QUESTION 01

Consider the structure reported below.

a) Determine the restrain forces at points A, B and C.

NOTE: To the scope, you may also adopt the values of slope coefficients reported in the following page
see page 2
b) Draw the internal forces diagrams (shear and bending moments). Cleary indicate the sign
convention.

c) For the section of the maximum negative moment (M (-)), assuming L = 4 m, q = 50 kN/m
c.1) Establish the top reinforcement total area (As), assuming B450C steel grade (fyd = 391
MPa), c = 40 mm.
c.2) Design the beam width (b), assuming d = 24 cm, d’ = 20 cm, C30/37 concrete class (fcd =
20 MPa).
c.3) On the basis of the total area (As) established at c.1 and of the beam width established at
c.2, arrange the top reinforcement in n number of bars of diameter Ø, making sure that
the net spacing between the bars is in the range [3 Ø; 5 Ø].
QUESTION 01

Consider the structure reported below.

a) Determine the restrain forces at points A and H through global equilibrium equations;
b) Determine the axial forces in all the members. Clearly indicate the value and the sign (tension or
compression) in each case;
c) Let L = 4.0m, P = 500 kN and fyd = 260 MPa; design the cross sections of BD and AC under the
assumption that the members have a double T cross section.
Note 1: the geometric properties of the potential cross section are reported in the following
pages. (see pages 5 and 6)
Note 2: the capacity reduction factor for members in compression may also be evaluated
graphically by adopted the buckling curve reported in the following pages.
QUESTION 01

1. Consider the structure represented in the figure below.

a) Determine the restrain forces at points A and B through global equilibrium equations;
b) Determine the axial forces in all the members. Clearly indicate the value and the sign (tension or
compression) in each case;
c) Let L = 3.0m, P = 100 kN; design the cross sections of AD and BD members under the following
assumptions: (i) steel material with yielding strength fyd = 260 MPa; (ii) both the members have
a double T cross section; (iii) different cross section may be assumed for the compressed member
with respect to the one in tension.
Note 1: the geometric properties of the potential cross section are reported in the following
pages.
Note 2: the capacity reduction factor for members in compression may also be evaluated
graphically by adopting the buckling curve reported in the following pages. (see pages 5 and 6)
QUESTION 02

a) With reference to a typical test of a standard steel element in tension, describe the basic
experimental evidence related to the stress-strain behavior and the related idealized constitutive
laws which can be adopted in design. Outline the significant stress and strain points.
b) With respect to an elastic-perfectly plastic constitutive law, consider the response of a generic
rectangular section:

b.1 define and derive both the elastic and the ultimate moments of resistance;

b.2 define and derive the shape factor.

QUESTION 02

Consider a generic reinforced concrete member subjected to bending.

a. Draw uniaxial constitutive laws for both B450C steel and C20/25 concrete to be adopted in design,
pointing-out significant stress and strain levels.
b. Define the mechanical reinforcement ratio and, with reference to the constitute laws previously
discussed, derive its limit value to achieve simultaneous failure through concrete crushing with steel
reinforcement yielding.
QUESTION 02

With reference to a typical test of a standard concrete cylindrical specimen in compression, describe
the basic experimental evidence related to the stress-strain behavior and the related idealized constitutive
laws which can be adopted in design. Outline the significant stress and strain points.

With respect to a specific constitutive law (choose one among the ones previously described), consider the
response of a reinforced concrete section under pure bending: define suitable limit for strains in
both concrete and steel and derive the resisting moment of the section as a function of the steel
geometrical and mechanical properties and of the section internal lever arm.