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1
Mm
dx
0
EI
Where I to be expressed as a function of x
Example 1
Loading Properties of Nonprismatic Members
MA=KA
MA=CBAMB
MB=CABMA
=CBAKB MB=KB
=CABKA
U AB U BA
M A (0) M B (1) M A (1.0) M B (0.0)
K A 0 C AB K A 1 C BA K B 1 K B 0
C AB K A C BA K B
Example 2
Determine the fixed end moment for the beam shown. The cross
sectional area has a constant width of 1 ft. E is constant
Example 3
Determine the Stiffness and carry-over factors for the end A of the beam
shown. The cross sectional area has a constant width of 1 ft. E = 10(103) ksi.
Example 4
Determine the Stiffness and carry-over factors for the end A of the
tapered beam shown. The cross sectional area has a constant
width of 1 ft. E is constant.
Loading properties of Nonprismatic Members
using Tables
Graphs and tables have been made available to determine fixed-end moments,
stiffness factors and carry-over factors for common structural shapes used in
design. One such source is the Handbook of Frame constants published by the
Portland Cement Association, A portion of these tables, is listed here as Table 1
and 2
Also
k AB EI C k BA EI C
KA , KB
L L
Moment Distribution for Structures Having
Nonprismatic Members
FEM 'AB K A 1 C AB C BA
L
Example 5
Using Moment distribution, determine the internal moments at the
support of the beam shown.
The cross sectional area has a constant width of 1 ft. E is constant.
Using Modified Fixed End Moment
FEM 'BA FEM BA C AB FEM AB
119.5 0.619 (119.5) 193.47
Distribution Factor:
K BA 0.105 E
DFBA 0.107
K BA K BC 0.105 E 0.875E
DFBC 1 DFBA 1 0.107 0.893
Using Modified FEM
Joint A B C
Member AB BA BC CB
K 0.171E 0.105E 0.875E 1.031E
DF 1 0.107 0.893 0
COF 0.619 0.619 0.781 0.664
FEM 0 193.47 -56.73 22.77
Dist. -14.63 -122.11 0.0
COM 0.0 0.0 -95.37
∑ 0.0 178.84 -178.84 -72.60
Using Modified FEM
MN K 'N N FEM 'N
L
Example 5
Solve Using Slope Deflection Equations
Problem 13-13
Determine the moments at A, B and C by the moment
distribution method. Assume the support at A and C is fixed and
roller at B is on a grid base. The girder has a thickness of 4 ft.
Use Tables 13-1. Use E is constant. The haunches are straight.
Problem 13-13
6 4
aA 0.3 aB 0.2
20 20
42
rA rB 1
2
Joint A B C
Member AB BA BC CB
K 0.4185EIc 0.4185EIc
DF 0 0.5 0.5 0
COF 0.622 0.748 0.748 0.622
FEM -348.48 301.44 -301.44 348.48
Dist. 0 0 0 0
∑ -348.48 301.44 -301.44 348.48
Problem 13-14
Solve Problem 13-5 using slope deflection equations
Problem 13-14
6 4
aA 0.3 aB 0.2
20 20
42
rA rB 1
2
From Table 13-1
For span BC
For span AB
C BC 0.748 C CB 0.622
C AB 0.622 C BA 0.748
k BC 8.37 k CB 10.06
k AB 10.06 k BA 8.37
k AB EI C 10.06EI C
K AB 0.503EI C k BC EI C 8.37EI C
L 20 K BC 0.4185EI C
k EI 8.37EI C L 20
K BA BA C 0.4185EI C k EI 10.06EI C
L 20 K CB CB C 0.503EI C
L 20
FEM AB 0.1089 8 20 348.48 k .ft
2
M N K N N C N F 1 C N FEM N
L
M AB 0.503EI 0 0.622 B 0 348.48 M AB 0.312866EI B 348.48
M BA 0.4185EI B 0 0 301.44 M BA 0.4185EI B 301.44
M BC 0.4185EI B 0 0 301.44 M BC 0.4185EI B 301.44
M CB 0.503EI 0 0.622 B 0 348.48 M CB 0.312866EI B 348.48
Equilibrium
M BA M BC 0 c 0.0
M AB 348.48 M BA 301.44
M BC 301.44 M CB 348.48
Problem 2
For the beam and loading shown, span BC has non-prismatic cross section.
Using moment distribution determine the moments at support A, B, C and D.
Use I = constant for span BC, span CD and at the mid of span AB,
E = constant. For span AB use the following factors
C AB C BA 0.65, k AB k BA 8.9