Total No. of Questions : 12] SEAT No.

P1626 [Total No. of Pages : 4

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B.E. (Civil)
MATRIX METHODS OF STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
(2008 Pattern) (Sem. - I) (Elective - II)
Time :3 Hours] [Max. Marks :100
Instructions to the candidates :-
1) Solve Q. No.1 or Q. No 2, Q. No.3 or Q. No 4, Q. No.5 or Q. No 6, from Section - I
and solve Q. No.7 or Q. No 8, Q. No.9 or Q. No 10, Q. No.11 or Q. No 12 from
Section - II.
2) Answers to the two sections must be written in separate answer books.
3) Figures must be drawn wherever necessary.
4) Use of non programmable pocket calculator is allowed.

SECTION - I

Q1) a) Explain “ ill conditioned matrix”. [6]

b) Solve the following equations using Gauss elimination method

5x1 –2x2 + 4x3 = 5
– 2x1 + x2 + x3 = 1
4x1 + x2 + 0x3 = 6 [10]
OR
Q2) a) Explain by flow chart gauss elimination method. [6]

b) Solve by Gauss Seidal method the following equations :

3x1 + 2x2 + 3x3 = 80
x1 – 9x2 + 2x3 = 1
2x1 + 3x2 + 6x3 = 31 [10]

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Q3) A continuous beam ABC is loaded as shown in fig. 3. It has constant flexural
rigidity. Fixed support at A, roller support at B & guided support at C. Analyse
the beam using flexibility method. [16]

OR
Q4) Portal frame ABC is loaded as shown in fig. 4. It is subjected to udl 40 kN/m
over span AB. Draw BMD taking EI constant for AB & BC. Use flexibility
method for analysis. [16]

Q5) A pin jointed truss is as shown in figure 5. Analyse the truss by flexibility
method. [18]

OR
Q6) Analyse the beam AB, having internal hinge at C. Use stiffness method. EI is
uniform for all spans. Refer fig. 6. [18]

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 SECTION - II

Q7) a) Differentiate between structure Approach & member approach used in

stiffness matrix method. Explain how support conditions are accounted
in both approaches. [8]
b) Show that stiffness matrix of a member of a structure, in structure
co. ordinate system is obtained by transformation. [8]
[Sm] = [R] T [Sm] [R] where
[Sm] is member stiffness matrix in member co. ordinate and [R] is rotation
matrix of the member.
OR
Q8) Analyse & draw BMD for portal frame as shown in Fig. 8. Use stiffness
matrix method. [16]

Q9) a) Using proper DOF’s write stiffness matrix equation for a member of
orthogonal grid structure. [8]
b) Using structure approach develope stiffness matrix of grid structure as
shown in fig 9.b. Take E = 2 × 105 Mpa
I = 20 × 105 mm4, G = 0.8 × 105 Mpa
Ip = 50 × 105 mm4 for both members [8]

OR
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Q10)Analyse & draw BMD for grid structure as shown in fig 10. Use stiffness
method. [16]

Q11)A two bay two storey frame is to be analysed by computer programme of

stiffness matrix method.
a) Illustrate node numbering and determine the half band width & size of
stiffness matrix to be stored. [6]
b) Prepare flow chart for the Programme & state input required for the
same. [6]
c) How will you input support conditions of the structure. [6]
OR
Q12)a) State importance of band width in stiffness analysis by computer and
measures to keep it minimum. [6]
b) State maxwell’s reciprocal theorem & indicate where its effect is evident
in Matrix analysis of structure. [6]
c) Explain properties & special characteristics of stiffness matrix of a
structure. [6]

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Total No. of Questions : 12] SEAT No. :

P1345 [Total No. of Pages : 3

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B.E. (Mechanical)
DESIGN OF PUMPS, BLOWERS AND COMPRESSORS
(2008 Course) (Elective-I)
Time :3 Hours] [Max. Marks :100
Instructions to the candidates :-
1) Answer any THREE question from each section.
2) Answer THREE questions from Section I and THREE question from section II.
3) Answers to the two sections should be written in separate answer books.
4) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary.
5) Figures to the right indicate full marks.
6) Use of logarithmic tables slide rule, Mollier charts, electronic pocket
calculator and steam tables is allowed.
7) Assume suitable data, if necessary.

SECTION - I
Q1) a) Define following terms. [8]
i) Turbines
ii) Pumps
iii) Compressible Flow Machines
iv) Incompressible Flow Machines
b) Calculate the specific speeds in the following cases; [8]
i) A centrifugal compressor which develops a pressure ratio of 2 while
running at 24000 rpm and discharging 1.5 kg/s of air.
ii) An axial compressor stage requiring a power of 460 kW and
discharging 15 kg/s of air while running at 6000 rpm.
OR
Q2) a) Draw and explain performance curves for following: [8]
i) Characteristic curve for pump.
ii) Characteristic curve for compressor.
iii) Characteristic curve for axial fan.
iv) Characteristic curve for centrifugal fan.
b) Write equations of energy transfer between fluid and rotor. [6]
c) Define specific speed. What is its significance? [2]

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