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  ) 001 . 0 2 ( 2 . 0 667 . 41 - + + =
D C CD
EI M ? ? 
  ) 001 . 0 2 ( 2 . 0 667 . 41 - + + - =
C D DC
EI M ? ?   (3) 
 
For the present problem, four joint equilibrium equations can be written, one each 
for each of the supports. They are  
 
     0 0 = ? =
? AB A
M M
 
     0 0 = + ? =
? BC BA B
M M M
 
     0 0 = + ? =
? CD CB C
M M M
 
        (4) 0 0 = ? =
? DC D
M M
 
Substituting the values of beam end moments from equations (3) in equation (4), 
four equations are obtained in four unknown rotations 
A
? ,
B
? ,
C
? and 
D
? .They 
are, 
 
    ( ) 
2 6 3
kN.m 000 , 270 10 35 . 1 10 200 = × × × =
-
EI
 
     
3
10 2716 . 1 2
-
× - = +
B A
? ?
 
    001 . 0 4 - = + +
C B A
? ? ? 
 
    0005 . 0 4 = + +
D C B
? ? ?  
 
        (5) 
3
10 7716 . 1 2
-
× = +
D C
? ?
 
Solving the above sets of simultaneous equations, values of
A
? ,
B
? ,
C
? and 
D
? are 
evaluated. 
 
      radians 
4
10 9629 . 5
-
× - =
A
?
 
      radians 
5
10 9013 . 7
-
× - =
B
?
 
      radians 
5
10 7653 . 8
-
× - =
C
?
 
      radians   (6) 
4
10 2963 . 9
-
× =
D
?
 
 
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  ) 001 . 0 2 ( 2 . 0 667 . 41 - + + =
D C CD
EI M ? ? 
  ) 001 . 0 2 ( 2 . 0 667 . 41 - + + - =
C D DC
EI M ? ?   (3) 
 
For the present problem, four joint equilibrium equations can be written, one each 
for each of the supports. They are  
 
     0 0 = ? =
? AB A
M M
 
     0 0 = + ? =
? BC BA B
M M M
 
     0 0 = + ? =
? CD CB C
M M M
 
        (4) 0 0 = ? =
? DC D
M M
 
Substituting the values of beam end moments from equations (3) in equation (4), 
four equations are obtained in four unknown rotations 
A
? ,
B
? ,
C
? and 
D
? .They 
are, 
 
    ( ) 
2 6 3
kN.m 000 , 270 10 35 . 1 10 200 = × × × =
-
EI
 
     
3
10 2716 . 1 2
-
× - = +
B A
? ?
 
    001 . 0 4 - = + +
C B A
? ? ? 
 
    0005 . 0 4 = + +
D C B
? ? ?  
 
        (5) 
3
10 7716 . 1 2
-
× = +
D C
? ?
 
Solving the above sets of simultaneous equations, values of
A
? ,
B
? ,
C
? and 
D
? are 
evaluated. 
 
      radians 
4
10 9629 . 5
-
× - =
A
?
 
      radians 
5
10 9013 . 7
-
× - =
B
?
 
      radians 
5
10 7653 . 8
-
× - =
C
?
 
      radians   (6) 
4
10 2963 . 9
-
× =
D
?
 
 
Substituting the values in slope-deflection equations the beam end moments are 
evaluated. 
 
0 )} 0005 . 0 ) 10 9013 . 7 ( ) 10 9629 . 5 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 4
= + × - + × - × + =
- -
AB
M 
 
kN.m 40 . 55 } 0005 . 0 10 9629 . 5 ) 10 9013 . 7 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
4 5
- = + × - × - × + - =
- -
BA
M
 
kN.m 40 . 55 } 0005 . 0 ) 10 7653 . 8 ( ) 10 9013 . 7 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 5
= + × - + × - × + =
- -
BC
M
 
kN.m 40 . 28 } 0005 . 0 10 9013 . 7 ) 10 765 . 8 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 5
- = + × - × - × + - =
- -
CB
M
 
kN.m 40 . 28 } 001 . 0 10 2963 . 9 ) 10 765 . 8 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
4 5
= - × + × - × × + =
- -
CD
M 
 
kN.m 0 } 001 . 0 10 7653 . 8 10 2963 . 9 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 4
= - × - × × × + - =
- -
DC
M  (7) 
 
Reactions are obtained from equilibrium equations. Now consider the free body 
diagram of the beam with end moments and external loads as shown in 
Fig.15.3d. 
 
 
 
      ) ( kN 46 . 19 ? =
A
R
 
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  ) 001 . 0 2 ( 2 . 0 667 . 41 - + + =
D C CD
EI M ? ? 
  ) 001 . 0 2 ( 2 . 0 667 . 41 - + + - =
C D DC
EI M ? ?   (3) 
 
For the present problem, four joint equilibrium equations can be written, one each 
for each of the supports. They are  
 
     0 0 = ? =
? AB A
M M
 
     0 0 = + ? =
? BC BA B
M M M
 
     0 0 = + ? =
? CD CB C
M M M
 
        (4) 0 0 = ? =
? DC D
M M
 
Substituting the values of beam end moments from equations (3) in equation (4), 
four equations are obtained in four unknown rotations 
A
? ,
B
? ,
C
? and 
D
? .They 
are, 
 
    ( ) 
2 6 3
kN.m 000 , 270 10 35 . 1 10 200 = × × × =
-
EI
 
     
3
10 2716 . 1 2
-
× - = +
B A
? ?
 
