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Cven2302 Final Exam 2011
Cven2302 Final Exam 2011
Cven2302 Final Exam 2011
SECTION A
MATERIALS
(a)
Discuss the contribution of C3S (of General Purpose Portland cement) on heat of hydration.
(3 marks)
(b)
Describe Compacting Factor method for the measurement of workability of concrete. Compare
the limitations of Slump, Compacting Factor and V-B Tests.
(8 marks)
(c)
What are the advantages of testing cylinders to obtain the compressive strength of concrete
when compared with cubes?
(3 marks)
(d)
(4 marks)
(a)
Describe the mechanism of corrosion of steel reinforcement in concrete. What remedial actions
can be taken to minimise corrosion of reinforcement.
(8 marks)
(b)
(8 marks)
SECTION B
STRUCTURES
100 kN
150 kN
4m
4m
4m
Figure 3
QUESTION 4 (26 Marks)
For the I-section column shown in Figure 4,
(i) Calculate the section capacity NS of the cross-section.
(ii) Calculate the design capacity of the column if the effective length is Le=10 m.
Notes:
1. Values of plate element yield slenderness limit for the flanges and web are 16 and 45, respectively.
All dimensions are in mm.
2. fy = 300 MPa.
3. e =
b fy
bh 3
, r=
, I=
t 250
12
I
L fy
, n = k f
.
A
r 250
90
( / 90)2 + 1 + = + = 2100(n 13.5)
=
1
4. C
,
a
,
n
b
a ,
2
,
2n 15.3n + 2050
2( / 90)
15
15
600
20
1200
Figure 4
QUESTION 5 (24 Marks)
For the truss structure given in Figure 5, all structure members have a square cross-sectional area.
(i)
Calculate the forces in each of the truss members and state if the members are in tension or
compression.
(ii)
Design the minimum dimensions for the square cross-sectional area of all tension
members if the materials of them are Grade 300 steel. (Grade 300 steel: fy = 320 MPa,
fu=440 MPa)
Note: All members are pin connected at their ends and the diameter of all holes is 20 mm. Ignore the
members self-weight.
100 N
C
B
4m
200 N
A
D
3m
3m
Figure 5