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Civ 2215 - Aht - 1 - 2020 - 2021

This document provides instructions for a structures test being administered by the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Guyana. [The test contains two questions regarding the analysis of beams under loading. Question 1 uses the double integration method to analyze a beam roof structure subjected to snow loading, to check if the deflection meets code requirements. Question 2 applies the moment-area method to compute slopes, deflections, and the maximum deflection for a beam shown in a diagram.] Students are provided detailed instructions on independently completing and submitting the test in PDF format by the due date and time.

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Civ 2215 - Aht - 1 - 2020 - 2021

This document provides instructions for a structures test being administered by the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Guyana. [The test contains two questions regarding the analysis of beams under loading. Question 1 uses the double integration method to analyze a beam roof structure subjected to snow loading, to check if the deflection meets code requirements. Question 2 applies the moment-area method to compute slopes, deflections, and the maximum deflection for a beam shown in a diagram.] Students are provided detailed instructions on independently completing and submitting the test in PDF format by the due date and time.

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UNIVERSITY OF GUYANA

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING

SEMESTER II – 2020/2021

CIV 2215 – STRUCTURES 1I: AT-HOME TEST 1 @ 9:00 AM, 3rd JUNE
2021.

DUE DATE: 3rd JUNE, 2021 @ 10:00 AM.

Instructions/Information:

• This test is to be submitted individually; work independently.


• If you are found guilty of plagiarism, you will receive a mark of zero.
• If doubt exists as to the interpretation of any question, the candidate is urged to provide
a clear statement upon which assumptions are made.
• All workings and drawings must be done with a pen in a neat, clear, and coherent manner;
your work must be submitted in pdf format via moodle. Any other format will not be
accepted. Show all workings clearly.
• Questions must be answered with the procedure of analysis where applicable.
• Your solution must be submitted with the pages being numbered at the bottom right-
hand side and in a chronological order.
• The file name of your solution must be in your name, USI and Test 1, e.g.,
John_Doe_1234567_Test_1.
• The time allocation is inclusive of duration of the test and submission.
• A 10% per hour will be applied to late submissions.
• The initial submission will take precedence.
• Failure to adhere to the aforementioned instructions will result in penalisation.

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QUESTION 1 – DOUBLE INTEGRATION METHOD [25]

A consultancy firm is designing a canopy as shown below in Q. 1. a, to provide shelter for the
entrance of a building. The roof consists of a plain lightweight concrete cast over a steel decking
and is placed on Universal Beams (UB). The roof is subjected to a live load caused by drifting
snowed which is assumed to be trapezoidal. The idealized beam considering the lightweight
concrete, steel decking and snow are shown in Q. 2. b. The initial beam selected has a moment
of inertia, 𝐼 = 2841 𝑐𝑚4 , and a modulus of elasticity, 𝐸 = 200 𝐺𝑃𝑎. Design codes specify the
maximum deflection should not exceed ∆𝒑 = 𝑳/𝟑𝟔𝟎 where 𝐿 is the span of the beam in mm.
Determine whether the maximum deflection of the beam is less than the permissible
deflection. If it is more than the permissible deflection recommend a minimum moment of
inertia in cm4 that will meet the design codes specifications.

Q. 1. a

Q. 1. b

QUESTION 2 – MOMENT-AREA METHOD [20]

Compute the slopes at A and C and the deflection at D for the beam shown in Q.2. Also, locate
and compute the magnitude of the maximum deflection.

Q. 2

END OF TEST

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