21ENG75 – STRUCTURE VII
Assignment Questions
MODULE – I
Foundations & RCC Staircases
1. Explain the importance of foundations in buildings and discuss the
basic functions they perform.
2. Describe the different types of foundations used in buildings and
explain the situations in which each is used.
3. Explain the concept of isolated footing and discuss its advantages and
limitations.
4. Describe combined footing and explain why it is adopted in certain
building layouts.
5. Explain raft foundation and discuss its suitability for specific soil
conditions.
6. Describe the basic idea of pile foundations and explain their role in
transferring loads safely.
7. Explain the functional and structural role of staircases in multi-storey
buildings.
8. Describe the dog-legged staircase system and explain why it is
commonly used in residential buildings.
9. Explain the concept of spiral staircases and discuss their architectural
and structural aspects.
[Link] the importance of proper structural detailing in foundations
and staircases for safety and long-term performance.
MODULE – II
RCC Beam Connections & Slabs
1. Explain the role of beams and columns in an RCC building structure.
2. Describe the importance of connections between structural members
in RCC buildings.
3. Explain the beam-to-beam connection concept and its function in load
transfer.
4. Describe the beam-to-column connection and explain its role in building
stability.
5. Explain the general principles of reinforcement detailing in RCC
beams.
6. Describe the one-way slab system and explain how it behaves under
loads.
7. Explain the two-way slab system and discuss where it is commonly
used.
8. Compare one-way and two-way slabs based on their structural behavior.
9. Explain the importance of slab detailing in controlling cracks and
deflection.
[Link] how proper beam and slab detailing contributes to building
safety and serviceability.
MODULE – III
Steel Connections & Advanced Structural Systems
1. Explain the use of steel as a structural material in modern buildings.
2. Describe the basic elements of a steel structure and their functions.
3. Explain the concept of beam-to-beam connections in steel structures.
4. Describe the beam-to-column connection in steel buildings and its
importance.
5. Explain the difference between bolted and welded steel connections.
6. Describe the idea of framed connections in steel structures.
7. Explain the concept of seated connections and discuss where they are
used.
8. Describe the basic structural concept of space frame systems.
9. Explain tensile structures and discuss their architectural applications.
[Link] advanced structural systems used in high-rise buildings in
simple terms.
MODULE – IV
Domes, Shells, Folded Plates, Flat Slabs & Grid Slabs
1. Explain the structural concept of domes and discuss their advantages.
2. Describe the basic behavior of shell structures in buildings.
3. Explain folded plate structures and discuss how they carry loads.
4. Describe the advantages of shells and folded plates in large-span
buildings.
5. Explain the concept of flat slab systems and where they are commonly
used.
6. Describe the working principle of grid slab systems.
7. Compare flat slab and grid slab systems based on structural behavior.
8. Explain the importance of structural detailing in special slab systems.
9. Describe the challenges involved in constructing domes and shell
structures.
[Link] how structural form influences architectural design in slabs
and shell structures.
MODULE – V
Lateral Load Resisting Systems & High-Rise Buildings
1. Explain what lateral loads are and why they are important in building
design.
2. Describe the effects of wind loads on buildings.
3. Explain the impact of earthquake forces on building structures.
4. Describe moment-resisting frame systems and their role in buildings.
5. Explain the function of shear walls in multi-storey buildings.
6. Describe braced frame systems and explain how they improve stability.
7. Explain the structural concept of high-rise buildings.
8. Describe the role of core structures in tall buildings.
9. Explain the purpose of outrigger systems in high-rise structures.
[Link] the importance of coordination between architectural design
and structural systems in tall buildings.