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The document contains short answer questions related to structural engineering, covering topics such as static vs. dynamic loads, load flow concepts, effects of aspect ratio on building behavior under wind load, and the significance of separation sections. It also discusses seismic and wind zones in India, cavity walls, and the advantages of prefabrication. Additionally, it highlights how the weight of a building influences earthquake forces.

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Structural Engineering Answers Corrected

The document contains short answer questions related to structural engineering, covering topics such as static vs. dynamic loads, load flow concepts, effects of aspect ratio on building behavior under wind load, and the significance of separation sections. It also discusses seismic and wind zones in India, cavity walls, and the advantages of prefabrication. Additionally, it highlights how the weight of a building influences earthquake forces.

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Structural Engineering Short Answer Questions

1. Differentiate between static and dynamic load. Write any two examples of dynamic super

imposed load.

Static loads are constant or slowly varying forces applied to a structure (e.g., dead load, live load).

Dynamic loads vary with time and include impact or vibration (e.g., wind load, earthquake load).

Examples of dynamic superimposed loads: Earthquake forces, Wind pressure.

2. What is load flow concept? How load flows from top to soil in a framed building with

masonry infill?

The load flow concept explains how loads transfer through structural elements. In a framed building

with masonry infill, loads flow from slabs to beams, then to columns, and finally to the foundation

and soil.

3. Differentiate between Racking, Sliding and Overturning under wind load through neat

sketch.

Racking: Lateral displacement of structure due to shear forces. Sliding: Whole structure moves

horizontally. Overturning: Rotation or tipping of structure due to moment induced by wind.

4. How does aspect ratio of building affect its behavior under wind load?

Aspect ratio (height to base width) affects stability. Taller buildings (high aspect ratio) are more

susceptible to sway and overturning under wind loads.

5. What do you mean by pressure coefficient at a point? How it is calculated?

Pressure coefficient is a dimensionless number indicating wind pressure intensity at a point. It is

calculated as Cp = (P - P0) / (0.5 * density * V^2), where P is pressure at point, P0 is static pressure,

density is air density, V is wind speed.


Structural Engineering Short Answer Questions

6. How many seismic and wind zones are present in Indian map? Write their name.

India has 4 seismic zones (Zone II to Zone V). Wind zones vary with basic wind speed (33, 39, 44,

47 m/s).

7. What do you mean by separation section? Why it is required?

A separation section is a structural gap provided between building sections to allow differential

movement due to seismic forces. It prevents collision and structural damage.

8. What do you mean by a Cavity wall? Explain.

A cavity wall consists of two parallel walls with a gap in between. It provides better thermal insulation

and prevents moisture penetration.

9. What is prefabrication? Write any two advantages of prefabrication.

Prefabrication is assembling building components off-site before installation. Advantages: Faster

construction, better quality control.

10. How weight of the building influences the earthquake force on it?

Heavier buildings experience greater earthquake forces due to higher inertia. Reducing mass helps

in minimizing seismic effects.

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