Chapter Three
Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Structures by the
Slope-Deflection Method, Sway Cases
3. Analysis of Statically Indeterminate Beams and Frames with Joint
Translation by the Slope-Deflection Method, (Sway Cases):
3.1. Introduction:
In such cases the displacements of the joints must be considered; if the translation
of one joint is given or assumed, the translation of all other joints can be deduced
from it; this may be performed by drawing the displacement diagram to make
relationships between the translations of all other joints with respect to the
translation of one joint.
Since the number of the unknowns have increased, apply moment equilibrium at
the joints will not be enough to find all the unknowns, therefore an additional
equation is needed for that purpose, this equation will be the shear equation,
which is the summation of moment around the point of intersection of all axial
forces.
3.2. The displacement diagram and Shear Equations for Different Types of
Sway Cases Frames:
1) A frame with a fixed support and a roller support, as shown in figure.
The shear equation will be (∑Fx=0) because there is no axial force at the roller
support at point (C).
∆ B’ C ∆ C’
B
4m
A
6m
members AB BC
∆ +∆ 0
2) In structures that have parallel end members, the displacement of the parallel
members will be the same and the middle member will have zero displacement.
∆ B’ C ∆ C’
B
4m
A D
6m
members AB BC CD
∆ +∆ 0 +∆
Shear Equation (∑Fx=0)
VD
D
B ∆ C ∆
A
VA
members AB BC CD
∆ +∆ 0 -∆
Shear Equation (∑F =0)
Important Note:
To know which joint will have a translation, (∆), it should be known that any
joint connected to two supported members, with unmovable supports, not on
the same line of action, is considered fixed and with no translation.
Ex: (3-1):
Analyze the beam shown in figure using the slope-deflection method.
16 kN
12 kN/m
A C
I B 2I
∆
2m 2m 6m
Solution:
1) There are no determinate portions is the structure.
2) Divide the structure into members based on changing of direction, I and the
existing of internal joints or supports.
The structure is divided into the following members: AB and BC.
3) Identify unknown deformations, rotations, and displacements, in the structure.
The unknown deformations are: θB-L, θB-R and ∆.
4) Find the Fixed End Moments, FEM, for each member of the structure, due to
external effects.
M AB )F = −
PL
=−
(16 )(4 ) = −8 kN .m
8 8
M BA )F =+
PL
=+
(16 )(4 ) = +8 kN .m
8 8
M BC )F = −
wL2
=−
(12 )(6 ) = −36 kN .m
2
12 12
M BC )F = +
wL2
=+
(12 )(6 ) = +36 kN .m
2
12 12
Members AB BC Members
I/L I/4 2I/6 12
Krel 3 4 I
( )
M BC = M BC )F + K rel 2 B − R + C − rel = −36 + 4 (2 B − R + 0 − (− 2 )) …… (3)
(
M CB = M CB )F + K rel 2 C + B − R − rel ) = 36 + 4 (0 + B− R − (− 2 )) …… (4)
M
12 kN/m
B− L = 0 M BA = 0
VA A C VC
8 + 3 (2 B − L − (3 )) = 0
B
MCB
...... (a )
MAB
6 B − L − 9 = −8 16 kN
VA A B
Joint B-Right: 12 kN/m
M B− R = 0 M BC = 0 B C VC
− 36 + 4 (2 B − R + 2 ) = 0 MCB
8 B − R + 8 = 36 ...... (b )
M B =0
M AB + 4V A − 16 2 = 0
M AB
VA = 8 −
4
M B =0
M CB − 6VC + 12 6 3 = 0
M CB
Vc = 36 +
6
V A + VC = 88
M M
8 − AB + 36 + CB = 88 12
4 6
( ) ( )
− 3 − 8 + 3 ( B − L − 3 ) + 2 36 + 4 ( B − R + 2 ) = 528
− 9 B − L + 8 B − R + 43 = 432 ...... (c )
Ex: (3-2):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method; write the
final equations without solving them.
