Moment Distribution Method
Moment Distribution Method
DISPLACEMENT APPROACH –
MoMent distribution Method
• INTRODUCTION
• BASIC PRINCIPLES
• BASIC DEFINITIONS
• SOLUTION OF PROBLEMS
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Introduction
• All structures must satisfy equilibrium, load-displacement, and compatibility
of displacements requirements in order to ensure their safety.
• There are two different ways to satisfy these requirements when analyzing a
statically indeterminate structure. The force (Compatibility) method of
analysis, is based on identifying the unknown redundant forces and then
satisfying the structure’s compatibility equations. Ex. Method of Consistent
Deformations, Theorem of Least Work (Strain Energy), Approximate Methods for
Lateral Loading, Flexibility (Matrix) method, etc.
Introduction
• The moment distribution method is a structural analysis method for
statically indeterminate beams and frames developed by Hardy Cross. ...
From the 1930s until computers began to be widely used in the design and
analysis of structures, the moment distribution method was the most widely
practiced method.
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Useful FEM
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Useful FEM
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Behaviour of beams
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Basic Principles
• Consider the continuous beam ABCD, subjected to the given loads, as
shown in Figure below. Assume that only rotation of joints occur at B, C
and D, and that no support displacements occur at B, C and D. Due to the
applied loads in spans AB, BC and CD, rotations occur at B, C and D.
150 kN
15 kN/m 10 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I I I
8m 6m 8m
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Step I
• The joints B, C and D are locked in position before any load is applied on
the beam ABCD; then given loads are applied on the beam. Since the
joints of beam ABCD are locked in position, beams AB, BC and CD acts as
individual and separate fixed beams, subjected to the applied loads;
these loads develop fixed end moments.
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In beam AB
Fixed end moment at A = -wl2/12 = - (15)(8)(8)/12 = - 80 kN.m
Fixed end moment at B = +wl2/12 = +(15)(8)(8)/12 = + 80 kN.m
In beam BC
Fixed end moment at B = - (Pab2)/l2 = - (150)(3)(3)2/62
= -112.5 kN.m
Fixed end moment at C = + (Pab2)/l2 = + (150)(3)(3)2/62
= + 112.5 kN.m
In beam AB
Fixed end moment at C = -wl2/12 = - (10)(8)(8)/12 = - 53.33 kN.m
Fixed end moment at D = +wl2/12 = +(10)(8)(8)/12 = + 53.33kN.m
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Step II
Since the joints B, C and D were fixed artificially (to compute the the
fixed-end moments), now the joints B, C and D are released and
allowed to rotate. Due to the joint release, the fixed end moments on
either side of joints B, C and D act in the opposite direction now, and
cause a net unbalanced moment to occur at the joint.
150 kN
15 kN/m 10 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I I I
8m 6m 8m
+59.17 53.33
Net unbalanced moment -32.5
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Step III
These unbalanced moments act at the joints and modify the joint moments
at B, C and D, according to their relative stiffness at the respective joints. The
joint moments are distributed to either side of the joint B, C or D, according
to their relative stiffness. These distributed moments also modify the
moments at the opposite side of the beam span, viz., at joint A in span AB, at
joints B and C in span BC and at joints C and D in span CD. This modification is
dependent on the carry-over factor (which is equal to 0.5 in fix end).
Step IV
The carry-over moment becomes the unbalanced moment at the joints to
which they are carried over. Steps 3 and 4 are repeated till the carry-over
or distributed moment becomes small.
Step V
Sum up all the moments at each of the joint to obtain the joint
moments.
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Basic Definitions
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P =kxδ
• Stifness, k = P/δ
• when δ = 1.0 (i.e. unit displacement) the stiffness is: ‘the force
necessary to maintain a UNIT displacement, all other
displacements being equal to zero.’
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MA MB
A clockwise moment MA is
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A A
B applied at A to produce a +ve
bending in beam AB. Find A
RA RB and MB.
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E, I – Member properties
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Rotation of Support B
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Sinking of Support B
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Pinned End
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or
• Joint stiffness factor
• The total stiffness factor of joint A is
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Carry-Over Moment
• When the beam element deforms due to the applied
rotation at end A, an additional moment (MB) is also
transferred by the element to the remote end if it has
zero slope (i.e. is fixed).
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Carry-Over Moment
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Distribution Factor
+ ve moment M M
A B MBC C
A MBA
C
B I2
I1 MBD
L2
L1 I3
L3 At joint B
M - MBA-MBC-MBD = 0
D D
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150 kN
15 kN/m 10 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I I I
8m 6m 8m
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B C
A D
I I I
8m 3m 3m 8m
Simply Supported
Reaction 60 60 75 75 40 40
Net Moment of Span 30.22 -3.97 -96.42
Span Length 8.00 6.00 8.00
End Reaction due to
FEM -3.78 3.78 0.50 -0.50 12.05 -12.05
Final Support
Reaction 56.22 63.78 75.50 74.50 52.05 27.95
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3.74 m 74.437
63.77
S. F. D.
Mmax=+38.985 kN.m
Max=+ 35.59 kN.m
126.704 31.693
35.08
48.307
-69.806 3.74 m
84.92 98.297 2.792 m
-99.985 -96.613
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Example
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Solution
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Solution
Joint A B C
Member AB BA BC CB
DF 1 0.4 0.6 1
FEM -8000 8000
Distribution 3200 4800
CO 1600 2400
Final Moments 1600 3200 -3200 10400
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Example
Determine the internal moment at each support of the
beam. The moment of inertia of each span is indicated.
