CE G617 - Final Exam Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani, Full Marks: 90

Hyderabad Campus
Time: 3 hours Name:_____________________

1. Construct the global matrix for calculating deflections, rotations and reaction forces.
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Given: P=50kN, k=200kN/m, L=3m, E=210GPa, I=2×10-4 m4.

2. A system of five springs is connected as shown in the figure to the right. All the spring
constants ki are in the current application equal to k. Furthermore, D1 = D4 = 0, F3 = 0
and F2 = P. Determine the displacements and reaction forces. 10

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3. Derive the stiffness matrix for a fixed-ended shear wall element where each fixed node
has two degrees of freedom (axial deformation is restricted) 12

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CE G617 - Final Exam Birla Institute of Technology and Science-Pilani, Full Marks: 90
Hyderabad Campus
Time: 3 hours Name:_____________________

4. Consider a beam on elastic foundation with free ends. The geometrical dimensions,
mechanical properties and loadings are shown in the following figure. E of material of
the beam is 3×107 kN/m2 and k0=50000 kN/m2 /m. Units – kN, m. Compute:

a) Winkler’s constant for the foundation is, k. 2

b) Central deflection 12
c) Maximum moment 12
d) Maximum shear 12

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5. A frame punch press is shown in the following figure. Find the stress in inner and outer
surface at section A-B the frame if F = 5000N. 18

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