Questions from Civil Engineering


Q: Figure P7.8 shows an 8-in.-thick (

Figure P7.8 shows an 8-in.-thick (nominal) concrete masonry shear wall that has several openings. Calculate a. relative rigidity of the wall by Methods 1,2, and 3.

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Q: The relative rigidities for the shear walls shown in the figure below

The relative rigidities for the shear walls shown in the figure below are: Determine the location of the centre of rigidity of the building.

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Q: What is the allowable bearing capacity of the foundation shown below?

What is the allowable bearing capacity of the foundation shown below?

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Q: Find the relative displacement of points A and D in the structure

Find the relative displacement of points A and D in the structure of uniform section shown in fig. Assume uniform flexural rigidity.

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Q: The frame shown in Fig. 5 has bending rigidity EI and

The frame shown in Fig. 5 has bending rigidity EI and axial rigidity EA. Assuming strain energy due to shear deformation is negligible, use Castigliano's second theorem and obtain, a. the equations f...

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Q: A four-lane undivided multilane highway (two lanes in each

A four-lane undivided multilane highway (two lanes in each direction), has the following roadway and traffic characteristics: Rolling terrain 11-ft lanes 5-ft shoulder 5 access points/mile 565 tw...

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Q: LOS depends on Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) • Automobile

LOS depends on Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) • Automobile mode • Freeways: ? • Multilane highways: ? • Two-lane highways: ? • Intersections: ?

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Q: 4-lane multilane highway with a density of 17 pc/

4-lane multilane highway with a density of 17 pc/mi/ln. What is the LOS?

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Q: Determine the maximum shear force V that can be applied to the

Determine the maximum shear force V that can be applied to the cross section.

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Q: The rigid bar AD is supported by two steel wires of 1

The rigid bar AD is supported by two steel wires of 1/16-in. diameter A (E = 29 × 106 psi) and a pin and bracket at D. Knowing that the wires were initially taut, determine a. the additi...

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