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This document contains an exam for a course on earthquake resistant structures. The exam contains 3 parts: Part A with 4 short answer questions worth 2 marks each, Part B with 2 short answer questions worth 6 marks each, and Part C with 2 long answer questions worth 10 marks each where students can choose between derivations. The questions cover topics like the importance of structural dynamic analysis, definitions of terms, distinguishing features of dynamic problems, and deriving equations of motion for single degree of freedom damped systems under different loading conditions.

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This document contains an exam for a course on earthquake resistant structures. The exam contains 3 parts: Part A with 4 short answer questions worth 2 marks each, Part B with 2 short answer questions worth 6 marks each, and Part C with 2 long answer questions worth 10 marks each where students can choose between derivations. The questions cover topics like the importance of structural dynamic analysis, definitions of terms, distinguishing features of dynamic problems, and deriving equations of motion for single degree of freedom damped systems under different loading conditions.

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THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY

RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE


Date: 08/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40
Year/Sem:IV/III Earthquake Resistant structures Time:1.5 Hours
Answer All the Questions
PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks
1. List the importance of structural dynamic analysis.
2. Define stiffness.
3. State the DAlemberts principle.
4. Define dynamic load.
PART B 2 x 6 = 12marks
1. Describe the distinguishing features of a dynamic problem.
2. Briefly explain the types and sources of dynamic load.
PART C 2 x 10 = 20marks
1. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system.
(or)
b.(1) A vertical cable 3 m long has a cross-sectional area of 4cm2 supports a weight of
50kN. What will be the natural period and natural frequency of the system?
E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2.
(2) A canteliver beam 3m long supports a mass of 500kg at its upper end. Find the
natural period and natural frequency. E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2 and I = 1300cm4.
2. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system under harmonic
excitation.
(or)
b. Derive the response of a system under impulse loading using Duhamels integral.

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE DEEMED UNIVERSITY


RURAL TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
Date: 08/08/17 CFA I Total Marks:40
Year/Sem:IV/III Earthquake Resistant structures Time:1.5 Hours
Answer All the Questions
PART A 4 x 2 = 8marks
5. List the importance of structural dynamic analysis.
6. Define stiffness.
7. State the DAlemberts principle.
8. Define dynamic load.
PART B 2 x 6 = 12marks
3. Describe the distinguishing features of a dynamic problem.
4. Briefly explain the types and sources of dynamic load.
PART C (Answer any 2) 2 x 10 = 20marks
3. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system.
(or)
b.(1) A vertical cable 3 m long has a cross-sectional area of 4cm2 supports a weight of
50kN. What will be the natural period and natural frequency of the system?
E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2.
(2) A canteliver beam 3m long supports a mass of 500kg at its upper end. Find the
natural period and natural frequency. E = 2.1 x 106 kg/cm2 and I = 1300cm4.
4. a. Derive the equation of motion for damped SDOF system under harmonic
excitation.
(or)
b. Derive the response of a system under impulse loading using Duhamels integral.

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