10 kN
3 kN/m C D
I
I
4m
2I 5m
A
3m 2m 2m
Solution:
1) There is no determinate portions is the structure.
2) Divide the structure into members based on changing of direction, I and the
existing of internal joints or supports.
The structure is divided into the following members: AB, BC, and CD.
3) Identify unknown deformations, rotations, and displacements, in the structure.
The unknown deformations are: θB, θC, θD and ∆.
4) Find the Fixed End Moments, FEM, for each member of the structure, due to
external effects.
M AB )F =−
wL2
=−
(3 )(5 ) = −6.25 kN .m
2
12 12
M BA )F =+
wL 2
=+
(3 )(5 )2 = +6.25 kN .m
12 12
M BC )F = −
wL2
=−
(3 )(4 ) = −4 kN .m
2
12 12
M CB )F = +
wL 2
=+
( 3 )(4 )
2
= +4 kN .m
12 12
M CD )F = −
PL
=−
(10 )(4 ) = −5 kN .m
8 8
M DC )F = +
PL
=+
(10 )(4 )
= +5 kN .m
8 8
5) Calculate (K rel):
Members AB BC CD
2I I I 20
I/L
5 5 4 I
Krel 8 4 5
6) Calculate (∆ rel):
To find (∆ rel) for each member the displacement diagram must be drawn:
C
C B’ D Displacement
∆ C Diagram
B’
C
∆ B’
B B ∆BC=(-∆)
B’ ∆CD=(+3∆/5) 3
4
C C
∆AB=(+4∆/5)
4 B’
A
Members AB BC CD
+ (4 / 5 ) 4 − + (3 / 5 ) 3
∆/L =+ =+ (100 )
5 25 5 4 20
7) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
( )
M AB = M AB )F + K rel 2 A + B − rel = −6.25 + 8 (0 + B − (16 )) …… (1)
M BA = M BA )F + K rel (2 B +A − rel ) = 6.25 + 8 (2 B + 0 − (16 )) …… (2)
( )
M BC = M BC )F + K rel 2 B + C − rel = −4 + 4 (2 B + C − (− 20 )) …… (3)
(
M CB = M CB )F + K rel 2 C + B − rel ) = 4 + 4 (2 C + B − (− 20 )) …… (4)
( )
M CD = M CD )F + K rel 2 C + D − rel = −5 + 5 (2 C + D − (15 )) …… (5)
M DC = M DC )F + K rel (2 D + C − rel ) = +5 + 5 (2 D + C − (15 )) …… (6)
Joint C:
10 kN
Joint D: 3 kN/m O C D
VD
VA
Member AB:
VC 10 kN VD
MB = 0 Member CD M
CD
D
M AB + M BA + 5V A − 3 5 2.5 = 0 C
M M
VD
V A = 7.5 − AB − BA
MBA
5 5 VB
B
3 kN/m
Member CD:
MCD
Member AB
MC = 0 M
M CD + 10 2 − 4VD = 0 Ae
m
M CD VA
VD = 5 + be
MAB M
4
er
9V A − 7VD = 71.5 MC m A
D beB
r
C
D
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Theory of Structures-2 2nd Term - Ch-3: The Slope-Deflection Method - Sway Cases
9V A − 7VD = 71.5
9
( ) (
37.5 − − 6.25 + 8 B − 128 − 6.25 + 16 B − 128
− 7
)
20 − 5 + 10 C + 5 D − 75
= 71.5
5 4
337.5 − 216 B + 2304 105 + 70 C + 35 D − 525
− = 71.5 (20 )
5 4
(
4 (337.5 − 216 B + 2304 ) − 5 15 + 10 C + 5 D − 75 = 1430 )
− 864 B + 50 C − 25 D + 9591 = 1430 ...... (d )
V A + VC = 88
M M
8 − AB + 36 + CB = 88 12
4 6
( ) ( )
− 3 − 8 + 3 ( B − L − 3 ) + 2 36 + 4 ( B − R + 2 ) = 528
− 9 B − L + 8 B − R + 43 = 432 ...... (c )
Ex: (3-3):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method.
