DEPARTMENT OF

CIVIL ENGINEERING

Course title EDS Semester 6th Date 10/01/2024

Subject module Introduction Subject code 01CI1602 Total marks 60

Assignment 1 Introduction

Question Full Blooms

Questions / Instructions
No. marks Taxonomy
What is role of a structural engineer in the design of a
1 05 Understanding
structure?
Define a Ductility. Explain how ductility is important
2 05 Remembering
for the structure.
Explain partial safety factors for loads and materials.
Also define terms characteristic strength, design
3 05 Remembering
strength, characteristic load and design load as per
codal provisions.
State advantages and disadvantages of structural steel
4 05 Applying
and R.C.C.
Explain various design philosophies adopted for
5 structural design in detail? State each in detail with 08 Remembering
merits and demerits.
Explain in detail the types of limit states and
6 assumptions made in theory of limit state of collapse 05 Applying
and in serviceability.
Explain the stress-strain curve for the concrete and
7 07 Understanding
steel.
Explain following terms
8 (a)Limit state (b) Ductility (c) Yield strength (d) 05 Understanding
Slenderness (e) Buckling
Draw and label 10 typical cross sections of steel
9 structural members. 05 Understanding

Distinguish between limit state and working stress

10 design philosophies? Elaborate the discussion on usage 05 Applying
of limit state design of steel structures in practice?
How would you compare the structural response of
11 structural steel with mild steel? Enlist the major 05 Applying
benefits and limitations of structural steel.

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