AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY – BANGLADESH (AIUB)

Faculty of Engineering
Bachelor of Architecture
CE 3223: Structure IV: Long Span Structures (Section: A)

Final-Term Assignment Spring 2019-20 Total Marks: 50

Course Instructors: Mr. Abul Hasnat

Instructions:
 Deadline: 10/04/2020
 Submission Link: bit.ly/Structure4
 Assignment must be hand written, computer composed is not allowed
 File format: Scan or take pictures of all your assignment pages, compile them in ONE pdf,
then upload the pdf in above mentioned link

1. (a) As a structural engineer, what are the four issues you must consider to determine a [3]
satisfactory load path?
(b) “Elements can be part of the VFRS and LFRS” – justify the statement with the example of [3]
a wall system.
(c) What are the Common Building Systems (for Concrete & Masonry Structures)? [2]
(d) Write down some important codal design provisions. [2]

2. (a) What is the difference between building frame system and moment resisting frame [3]
system?
(b) In a building frame system, what should be the potential shear wall location? [3]
(c) What governs the thickness of a slab? [2]
(d) How does the soft soil, on which most buildings are founded, would have affected the [2]
response of the buildings?

3. (a) Discuss the framing concept with an example. [3]

(b) Define MGC. What does it mean by “MGC 56.38%”? [3]
(c) Discuss the Brief History of Buildings in Dhaka City with proper statistics. [2]
(d) Write down the effect of “Soft-first Storey” on a structure. [2]

4. (a) Compare the tall building history between Asia and North America. [3]
(b) What is the provision of reduction of live loads in a structure. [3]
(c) Write down the principles to design a Special Moment Resisting Frame. [2]
(d) Why torsional failure is occurred? [2]

5. (a) Write down the aspects of coupling beams. [3]

(b) Describe frame tube structure. [3]
(c) What are the causes of the collapse of RC frame building? [2]
(d) What are the consequences due to lack of stability of infill walls? [2]

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