A
I B 3 kN/m
2I 4m
C
4m 3m
Solution:
1) There are no determinate portions is the structure.
2) Divide the structure into members based on changing of direction, I and the
existing of internal joints or supports.
The structure is divided into the following members: AB and BC.
3) Identify unknown deformations, rotations, and displacements, in the structure.
The unknown deformations are: θB, θC, and ∆.
4) Find the Fixed End Moments, FEM, for each member of the structure, due to
external effects.
M AB )F = M BA )F = 0 kN .m
M BC )F = −
wL2
=−
(3 )(4 ) = −4 kN .m
2
12 12
M CB )F =+
wL2
=+
( 3 )(4 )
2
= +4 kN .m
12 12
5) Calculate (K rel):
6) Calculate (∆ rel):
To find (∆ rel) for each member the displacement diagram must be drawn:
7) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
( )
M AB = M AB )F + K rel 2 A + B − rel = 0 + 5 (0 + B − 0 ) …… (1)
M BA = M BA )F + K rel (2 B +A − rel ) = 0 + 5 (2 B + 0 − 0) …… (2)
( )
M BC = M BC )F + K rel 2 B + C − rel = −4 + 8 (2 B + C − 0.2 ) …… (3)
(
M CB = M CB )F + K rel 2 C + B − rel ) = 4 + 8 (2 C + B − 0.2 ) …… (4)
Ex: (3-4):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method.
10 kN E
12 kN/m C 1.5 m
2I 3I 3m
D
B
I 3m
A
4m 3m
Solution:
1) The structure has one determinate portion which is the cantilever (CE),
transform the effect of portion (CE) to the remaining structure.
Portion (CE):
M C =0 + 10 kN E
10 1.5 − M CE = 0 1.5 m
VC C MCE
M CE = 15 kN .m CCW
2) Divide the remaining structure into MCE=15 kN.m
12 kN/m VC=10 kN
members.
The structure is divided into the 2I C 3I
3m
following members: AB, BC and D
B
CD. I 3m
3) Identify unknown deformations, A
rotations and displacements, in the 4m 3m
structure.
The unknown deformations are: θB, θC, θD and ∆.
4) Find the Fixed End Moments, FEM, for each member of the structure, due to
external effects.
M AB )F =−
wL2
=−
(12 )(3 ) = −9 kN .m
2
12 12
M BA )F =+
wL 2
=+
(12 )(3 )
2
= +9 kN .m
12 12
M BC )F = −
wL 2
=−
(12 )(3 )
2
= −9 kN .m
12 12
M CB )F =+
wL2
=+
(12 )(3 )2 = +9 kN .m
12 12
M CD )F = M DC )F = 0 kN .m
5) Calculate (K rel):
6) Calculate (∆ rel):
To find (∆ rel) for each member the displacement diagram must be drawn:
AB = CC = + ve , CD = CC = + ve , and BC = C C = −ve
CC CC C C
= = C
sin C sin C sin C
AB − BC ∆CD=(+) B’ ∆BC=(-)
= CD = 34
sin 82 sin 53 sin 45 3 3
C
C
Let ∆AB=∆ C ∆AB=(+) B’
=
CD
=
− BC C B’ C 3
C = tan − 1 = 45 o
0.99 0.8 0.707 B’ 3
0.8 3
CD = = 0.808 3 3 4
0.99 B 4 D C = tan − 1 = 53 o
B 3
0.707
BC =− = −0.714 C = 180 − (53 + 45) = 82o
0.99 A
7) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
( )
M AB = M AB )F + K rel 2 A + B − rel = −9 + 0.333 (0 + B − (0.333 )) …… (1)
M BA = M BA )F + K rel (2 B +A − rel ) = 9 + 0.333 (2 B + 0 − (0.333 )) …… (2)
( )
M BC = M BC )F + K rel 2 B + C − rel = −9 + 0.4 (2 B + C − (− 0.143 )) …… (3)
(
