www.universityquestions.in Question Paper Code : 44046 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2015. Second Semester Structural Engineering sT 7204 — EARTHQUAKE ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES ‘Regulation 2013) Time : Three hours www.universityquestions.inMeximum : 100 marks Assume any missing data suitably. Answer ALL questions. PART A— (10 x 2= 20 marks) L Whatare the causes of earthquake? a What are body waves and surface waves? _ 8. Differentiate between SDOF and MDOF systems. 4, PS 2nrae 1m What do you understand by response spectra? What are load bearing and non-load bearing systems? State the general planning considerations of masonry structures. What is a shear wall? 7 . What is the need for strong column — weak beam concept? State the concept of base isolation. What are the commonly adopted seismic dampers? PART B— (6 x 16 = 80 matks) (a) @. Explain the plate tectonics pan and its mechanism, @) i) What is meant by focus ‘ofan eestbqual ‘Name the to kinds af body waves and explain how they afer is ® Or (®) Explain the causes, characteristics and estimation of strong earthquake motion. www.universityquestion12. (a) ®) 13. (a) () 14. (a) ) 15. (@) ) www.universityquestion: Derive the equation of motion for a cantilever beam, carrying a weight "W" sustained from a spring at its free end as shown in fig. Q12(a), given, Span L = 3.6 m, I - 1.2.x 10“ m¢, stiffness of spring k = 40 kN/m, concrete grate M25. Fle). Fig. Q12(a) Or Explain briefly the effect of earthquake on different types of structures with neat sketches. Describe the various earthquake-resistant features that can be introduced in a masonry building to make it earthquake resistant. Or Design an unreinforced masonry wall from the following data : Unit weight of wall = 20kNim ‘Prism strength of masonry = 7.5 N/mm? ‘Seismic force at roof level = 20 KN at a height of 4m from the base Length of wall = 5m ‘Height of wall = 6m. What are the principles and practice of earthquake resistant design of R.C.C. buildings? Explain briefly each one with sketches. Or Explain briefly what do you understand by capacity based design and detailing with a simple example of B.C. element. Explain briefly the basic concept of seismic base isolation and illustrate the various means of achieving the same. Or Explain briefly with a neat sketch how base isolation is implemented in an on going road over bridge. www.universityquestions.in 2 44046