MSTR31

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MSRAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
(AUTONOMOUSINSTITUTE, AFFILIATED TO VTU)
BANGALORE - 560 054
SEMESTEREND EXAMINATIONS- JANUARY 2011
Course & Branch: M.Tech.- Structural EngineeringSemester: III
Subject: Design of Earthquake Resistant Structure Max. Marks: 100
Subject Code: MSTR31 Duration: 3Hrs
Instructions to the Candidates:
Answer one full question from each unit.
Relevant codes are permitted.
UNIT-I
1. a) Explain with sketches subduction zone boundaries. (10)
b) Write a note on Seismic-hazard analysis. (10)
2. a) Explain the relation between elastic rebound theory and plate tectonics. (10)
b) Explain briefly the relevance ofmoment magnitude. (10)
UNIT-II
3. a) Construct a Pseudo-acceleration elastic design spectra with a dampingratio (10)
of 2% on a log-log scale. Adopt the following amplification factors:
aspa = 4.38-1.04 In 1^
aspv = 3.38-0.67 In
asd = 2.73-0.45 In
Adopt PGA = 0.4g and firm ground conditions.
b) Explain whydesign spectra is necessary. (10)
4. a) Explain the significance of yield strength and ductilityin inelastic spectra. (10)
b) Constant a pseudo-acceleration inelastic design spectra with p=4.0other (10)
details are similar to problem (3a).
UNIT-III
5. a) What is base isolation? Explain the precautions to be taken in designingbase (10)
isolation structural systems.
b) Explain the concept of equivalent diagonal strut in case of infill's when (10)
applied to lateral load analysis.
6. An inner beam-column joint in the ground floor of a 15-storeyed building (20)
located in zone 5 is subjected to the following forces:
Axial load on the column, P =5500kN
BM in upper column, Mu=400kNm
BM in lower column, M=600kNm
BM in left beam, M=400kNm 1@ ends
BM in right beam, M=250kNm
Grade of concrete=M30
Grade of reinforcement =Fe415
Span of left and right beams are 9m and 6m respectively.
Height of column =4m
DL on the beam = 30kN/m (excluding self wt)
LL on the beam = 16 kN/m
Design the joint as a strongcolumn and weakbeamwith confiningsteel.
Sketch reinforcement details.
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UNIT-IV
7. Calculate the lateral forces on a two storeymathematical model using (20)
response spectrum method. The natural periods and mode shapes shall be
obtained bystiffness method. I=1.5, R=5.0and zone Vcan be assumed. Soil
condition is firm hard soil. The model is shown in Fig.7. Use SRSSmethod
for combining the forces.
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8. a) Explain the phenomenon of torsion in buildings due to EQ. (10)
b) Explain brieflythe response control using external devices. (10)
UNIT-V
9. a) Explain the'behavior of shear walls. (10)
b) Design a rectangular column for the load combinations as shown using M25 (10)
concrete and Fe415 steel. All the loads are service loads. Design also the
ties.
DL LL EL
Axial load ( kN) 1500 600 600
M kNm 150- 50 150
M (kNm . 100 40 120
Assume moderate exposure. Sketch details.
10. a) Discuss the various types ofreinforcements used in masonry buildings to (10)
make it EQ resistant.
b) An RC frame consists of beams having effective span=8m. A typical floor (10)
beam of rectangular c/s carries a DL of 30kN/m, LL 'of 15 kN/m. Account for
selfweight. Max BMdue to EQ is 125 kNmand SF is 75kN. All loads and
forces are at service conditions fck=25MPa, fy=415MPa, design the beamfor
ductility usingIS13920. Adopt moderate exposure.
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