Structural Analysis (Code: 101408)
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2025101408
B.Tech. Examination 2025
Instructions
- The marks are indicated in the right‑hand margin.
- There are VIVE questions in this paper.
- It may FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option / write the answer of the following (Any
seven):
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Q1.1
Which of the following is carried by truss members?
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Q1.2
When a structural member of the uniform section is subjected to a moment at one end only, then the moment required so as to rotate that end to produce a unit slope, is called
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Q1.3
Carry over Moment at end B due to moment M applied at end A for the given beam is

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Q1.4
Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method?
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Q1.5
Force-displacement requirement of statically indeterminate structures depend upon which factor?
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Q1.6
In influence line diagrams (ILD)
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Q1.7
Maxwell's reciprocal theorem is applicable for only prismatic members.
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Q1.8
If a structure has total 10 joints, then what should be the minimum no. of joints in which equilibrium equations should be concurrently satisfied for stability?
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Q1.9
Betti's Theorem is based on
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Q1.10
Flexibility matrix is always:
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Q.2 Solve both questions :
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Q2.1
Write the Comparison between Force Method and Displacement method. [7]
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Q2.2
A two‑hinged parabolic arch hinged at the springs at the same level has a horizontal span of $20 \mathrm{m}$ and a central rise of $2 \mathrm{m}$. Draw influence line diagrams for (i) Horizontal thrust at support (ii) B.M. at a section $5 \mathrm{m}$ from the left support. Hence or otherwise find the maximum positive and negative bending moments at the above section due to the passage of a point load of $100 \mathrm{kN}$ over the span. Assume that the moment of inertia of the arch section varies as the secant of the slope. [7]
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Q.3 Solve both questions :
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Q3.1
A continuous beam ABC is hinged at A and C and simply supported at B. It consists of two spans AB = 8 metres and BC = 4 metres. Draw influence lines for the reactants at the supports.

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Q3.2
Develop the flexibility matrix for the simply supported beam AB with reference to the coordinates shown in fig.

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Q.4 Solve both questions :
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Q4.1
State Muller Breslau's principle. [7]
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Q4.2
What is meant by shape factor and also mention the shape factor for (i) circular and (ii) triangular sections. [7]
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Q.5 Solve both questions :
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Q5.1
Find out the collapse load for the continuous beam of uniform section and loaded as given below figure in terms of its plastic moment $M_P$.

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Q5.2
Discuss the detailed design steps for the design of column with axial load and bi axial bending. [7]
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Q.6 Solve both questions :
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Q6.1
A continuous beam ABC consists of spans AB and BC of $5 \mathrm{m}$ length in each. Both the ends of the beam are fixed. The span AB carries a point load of $15 \mathrm{kN}$ at its middle point. The span BC carries a point load of $25 \mathrm{kN}$ at its middle point. Find the moments and reactions at the supports. Assume the beam is of uniform section. Use Slope deflection method. [7]
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Q6.2
State the difference between strain energy method and unit load method in the determination of deflection of structures. [7]
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Q.7 Solve both questions :
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Q7.1
Draw the bending moment diagram and shear force diagram for the continuous beam shown in figure below using moment distribution method.

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Q7.2
Explain the steps involved in the analysis of the frame by cantilever method [7]
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Q.8 Solve both questions :
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Q8.1
Explain the principle of virtual work and its significance in structural analysis. [7]
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Q8.2
Compare the behaviour of a three hinged arch and a fixed arch under loading conditions. [7]
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Q.9 Answer any two of the following:
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Q9.1
Explain the steps involved in the determination of deflection of pin jointed plane frames and rigid plane frames.
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Q9.2
Analyse the truss shown in figure by stiffness method.

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Q9.3
Explain the castigliano's second theorem and apply it to simply supported beam under a concentrated load.
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Q.9 Answer any two of the following:
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Q10.1
Explain the steps involved in the determination of deflection of pin jointed plane frames and rigid plane frames.
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Q10.2
Analyse the truss shown in figure by stiffness method.

