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Theory Of Plates And Shells Question Paper

Theory Of Plates And Shells

Course:Bachelor Of Technology (Civil & Structural Engineering)

Institution: Kenyatta University question papers

Exam Year:2011

KENYATTA UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS 2010/2011
OPEN, DISTANCE AND E-LEARNING EXAMINATION FOR THE DEGREE
OF B.T.(CONSTRUCTION & CIVIL ENGINEERING)
SET 568 – THEORY OF PLATES AND SHELLS
DATE: SATURDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY 2011 TIME: 8.00 A.M – 10.00 A.M
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INSTRUCTIONS:
Attempt ANY THREE questions. All questions carry equal marks.
Question 1
a) Use illustration figures to show some of the examples of shells(10 marks)

b) Briefly describe the structural behavior of thin shell(10 marks)

c) Explain the elastic plate theory(5 marks)

Question 2
a) Briefly discuss what is involved in elementary structural mechanics(8 marks)

b) What is the objective of structural analysis(8 marks)

c) Use a rough sketch to show the grid and plate deformed surfaces (9 marks)

Question 3
a) Explain the membrane theory for axisymmetric shells(10 marks)

b) Discuss the beam analogy of a plate (9 marks)

c) What is the difference between a plate and slab(6 marks)

Question 4
a) With specific structures explain the following terminologies in structural
mechanics
(i) Plates
(ii) Shells (20 marks)

b) Why is the study of plates and shell necessary in the Engineering field?
(5 marks)

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