Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya 2005 Bachelor of Architecture Structural Systems Studies-II - Question Paper

END-TERM exam
EIGHTH SEMESTER [ARC] - MAY 2005
Paper Code: ARC406 Subject: Structural Systems Studies-II
Time : three Hours Maximum Marks : 75

Q.1 (a) discuss principle of Prestressing. (5)
(b) discuss subsequent terms: Axial Prestressing, Cap Cable,
Circular Prestressing, Relaxation in steel, Degree of Prestressing. (5)
(c) discuss “concept of Load balancing” with reference to Prestressing. (6)
(d) define Post -tensioning, its merits and demerits. (3)

(e) explain advantages of Prestressed concrete. (6)



Q.2 define the case study with reference to the use of pre-cast Pre-

tension/Post-tension construction used in Delhi flyovers projects. (25)



Q.3 (a) What do you understand by prefabricaiton construction? Where

it is preferred?
(5)

(b) What is the soft story as per I.S. 1893 (Part-I)-12002? How

does it effect the performance of a building during earthquake? (6)

(c) What point should be kept in mind while planning a building in

earthquake zone, w.r.t. to valuation and vertical mass

distribution, discuss with neat sketches. (4)

(d) What is the shear wall? Where it is provided? What purpose

does shear wall serves? (4)

(e) discuss with neat sketches the functions of the subsequent

strengthening measures for strengthening of masonry building

during server earthquake: (6)

(i) RCC lintel bands,

(ii) Corner and joint reinforcements and

(iii) Jamb reinforcement



Q.4 (a) What is the Nominal Concrete Mix? (3)
(b) discuss Principles of concrete mix design. (5)
(c) What is the meaning of “Characteristic Compressive Strength
of Concrete”? How it is determined? discuss the term W-C
ratio.
(5)
(d) discuss the subsequent terms: Workability, Segregation, Bleeding. (6)
(e) What is he purpose of admixtures in Cement Concrete? discuss
different kinds of admixtures. (6)

Q.5 (a) List different software currently in practice for structural analysis and design. elaborate the advantages of Computer aided structural design over conventional manual structural design. (6)
(b) discuss the subsequent terms used in Computer aided structural analysis and design: Joint Coordinate,Member Incidence member Load, Joint Load, Performa analysis, Print Member force, Print support reaction, Load combination. (4)
(c) Prepare a STAAD input data file for the analysis of subsequent portal frame: Size off all members are 400mm x 400mm. (15)

Earning:   Approval pending.