STEEL AND TIMBER DESIGN (CVE 413)

TRIAL QUESTIONS
Instructions: Answer ALL QUESTIONS.
SUBMISSION DATE IS 15TH DECEMBER 2023. TIME IS 12 NOON
USE BS 449, CP 110, BS 6399, SDM and BS 5950 is allowed. Make other necessary
Assumptions. All Symbols Have Their Usual Meaning
Question 1 680 kN
Figure 1.0 shows a line drawing of an axially
loaded stanchion in a steel structure. The
B
stanchion is effectively held in position but not
restrained in direction at both ends. Design the
stanchion to BS 449. Make useful and necessary
assumptions. 5.5m

Figure 1
A
Question 2
Figure 2.0 shows an architectural plan
R1
and elevation of an internal column at
the second floor of a 3 - storey
building. The column is effectively
held in position and restrained in R3 R4
direction at both ends. Take the
column height, L = 5m. R1, R2, R3 and
R4 are the reactions from the floors
beams of designations: 254 x 146 x 37 R1 = 175kN R2
kg/m UB. Design the R2 = 285kN
eccentrically loaded column to BS 449. R3 = 240kN
Make useful and necessary Plan
R4= 125kN
assumptions. Figure 2
Elevation
Question 3 7m 7m 7m
Figure 3.0 shows an architectural
isometric drawing of a one –
storey steel library building.
3m
Assuming the first floor will be
made of steel plates on stringers,
Roof
design the first-floor beams to BS
449. Take Weight of block walls
and windows on all external walls 3m
= 725 kg/m3. Use of Grade 43
St. 1
Steel. Dead load of steel plates,
finishes, self-weight of stringers,
ceiling, partitions, tiles, services =
650 kg/m3.
Make other useful and necessary
assumptions.
Figure 3