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deepikabilonia009Q1:
Determine the number of bolts and an appropriate layout to transmit a dead-
load force of 80 kips and a live load force of 240 Kips through two C 10x30 to a
1” gusset-plate as shown in Figure. All material is A36. Bolts are ¾ “ (A325
Standards holes) in a bearing type connection with thread excluded from the
shear planes. Use three lines of bolts across the web of the Channel.
Q2:
Determine the number of bolts and an appropriate layout to transmit a dead load = 90
kips and a live load = 180 kips from two C12×30 channels to a 1-in gusset plate (see
figure note). All material is A36. Use ¾-in diameter A325 bolts in a bearing-type
connection with standard holes and threads excluded from the shear planes. Use three
lines of bolts across the channel web (i.e., three gage lines per channel). Assume the
gusset is placed between the two channels so each bolt is in double shear.
Q3:
Determine the number of bolts and an appropriate layout to transmit a dead load = 70
kips, live load = 260 kips, and an occasional construction load = 30 kips (same line of
action) from two C10×25 channels to a ¾-in gusset plate. All material is A572 Grade 50
(channels and gusset). Use 7/8-in diameter A490 bolts in a bearing-type connection
with standard holes and threads included in the shear planes. Use three lines of bolts
across the channel web. Assume the gusset is outside the channel pair (lap
configuration) so each bolt is in single shear.
Q5:
Design a timber purlin to span rafters spaced 3.0 m on centre. The roof slope is 25°. The
purlin supports:
• a vertical dead load of 300 N/m,
• a snow load of 500 N/m acting vertically, and
• a wind suction of 150 N/m acting normal to the roof (uplift).
The allowable bending stress of the timber is 9 MPa. Assume a timber density of 550 kg/m³.
Tasks:
1. Convert the loads to components normal to the roof.
2. Compute the maximum design bending moment.
3. Determine the required section modulus and select a suitable rectangular timber size
(width × depth).
4. Check shear stress and deflection for the chosen section.
Q6:
Design a timber purlin spanning 2.7 m between rafters. The roof has a slope of 35°. The
purlin carries:
• a vertical dead load of 200 N/m,
• a live load of 400 N/m (e.g., maintenance load) acting vertically,
• and a wind load of 250 N/m acting normal to the roof.
The allowable bending stress for the timber is 7.5 MPa. The timber density is 620 kg/m³.
Tasks:
1. Convert the loads to components normal to the roof.
2. Calculate the maximum bending moment under combined loading.
3. Find the required section modulus and propose a suitable timber section.
4. Verify shear and deflection criteria.
Q7:
Consider a floor where beams are spaced at 1 200 mm and have a span of
4 000 mm. The beams are seasoned cypress with the following properties: fw =
8.0 N/mm², tw = 0.7 MPa (N/mm²), E = 8.400 MPa (N/mm²), density 500 kg/m³
Loading on floor and including floor is 2.5 kPa. Allowable deflection is L/240
You are required to calculate:
i) the reactions and draw shear force and bending moment diagrams
ii) Maximum Bending Moment
iii) Find suitable value of depth
iv) Check for shear loading and beam deflection
Q8:
Q9:
Calculate the safe load on a hollow square steel stanchion with external dimensions
140 mm × 140 mm. The wall thickness is 8 mm and the allowable compressive stress is
165 MPa. The column height is 3.8 m. Both ends are held effectively in position, and one
end is also restrained in direction. Take the effective length as 𝜆𝜆=0.80L
Tasks:
Compute the net cross-sectional area and radius of gyration r.
Determine the slenderness ratio λ=L/r
Using the column design approach adopted in class (e.g., Rankine/Gordon with the
given allowable stress basis), compute the safe axial load.
Q10:
Calculate the safe load on a hollow square steel stanchion whose external
dimensions are 120 mm × 120 mm. The walls of the column are 6 mm thick
and the allowable compressive stress is 150 MPa. The column is 4 metres high
and both ends are held effectively in position, but one end is also restrained in direction.
The effective length of the column l = 0.85L = 0.85 x400 =3400mm
Q11:
You are required to evaluate timber structural design consideration in terms
of effect of moisture content on timber sizes and durability of wood against
any TWO factors ( such as i) decay ii) termites iii) marine borers vi) fire.
Q12:
As a Graduate Civil Engineer in New Zealand, you are required to carry out critical
analysis of merits of application of steel as a construction material in commercial
buildings while comparing with other structural materials (where possible) in use. You
are required to address merits in terms of any FOUR of the following factors:
i) Reliability
ii) Industrial behaviour
iii) Lesser construction Time
iv) Light Weight and High Strength
v) Elasticity