09ENG55 / 07ENG55

USN

R. V. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Autonomous Institution affiliated to VTU
V Semester B. Arch Fast Track Examinations Aug-12
School of Architecture
STRUCTURES-V
Time: 03Hours Maximum Marks: 100
Instructions to candidates:
1. Answer any FIVE full questions.
2. Use of IS: 456 and SP: 16 is allowed.
3. Assume the missing data if any and specify clearly.

1 a How the concrete is graded? 05

b A singly reinforced concrete beam 350 mm wide and 550 mm deep to
the centre of the tensile reinforcement is provided with 3 bars of
18 mm diameter. Find the moment of resistance of the section. What
would be the change of moment of resistance if the reinforcement is
changed to 4 bars of 18 mm diameter, Use M20 concrete and Fe415
steel? 15

2 a Explain limit state method of design. 05

b A RC rectangular beam of size 300 mm x 500 m is reinforced with 4
bars of 16 mm diameter in tension at an effective cover of 50 mm. The
beam is simply supported over a span of 5 m. Find the maximum
permissible udl on the beam if density of RCC is 25 KN/m 3. Use M20
concrete and Fe500 steel. 15

3 a What is the necessity of doubly reinforced beams? 05

b Determine the moment of resistance of a RC beam of rectangular
section 250 mm wide and 500 mm deep. It is reinforced with 6 bars of
20 mm dia in tension zone and 2 nos. of 20 mm dia in tension zone.
Effective covers on either side is 40 mm. Use M20 concrete and Fe415
grade of steel. 15

4 a What are the advantages of T-beam theory? 05

b A T-beam having an effective flange width of 2500 mm is required to
resist an ultimate moment of 1200 KN-m. The thickness of the flange
is 150 mm, the width of the rib is 300 mm and the effective depth is
900 mm. Using M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. Determine the area of
reinforcement required. 15

5 a Distinguish between one way and two way slab. 05

b Design a slab over a room 4 m x 6 m. The edges of the slab are simply
supported and corners are not held down. The live load on the slab is
3.0 KN-m2. The slab is resting on 150 mm thick masonary walk all
round. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. 15
6 a Design a short rectangular column of size 400 mm x 600 mm to carry
an axial load of 1800 KN. Using M20 concrete and Fe415 steel fits.
Design lateral fits. 10
b A column of size 300 mm x 400 mm has an effective length 3.6 m is
subjected to an ultimate axial load of 1100 KN and an ultimate
moment of 150 KN-m about the major axis. Design the column using
M25 concrete and Fe415 steel. Provide reinforcement of two faces
only. 10

7 Design a square footing for a short axially loaded column of size

300 mm x 300 mm carrying an axial load of 600 KN. SBC of soil is
given as 180 KN/m2. Use M20 concrete and Fe415 steel. 20

8 Write short notes on any four:

(a) Advantages of RCC over other materials.
(b) Grades of steel.
(c) Durability of concrete.
(d) Differences between dog legged and open well stairs.
(e) Explain under reinforced, balanced and over reinforced section. 04x05