M CB = M CB )F + K rel 2 C + B − rel ) = 9 + 0.4 (2 C + B − (− 0.143 )) …… (4)
( )
M CD = M CD )F + K rel 2 C + D − rel = 0 + 0.707 (2 C + D − (0.191 )) …… (5)
M DC = M DC )F + K rel (2 D + C − rel ) = 0 + 0.707 (2 D + C − (0.191 )) …… (6)
MCE=15 kN.m
12 kN/m VC=10 kN
2I C 3I
3m
D
B
I 3m
A
4m 3m
Joint B:
M B = 0 M BA + M BC = 0
9 + 0.333 (2 B
− 0.333 ) + − 9 + 0.4 (2 B + C + 0.143 ) = 0
1.466 B + 0.4 2 C − 0.054 = 0 ...... (a )
Joint C:
M C = 0 M CB + M CD = 15
9 + 0.4 (2 C
+ B + 0.143 ) + 0 + 0.707 (2 C + D − 0.191 ) = 0
0.4 B + 2.214 C + 0.707 D − 0.078 = 6 ...... (b )
Joint D:
M D = 0 M DC = 0
0 + 0.707 (2 D + C − 0.191 ) = 0
0.707 C + 1.414 D − 0.135 = 0 ...... (c )
Member AB:
M B = 0 M AB + 3VA + M BA − 12 3 1.5 = 0
...... (e )
M AB M BA
VA = − − + 18
3 3
Member CD:
M C = 0 M CD − 3 2 VD = 0
...... ( f )
M CD
VD =
3 2
Substitute Eqs. (e) and (f) into Eq. (d) leads to:
M M M
10 − AB − BA + 18 + M AB − 7 2 CD = 529
3 3 3 2
10 M AB 10 M BA 7 M CD
− − + 180 + M AB − = 529 3
3 3 3
− 10 M AB − 10 M BA + 540 + 3 M AB − 7 M CD = 1587
− 7 M AB − 10 M BA − 7 M CD = 1047
( ( )) ( ) (
− 7 − 9 + 0.333 B − 0.333 − 10 9 + 0.333 (2 B − 0.333 ) − 7 0.707 (2 C + D − 0.191 ) = 1047 )
− 8.991 B − 9.898 C − 4.949 D + 2.8304 = 1074 ......( g )
10) Solve for the unknown deformations, 4 unknowns and 4 equations.
Solving a, b, c and g gives θB, θC, θD and ∆
Ex: (3-5):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method.
10 kN/m
D
B C
4m
A E F
3m 4m 4m 3m 3m
Solution:
10 kN/m 10 kN/m MDC
1) The structure has two Cx
determinate portions, the B C C D
portion with roller support 4m
(ABC) and the cantilever Cy Cy Dy
A
(CD), transform the effect
of portion (CE) to the 3m 4m 7m
remaining structure.
Ay
Portion (ABC):
M C =0 10 kN/m
Cx
7 Ay − 10 7 3.5 = 0 B C
Ay = 35 kN
F y =0 +( ) A
Cy
Ay − 10 7 + C y = 0
C y = 35 kN 3m 4m
F x = 0 (→ + ) C x = 0 kN Ay
So, the structure after removing the determinate parts will be as shown below:
D
4m
E F
3m 3m
6) Calculate (∆ rel):
To find (∆ rel) for each member the
displacement diagram must be drawn:
DF = DD , (− ve ) and DE = DD , (+ ve )
7) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
( )
M ED = M ED )F + K rel 2 E + D − rel = 0 + 1 (0 + D − ) …… (1)
M DE = M DE )F + K rel (2 D +E − rel ) = 0 + 1 (2 D + 0 − ) …… (2)
( )
M DF = M DF )F + K rel 2 D + F − rel = 0 + 1 (2 D + F + ) …… (3)
(
M FD = M FD )F + K rel 2 F + D − rel ) = 0 + 1 (2 F + D + ) …… (4)
Joint D:
M D = 0 M DE + M DF = −490
(2 D − ) + (2 D + F + ) = 0
4 D + F = −490 ...... (a )
Joint F:
M F = 0 M FD = 0
(2 F + D + ) = 0
D + 2 F + = 0 ...... (b )
Member DF:
M DF
M D = 0 M DF − 3 RF = 0 RF =
3
Substitute the value of RF into Eq. (c) leads to:
M
M ED − 6 DF = 175
3
( D − ) − 2 (2 D + F + ) = 175
− 3 D − 2 F − 3 = 175 ......(d )
Ex: (3-6):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method.
