{Aon Reg Nor z1¢:B Jolels Question Paper Code: 70486 M.E/M.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL/MAY 2018 Second Semester Structural Engineering $T5201— ADVANCED STEEL STRUCTURES (Regulations 2017) Time : Three Hours Maximum : 100 Marks Answer ALL questions PART-A (10x2=20 Marks) 1. Mention the advantages and disadvantages of steel structures. soe.2. What are the steps involved in structural design ? oS eats 3. Name the different types of connections. . Write the advantages of high strength bolts. . Classify the various types of load acting on the roof trusees. §. Where the steel roof trusses are used ? . What is meant by plastic method of design ? 3. Define shape factor. Why does buckling of web occur in beams ? . State the working of compression members.2 ‘0 PART—B. (Gx13=65 Marks) . a) i) Write short notes on box girders and purlins. @ ii) Classify and explain the determination of size of plate. © (OR) b) Design a single angle strut connected to the gusset plate to carry 180 kN factored load. The length of the strut betwoon contre to contre intersections is 3m. (a3) a) i) Explain about stiffened and unstifilened seat connection. @ ti) Discuss the merits and demerits and applications of welded connections. (6) OR) b) Find the efficiency of the lap joint shown in figure 1 with the following data : M20 bolts of grade 4.6 and Fe410 plates are used, 18. a) i) How the trusses are classified according to the pitch ? Explain any two types. @ ii) Explain the various types of roof truss with neat sketch. @ (OR) b) A tie member of a roof truss consists of 2 ISA 10075, 8 mm, the angles are connected to either side of a 10 mm gusset plates and the member is subjected to a working pull of 300 Kn. Design the weld connection. Assume connections are made in the workshop. (3){A Xe 70486 14, a) Elaborate in detail ; complete collapse, partial collapse and over complete collapse of plastic hinges. a3) (OR) b) i) Discuss the guide lines to be followed to locate the plastic hinges. @ ii) Discuss the general design procedure followed in the plastic design of portals. © 15. a) i) Compare and contrast between column and strut. @ ii) Why the lateral systems are provided in compound columns? Explain. (6) (OR) b) 3) Write short notes on web crippling and lateral supported beam. Gy ii) Name and explain the methods that are adopted to determine the flange design, © PART-C ~ (x15=15 Marks) 16. a) Explain in detail after the step by step procedure of design of continuous beams. o>) (OR) b) How do you design i) the web of beams ? @ ii) compression members ?