (Structure III: Mechanics of Solids)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION
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SECTION-A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

1. A simply supported beam of unsymmetrical I-section has to carry a uniformly distributed

load of 2 kip/ft over a span length of 30 ft as shown in Fig. 1. Draw the bending stress

distribution diagram of the beam section at the section ofmaxium bending moment. (14)

2. Draw the shear stress, distribution diagram of the beam of Fig. 1 at the section of the

maxium shear force. (14)

3. Determine the elastic moment capacity and the plastic moment capacity of the I-section

of Fig. 2. Also calculate the shape factor. F~ = 36 ksi. . (14)

4. A composite beam of wood and steel as shown in Fig. 3, is subjected to a' bending
moment of 120 kip-ft. Calculate the maxium bending stresses in steel and wood.
6
Ew = 1.5 x 106 psi and Es = 30 x 10 psi. (14)

5. A I-section of a beam is made of four wooden planks as shown in Fig. 4. The top flange
is fastened to the web with nails and the bottom flange is fastened with glue. This beam
has to carry maxium vertical shear force of WOO lb. If shear capacity of each nail is
,
300 lb, determine the nail spacing with a factor of safety 2. Also determine the stress in

the glued joint. (14)

6. Determine the maxium deflection and maximum rotation of the beam of Fig. 5 consider

EI Constant. (14)

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7. Determine the deflection and rotation at midspan of the beam of Fig. 6. E = lOx 10 psi,

1= 1500in4. (14)

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SECTION-B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

8. Determine the equivalent state of stress on an element if the element is oriented 33.7°

clockwise from the element shown in Figure 7. (14)

9. Using Mohr's circle of stresses, for the element shown in Figure 7. (14)
(a) Find the principal stresses and show their directions on properly oriented element.
(b) Find the maximum shear stress and associated normal stresses, if any. Show their
proper orientation.

10. Determine the radius of the round column so that the round and square column (shown in
Figure 8) has the same cross-sectional' area and compute the largest load both of them can
support before it either begins to buckle or the steel yields. Given, E = 29,000 ksi,

cry = 36 ksi. (14)

11. Design the most efficient cross-section of a A-36 steel column 30' long and supporting a
load of 250 kips. The column is fixed at both ends. Use AISC/ASD method. Necessary

formula and charts are provided in Appendix - A. (14)

12. A fixed ended beam supports a uniformly distributed load of 3 kip/ft. Find the equation of
the deflection by using fourth-:order differential equation. Also, calculate deflection at

midspan. Given: The flexural rigidity, EI = 30,000 kip-ft2. See Figure 9.. - (14)

13. Calculate the deflection at A anti rotation at A and B of the beam shown in Figure 10.

Given: EIAB = ElcD = 20,000 kip-ft2, EIsc = 40,000 kip-ft2• (14)

14. Find the deflection and angular rotation of the free-end of a cantilever beam shown in

Figure 11. (14)

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WlOX68 2.60
19.9 ,394 4.44 134 2.59
WI0X60 17.7 341 4.39 116
W10X54 2.57
15.8 303 4.37 103 2.56
WI0X49 14.4 272 4.35 93.4
WI0X45 13.3 2.54
248 4.32
W10X39 53.4 2.01
11.5 209 4.27
WlOX33 45.0 1.98
9.71 171 4.19
WI0X30 .36.6 1.94
8.84 170 4.38 16.7
WlOX26 7.61 1.37
144 4.35
WlOX22 14.1 1.36
6.49 118 4.27 11.4
W10X19 5.62 1.33
96.3 4.14 4.29
W10X17 4.99 0.874
81.9 4.05 3.56 0.845
WlOX15 4.41 68.9 3.95 2.89 0.810
W10X12 3.54 53.8 3.90 2.18
W8X67 19.7 0.785
272 3.72
W8X58 88.6 2.12
17.1 228 3.65 75.1
W8X48 14.1 2.10
184 3.61
W8X40 60.9 2.08
11.7 146 3.53 49.1
W8X35 10.3 2.04
127 3.51
W8X31 42.6 2.03
9.13 110 3.47
W8X28 37.1 2.02
8.25 98.0 3.45 21.7
W8X24 1.62
7.08 82.7 3.42 .18.3
W8X21 6.16 1.61
75.3 3.49
W8X18 9.77 1.26
5.26 61.9 3.43 7.97 1.23
W8X15 4.44 48.0 3.29 3.41
W8X13 3.84 0.876
39.6 3.21
W8XlO 2.73 0.843
2.96 30.8 3.22 2.09
W6X25 7.34 0.841
53.4 2.70
W6X20 17.1 1.52
5.87 . 41.4 2.66 13.3
W6X15 4.43 1.50
29.1 2.56
W6X16 9.32 1.45
4.74 32.1 . 2.60 4.43
W6X12 3.55 0.967
22.1 2.49
W6X9 2.99 0.918
2.68 16.4 2.47
W6X8.5 2.20 0.905
2.52 14.9 2.43 1.99
W5X19 5.56 0.890
26.3 2.17
W5X16 9.13 1.28
4.71 21.4 2.13 7.51
W4X13 1.26
3.83 11.3 U2 3.86 1.00
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L-3/T-lIARCH Date: 09/02/2012

