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Structures II End of Term Examination

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 24mins

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1.

State Mohr's theorems

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2.

Using Macaulay's method determine the slope and deflection at a point C for the loaded beam shown below in terms of EI.

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3.

State any three assumption made in slope and deflection

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4.

A simply supported beam carries a concentrated load of magnitude 200KN at the midspan. Determine using Mohr's theorems. The maximum deflection The slope and deflection at point D Take EI = 100 X 103 kN/m2

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A trapezoidal masonry dam is of 18m height, the dam is having water up to a depth of 15m on its vertical side. The top of the masonry is given as 19.62kN/m3. Determine: The resultant force on the dam per metre length The point where the resultant cuts the base The maximum and minimum stress intensities at the base

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6.

With the aid of diagrams describe the following mode of failure of a retaining wall Overturning Sliding

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7.

The figure below shows a dam of a trapezoidal section retaining water as shown. Determine: The resultant up thrust on the base per metre length The point where the resultant thrust cuts the base The intensities of stress at A and B take weigh of concrete as 25kN/m3, the density of water as 1000kg/m3 and g=9.81

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8.

Figure below shows a retaining wall which supports a cohesion less soil having a density of 1800kgkg/m3 and shearing resistance of 28⁰ the stability conditions with regards to 2400kg/m3. Examine the stability conditions with regards to Tension in the joints Ground bearing pressure Factor of safety against overturning Factor of safety against sliding, assuming angle of wall friction ɗ=0.9ϕ

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