THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY

RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE

Date: 08/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40
Year/Sem:IV/III Earthquake Resistant structures Time:1.5 Hours
Answer All the Questions
PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks
1. List the importance of structural dynamic analysis.
2. Define stiffness.
3. State the DAlemberts principle.
4. Define dynamic load.
PART B 2 x 6 = 12marks
1. Describe the distinguishing features of a dynamic problem.
2. Briefly explain the types and sources of dynamic load.
PART C 2 x 10 = 20marks
1. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system.
(or)
b.(1) A vertical cable 3 m long has a cross-sectional area of 4cm2 supports a weight of
50kN. What will be the natural period and natural frequency of the system?
E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2.
(2) A canteliver beam 3m long supports a mass of 500kg at its upper end. Find the
natural period and natural frequency. E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2 and I = 1300cm4.
2. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system under harmonic
excitation.
(or)
b. Derive the response of a system under impulse loading using Duhamels integral.

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY

RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Date: 08/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40
Year/Sem:IV/III Earthquake Resistant structures Time:1.5 Hours
Answer All the Questions
PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks
5. List the importance of structural dynamic analysis.
6. Define stiffness.
7. State the DAlemberts principle.
8. Define dynamic load.
PART B 2 x 6 = 12marks
3. Describe the distinguishing features of a dynamic problem.
4. Briefly explain the types and sources of dynamic load.
PART C (Answer any 2) 2 x 10 = 20marks
3. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system.
(or)
b.(1) A vertical cable 3 m long has a cross-sectional area of 4cm2 supports a weight of
50kN. What will be the natural period and natural frequency of the system?
E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2.
(2) A canteliver beam 3m long supports a mass of 500kg at its upper end. Find the
natural period and natural frequency. E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2 and I = 1300cm4.
4. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system under harmonic
excitation.
(or)
b. Derive the response of a system under impulse loading using Duhamels integral.