    001 . 0 4 - = + +
C B A
? ? ? 
 
    0005 . 0 4 = + +
D C B
? ? ?  
 
        (5) 
3
10 7716 . 1 2
-
× = +
D C
? ?
 
Solving the above sets of simultaneous equations, values of
A
? ,
B
? ,
C
? and 
D
? are 
evaluated. 
 
      radians 
4
10 9629 . 5
-
× - =
A
?
 
      radians 
5
10 9013 . 7
-
× - =
B
?
 
      radians 
5
10 7653 . 8
-
× - =
C
?
 
      radians   (6) 
4
10 2963 . 9
-
× =
D
?
 
 
Substituting the values in slope-deflection equations the beam end moments are 
evaluated. 
 
0 )} 0005 . 0 ) 10 9013 . 7 ( ) 10 9629 . 5 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 4
= + × - + × - × + =
- -
AB
M 
 
kN.m 40 . 55 } 0005 . 0 10 9629 . 5 ) 10 9013 . 7 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
4 5
- = + × - × - × + - =
- -
BA
M
 
kN.m 40 . 55 } 0005 . 0 ) 10 7653 . 8 ( ) 10 9013 . 7 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 5
= + × - + × - × + =
- -
BC
M
 
kN.m 40 . 28 } 0005 . 0 10 9013 . 7 ) 10 765 . 8 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 5
- = + × - × - × + - =
- -
CB
M
 
kN.m 40 . 28 } 001 . 0 10 2963 . 9 ) 10 765 . 8 ( 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
4 5
= - × + × - × × + =
- -
CD
M 
 
kN.m 0 } 001 . 0 10 7653 . 8 10 2963 . 9 2 { 000 , 270 2 . 0 667 . 41
5 4
= - × - × × × + - =
- -
DC
M  (7) 
 
Reactions are obtained from equilibrium equations. Now consider the free body 
diagram of the beam with end moments and external loads as shown in 
Fig.15.3d. 
 
 
 
      ) ( kN 46 . 19 ? =
A
R
 
 
      ) ( kN 54 . 30 ? =
BL
R
 
      ) ( kN 7 . 27 ? =
BR
R
 
      ) ( kN 3 . 22 ? =
CL
R
 
      ) ( kN 84 . 27 ? =
CR
R
 
      ) ( kN 16 . 22 ? =
D
R
 
The shear force and bending moment diagrams are shown in Fig.15.5e. 
 
 
 
Summary 
In this lesson, slope-deflection equations are derived for the case of beam with 
yielding supports. Moments developed at the ends are related to rotations and 
support settlements. The equilibrium equations are written at each support. The 
continuous beam is solved using slope-deflection equations. The deflected shape 
of the beam is sketched. The bending moment and shear force diagrams are 
drawn for the examples solved in this lesson. 
 
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1. What is the slope-deflection method in beam analysis?
Ans. The slope-deflection method is a structural analysis technique used to determine the bending moments and rotations at various points along a beam. It considers the effects of both the applied loads and the flexibility of the beam itself, providing more accurate results compared to simpler methods.
2. How does the slope-deflection method differ from the moment distribution method?
Ans. The slope-deflection method and the moment distribution method are both used for analyzing beams, but they differ in their approach. The slope-deflection method considers the actual rotations and bending moments at each joint, taking into account the elasticity of the beam. On the other hand, the moment distribution method assumes that the beam remains rigid and distributes moments between the joints based on a simplified iterative process.
3. What are the advantages of using the slope-deflection method in beam analysis?
Ans. The slope-deflection method offers several advantages in beam analysis. Firstly, it provides more accurate results by considering the flexibility of the beam. Secondly, it can handle various types of loading conditions such as point loads, distributed loads, and moments. Lastly, it can be applied to beams with multiple spans and supports, making it versatile for different structural configurations.
4. Are there any limitations or assumptions associated with the slope-deflection method?
Ans. Yes, the slope-deflection method has some limitations and assumptions. One common assumption is that the beam remains within the elastic deformation range and does not experience any plastic deformation. Additionally, it assumes that the material properties of the beam are constant throughout its length and that the beam is subjected to linear elastic behavior. These assumptions may not hold true in certain cases, such as highly non-linear or plastic behavior of the beam.
5. Can the slope-deflection method be used for analyzing beams with non-prismatic sections?
Ans. Yes, the slope-deflection method can be applied to beams with non-prismatic sections. However, it requires additional considerations and calculations to account for the varying cross-sectional properties along the length of the beam. This can make the analysis more complex, but with proper adjustments, the slope-deflection method can still be used effectively for non-prismatic beams.
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