5.

The multi-storey frame carries working loads of 40kN and 20kN at the first and second storey and at the middle of

the horizontal members respectively as shown in Fig. Q5. The plastic moments of the columns and beams are as

shown in the figure. Determine the load factor against collapse of the frame using the simple plastic theory.

20kN

E
20kN F
H
150kNm

4m
150kNm 40kN 150kNm

C D
40kN
G
150kNm

170kNm 4m
170kNm

B
A

5m 5m

Fig. Q5

Collapse mode (a) 20λ1 x 5θ = 4 x 150θ λ1 = 6

(Upper Beam mechanism)

Collapse mode (b) 40λ2 x 5θ = 4 x 150θ λ2 = 3

(Lower Beam mechanism)

Collapse mode (c) 40λ3 x 4θ + 20λ3 x 4θ= 2 x 170θ + 2x 150θ λ3 = 2.67 (Lower Sway

echanism)

Collapse mode (d) 20λ4 x 4θ = 4 x 150θ λ4 = 7.5 (Upper Sway

mechanism)

Combined modes (e) = (a) + (c)

 (a) 100λ5 = 600

(c) 240λ5 = 640

340λ5 = 1240 λ5 = 3.65

Combined modes (f) = (b) + (c)

(b) 200λ6 = 600

(c) 240λ6 = 640

Canceled hinge at joint C = -300

440λ6 = 940

λ6 = 2.14

Combined modes (g) = (a) + (d)

(a) 100λ7 = 600

(d) 80λ7 = 600

Canceled hinge at joint E = -300

180λ7 = 900

λ7 = 5

Combined modes (h)= (a) + (b) + (c) + (d)

(a) 100λ8 = 600

(b) 200λ8 = 600

(c) 240λ8 = 650

(d) 80λ8 = 600

Canceled hinge at joint E = -300

Rotation at joint D = -170

Rotation at joint C = -470

 620 λ8 = 1210

λ8 = 1.95

Therefore, the collapse factor for the frame is 1.95