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Q10.3
Explain the castigliano's second theorem and apply it to simply supported beam under a concentrated load.
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2025V4101408
B.Tech. Examination 2025
Instructions
- The marks are indicated in the right‑hand margin.
- There are VIVE questions in this paper.
- It may FIVE questions in all.
- Question No. 1 is compulsory.
Q.1 Choose the correct option / write the answer of the following (Any
seven):
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Q1.1
Which of the following is carried by truss members?
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Q1.2
When a structural member of the uniform section is subjected to a moment at one end only, then the moment required so as to rotate that end to produce a unit slope, is called
Ask AI
Q1.3
Carry over Moment at end B due to moment M applied at end A for the given beam is

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Q1.4
Which of the following methods of structural analysis is a force method?
Ask AI
Q1.5
Force-displacement requirement of statically indeterminate structures depend upon which factor?
Ask AI
Q1.6
In influence line diagrams (ILD)
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Q1.7
Maxwell's reciprocal theorem is applicable for only prismatic members.
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Q1.8
If a structure has total 10 joints, then what should be the minimum no. of joints in which equilibrium equations should be concurrently satisfied for stability?
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Q1.9
Betti's Theorem is based on
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Q1.10
Flexibility matrix is always:
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Q.2 Solve both questions :
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Q2.1
Write the Comparison between Force Method and Displacement method. [7]
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Q2.2
A two‑hinged parabolic arch hinged at the springs at the same level has a horizontal span of $20 \mathrm{m}$ and a central rise of $2 \mathrm{m}$. Draw influence line diagrams for (i) Horizontal thrust at support (ii) B.M. at a section $5 \mathrm{m}$ from the left support. Hence or otherwise find the maximum positive and negative bending moments at the above section due to the passage of a point load of $100 \mathrm{kN}$ over the span. Assume that the moment of inertia of the arch section varies as the secant of the slope. [7]
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Q.3 Solve both questions :
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Q3.1
A continuous beam ABC is hinged at A and C and simply supported at B. It consists of two spans AB = 8 metres and BC = 4 metres. Draw influence lines for the reactants at the supports.

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Q3.2
Develop the flexibility matrix for the simply supported beam AB with reference to the coordinates shown in fig.

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Q.4 Solve both questions :
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Q4.1
State Muller Breslau's principle. [7]
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Q4.2
What is meant by shape factor and also mention the shape factor for (i) circular and (ii) triangular sections. [7]
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Q.5 Solve both questions :
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Q5.1
Find out the collapse load for the continuous beam of uniform section and loaded as given below figure in terms of its plastic moment $M_P$.

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Q5.2
Discuss the detailed design steps for the design of column with axial load and bi axial bending. [7]
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Q.6 Solve both questions :
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Q6.1
A continuous beam ABC consists of spans AB and BC of $5 \mathrm{m}$ length in each. Both the ends of the beam are fixed. The span AB carries a point load of $15 \mathrm{kN}$ at its middle point. The span BC carries a point load of $25 \mathrm{kN}$ at its middle point. Find the moments and reactions at the supports. Assume the beam is of uniform section. Use Slope deflection method. [7]
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Q6.2
State the difference between strain energy method and unit load method in the determination of deflection of structures. [7]
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Q.7 Solve both questions :
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Q7.1
Draw the bending moment diagram and shear force diagram for the continuous beam shown in figure below using moment distribution method.

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Q7.2
Explain the steps involved in the analysis of the frame by cantilever method [7]
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Q.8 Solve both questions :
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Q8.1
Explain the principle of virtual work and its significance in structural analysis. [7]
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Q8.2
Compare the behaviour of a three hinged arch and a fixed arch under loading conditions. [7]
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Q.9 Answer any two of the following:
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Q9.1
Explain the steps involved in the determination of deflection of pin jointed plane frames and rigid plane frames.
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Q9.2
Analyse the truss shown in figure by stiffness method.

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Q9.3
Explain the castigliano's second theorem and apply it to simply supported beam under a concentrated load.
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Q.9 Answer any two of the following:
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Q10.1
Explain the steps involved in the determination of deflection of pin jointed plane frames and rigid plane frames.
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Q10.2
Analyse the truss shown in figure by stiffness method.

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Q10.3
Explain the castigliano's second theorem and apply it to simply supported beam under a concentrated load.
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