CED 426

Structural Theory II
Lecture 15
Displacement Method of Analysis:
Analysis of Frames: Sideway

Mary Joanne C. Aniñon

Instructor
Analysis of Frames:
Sidesways
• A frame will sidesway, or be
displaced to the side, when it or the
load acting on it is nonsymmetrical.
• For Fig. 10-18, the loading P causes
unequal moments and
Analysis of Frames:
Sidesways
• tends to displace joint B to the right
whereas tends to displace joint C
to the left
• Since the two moments are not
equal, the resulting net
displacement is a sidesway of both
joint B and C to the right
Procedure for Analysis
• Degrees of Freedom
• Slope-Deflection Equations 30 30

• Equilibrium Equations
Step 1: Degrees of Freedom
1.a. Label all the supports and joints (nodes) in order to identify the spans
of the beam or frame between the nodes.
1.b. Draw the possible deflected shape of the structure.
1.c. Identify the number of degrees of freedom (angular displacement and
linear displacement)
1.d. Compatibility at the nodes is maintained provided the members that
are fixed connected to a node undergo the same displacement as the node
1.e. If these displacements are unknown, then for convenience assume
they act in the positive direction so as to cause clockwise rotation of the
member or joint.
Step 2: Slope-Deflection-Equations
2.a. Write the slope-deflection equations. The slope-deflection
equations relate the unknown internal moments at the nodes to the
displacements of the nodes for any span of the structure.
2.b. Calculate the FEM if a load exist on the span.
2.c. If the node has a linear displacement, calculate for adjacent spans
Step 2: Slope-Deflection-Equations
• Apply the slope deflection
equations (Eq. 10-8)
• However, if span at the end of a
continuous beam or frame is pin
supported apply Eq. 10-10 only to
the restrained end, thereby
generating one slope-deflection
equation for this span
• Note that Eq. 10-10 was derived
from Eq. 10-8 on the condition
that the end span of the beam or
frame is supported by pin or roller
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
3.a. Write an equilibrium equation for each unknown degree of
freedom for the structure. Each of these equations should be expressed
in terms of the unknown internal moments as specified by the slope-
deflection equations.
3.b. For beams and frames, write the moment equation of equilibrium
at each support
3.c. For frames also write joint moment equations of equilibrium. If the
frame sidesways or deflects horizontally, column shears should be
related to the moments at the ends of column.
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
3.d. Substitute the slope-deflection equations into the equilibrium
equations and solve for the unknown joint displacements.
3.e. The results are then substituted into the slope-deflection equations
to determine the internal moments at the ends of each member
3.f. If any of the results are negative, they indicate counterclockwise
rotation; whereas positive moments and displacements create
clockwise rotation
 ∆ 𝐵 =∆ 𝐶 =∆

Analysis of Frames:
Sidesways
Example 1
• Determine the moments at each
joint of the frame shown
 ∆∆𝐵𝐶

Example 1 𝜃𝜃𝐵 𝐶

Step 1: Degrees of Freedom

1.a. Label all the supports and joints (nodes): Span AB, Span BC, and Span CD
1.b. Draw the possible deflected shape of the structure.
1.c. Identify the number of degrees of freedom: and ∆

Note:
• Sidesway occurs since both the applied loading and the geometry of the frame are nonsymmetric.
• As shown in the figure, both joints B and C are assumed to be displaced an equal amount ∆.
Example 1
Step 2: Slope-Deflection-Equation

𝐼
𝑀 𝑁𝐹 =2 𝐸 ( )¿
𝐿

Note:
• Since the ends A and D are fixed, the
equation below applies for all 3 spans of the
frame.
 Example 1
Step 2: Slope-Deflection-Equation
𝐼
𝑀 𝑁𝐹 =2 𝐸 ( )¿
𝐿
2.a. Write the Slope Deflection Equation for Span AB:
Δ
𝜓 𝐴𝐵=𝜓 𝐵𝐴=
4 6
(𝜓¿¿ 𝐴𝐵)(4)=(𝜓 𝐷𝐶 )(6 )¿ (𝜓¿¿ 𝐴𝐵)=𝜓 𝐵𝐴 = (𝜓 𝐷𝐶 )¿
4
Note:
Δ
𝜓 𝐷𝐶 =
6 • A = D = 0 because it is fixed supports.
• (FEM)AB and (FEM)BA are zero because
there the load is applied directly to joint
B., and A and D are fixed supports

2.b. Calculate the FEM for span AB

Example 1
Step 2: Slope-Deflection-Equation
𝐼
𝑀 𝑁𝐹 =2 𝐸 ( )¿
𝐿
2.a. Write the Slope Deflection Equation for Span BC:
Note:
• A = D = 0 because it is fixed supports.
• ΔB and ∆C are equal, therefore for span BC,
∆ can be considered zero.
• (FEM)BC and (FEM)CB are zero because
there the load is applied directly to joint
B., and A and D are fixed supports

2.b. Calculate the FEM for span BC

Example 1
Step 2: Slope-Deflection-Equation
𝐼
𝑀 𝑁𝐹 =2 𝐸 ( )¿
𝐿
2.a. Write the Slope Deflection Equation for Span CD:
Δ
𝜓 𝐶𝐷= Note:
6
(𝜓¿¿ 𝐶𝐷)(6)=(𝜓 𝐷𝐶 )(6)¿ (𝜓¿¿ 𝐶𝐷)=(𝜓 𝐷𝐶 )¿
Δ • A = D = 0 because it is fixed supports.
𝜓 𝐷𝐶 =
6 • (FEM)CD and (FEM)DC are zero because
there the load is applied directly to joint
B., and A and D are fixed supports

2.b. Calculate the FEM for span CD

Example 1
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
3.a. Equilibrium equations for each unknowns.
• These six equations contain nine unknowns.

𝑀 𝐴𝐵= 𝐸𝐼 (0.5 𝜃 𝐵 − 2.25 𝜓 𝐷𝐶 )

𝑀 𝐵𝐴 = 𝐸𝐼 ¿
𝑀 𝐵𝐶 = 𝐸𝐼 ¿
𝑀 𝐶𝐵 = 𝐸𝐼 ¿
𝑀 𝐶𝐷 = 𝐸𝐼 ¿
𝑀 𝐷𝐶 = 𝐸𝐼 ¿
 Example 1
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
3.a. Equilibrium equations for each unknowns.
• The first 2 equilibrium equations come from moment equilibrium
at joints B and C. The free body diagram of segment of the frame
at B and C is shown below

+M -M
+V +V

-M
+M
+V
+V
 Example 1
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
VA
3.a. Equilibrium equations for each unknowns.
• Since a horizontal displacement ∆ occurs, we will consider VB
summing forces on the entire frame in the x direction. This
yields (the 9th equation) +M
-M +V
+V
• The free body diagrams of span AB and CD are shown
EQUAL AND OPPOSITE REACTIONS
LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

+ MOMENTS

+ SHEAR
Example 1
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
3.d. Substitute the slope-deflection equations into
the equilibrium equations and solve for the unknown
joint displacements.

(1) (3)

(2)
Example 1
Step 3: Equilibrium Equations
3.e. The results are then substituted into the slope-
deflection equations to determine the internal
moments at the ends of each member