Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures M.Tech Model Question Paper : mgu.ac.in

Name of the University : Mahatma Gandhi University
Department : Civil Engineering
Degree : M.Tech
Subject Code/Name : MCESE 205.1/Earthquake Resistant Design Of Structures
Sem : II
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Document Type : Model Question Paper

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MGU Resistant Design of Structures Question Paper

M. TECH Degree Model Examination, April 2012 :
Second Semester – 2011 Admission
Branch: Civil Engineering

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Specialisation: Computer Aided Structural Engineering
MCESE 205.1 Earthquake Resistant Design Of Structures (Elective – III)
Time: 3 Hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Instructions:
Answer all questions.
All questions carry equal marks.
Reference to IS: 1893&13920 codes are permitted
I (a) Define Richter Scale of magnitude of earthquake. (5 marks)
(b) What are tectonic plates and their importance in the study of earthquakes ? (5 marks)
(c) Explain the Body waves: – P- waves and S- waves (5 marks)

(d) Explain fault, dip, slip and their role in formation of earthquakes.. (5 marks)
(e) How do the damages of an earthquake be related to the intensity of earthquake. Give examples based on modified Mercalli scale of intensity (5marks)
OR

II (a) Briefly explain elastic Rebound theory (5 marks)

(c) Describe the different types Magnitude Scale. (5 marks) (d) Explain briefly about plate boundaries (5 marks)

(e) An earthquake was recorded by a Wood- Anderson seismograph located in a seismic region. The recorded ground motion is shown in Figure given below. The travel speed of P and S waves in that region is assumed to be 23000km/hr, 12000km/hr respectively.

(i)Determine the location of the epicenter relative to station.
(ii)Determine the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter scale (10 marks)

III (a) What is a response spectra? How it is constructed and compare it with design spectra. (7 marks)
(b) Explain the Earthquake resistant Design Philosophy. (6 marks)
(c) Explain vertical and horizontal irregularities in multistoried buildings and their effect on seismic behavior, of such buildings (12 marks)
OR

IV (a) What are the reasons for torsion in buildings? How is it reduced? (5 marks)
(b) Calculate the lateral force in the walls of the one storey building (Fig-1) due to lateral force of 180 kN applied in y direction and passing through the centre of mass. The roof diaphragm is rigid in its own plane and mass at the roof is uniformly distributed. (20 marks)

V (a) Explain the concept of capacity design ? (5 marks)
(b) Figure below shows a plan of 5 storey RC framed structure. Height of each storey is 3.5 m All columns of 300x450mm and all beams of 230x400mm. Slab thickness is 120mm. The floors are to cater for a live load of 4 kN/m2 on floors and 1.5 kN/m2 on the roof. Determine design seismic load on the structure as per IS1893:2002. (20 marks)
OR

VI (a) Detail the reinforcement in a beam column joint. (5 marks)
(c) When is a soft storey created in a building. How does it affect the earthquake resistance of the building. (5 marks)

(d) Obtain the ultimate moment capacities of the cross-section shown below and identify that as either under – reinforced or over – reinforced sections. The materials are M25 concrete and Fe 415 steel. All dimensions are in mm. (15 marks)

VII (a) Discuss the effects of openings on the performance of masonry walls, under lateral shaking due to earthquakes. (6 marks)
(b) What is meant by Rocking of masonry piers? How it can be eliminated? (6 marks)

(c) What are the various methods for reduction of earthquake effects on masonry buildings? (6 marks)
(d) Write short notes on Mechanical Dampers for buildings (7 marks)
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VIII (a) Explain strong and weak directions of masonry walls with respect to earthquakes.? (6 marks)
(b) Write a brief note on prominent past earthquakes in India. (7 marks)

(c) Explain the role of horizontal bands in masonry structures subjected to earthquake. Name the various horizontal bands. (6 marks)
(d) Explain base isolation in buildings (6 marks)