Cork Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering – Award
(National Diploma in Engineering in Civil Engineering – Award)
(NFQ – Level 7)
Autumn 2005
Structural Design I – Concrete & Masonry
(Time: 4 Hours)
Instructions:
1. The examination is intended as a test of the candidate’s
knowledge: (a) in structural engineering design
conception (b) of structural design calculation and (c) of
his/her ability to present a design as a detailed drawing
suitable for construction purposes.
Candidates may refer to
1. BSI-PP7312 – ‘Extracts from British Standards for
Students of Structural Design’
2. ‘Approved Design Aids’ - (CIT Booklet)
3. ‘Designed & Detailed’ – (BCA Booklet)
2. Attempt all questions.
3. Use separate answer books for each Section.
Examiners:
Mr. D.J. Walsh
Mr. P. Anthony
Mr. J. Murphy
Section A – Reinforced Concrete
The attached drawing, Fig.QA, details the structural framing arrangement of a five storey
building of in-situ reinforced concrete construction. Single pad footing foundations are
provided to each individual column.
The ground floor will comprise ground bearing concrete slab construction and no loading
from this level will be carried by the structural framing.
Lateral stability of the building will be provided independently of the main beam and
column framing shown.
A1. Floor Slab
(i) Design a floor slab for the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and & 4th floors. (The slab is continuous over
beam supports B & C and is simply supported along A & D). (20 marks)
(ii) Detail the slabs designed in A2.(i) above.
(10 marks)
(Total QA1. 30marks)
