Displacement Methods of Analysis - Examples & Applications
- Slope-Deflection Example
Example
Analyze a continuous beam ABC. Span AB is long with a point load of at midspan. Span BC is long with no load. The beam is fixed at A, has a roller at B, and a roller at C. Constant .
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A continuous beam has two spans: AB () and BC (). The beam is fixed at A and C, and continuous over a roller support at B. Both spans have the same . Span AB carries a uniform load of . Span BC carries a uniform load of . Determine the internal moments at the supports using the Moment Distribution Method.
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Example
Determine the kinematic indeterminacy (degrees of freedom, DOF) for a single-story, single-bay portal frame. The frame has two columns fixed at their bases and a rigid horizontal beam connecting them. Axial deformations of all members are assumed to be zero (members are axially rigid).
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Analyze a portal frame with sidesway using the Slope-Deflection Method. The frame consists of two columns AB and CD (height ) and a beam BC (length ). Supports A and D are fixed. A horizontal point load is applied at Joint B directed to the right. is constant for all members. Set up the basic slope-deflection equations.
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