Q1[2 Marks]Structural Timbers
a) Explain the factors affecting the strength of structural timber. [2]
b) Differentiate between cross laminated timber and glued laminated timber.
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Design of Timber and Masonry Structures
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Institute of Engineering • 2082 Chaitra Board Examination
Q2[3 Marks]Joints in Timber Structures
a) Explain behavior of bolted joints in timber structures. [3]
b) Describe different types of structural timber joints.
Q3[5 Marks]Structural Elements of Timber Structures
a) Design a Sal wood beam having a clear span of 4m carrying a load of including the self-weight of the beam. [5]
b) Design a Sal wood rectangular column having height and subjected to axial compressive load of and bending moment . Both ends of the column are fixed.
Q4[4 Marks]Masonry Structures
Explain various types of masonry bonds with neat sketches.
Q5[6 Marks]Design of Masonry Walls for Gravity Loads
a) Design a wall of two-story building to carry thick RCC slab with ceiling height. The wall is unstiffened and support a wide RCC slab on both sides. Take: live load on roof , live load on floor and Floor finishes . [6]
b) Explain the procedure to design a masonry wall with eccentricity.
Q6[2 Marks]Masonry Structures Under Lateral Loads
a) Describe in-plane and out of plane behavior of masonry wall under lateral loads. [4]
b) List out the lateral load resisting elements in masonry structures. Describe the horizontal bands in masonry walls with a neat sketch.
Q7[4 Marks]Seismic Design and Strengthening of Masonry Buildings
a) Explain the design principles of earthquake resistant masonry constructions. [6]
b) Describe strengthening measures of masonry structures to sustain earthquake effects.
Q8[4 Marks]Testing of Masonry Elements
a) Explain importance of testing masonry elements. [2]
b) Explain about diagonal shear test.
Curriculum Syllabus & Course Topics
Sourced from TU curriculum portalChapter-wise Units & Micro-Syllabus Topics (8 Units)
1. Structural timber
- 1.1Introduction to timber structures
- 1.2Characteristics and classification of structural timbers
- 1.3Factors affecting the strength of structural timbers
- 1.4Grade of structural timbers and permissible stresses
- 1.5Cross-laminated timber, glued- laminated timber, nail-laminated timber, and dowel-laminated timber
2. Joints in Timber Structures
- 2.1Types of mechanical fasteners: Bolts, nails, screws
- 2.2Behavior and design of bolted and nailed joints
- 2.3Joint (Connection) detailing
3. Structural Elements of Timber Structures
- 3.1Types of timber columns and columns bases
- 3.2Design of axially loaded columns
- 3.3Design of column subjected to combined bending and direct stresses
- 3.4Types of timber beams
- 3.5Design of flexural members (Beams and flitched beams)
4. Masonry Structures
- 4.1Introduction, history and use of masonry structures
- 4.2Characteristics of brick, stone, concrete block, hollow block, and compressed earth block
- 4.3Stone masonry structures: Types and characteristics
- 4.4Brick masonry structures: Types (English, Flemish and rat‐trap bonds) and characteristics
- 4.5Reinforced and un‐ reinforced masonry
- 4.6Confined masonry
5. Design of Masonry Walls for Gravity Loads
- 5.1Codal provisions
- 5.2Design of solid walls under gravity loads
- 5.3Design of walls with openings
- 5.4Design of walls subjected to eccentric loads
- 5.5Design of walls acting as columns
6. Masonry Structures Under Lateral Loads
- 6.1In‐plane and out‐of‐ plane behavior of masonry structures
- 6.2Typical damage patterns in masonry structures due to lateral loads
- 6.3Ductile behavior of reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures
- 6.4Lateral force distribution for rigid and flexible diaphragms
- 6.5Design of masonry walls for wind loads
- 6.6Elements of lateral load- resisting masonry system
7. Seismic Design and Strengthening of Masonry Buildings
- 7.1Seismic behavior of unreinforced and reinforced masonry
- 7.2Seismic design principles for masonry construction
- 7.3Seismic design of masonry walls
- 7.4Codal provisions for seismic design of masonry
- 7.5Seismic strengthening measures of masonry structures
8. Testing of Masonry Elements
- 8.1Compressive strength of bricks and walls
- 8.2Diagonal shear test
- 8.3Non‐destructive tests: Ultra-sonic pulse velocity test; Elastic wave tomography; Semi-destructive tests (Flat‐jack test, push shear test)
Examination Scheme & Marks Distribution
Evaluation Structure
- Final Board Theory Exam: 60 Marks (Pass mark: 24)
- Internal Assessment: 40 Marks (Pass mark: 16)
- Practical / Lab Exam: 25 or 50 Marks (Continuous lab evaluation + viva, where applicable)
* This is the general current IOE 60/40 scheme; verify course-specific details in the syllabus above.
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