The Slope-Deflection Method for Non-Sway Frames

If a frame does not have any translational degrees of freedom, then a slope-deflection analysis for the
frame is the same as it would be for a beam. A frame that only has rotational degrees-of-freedom (no
translational degrees-of-freedom) is called a non-sway frame.

The slope-deflection method for a non-sway frame will be illustrated using the example in the Figure. In
this frame, nodes C, D and E are restrained from translating horizontally by the fixed end support at
node B (recall that we are considering all members to be axially rigid). The vertical translation of node C
is restrained by member AC connected to the fixed end at point A, and the vertical translation of node D
is restrained by the roller support at node D.

Determine the moment in each of the node.