664 FRAMES

3W a L − a
H A = HB = = 2528 lb
2h L 2βe + 3
R A = R B = 12 W = 5000 lb
3W a L − a
MC = M D = = 242,700 in.-lb
2L 2βe + 3
W a(L − a) 4βe + 3
MK = = 297,300 in.-lb
2L 2βe + 3

The moment diagram is sketched in case 1 of Table 13-2.

Example 13.3 Frame with Fixed Legs If the lower ends of the legs of the frame
of Fig. 13-1 are fixed, the reactions and moment distribution can be calculated using
case 6 of Table 13-2. As in Example 13.2, a = 108 in., e = 0.444, and β = 0.380.
The reactions are

R A = R B = 12 W = 5000 lb
H A = H B = 3W L/[8h(βe + 2)] = 3891 lb
M A = M B = W L/[8(βe + 2)] = H A h/3 = 124,497 in.-lb
MC = M D = W L/[4(βe + 2)] = 2M A = 248,995 in.-lb
W L βe + 1
MK = = 291,005 in.-lb
4 βe + 2

Case 6 of Table 13-2 illustrates the moment distribution.

Example 13.4 Laterally Loaded Frame Suppose that the vertical load is re-
moved from the frame of Example 13.2 and replaced by a lateral load acting at half
height, as shown in Fig. 13-2.

Figure 13-2: Statically indeterminate frame of Example 13.4. The dimensions and section
properties are given in Fig. 13-1.