so mB wp 10. 11. ———_—_———— Reg. No.: Question Paper Code : 61049 M.E. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY/JUNE 2017. Elective ‘Structural Engineering ST 7009 — WIND AND CYCLONE EFFECTS ON STRUCTURES £ (Regulations 2013) é Time : Three hours Maximum : 100 mary Anewer ALL questions. é PART A— (10 x 2= 20 marka) > 1. Define Aspect ratio. é Mention the factors to be considered in calculating the design wind speed. . State the requirements for modeling. Differentiate aero dynamic and aero elastic models. ‘Name the basic types of structures, Define vortex effect. Why force coefficients are considered in calculating the wind force on the transmission line tower? What are rigid and flexible structures?’ , ‘What are the effects of wind loads on claddings? ' i com, Differentiate low rise buildings and tell building. PART B— (6 x 13 = 65 marks)” (@) Explain in detail about the different methods used for measuring the wind velocity. Or () Explain the variation of wind speed with respect to drag effects and aspect ratio. &12, 13. 4. 15. 16. (a) ) @) oe) @ ® @) &) @) ©) = Describe the different types of models used in wind tunnel studies. Or Explain the procedure to calculate the fundamental period of vibration and damping value for wind design. Explain the behaviour of rigid and flexible buildings subjected to wind forces in detail. . Or ‘www.recentquestion paper.com Explain in detail about the effects of wind forces on chimneys with neat sketches. Caleulate the wind pressure acting on a building of height 3m and plan dimensions 10 m x 10 m. The basic wind speed in the location is 60 mph and the terrain category is 2. Or Explain the procedure to design a lattice tower located on a hilly region in Tamil Nadu, by considering the relevant data for wind velocity. Explain the detailed design procedure for cladding in a tall building. Or Explain the effect of cyclones in sloped roof structures. PART C—(1x 15 = 15 marke) Describe in detail the static and dynamic effects on tall buildings. Or Tlustrate the cyclone effect on low rise structures. 2 61049