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M.E. (Civil / Structures)
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS (2008 Course) (Semester - II) (501408)

Time : 4 Hours]

[Max. Marks : 100

Instructions to the candidates: 1) Attempt any two questions from each section. 2) Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books. 3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. 4) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 5) Use of non programmable electronic calculator is allowed. 6) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION - I Q1) a) Differentiate between thin and thick plate bending under lateral loads. Give explanation of the various assumptions made in small deflection theory. [8] State the 4th order differential equation for a thin plate. Find expressions for moments, shears using various boundary conditions. [5] Obtain the expression for strain energy stored in the small element of a thin plate subjected to bending and twisting moments. Describe the procedure to obtain the deflected surface of the plate under a given loading by Raleigh-Ritz approach. [12] A window of a high rise building is approximated by a rectangular plate simply supported over its edges. The plate is subjected to uniform wind load intensity of Po. Derive the expression for the deflected surface using Naviers method. [19] State the advantages of Levys method over Naviers method. State the constants of Levys method. [6]

b) c)

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b)

Q3) A circular plate of radius a is having fixed edges. Find the maximum values of radial and tangential moments for the following loading conditions : a) Central load P. b) Central circular patch load over a area of radius a/4 with intensity po per unit area. c) Axisymmetric triangular load with zero intensity at the centre and po per unit area at the edges. [25]
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SECTION - II Q4) Derive the equation of equilibrium of shell of revolutions with axisymmetric loading. Apply the same to determine the membrane forces in a R.C.C hemispherical dome of radius of 8 m and thickness 120 mm supported on its lower edge by roller supports all along the periphery. Plot the variation of internal forces along any meridian. Consider self weight only. Is there any bending effect to be considered near the lower edge? Comment on your answer. [25] Q5) a) b) c) Derive the equations of equilibrium for a small element of a cylindrical shell. Show the stress resultants on this element for general loading. [14] Explain in brief different theories of bending in cylindrical shells. [6] With neat sketches classify shell surfaces based on Gaussian curvature. [5] Describe the principles of Lundgrens beam theory for thin shells. Discuss the advantages and limitations of the theory. [8] Using Lundgrens beam theory, analyze a semicircular cylindrical shell of 3 m radius and simply supported over a span of 10 m. The shell is subjected to a uniformly distributed load of intensity of 1.8 kN/m2. This intensity is inclusive of the self weight. Calculate the maximum compressive stress at the crown in the mid-span section and compare the value with the value obtain by membrane theory. Comment on the results by both theories. [17]

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[4165] - 464 M.E. (Civil) (Structures)

THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS (2008 Course) (Sem. - II)
Time :4 Hours] Instructions to the candidates:
1)

[Max. Marks :100

Attempt any two questions from each section. Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Use of non programmable electronic calculator is allowed. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

2) 3) 4) 5) 6)

SECTION - I Q1) a) Starting from the first principles derive the 4th order governing differential equation for a thin plate under bending. Find expressions for moments, shears using various boundary conditions. [13] A thin square plate of size a a with four edges simply supported carries a central patch load over area u v. Using Naviers method, compute the deflection and principle moments at the center of the plate. [12] Describe the stepwise procedure in the Levys method for thin plate bending analysis. Apply the steps to obtain the maximum deflection in a square plate subjected to uniformly distributed load of intensity q per unit area. [16] For a simply supported isotropic plate subjected to uniform intensity of loading q, apply Ritzs method to obtain the expression for deflected shape of the plate. [9]

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Q3) A solid circular slab of concrete with radius 3.5 m and uniform thickness of 120 mm carries a uniformly distributed load of 6 kN/m. Assuming the edges of the slab as simply supported analyze the plate from basic principles and hence obtain the maximum deflection and bending moment at center of the plate. [25] SECTION - II Q4) Derive the equations of equilibrium of shell of revolutions with axisymmetric loading. Apply the equations to analyze a R.C.C hemispherical dome of radius of 9 m and thickness 120 mm for its self weight. The dome is supported on its lower edge by roller supports all along the periphery. Determine the membrane forces and plot the variation of internal forces along any meridian. Is there any bending effect to be considered near the lower edge? Comment on your answer. [25] Q5) a) b) Differentiate between membrane theory and bending theory for analysis of shells. [5] Using membrane theory obtain the expressions for membrane stresses Nx, N and Nx for a cantilever cylindrical open shell of length L, radius a, and half angle o subjected to self weight. [20] Discuss the advantages and limitations of the Lundgrens beam theory for cylindrical shells. [5] Derive the equilibrium equation and hence equation for deflection using general cylindrical shell theory (considering bending action) for axisymmetric case. [20]

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M.E. (Civil) (Structures)
THEORY OF PLATES & SHELLS
(2008 Course) (501408) (Sem. - II)

Time : 4 Hours] Instructions to the candidates:

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Attempt any two questions from each section.