Solution:
1) The structure has no determinate portions.
2) Identify the indeterminate portions: The structure is divided into the
following members: AB, BC, CD and CE.
3) Identify the unknown deformations, rotations, and displacements, in the
structure. The unknown deformations are: θB-L, θB-R θC, θE and ∆.
4) Find the Fixed End Moments, FEM, for each member of the structure, due to
external effects.
Only member BC has fixed end moments all other members has zero fixed
end moments.
wL2 (3 ) (5 ) 2
M BC )F =− =− = −6.25 kN .m
12 12
wL2 (3 ) (5 )2
M CB )F =+ =+ = +6.25 kN .m
12 12
5) Calculate (K rel):
Members AB BC CD CE
I I 2I 3I 20
I/L
4 5 5 5 I
Krel 5 4 8 12
6) Calculate (∆ rel):
To find (∆ rel) for each member the displacement diagram must be drawn:
The deformation for this structure will be drawn in two stages:
− Stage-1: is the ( CC C ) where (CC ) and (C C ) represent the deformations
of members CD and CE respectively.
− Stage-2: is to starts from the last deformation drawn in stage-1, (CC ) , and is
represented by the triangle ( BBB ) where (BB ) , (BB ) and (BB )
represent the deformations of members CD, AB and BC respectively.
To connect the two stages together let the last deformation from stage-1, (CC ) ,
and the first from stage-2, (BB ) , which represents the deformation of member
(CD) be equal to (∆).
(CC C ) is an Isosceles triangle having (CC ) = (C C )
CD = CE = (− ve )
(BBB ) is a right-angle triangle having (BB = )
AB CD
AB = AB = (+ ve )
4
=
4 5 4 5 5
BC CD BC
(+ ve )
3
= = BC
=
3 5 3 5 5
D C 4 4 C
∆CD=(-) 3 ∆CEB’
=(-)
3 E CACB’
C
B’ B’D BB’
B C
C
B’ B’
C B’ B’
4 B’
B’ E B’
A E
B’ B’
4
B’ C
∆AB=(+)
∆C
BB’ 4 B D
E=(
∆CD=(-) 3 B’
∆BC=(+)
∆C B B
-)
D= B’ B B’ C
(-) C
B
B’ B’
A B’ E
B’ B’
Members AB BC CD CE
+ (4 5 ) + (3 5 ) 3 − −
∆/L =+ = (25 )
4 5 5 25 5 5
∆rel + 5 + 3 − 5 − 5
7) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
( )
M AB = M AB )F + K rel 2 A + B − rel = 0 + 5 (0 + B − 5 ) = 5 B − 25 …… (1)
M BA = M BA )F + K rel (2 B +A − rel ) = 0 + 5 (2 + 0 − 5 ) = 10 − 25 …… (2)
B B
…… (3)
(
M CB = M CB )F + K rel 2 C + B − rel ) = 6.25 + 4 (2 C + B − 3 ) = 6.25 + 8 C + 4 B − 12
…… (4)
(
M CD = M CD )F + K rel 2 C + D − rel ) = 0 + 8 (2 C + 0 − (− 5 )) = 16 C + 40
…… (5)
(
M DC = M DC )F + K rel 2 D + C − rel ) = 0 + 8 (0 + C − (− 5 )) = 8 C + 40
…… (6)
(
M CE = M CE )F + K rel 2 C + E − rel ) = 0 + 12 (2 C + E − (− 5 )) = 24 C + 12 E + 60
…… (7)
(
M EC = M EC )F + K rel 2 E + C − rel ) = 0 + 12 (2 E + C − (− 5 )) = 24 E + 12 C + 60
…… (8)
8) Apply moment equilibrium at each joint, ( M Jo int =0 . )
The joints needed to be checked are BL, BL, C and E.
