Faculty of Environment and

Technology
Academic Year: 14/15
Examination Period: January

Module Leader: Ghassan Nounu

Module Code: UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3
Module Title: Structural Analysis and Geotechnics (CEE)
Structural Analysis and Geotechnics (RACE)
Work Item Code: EXAMINATION

Duration: 3 Hours

Standard materials required for this examination:

Examination Answer Booklet Yes

Multiple Choice Answer Sheet No

Type of paper e.g. G3, G14 No
Graph Paper
Number of sheets per student 0

Additional materials required for this examination:

Details of additional material supplied by UWE: None

To be collected with Answer Booklet (please delete as appropriate) Yes/No

Details of approved material supplied by Student: None

To be collected with Answer Booklet (please delete as appropriate) Yes/No

University approved Calculator Yes/No

Candidates permitted to keep Examination Question Paper Yes/No

Candidates are NOT permitted to turn the page

over until the exam starts

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 1 of 9

Instructions to Candidates:
Candidates must answer any FOUR questions.

Question 1

Determine the shear and moment in the beam of Figure Q1, as a function of x,
where 0m < x < 10m. Assume the support at B is a “roller” and A is a “pin”.

Figure Q1

(25 marks)

Question 2

For the beam of Figure Q2, determine the deflection at C using the virtual
work method. Assume the support at A is a pin and B is a roller. Use:
E = 200GPa , and
I = 10x108 mm4 .
Note: I.V.W. = ʃ [ (m.M) / (EI) ] dx (25 marks)

50kNm
B
A
C
6m 6m

Figure Q2

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 2 of 9

Question 3

Figure Q3 shows a continuous beam ABC with a fixed support at A, and roller
supports at B and C. The support at B settles by 10mm when the loads are
applied. Use the following data to calculate the support reactions at A, B and
C (due to the combined actions of the loadings shown and the settlement of
support B) using the moment distribution method.
Second moment of area of span AB, IAB = 83.4x106 mm4
Second moment of area of span BC, IBC = 125.1x106 mm4
Young’s modulus, E = 207,000 N/mm2
(25 marks)

50 kN
6.25kN/m
C B
A

2.5m 2.5m 4m

Figure Q3

Question 4

A cantilever beam of length 6m has an additional support at a distance of 2m

from its free end as shown in figure Q4. Determine the minimum value of W at
which collapse occurs if the plastic section modulus of the beam is
855x103 mm3 , and the yield strength is 300 N/mm2
(25 marks)

Figure Q4

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 3 of 9

Question 5

Produce the full three-part solution of qualitative analysis for each of the following
structures. Show your detailed working in producing this three-part solution which
includes:
- Deflected shape.
- Reactions
- Bending moment diagram

(25 marks)

(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 4 of 9

Question 6

A two-pinned parabolic arch is loaded by a 6kN point load as shown in the figure
below. Calculate the horizontal thrust at the arch supports and the bending moment
at the crown (point C, which is at the middle of the span).
(25 marks)

6kN

1.125m

4m 2m

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 5 of 9

Question 7

The cast insitu concrete culvert shown in the Figure Q7 supports a footpath/cycleway.

deck detail

Figure Q7

Based on a one metre length of culvert, determine the bending moments at A and E due to:

a) the total characteristic dead loads (permanent actions) - gk

b) the characteristic imposed loads (variable actions) - qk
c) the design value of the combined (permanent and variable) actions
Determine:
d) the bending moment at D due to the combined design value of actions in c)
e) sketch the bending moment diagram for the culvert; include values at A,D and E.

Soil pressure calculations are not required.

A data sheet showing standard bending moment diagrams is attached.

Design data

Characteristic loadings

Characteristic dead loads: surfacing = 24kN/m3

(Permanent actions) backfill = 19kN/m3
reinforced concrete = 25kN/m3
waterproofing = 0.5kN/m2

Characteristic imposed loads pedestrian/cycleway = 5.0kN/m2

(Variable actions)

Partial load factors

permanent actions γG = 1.35

variable actions γQ = 1.5

(25 marks)

END OF QUESTION PAPER

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 6 of 9

Data sheet 1

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 7 of 9

Data sheet 2

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 8 of 9

Data sheet 3

Culvert data sheet

CULVERT GEOMETRY

𝒉 𝒉𝒔 𝑲𝟏 = 𝒌 + 𝟏 𝑲𝟑 = 𝒌 +𝟑
𝒌= [ ]
𝒍 𝒉𝒘
𝑲𝟐 = 𝒌 + 𝟐 𝑲𝟖 = 𝟑𝒌 + 𝟖

DISTRIBUTED DECK LOADING

q kN/m2

𝑞𝑙 2
𝑀𝐴 = −
6𝐾2

𝑀𝐴
𝑀𝐷 = −
2

DESIGN VALUE OF ACTIONS

γG Gk + γQQk

UBGMHA-30-3 / UBGMHR-30-3 Page 9 of 9

 Figure 5
Centre of rotation

m
14

Scale 1:100
0 5.0 m

Structural Analysis & Geotechnics Exam - Summer 2015