VINUTHNA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE

FOR Mtech 2nd sem

SEISMIC ANALYSIS OF STRUCTURES MID
Time: 2hurs Max.marks:50
PART-1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 2x5=10

1. Write a short notes on seismic instruments.

2. Define frequency, viscous damping, dynamic magnification factor,

damping ratio.

PART-2

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 4x10=40

1. A vibrating system of mass 5 kg. spring of stiffness 120N/m and a
damper with a damping co-efficients of 5N-s/m. Determine
a ) The damping factor
b) Natural frequency of damped vibration
c) Logarithmic decvement
d) The ratio of two successive amplitudes
e) The no of cycles after which the critical amplitude is reduced 25%.

2.State different types of seismic waves and explain the effect of

seismic waves on structures.

3. Establish a variation between critical damping and over damping.

4. Explain damping construction of response spectrum and

transmissibility ratio.
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FOR Mtech 2nd sem
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT-MID
Time: 2hurs Max.marks:50
PART-1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 2x5=10

1. Write a short notes on Knowledge management
2. Write a short notes on Job specification

PART-2

ANSWER ANY TWO QUESTIONS 2x20=40

1. Explain briefly the models of HRM.
2. Discuss the process of recruitment.
3. Briefly list out the techniques of placement.
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FOR Mtech 2nd sem
THEORY OF ELASTICITY AND PLASTICITYMID
Time: 2hurs Max.marks:50
PART-1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 2x5=10

1. State and explain St. Venants principle.
2. State the assumptions and advantages of theory of plasticity.

PART-2

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 4x10=40

1. Derive the equilibrium equations in terms of three dimensional
stress field.
2. The stress components at point are given by

= + 2 =

= 2 + 2 = 3

= 2 + 2 = 3

Assuming E=210 KN/2 and =0.3. Determine state of strain

at a point (2,1,3).
3. Write short notes on the use of polynomials in the solution of the
two dimensional problems.
4. Explan
a) Mechanism of plastic deformation.
b) Strain hardening material.
c) Yield locus.
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FOR Mtech 2nd sem
CONSTRUCTION PLANNING&MANAGEMENT MID
Time: 2hurs Max.marks:50
PART-1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 5x10=50

1. Explain mild stone charts.
2. Explain numbering the events.
3. Explain time estimates.
4. Define & Explain briefly fulkersons rule.
5. Define breaks even analysis direct and indirect costs.
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FOR Mtech 2nd sem
LEGAL ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTMID
Time: 2hurs Max.marks:50
PART-1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 5x10=50

1. What is professional liability? Explain vividly?
2. Explain the means to improve construction productivity?
3. Compare Risk in Business Vis--vis Risk in construction?
4. a) Explain manager as a construction planner?
b) Bidding and award.
5. What is the process of Construction Management. Explain
all steps involved?
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SCIENCE
FOR Mtech 2nd sem
DESIGN OF BRIDGESMID
Time: 2hurs Max.marks:50
PART-1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS 5x10=50

1. Give detailed note on composite costruction of bridges?
2. The R.C slab panel of a T-beam and slab deck is 2 m wide
between the main T beams and 4 m between the cross girders.
Design the R.C slab for IRC Class AA loading. Adopt M20 grade
concrete. Fe 415 steel.
3. a) List out the different components in a cable stayed bridge and
explain their functionality.
b) Explain the design procedure of the different components of a
cable stayed bridge.
4. Design the composite bridge superstructure for following data.
Span = 20m, No.of longitudinal steel girders = 4, No. of lanes
Two lane, Loading IRC Class AA (Tracked), Spacing of cross
girders = 4 m, Kerbs = 600 mm wide on either side.
5. Write short notes on portal bracing and sway bracing