[Max. Marks :100

Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Use of non programmable electronic calculator is allowed. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION - I Q1) a) b) c) Derive the governing differential equation in Cartesian coordinates for thin plate subjected to distributed lateral loads. [12] Derive the boundary conditions for a rectangular plate supported by edge beams assuming that a uniformly distributed line load acts on two opposite edges. [5] Obtain the expression for strain energy stored in the small element of a thin plate subjected to bending and twisting moments. Describe the procedure to obtain the deflected surface of the plate under a given loading by Raleigh - Ritz approach. [8] Starting from basic principles, using Naviers method obtain an expression in double series form of a simply supported plate (a x b) subjected to a [19] single load P at some given point x = , y = . Brief about the shear deformation theories for analysis of plates. [6]

Q2) a) b)

Q3) Starting from the basic principles, determine the internal forces and the deflection of a circular plate loaded with a uniformly distributed load if [25] i) plate is fixed at the edges. ii) plate is simply supported at the edges.
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SECTION - II Q4) a) b) Derive the equation of equilibrium in terms of stress resultants of thin shell of revolution carrying axi - symmetric loading. [15] A uniform spherical shell having a semi central angle is subjected to uniformly distributed load q per unit area of shell surface. It also carries a ring load p per unit circumference at semi central angle /4. Obtain expressions for membrane stresses N and N at any meridonial angle . [10] Q5) a) A semicircular thin cylindrical shell roof of uniform thickness has length l and mean radius a. It is simply supported at the curved edges and free along the straight edges. Obtain the expressions for the stress resultants, N x , N , N x induced in the shell due to its own weight of intensity q per unit area. [14] For a cylindrical vessel with hemispherical ends, show with proper sketches that if only membrane stresses are considered, we obtain a discontinuity at the joints. [6] Show the stress resultants on a small element of a cylindrical shell for general loading. [5] Describe Lundgrens beam theory for cylindrical shells giving expressions for various stress resultants. Compare them with the stress resultants obtain by membrane theory. Discuss the advantages and limitations of the beam theory. [10] Derive the expression for strains x and y at a point due to the bending and membrane actions in a shell. Also obtain the expressions for the stress resultants in terms of strains. [15]

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P 1244

[4065] - 464 M.E. (Civil) (Structures)

THEORY OF PLATES & SHELLS
(2008 Course) (501408) (Sem. - II)

Time : 4 Hours] [Max Marks : 100 Instructions to the candidates : 1) Attempt any two questions from each section. 2) Answers to the Two sections should be written in separate books. 3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. 4) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 5) Use of non programmable electronic calculator is allowed. 6) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION-I Q1 ) a) b) c) Explain clearly assumptions made in Classical Plate Theory (CPT) and hence derive displacement model of CPT. [8] Classical Plate Theory is applicable only for thin plates and not for thick plates. Write your comments. [7] Differentiate clearly difference between Naviers and Levis solution in the analysis rectangular plates. [10] A rectangular plate of length 1000 mm is simply supported on all sides and carries uniformly distributed load of intensity 30 N/mm2. Determine maximum displacement and maximum stress in the plate. [20] E = 2 105 N/mm2, v = 0.30. Explain how the accuracy in the results of central displacement in the Naviers solution can be achieved and hence discuss convergence of result. [5]

Q2) a)

b)

Q3) Derive an expressions for transverse displacement, moments and shearing forces for edge simply supported circular plate subjected to uniform lateral loading. [25]

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SECTION-II Q4 ) a) b) Q5 ) a) b) Q6) a) b) Derive equations of equilibrium for thin shells with neat diagram of geometry and stress resultants. [18] Explain Membrane Theory for shells. [7]

Determine N , N forces for a spherical dome of constant thickness under its own weight. [15] Explain Lundgrens beam theory for cylindrical shells. Derive equations of equilibrium for cylindrical shells. [10] [15]

Determine Nx, N and N x forces for a horizontal circular cylindrical shell filled with liquid and supported at ends. [10]

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P1537

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M.E. (Civil/Structures)
THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS (501408) (2008 Course)

Time : 4 Hours] Instructions to the candidates : 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Answer any two questions from each section.

