CE371A: Design of Steel Structures 14.08.

2021
Quiz1 Maximum Marks:12
Exam starts at 10 AM Ends at 11.00 AM
Topic: Plastic analysis of beams
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Question

A steel beam is shown below. It has an elastic perfectly plastic stress strain relationship. Grade of
steel is E250A for which Young's modulus = 200 GPa and yield stress = 250 MPa. The cross-
section of the beam is shown in the section view X-X. Calculate i) The plastic moment capacity. ii)
Draw all the possible collapse mechanisms of the beam. iii) By using plastic analysis calculate the
ultimate value of external load P. 4+1+5
Additional 2 marks will be awarded to those who will correctly solve for the collapse load
considering all the possible collapse mechanisms.

P1= 5−
`( )
f
40
P (
P 2= 3+
f
40 )
P

A X B

4m 2m L=1m

B Parameter Value (mm)

T1 B 100
D 400
T3 T1 f
D 5
f
T2 4+
5
T2 f
T3
2B 5
Section X-X
(First 3 digits of your roll no .+Last 3 digits of your roll no .)
f=
5