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?
= 0
B
M    ?     0 10 = - +
BC BD
M M    (3) 
 
Substituting the value of  and  and from equation (2) in the above 
equation 
BD
M
BC
M
 
0 10 5 = - + +
B B
EI EI ? ? 
 
EI
B
5 . 2
= ?      (4) 
 
Substituting the values of 
B
? in equation (2), the beam end moments are 
calculated 
 
m kN 5 . 7 · + =
BD
M 
 
m kN 75 . 3 · - =
DB
M 
 
m kN 5 . 2 · + =
BC
M 
 
m kN 25 . 1 · + =
CB
M     (5) 
 
The reactions are evaluated from static equations of equilibrium. The free body 
diagram of each member of the frame with external load and end moments are 
shown in Fig 16.3 (e) 
 
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?
= 0
B
M    ?     0 10 = - +
BC BD
M M    (3) 
 
Substituting the value of  and  and from equation (2) in the above 
equation 
BD
M
BC
M
 
0 10 5 = - + +
B B
EI EI ? ? 
 
EI
B
5 . 2
= ?      (4) 
 
Substituting the values of 
B
? in equation (2), the beam end moments are 
calculated 
 
m kN 5 . 7 · + =
BD
M 
 
m kN 75 . 3 · - =
DB
M 
 
m kN 5 . 2 · + =
BC
M 
 
m kN 25 . 1 · + =
CB
M     (5) 
 
The reactions are evaluated from static equations of equilibrium. The free body 
diagram of each member of the frame with external load and end moments are 
shown in Fig 16.3 (e) 
 
 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 10
Cy
R   
 
( ) ? - = kN 9375 . 0
Cx
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 0625 . 4
Dy
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 0
Dx
R     (6) 
 
 
Bending moment diagram is shown in Fig 16.3(f) 
 
 
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?
= 0
B
M    ?     0 10 = - +
BC BD
M M    (3) 
 
Substituting the value of  and  and from equation (2) in the above 
equation 
BD
M
BC
M
 
0 10 5 = - + +
B B
EI EI ? ? 
 
EI
B
5 . 2
= ?      (4) 
 
Substituting the values of 
B
? in equation (2), the beam end moments are 
calculated 
 
m kN 5 . 7 · + =
BD
M 
 
m kN 75 . 3 · - =
DB
M 
 
m kN 5 . 2 · + =
BC
M 
 
m kN 25 . 1 · + =
CB
M     (5) 
 
The reactions are evaluated from static equations of equilibrium. The free body 
diagram of each member of the frame with external load and end moments are 
shown in Fig 16.3 (e) 
 
 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 10
Cy
R   
 
( ) ? - = kN 9375 . 0
Cx
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 0625 . 4
Dy
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 0
Dx
R     (6) 
 
 
Bending moment diagram is shown in Fig 16.3(f) 
 
 
 
 
The vertical hatching is use to represent the bending moment diagram for the 
horizontal member (beams) and horizontal hatching is used for bending moment 
diagram for the vertical members. 
The qualitative elastic curve is shown in Fig 16.3 (g). 
 
 
 
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?
= 0
B
M    ?     0 10 = - +
BC BD
M M    (3) 
 
Substituting the value of  and  and from equation (2) in the above 
equation 
BD
M
BC
M
 
0 10 5 = - + +
B B
EI EI ? ? 
 
EI
B
5 . 2
= ?      (4) 
 
Substituting the values of 
B
? in equation (2), the beam end moments are 
calculated 
 
m kN 5 . 7 · + =
BD
M 
 
m kN 75 . 3 · - =
DB
M 
 
m kN 5 . 2 · + =
BC
M 
 
m kN 25 . 1 · + =
CB
M     (5) 
 
The reactions are evaluated from static equations of equilibrium. The free body 
diagram of each member of the frame with external load and end moments are 
shown in Fig 16.3 (e) 
 
 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 10
Cy
R   
 
( ) ? - = kN 9375 . 0
Cx
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 0625 . 4
Dy
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 0
Dx
R     (6) 
 
 
Bending moment diagram is shown in Fig 16.3(f) 
 
 
 
 
The vertical hatching is use to represent the bending moment diagram for the 
horizontal member (beams) and horizontal hatching is used for bending moment 
diagram for the vertical members. 
The qualitative elastic curve is shown in Fig 16.3 (g). 
 
 
 
Example 16.2 
Compute reactions and beam end moments for the rigid frame shown in Fig 16.4 
(a). Draw bending moment and shear force diagram for the frame and also 
sketch qualitative elastic curve. 
 