D
4m 2I
3 kN/m
B
I C
4m I 3I
A E
5m 3m
Joint BL:
M B− L = 0 M BA = 0
10 B − 25 = 0 ...... (a )
Joint BR:
M B− R = 0 M BC = 0 −6.25 + 8 B + 4 C − 12 = 0
8 B + 4 C − 12 = 6.25 ...... (b )
Joint C:
M C = 0 M CB + M CD + M CE = 0
(6.25 + 8 C + 4 B − 12 ) + (16 C + 40 ) + (24 C + 12 E + 60 ) = 0
4 B + 48 C + 12 E + 88 = −6.25 ...... (c )
Joint E: VD
M E = 0 M EC = 0 24 E + 12 C + 60 = 0
D MDC
12 C + 24 E + 60 = 0 ...... (d ) 2I
4m
9) Apply the shear equation, ( M O =0 .) 3 kN/m
B C
Some distances need to be obtained, y and z. I
VF
4+ y 4 8 4m I
= y= 3I
5 3 3 A z E
4+ y 4 4 + (8 3 ) 4 25 VA
= = z= y 5m
z 5 z 5 3 3m
MAB RE
8 25 O
M AB − V A + 5 + VD + M DC + 3 5 2.5 − 8 RE = 0
3 3
M AB − 2.67V A + 13.33VD + M DC − 8 RE = −37.5 ......(e )
Ex: (3-7):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method due to a
horizontal displacement of (2 cm) to the left and a vertical settlement of (1 cm)
downward of support A, noting that (EI= 104 kN.m2).
B 2I
C
4m I
A
2 cm 1 cm
3m 3m
Solution:
1) The structure has no determinate portions.
2) Identify the indeterminate portions:
The structure is divided into the following members: AB and BC.
3) Identify the unknown deformations, rotations and displacements, in the
structure.
The unknown deformations are: θB.
4) Find the Fixed End Moments, FEM, for each member of the structure, due to
external effects.
The external effect is the given displacement of support (A), horizontal
displacement of (2 cm) to the left and a vertical settlement of (1 cm)
downward.
B B
∆AB=(+) B’ B’
∆BC=(+)
4
3 B B ∆BC=(+) C
B B B’
B’ B’ 4m
B’ 2 cm
A A
B’ 2B’
cm
B’
3m 3m
B’
(BBB ) is a right-angle triangle having (BB = 2 cm )
AB
= 0.025 (+ ve )
5 0.1
= AB =
2 100 4 4
= 0.015 (+ ve )
3 0.06
BC
= BC
=
2 100 4 4
− Vertical downward displacement, settlement, of (1 cm) of support (A):
B C
B
B B 4m
1 cm
1 cm
∆BC=(-)
3 B’ B’
A A
4
B’ 1 cm
B B
B’∆B’
AB = 0B’ B’ 3 m 3m
B’
For the vertical settlement,
B’ B’ (BB = 1 cm) :
(BB ) will represent the displacement of (BC), since (B ) is the same as
(B ) , then the displacement of (AB) will be equal to zero
AB = 0
(BB ) will represent the displacement of (BC).
