Question Paper Set A

Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur

Department of Applied Mechanics
Online Mid-Term Examination (Summer 2021), March–2021
Subject: AML519 Name of subject: Bridges
Max Marks: 25 Slot:H
th
Date for online examination: 9 March 2021, Time:11am-12 noon (Duration 1 Hr.)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. This file contains multiple sets of question paper. The number of each question paper set is available
on top of each page of this file (For example Set A/Set B/and so on). Question paper set number
will be assigned to students randomly. You are required to solve strictly the assigned question paper
set number to you which will be intimated by email on your registered email account with VNIT.
If you solve any other question paper set which is not assigned to you, your answer booklet will
not be evaluated and no further request will be entertained in this regard.
2. Write your name and roll number at the top of every page of answer sheet.
Notes:
1. Solve both questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Draw good figures to illustrate the answer.
4. Give reference to Figure / Chart used in the answer.

Que 1. Find maximum moment due to IRC Class A loading of Single wheel (57 kN) of an axle of
114 kN for the cantilever of Figure Q1. Assume extreme wheel of an axle is 600mm from free
end. Thickness is uniform. Use Bakht and Mufti Tables or Charts of Bakht and Jaeger. Compare
the results with effective width method as per IRC 112.
Free end
600 2.4m span
span
Fixed end
Figure Q1
15m Length

What will be the results (any one method) if load is at end.

Que 2 Find maximum moment at centre and maximum shear at 700mm from support of simply
supported deck slab of span 10m thickness 750mm width 8m with 375mm kerbs, for two axles
of Boggiee 70R loadings. Use effective width method.

r Simply supported

Figure Q2 Plan
10m span
 Question Paper Set B
Visvesvaraya National Institute of Technology (VNIT), Nagpur
Department of Applied Mechanics
Online Mid-Term Examination (Summer 2021), March–2021
Subject: AML519 Name of subject: Bridges
Max Marks: 25 Slot:H
th
Date for online examination: 9 March 2021, Time:11am-12 noon (Duration 1 Hr.)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE
1. This file contains multiple sets of question paper. The number of each question paper set is available
on top of each page of this file (For example Set A/Set B/and so on). Question paper set number
will be assigned to students randomly. You are required to solve strictly the assigned question paper
set number to you which will be intimated by email on your registered email account with VNIT.
If you solve any other question paper set which is not assigned to you, your answer booklet will
not be evaluated and no further request will be entertained in this regard.
2. Write your name and roll number at the top of every page of answer sheet.
Notes:
1. Solve both questions.
2. All questions carry equal marks.
3. Draw good figures to illustrate the answer.
4. Give reference to Figure / Chart used in the answer.

Que 1. Find maximum moment due to IRC Class 70R loading of Single wheel (100 kN) of an axle
of 200 kN for the cantilever of Figure Q1. Assume extreme wheel of an axle is 1200mm from
free end. Thickness is uniform. Use Bakht and Mufti Tables or Charts of Bakht and Jaeger.
Compare the results with effective width method as per IRC 112.
Free end
1200 2.8m span
span
Fixed end
Figure Q1
25m Length

What will be the results (any one method) if load is at end.

Que 2 Find maximum moment at centre and maximum shear at 600mm from support of simply
supported deck slab of span 8m thickness 650mm width 8m with 375mm kerbs, for two axles
(114 kN) of Class A loadings. Use effective width method.

r Simply supported

Figure Q2 Plan
8m span