Solution 
 
 
 
In this frame rotations 
A
? and 
B
? are evaluated by considering the equilibrium of 
joint A and B.  The given frame is kinematically indeterminate to second 
degree. Evaluate fixed end moments. This is done by considering the 
kinematically determinate structure. (Fig 16.4 b) 
 
 
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?
= 0
B
M    ?     0 10 = - +
BC BD
M M    (3) 
 
Substituting the value of  and  and from equation (2) in the above 
equation 
BD
M
BC
M
 
0 10 5 = - + +
B B
EI EI ? ? 
 
EI
B
5 . 2
= ?      (4) 
 
Substituting the values of 
B
? in equation (2), the beam end moments are 
calculated 
 
m kN 5 . 7 · + =
BD
M 
 
m kN 75 . 3 · - =
DB
M 
 
m kN 5 . 2 · + =
BC
M 
 
m kN 25 . 1 · + =
CB
M     (5) 
 
The reactions are evaluated from static equations of equilibrium. The free body 
diagram of each member of the frame with external load and end moments are 
shown in Fig 16.3 (e) 
 
 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 10
Cy
R   
 
( ) ? - = kN 9375 . 0
Cx
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 0625 . 4
Dy
R 
 
( ) ? = kN 9375 . 0
Dx
R     (6) 
 
 
Bending moment diagram is shown in Fig 16.3(f) 
 
 
 
 
The vertical hatching is use to represent the bending moment diagram for the 
horizontal member (beams) and horizontal hatching is used for bending moment 
diagram for the vertical members. 
The qualitative elastic curve is shown in Fig 16.3 (g). 
 
 
 
Example 16.2 
Compute reactions and beam end moments for the rigid frame shown in Fig 16.4 
(a). Draw bending moment and shear force diagram for the frame and also 
sketch qualitative elastic curve. 
 
Solution 
 
 
 
In this frame rotations 
A
? and 
B
? are evaluated by considering the equilibrium of 
joint A and B.  The given frame is kinematically indeterminate to second 
degree. Evaluate fixed end moments. This is done by considering the 
kinematically determinate structure. (Fig 16.4 b) 
 
 
 
 
kN.m 15
12
6 5
2
=
×
=
F
DB
M 
 
kN.m 15
12
6 5
2
- =
× -
=
F
BA
M 
 
kN.m 5 . 2
4
2 2 5
2
2
=
× ×
=
F
BC
M 
 
kN.m 5 . 2
4
2 2 5
2
2
- =
× × -
=
F
CD
M   (1) 
 
Note that the frame is restrained against sidesway. The spans must be 
considered for writing slope-deflection equations viz, A , B and . The beam 
end moments are related to unknown rotations 
AC
A
? and 
B
? by following slope-
deflection equations. (Force deflection equations). Support  is fixed and hence C
. 0 =
C
? 
 
( )
()
B A
AB
F
ABL AB
L
I E
M M ? ? + + = 2
2 2
 
 
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1. What is the slope deflection method in civil engineering?
Ans. The slope deflection method is a structural analysis technique used in civil engineering to calculate the bending moments and rotations at various points in a frame structure. It considers the flexibility of the members and the compatibility of deformations at the connections.
2. What are frames without sidesway?
Ans. Frames without sidesway are structural frames that are designed to resist lateral loads without significant lateral deflection or sidesway. These frames are typically used in structures where lateral stability is crucial, such as high-rise buildings, bridges, and industrial facilities.
3. How does the slope deflection method handle frames without sidesway?
Ans. The slope deflection method can be used to analyze frames without sidesway by assuming that there is no lateral deflection at the joints. This means that the lateral displacement and rotation at each joint are considered to be zero. By neglecting sidesway, the analysis focuses on determining the bending moments and rotations at each member of the frame.
4. What are the advantages of using the slope deflection method for frames without sidesway?
Ans. The slope deflection method offers several advantages for analyzing frames without sidesway. It provides accurate results by considering the flexibility of the members and the compatibility of deformations. It also allows for the calculation of internal forces and displacements at various points in the structure. Additionally, the method can be easily applied to frames with different support conditions and loadings.
5. Are there any limitations or assumptions associated with the slope deflection method for frames without sidesway?
Ans. Yes, there are certain limitations and assumptions when using the slope deflection method for frames without sidesway. The method assumes that the members of the frame are linearly elastic and that the material properties remain constant throughout the analysis. It also assumes that the joints are perfectly rigid and that there is no axial deformation in the members. Additionally, the method may not be suitable for frames with significant lateral deflections or frames subjected to dynamic loads.
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