= 0.01(− ve )
1
BC
=
100
Final displacement of members will be the algebraic sum of the
displacement determined for each given displacement:
AB
= +0.025 + 0 = +0.025 , BC
= +0.015 + −0.01 = +0.005
M AB )F = M BA )F = −
6 EI
= −
( )
6 10 4 (+ 0.025)
= −60 kN .m
L2 (5 )2
M BC )F = M CB )F = −
6 EI
= −
( )
6 2 10 4 (+ 0.005)
= −16.67 kN .m
L2 (6 )2
5) Calculate (K rel):
Members AB BC
I 2I I 15
I/L =
5 6 3 I
Krel 3 5
6) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
M AB = M AB )F + K rel (2 A + B ) = −60 + 3 (0 + B ) = −60 + 3 B …… (1)
Ex: (3-8):
Analyze the frame shown in figure using the slope-deflection method due to the
external applied loads and a horizontal displacement of (1 cm) to the left of support
A, noting that (EI= 104 kN.m2).
D
I 5m
2 kN/m
B 2I C
4m
3I
A
1 cm
3m 3m
Solution:
1) The structure has no determinate portions.
2) Identify the indeterminate portions: D
The structure is divided into the following I 5m
members: AB, BC and CD. 2 kN/m
3) Identify the unknown deformations, rotations and B 2I C
displacements, in the structure. 4m
The unknown deformations are: θB, θC and ∆. 3I
A
4) Find the FEM for each member of the structure, 1 cm
due to external effects. 3m 3m
The external effect is the applied uniformly
distributed load on member (BC) and a given horizontal displacement of
(1 cm) to the left of support (A).
Draw the displacement diagram with respect to the given displacement to
obtain the displacement of each member:
− Horizontal displacement of (1 cm) to the left of support (A):
1) Start with the given displacement, horizontal displacement of (1 cm) to the
left of support (A) at point ( A ) .
2) From ( A ) draw a line equal and parallel to (AB) ends at (B ) .
3) Draw a line perpendicular to ( A B ) at its end, (B ) .
4) Search for another fixed member next to (AB), if there wasn’t any, assume
that the next member, (BC), is fixed at (C), then draw a line perpendicular to
(BC ) at its unfixed end, (B).
5) The intersection of the two perpendicular lines drawn in steps 3 and 4 above
will represent the point (B ) .
B
∆AB=(+) B’ D
3 ∆BC=(+)
4 B
I 5m
B B
B’ 1 cm B’ B’ 2 kN/m
B
B’ B 2I C
B’ B’ 4m
3I
A A
B’
B’ 1 cm
3m 3m
B’
= 0.0125 (+ ve )
5 0.05
AB
= AB
=
1 100 4 4
= 0.0075 (+ ve )
3 0.03
BC
= BC
=
1 100 4 4
M AB )F = M BA )F = −
6 EI
= −
( )
6 3 10 4 (+ 0.0125)
= −90 kN .m
L2 (5 )2
M BC )F = −
wL2 6 EI
− = −
2
−
4
(
2(6 ) 6 2 10 (+ 0.0075) )
= −6 − 25 = −31 kN .m
12 L2 12 (6 )2
M CB )F = +
wL 2
6 EI
− 2 =+
2
−
4
(
2(6 ) 6 2 10 (+ 0.0075) )
= +6 − 25 = −19 kN .m
12 L 12 (6 )2
MCD )F = M DC )F = 0
6) Calculate (K rel):
Members AB BC CD
3I 2I I I 60
I/L =
5 6 3 4 I
Krel 36 20 15
7) Calculate (∆ rel):
To find (∆ rel) for each member the displacement diagram must be drawn:
C ∆CD=(+) C
B’ 4 D
∆BC=(-) 3
∆AB=(-)
C
B’
B’ B C C
B’
B
B’ B’ C
B’
B’A
B’
AB
