1.

The following figure shows the configuration of the middle span of a steel
truss girder bridge.

The reason for internal indeterminacy at the mid span panels is

(a) To limit stresses due to temperature
translational movements

(b) To permit greater

(c) To limit deflection at the mid span

to external forces

(d) To reduce internal forces due

2. Structures shown in the following figures are unstable. Explain how these
structures are unstable.
B
A
B
C
Link
A
D

3. Determine the degree of static indeterminacy of the following structures

4. What is the degree of freedom of

(a) Fixed support, (b) hinged support and (c) roller support
5. In the following figure, which of the internal hinges contribute additional
condition equations for internal indeterminacy calculation?
H2

H1
H3

6. Pick out the values of unit weight of different materials correctly from the
given values. Reinforced concrete, mortar, steel, Hollow concrete block, clay
tile, solid brick.

21, 22, 23, 25, 77, 16 kN/m3

7. Calculate the dead load per meter run and total dead load in kN, of a
reinforced concrete beam of cross sectional dimensions of 250 mm * 400 mm
of span 3 meters.
8. Calculate the dead load per unit area of a reinforced concrete slab of
thickness 140 mm, with a cement mortar finishing of 30 mm at the top and a
cement mortar plastering of 30 mm at the bottom.
9. A one way slab of 3.5 m * 8 m size is bounded at all the four sides by beams.
Calculate the load transferred over the long span beams due to the self
weight of slab if the slab thickness is 110mm
10.A reinforced concrete beam of cross section 325mm * 500 mm supports a
HCB wall of 200 mm thickness and 2.5 m height which is plastered for a
thickness of 30mm in both the faces of the wall. Determine the dead load
acting on the beam per meter run including the self weight of the beam.
11.List the categories of building occupancies for live loads as given in EBCS 1.
12.How many sub categories are listed for category C i.e. for the category
described as people where congregate? And list what they are.