Code No: R5410105 R5

IV B.Tech I Semester(R05) Supplementary Examinations, November 2010

ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF STRUCTURES FOR WIND AND EARTHQUAKE
EFFECTS
(Civil Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define wind. What are the causes & effects of wind on various structures?
(b) Write a detailed note on the hurricane KATRINA. Write the Date of formation, Highest wind
speed, Fatalities, Extent of damage and Areas afftected.
[8+8]
2. A free vibration test is conducted on an empty elevated water tank. A cable attached to the tank
applies a lateral (horizontal) force of 180 kN and pulls the tank horizontally by 18 mm. The cable is
suddenly cut and the resulting free vibration is recorded. At the end of 4 complete cycles, the time is
2 sec and the amplitude is 10 mm. Compute the following.
(a) Damping ratio
(b) Natural period of undamped vibration
(c) Stiffness
(d) Weight
(e) Damping coefficient
(f) Number of cycles required for the displacement amplitude to decrease to 0.2 cm. [16]
3. (a) What are Eigen vectors?
(b) Derive the equations for finding the natural frequencies of vibration & mode shapes for a MDOF
system. [4+12]
4. (a) Write a short notes on the various lateral load resisting systems.
(b) What are general principles of ductile detailing of R.C. frames for seismic forces? [8+8]
5. (a) Explain the concept of structural integrity.
(b) Why are short columns more damaged during earthquakes ? [8+8]
6. (a) Draw the schematic c/s through a traditional stone masonry building. What are the various ways
in which these buildings may suffer damage due to earthquakes?

(b) Find out the design load on an interior column of first floor of a seven storey building for the
following data.
Live load on each floor = 4000 N/m2
Live load on roof = 2000 N/m2
Dead load of floor finish, slab and beam = 3000 N/m2
Height of each storey = 3.20 m
Spacing of the columns in both directions = 4 m. [8+8]
7. (a) What are the precautions to be taken at the detailing stage for ensuring a high quality structure?
(b) What is meant by special confining reinforcement in columns of ductile frames?
[8+8]
8. (a) Write a detailed notes on rigid frame shear walls.
(b) What are the various methods available for the analysis & design of shear walls without openings
? Explain any one of them. [8+8]

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