= CC , (− ve ) , BC
= C C , (− ve ) and CD = CCB’
, (+ ve )
(CC C ) is a right-angle triangle:
Let AB
=
3 4
AB
= − , BC
=− and CD = +
5 5
Members AB BC CD
−
(− 3 5 ) = − (+ 4 5 ) = + (10 )
∆/L
5 6 10 4 5
∆rel − 2 − + 2
8) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
(
M AB = M AB )F + K rel 2 A + B − rel
)
...... (1)
M AB = −90 + 36 (0 + B + 2 ) = −90 + 36 B + 72
(
M BA = M BA )F + K rel 2 B + A − rel )
...... (2)
M BA = −90 + 36 (2 B + 2 ) = −90 + 72 B + 72
(
M BC = M BC )F + K rel 2 B + C − rel
)
...... (3)
M BC = −31 + 20 (2 B + C + ) = −31 + 40 B + 20 C + 20
(
M CB = M CB )F + K rel 2 C + B − rel
)
...... (4)
M CB = −19 + 20 (2 C + B + ) = −19 + 20 B + 40 C + 20
(
M CD = M CD )F + K rel 2 C + D − rel
)
...... (5)
M CD = 0 + 15 (2 C + 0 − 2 ) = 30 C − 30
(
M DC = M DC )F + K rel 2 D + C − rel
)
...... (6)
M DC = 0 + 15 (0 + C − 2 ) = 15 C − 30
Joint C:
M C = 0 M CB + M CD = 0
− 19 + 20 B + 40 C + 20 + 30 C − 30 = 0
20 B + 70 C − 10 = 19 ......(b )
Member CD:
M C =0
M DC + M CD − 4VD = 0
M DC M CD
VD = +
4 4
M M M M
M AB − 5 − AB − BA − 13 DC + CD + M DC = 36
5 5 4 4
13 13
M AB + M AB + M BA − M DC − M CD + M DC = 36
4 4
9 13
2 M AB + M BA − M DC − M CD = 36 → 4
4 4
8 M AB + 4 M BA − 9 M DC − 13 M CD = 144
8(− 90 + 36 B + 72 ) + 4(− 90 + 72 B + 72 ) − 9(15 C − 30 ) − 13(30 C − 30 ) = 144
576 B − 525 C + 1524 = 1224 ......(d )
15 kN I 3m
D
B
2I 3m
A
2m 4m
Solution:
1) The structure has one determinate portion, the cantilever DB, after removing it
and transforming the effect on the structure the frame will be as follows:
C
15 kN
I 3m
30 kN.m B
2I 3m
A
4m
4) Find the FEM for each member of the structure, due to external effects.
The external effect is a given vertical settlement of (12 mm) of support (A).
Draw the displacement diagram with respect to the given displacement to
obtain the displacement of each member to calculate the FEM.
C
B
∆BC=(-)
4 B
12 mm 3 B B
4 B’ B B’
∆AB=(+) A
B
B’
12 mm
B’ B’ B’
B’ A
B’
B’
(BBB ) is an isosceles triangle, with BB = BB .
B’
AB
= 0.0075 (+ ve )
5 0.03
= AB =
6 1000 4 4
= 0.0075 (− ve )
5 0.03
BC
= BC
=
6 1000 4 4
M AB )F = M BA )F = −
6 EI
= −
(
6 2 10 4 (+ 0.0075))= −36 kN .m
L2 (5 )2
M BC )F = M CB )F = −
6 EI
= −
(
6 1 10 4 (− 0.0075))= 18 kN .m
L2 (5 )2
5) Calculate (K rel):
Members AB BC
I/L 2I 5 I 5 (5 I )
Krel 2 1
6) Find the End Moments for each member of the structure, by applying the
slope-deflection equations.
M AB = M AB )F + K rel (2 A + B ) = −36 + 2 (0 + B ) = −36 + 2 B ...... (1)
M BA = M BA )F + K rel (2 B + A ) = −36 + 2 (2 B + 0 ) = −36 + 4 B ...... (2)
M BC = M BC )F + K rel (2 B + C ) = 18 + 1 (2 B + 0 ) = 18 + 2 B ...... (3)
M CB = M CB )F + K rel (2 C + B ) = 18 + 1 (0 + B ) = 18 + B ...... (4)
C Cx
MCB
Cy
MBC B
The whole structure:
F y ( )
= 0 + −15 − Ay + C y = 0 −15 − Ay + 21.75 = 0 Ay = −6.75 = 6.75 kN