USN 16CSE253

Second Semester M.Tech. Degree Examination, June/July 2017

Stability Analysis of Structures

Time: 3 hrs. Max. Marks: 80

Note: Answer FIVE full questions, choosing one full question from each module.
2. Any revealing of identification, appeal to evaluator and /or equations written eg, 42+8 = 50, will be treated as malpractice.

Module-1
1 Determine the deflection of a beam-column subjected to continuous lateral loads. (16 Marks)

OR
2 A beam is subjected to an axial force ‘P’ and a lateral force ‘Q’. Determine the deflection
curve suing energy method (use the trigonometric series function for initial deflection
curve). (16 Marks)

Module-2
3 Determine the critical load carrying capacity of fixed free column by using energy method.
(16 Marks)

OR
4 A symmetric frame hinged at bottom is shown in Fig. Q4. All the members have same
flexural rigidity EI and length ‘l’. The expression for the rotation θ, at the top point is given
 Ka  1
as     where
 K a _ 2K b  
Ka = relative stiffness of columns,
Kb = relative stiffness of the beam
The buckled configuration of the column is given by
1
y  3 (3  ) 2 x  (   ) x 3 
2
Compute the critical load in the sway mode by the energy method. (Use energy method).

(16 Marks)

Module-3
5 a. Write short notes on advantages and limitations of finite element approach to derive the
stability of structural elements. (08 Marks)
b. Write a short note on the concept of equilibrium that using in the stability analysis of
structures. (08 Marks)

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6 Derive the expression for critical load carrying capacity of a column shown in Fig. Q6
(16 Marks)

Fig. Q6

Module-4
7 a. Write a short notes on ‘Lateral or Lateral Torsional buckling’ (08 Marks)
b. With a neat sketch, explain the concept of ‘Torsional buckling’. (08 Marks)

OR
8 Derive the expression for differential equation for Torsion of An ‘I’ Section. (16 Marks)

Module-5
9 a. Compare the elastic buckling of columns and plates. (06 Marks)
b. What are all the ‘assumptions’ and ‘idealizations’ made during analysis of stability of thin
plates? (10 Marks)

OR
10 Derive the critical load carrying capacity of an Isotropic sequence plate width flexural
rigidity ‘D’ is clamped on all sides. The side of plate is ‘a’. It is subjected to plane load of
‘q’ N/m along the opposite sides only. The other two opposite sides only. The other two
opposite sides one free. Using the energy method and the following shape function, compute
the critical load.
 2x   2y 
W  C 1  cos  1  cos
 a  a 
Note: the origin is situated at the left bottom corner. (16 Marks)

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