THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY
RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
B-Tech CIVIL Engineering B-Tech CIVIL Engineering Date: 08/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40 Year/Sem:IV/III Earthquake Resistant structures Time:1.5 Hours Date: 08/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40 Answer All the Questions Year/Sem:IV/III Earthquake Resistant structures Time:1.5 Hours PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks Answer All the Questions 1. List the importance of structural dynamic analysis. PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks 2. Define stiffness. 1. List the importance of structural dynamic analysis. 3. State the DAlemberts principle. 2. Define stiffness. 4. Define dynamic load. 3. State the DAlemberts principle. PART B 2x6= 4. Define dynamic load. 12marks PART B 2x6= 1. Describe the distinguishing features of a dynamic problem. 12marks 2. Briefly explain the types and sources of dynamic load. 1. Describe the distinguishing features of a dynamic problem. PART C 2 x 10 = 20marks 2. Briefly explain the types and sources of dynamic load. 1. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system. PART C 2 x 10 = 20marks (or) 1. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system. b.(1) A vertical cable 3 m long has a cross-sectional area of 4cm2 (or) supports a weight of 50kN. What will be the natural period and natural b.(1) A vertical cable 3 m long has a cross-sectional area of 4cm2 frequency of the system? supports a weight of 50kN. What will be the natural period and natural E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2. frequency of the system? (2) A canteliver beam 3m long supports a mass of 500kg at its upper E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2. end. Find the natural period and natural frequency. E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2 (2) A canteliver beam 3m long supports a mass of 500kg at its upper and I = 1300cm4. end. Find the natural period and natural frequency. E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2 2. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system under and I = 1300cm4. harmonic excitation. 2. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system under (or) harmonic excitation. b. Derive the response of a SDOF system under impulse loading using (or) Duhamels integral. b. Derive the response of a SDOF system under impulse loading using Duhamels integral.