BANGLADESH UNIVERSITY OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DHAKA
L-3/T-l B. Arch. Examinations 2010-2011

Sub: CE 321 (Structure III: Mechanics of Solids)

Full Marks: 140 Time: 3 Hours

The figures in the margin indicate full marks.
USE SEPARATE SCRIPTS FOR EACH SECTION

SECTION-A
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

1. Draw bending stress distribution diagram of the beam of Fig. 1 at support. (14)

2. Calculate the elastic moment capacity and plastic moment capacity of the T-section of

Fig. 2. Also calculate shape factor. Fy = 36 ksi. (14)

3. Draw the shear stress distribution diagram of the T-section of Fig.1- which is subjected to

a vertical shear of 25 kip. (14)

4. A I-section of a beam is made of three wooden planks which are nailed to each other as
shown in Fig. 3. This beam has to carry maximum vertical shear of 700 lb and nail
spacing is 1.5 inch, calculate the factor of safety of the nail joint, if capacity of a nail is
150 lb. (14)

5. A composite beam of wood and steel, as shown in Fig. 4, is subjected to a bending

moment of 100 kip-ft around its horizontal axis. Calculate the maximum stresses in steel
6
and wood. Ew= 1.5 x 106psi, Es = 30 x 10 psi. (14)

6. Calculate maximum deflection and maximum rotation of the beam of Fig. 5. Consider EI

constant.
(14) -

6
7. Calculate the deflection and rotation at midspan of the beam of Fig. 6. E = 5 x 10 psi,

1= 1440 in .
4 (14)

SECTION -B
There are SEVEN questions in this section. Answer any FIVE.

8. Determine the equivalent state of stress on an element if the element is oriented 60°

clockwise from 'the element shown in Fig. 7. (14)

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9. Using Mohr's circle of stresses, for the element shown in Fig. 7. (14)
(a) Find the principal stresses and show their directions on properly oriented element.
(b) Find the maximum shear stresses and associated normal stresses, if any. Show
their proper orientation.

10. Determine the reactions at the supports A and B. Then draw moment diagram. EI is
constant. (Fig. 8) (14)

11. Determine the displacement at point C for the steel overhanging beam shown in Fig. 9.
Use Es = 29000 ksi, I = 125 in4. (14)

12. The beam is subjected to the loading shown in Fig. 10. Determine the equation of the
elastic cmye and deflection at point D. EI is constant. (14)

13. The A-36 steel W8 x 31 member shown in Fig. 11 is to be used as a pin-connected

column. Determine the largest axial load it can support before it either begins to buckle or
the steel yields. (Given, A = 9.13 in2, Ix= 110 in4, Iy = 37.1 in4) (14)

14. Determine the capacity of a 15' long steel column of W8 x 67 section (A = 19.7 in2,

(xx = 3.71" and v'h = 2.l2"The column is fixed at one end and pin-connected at other end.

Use A-36 steel. Use AISC/ASD method. (14)

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