Subject: Structures and Construction

Part-B
Answer ALL questions

(2X15=30)

1. Determine the Deflection of the truss shown in fig

15 kN
C

450

450

B
D
515mkN

(I) Find the forces in the members due to external load

PAC = -10.60 kN
PAD = 7.50 kN
PBC = -10.60 kN
PBD = -7.50 kN
PCD = 0 kN

(II) Find the forces in the members due to unit load

KAC = -0.707 kN
KAD = 0.50 kN
KBC = -0.707 kN
KBD = 0.50 kN
KCD = 0 kN

(III) Find the deflection

Deflection =

PKL/AE

= 64.45/AE mm.
(Or)
2. Explain in detail the various Arch forms. Draw the skeleton neatly indicating all elements
for a minimum of nine types of Arch forms
Arch forms

Flat Arch
Segmental Arch
Semi-Circular Arch
Parabolic Arch
Elliptic Arch
Ogee arch
Three centered arch
Horse shoe Arch
Equilateral Arch
Cusped arch