DURBAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY

Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment

Department of Civil Engineering and Surveying

Test 1
First Semester 2008

Instrumental Programme : National Diploma; Engineering Civil

Programme Code : NDCVN1 / NDCVL 1
Instrumental Offering : Structural Steel & Timber Design III
Subject Code : STTD311
Date : 05 March 2008
Duration : 90 mins.
Time : 11h15
Total Marks : 35 Marks
Number of Pages : 6 (Incl. cover page)
Examiner : S. Mazomba
Moderator : K. Burger

INSTRUCTIONS/REQUIREMENTS:-

1. Answer all questions

2. Programmable calculators may be used.
3. Restricted open book examination
• SOUTH AFRICAN STEEL CONSTRUCTION HANDBOOK / SECTION TABLES
• TEXTBOOK STRUCTURAL STEEL DESIGN (G. PARROT)
• 2 PAGES PERSONAL NOTES
4. Any information not given may be reasonable assumed.
5. Show ALL working
6. You may work in pencil.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:-

1. Two desks per student.

Do not turn the page before permission is given

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QUESTION 1

A new grandstand to be constructed in Imbali - PMB for the 2010 world cup is shown below. The site is in an
undeveloped suburb but there is a possibility of developing the area. The overall length of the grandstands is 90m
and the frames are at 10m centres. The approximate site altitude in the area is 650m above mean sea level. Note:
The structure has a high post disaster function.

1.1. Determine the worst case free-stream velocity pressure for this stand. (8)
1.2. Provide neat sketches showing un-factored uniformly distributed load on a typical internal frame. (4)
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QUESTION 2

A grade 350W steel frame shown below is used as a support for a sign board over the High way in Durban. The
frame is subjected to loads as indicated at ultimate limit state design. Dimensions in millimeters

2.1. Use any suitable method of analysis to determine the magnitude and nature of the ultimate forces in member
11-12. (6)

2.2. Detail 01 shows a bolted connection at node 4 with 2M12 grade 4.8. All holes to be drilled. The bolts will be of
a length such that the thread will be in the shear plane. The connecting plate is 50x6mm thick plate.
2.2.1. Check and comment on the spacing of the bolts for the given configuration. (2)
2.2.2. Calculate the critical tension resistance of the connection in member 4-8 considering all possible modes of
failure. The strength of the gusset plate may be ignored. (See detail 01) (15)
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