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Seat No.: Enrolment
GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE SEMESTER-III(OLD) • EXAMINATION WINTER 2016
Subject Code:131304 Date:11/01/2017
Subject Name:Basics of Structural Engineering
Time: 10:30 AM to 01:00 PM Total Marks: 70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Draw neat and clean figures, whenever required.
Q.1

Determine the slope at the support and deflection at the center of a simply supported beam of span subjected to UDL w kN/m throughout, along with point load W at the tip of beam, using any method.
07

Determine the slope and deflection at the tip of cantilever beam subjected to point load at the center of beam. The beam has a span of L. Use any method.
07
Q.2

Explain the initial and final setting time test of cement with its importance.
07

Explain the term "Fineness Modulus" with its importance. Give the range of fineness modulus for sand and coarse aggregate.
07
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Explain the "compacting factor test" with its importance.
07
Q.3

Derive basic slope curvature relation for bending element.
07

Elaborate on the alkali aggregate reaction. Explain the factors affecting on it.
07
OR
Q.3

Explain the strength test on cement.
07

Explain the particle size distribution curve.
07
Q.4

Explain the term "consolidation of soil" with its importance.
07

Explain the middle quarter rule of circular section.
07
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Q.4

Explain middle third rule of rectangular section.
07

Explain the factors that affect on soil bearing capacity.
07
Q.5

Explain any one method of sub-surface investigation.
07

Draw the shear force and bending moment diagram for a fixed beam subjected to UDL w kN/m throughout.
07
OR
Q.5

Explain the basic steps involved in moment distribution method of analysis.
07

Derive the Eular's equation for crippling load of column when both ends of the column are hinged.
07