[Max. Marks : 100

Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books. Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. Figures to the right indicate full marks. Use of non programmable electronic calculator is allowed. Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION - I Q1) a) Differentiate between : i) Thin and Thick plate bending. ii) Beam and Plate analysis. [10]

b) A square plate with 350 mm sides and 8 mm thickness is subjected to uniformly distributed pure couple of 400 Nm on all the edges. If the plate is simply supported on its four corners, find the lateral displacement at the midpoints of the edges. Take E = 210 GPa and [15] = 0.3 . Q2) a) Differentiate between Naviers and Levys theories for analysis of thin rectangular plate in bending. [6] b) Using Levys method, obtain the expression for lateral displacement of a rectangular plate simply supported on edges, of sides a b under a uniformly distributed load q per unit area. [19] Q3) A circular clamped plate of radius a is subjected to axisymmetric triangular loading of intensity zero at the center and q0 at the edge. Develop from first principles, expression for maximum deflection. [25]

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SECTION - II Q4) a) A thin conical shell tank carries water upto a height d from the vertex. It is supported at the top edge by a ring beam. Derive the expression for the membrane stresses N and N in the shell. Also find the locations of the maximum values of stress resultants, with their magnitude. [20] b) What are the limitations of the membrane theory in the analysis of shells? [5] Q5) a) Derive the expressions for displacements in symmetrically loaded shell having the form of a surface of revolution. [12] b) A semicircular thin cylindrical shell roof of uniform thickness has length L and radius R. It is simply supported along the straight edges and free along the curved edges. Derive the expressions for the stress resultants [13] Nx, N and Nx considering its self weight only. Q6) Analyze a cylindrical tank of uniform thickness filled with liquid using bending theory for shells for axisymmetric loading. The tank is open at the top and rigidly fixed at the bottom. [25] rrrr

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[3765] - 462 M.E. (Civil/Structures) THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS

(2008 Course ) (501408)

Time : 4 Hours] [Max. Marks:100 Instructions to the candidates: 1) Attempt any two questions from each section. 2) Answers to the two sections should be written in separate books. 3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. 4) Figures to the right indicate full marks. 5) Use of non programmable electronic calculator is allowed. 6) Assume suitable data if necessary.

SECTION - I Q1) a) b) Differentiate between thin plate theories for small and large deflections.[5] For isotropic plates, under the action of lateral loading, determine the stress-strain relations and hence the moment curvature relations in Cartesian co-ordinate system. [8] A rectangular plate of size a x b with four edges simply supported carries a patch loading spread over an area u x v. Derive the expression for the deflection of the plate. [12] Derive Levys solution for a rectangular plate with two opposite edges simply supported and the other two edges clamped, under uniform intensity of loading q. [16] For a simply supported isotropic plate subjected to uniform intensity of loading q, apply Ritzs method to obtain the expression for deflected shape of the plate. [9]

c)

Q2) a)

b)

Q3) Derive the governing differential equation in polar coordinates for circular plates. A clamped circular plate of radius a carries uniform loading of intensity q. Find the maximum values of radial and tangential moments. [25]

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SECTION - II Q4) a) A thin spherical tank is supported on cylindrical rim along a parallel circle. The tank is completely filled with liquid of density w. Derive the expression for the membrane stresses N and N. [20] Explain how membrane theory fails at the supporting ring in the above problem. [5] Derive equilibrium equation and hence equation for deflection using general cylindrical shell theory (considering bending action) for axisymmetric load. [20] State the advantages of the shell structure as compared to plates. [5]

b) Q5) a)

b) Q6) a) b)

Explain Beam theory of cylindrical shells. Discuss the advantages and limitations of the theory. [10] For a cantilever cylindrical open shell of length L, radius a, and half angle o subjected to self weight, obtain the expression for membrane stresses Nx, N and Nx. [15]

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