Mekelle University

Ethiopian Institute of Technology- Mekelle

School of Civil Engineering

Concrete Structures – CENG 6504 Date: August 01, 2020

Final Examination – Semester II - 2020 (2012 E.C.) Time: 9:00AM – 12:00 AM

1. According to a design report submitted for checking, a square cross section b/h/h’
=350/350/35mm and a mechanical reinforcement ratio of ω = 1.0 is adequate for a slender RC
column with a governing action forces of axial load plus uniaxial bending equal to 3100kN and
300kNm. The column is made of C-50 concrete and S-400 steel and has an effective buckling
length of 0.9L and L = 18m. Check the stability of the column. Use the deflection calculation aid
diagram provided. [5 pts]

a. If the column above is not capable of carrying the load without losing stability, propose
an appropriate structural measure to ensure the safety of the column? [2.5 pts]

b. Discuss the effect of sustained axial load on the load carrying capacity of columns and
illustrate this effect using load-moment curve and interaction diagram. [2.5 pts]

2. Figure 1 shows a plan of a part of a floor with beams between all columns. The edge beams have
equal width as the columns, and have a total depth of 400 mm. The floor supports its own weight,
superimposed dead load of 2.0kN/m2, for ceiling, partitions and other fixtures, and a live load of
3.5 kN/m2. The floor dimensions are indicated in the figure and the columns above and below the
slab have a center to center height of 3.5m. Use C-35 concrete, S-460 steel and Class-I works.

1 2 3 4
6.0m 7.0m 6.0m
A

5.0m

6.0m Panel S

COl. 0.3 x 0.3 m

C

5.0m

Figure 1

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 a. Select an appropriate depth of slab using ES/EURO code. [2.5 pts]
b. Check the limitations on use of the direct design method and design the slab using the
Direct Design Method. [2.5 pts]
c. Design the slab using the Equivalent Frame Method and compare the results with that of
part b, and comment on it. [5 pts]

3. Draw a strut- and- tie-model for the following systems. [5 pts]

“Good Luck”