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Example
ab = - × . × .
= -23.625 KNm
× . × .
ba =+ = +55.125 KNm
×
bc = - = -20 KN m
×
cb = = + 20 KNm
cd =-10 KNm
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Example
Joint A B C
Member AB BA
BC CB CD
DF 0.6809
0.3191
FEM -23.625 55.125
-20 20 -10
Balanced -5 -10
Distribution -20.511 -9.6144
CO -10.255
Final Moments -33.88 34.614 -34.614 10 -10
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Example
Span Name AB BA BC CB CD
Simply Supported
Reaction 22.5 52.5 30 30 10
34.6143
Final FEM -33.8803 6 -34.6144 10 -10
Net Moment of Span 0.73 -24.61
Span Length 5.00 4.00
End Reaction due to FEM -0.15 0.15 6.15 -6.15 12.05
Final Support Reaction 22.35 52.65 36.15 23.85 22.05
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Example
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Example
Determine the internal moment at each support of the
beam. The moment of inertia of each span is indicated.
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Example
Joint A B C D
Member AE AB BA BC CB CD DC
DF 0.667 0.333 0.5 0.5 1
FEM 2.25 -8 16 -13.33 13.33 -16 16
Balanced 5.75 2.875
Net FEM 2.25 -2.25 18.875 -13.33 13.33 -16 16
Distribution -3.6985 -1.8465 1.335 1.335
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Example
BMD
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Example
Determine the internal moment at each support of the
beam. The moment of inertia of each span is indicated.
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Solution
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Solution
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- ∗ DF ba = 0.25
ab = = -30 KNm
DF bc = 0.25
ba = +30 +10 = 40 KNm
× DF bd = 0.50
bc = - = -16.67 + 10 = -6.67KN.m
cb = + 16.67 KN.m
bd = 0 + 20 = 20 KNm
db = 0 KNm
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Joint A B C D
Member AB BA BC BD CB DB
DF 0 0.25 0.25 0.5 0 1
FEM -30 40 -6.67 20 16.67 0
Balanced 30 -16.67
CO 15 -8.33
Net FEM 0 55 -15 20 0 0
Distribution -15 -15 -30 0
CO -15
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Problem:
• Draw BMD of beam shown in figure.
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Problem:
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Data given:
• Spacing of frames = 4m
• Height of columns = 4m
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Beam:
• Effective span = 8m
• Effective depth based on deflection criteria
= 8000/12 = 666.67mm
• Assume over all depth as 700 mm with effective depth =
650mm, breadth b = 400mm
Column:
• Let column section be equal to 400 mm x 600 mm.
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Step2: Analysis
Load on frame
i) Self weight of slab = 0.12 x 24 = 2.88 kN/m2
• Weight of roof finish = 0.50 kN/m2 (assumed)
• Ceiling finish = 0.25 kN/m2 (assumed)
• Total dead load wd = 3.63 kN/m2
Load from slab = (3.63+1.5) x 4 = 20.52 kN/m
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• Distribution Factors:
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Example
Determine the Dist. Factor & FEM at each joint of the
frame. The moment of inertia of each span is indicated.
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Example
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Example
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R = P – (Ha + Hd)
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Example
Determine the end moment of the members of the frame
shown in figure. EI is same for all the members.
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Example
Stiffness Factor:
• KBA= 0.33 EI
• KBC= 0.25 EI
• KCB= 0.25 EI
• KCD= 0.333 EI
JOINT B: JOINT C:
• DBA= 0.571 • DCB= 0.429
• DBC= 0.429 • DCD= 0.571
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Example
Fixed End Moment Due to
Applied Loading:
• MAB= 0
• MBA= 0
• MBC= -10 kN.m
• MCB= +10 kN.m
• MCD= 0
• MDC= 0
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= -3.62 kN
= (3.601 + 7.257)/3
= 3.62 kN
= 10 – 3.62 + 3.62
= 10 kN
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•MAB= -100 kN
•MBA= -100 kN
•MBC= 0
•MCB= 0
•MCD= -100 kN
•MDC= -100 kN
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= (-53.08 - 76.26 / 3)
= 43.11 kN
= (-53.08 - 76.26)/3
= 43.11 kN
= 0 – 43.11 – 43.11
= 86.22 kN
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K=F/R
= 10 / 86.13
= 0.1161
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