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Analysis of Frames 1

The document discusses the stiffness equation for simple frames, detailing the stiffness matrix and transformation matrices for displacement and force. It includes examples demonstrating the application of the stiffness method to determine deflections, rotations, reactions at supports, and shear and bending moment diagrams for given frames and beams. Key equations and parameters such as material properties are provided for calculations.

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Analysis of Frames 1

The document discusses the stiffness equation for simple frames, detailing the stiffness matrix and transformation matrices for displacement and force. It includes examples demonstrating the application of the stiffness method to determine deflections, rotations, reactions at supports, and shear and bending moment diagrams for given frames and beams. Key equations and parameters such as material properties are provided for calculations.

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Analysis of Frames

Lecture 7
Stiffness Equation for Simple Frames
➢ Frame-Member Stiffness Matrix

➢ Displacement and Force Transformation Matrices


Force Transformation

Local
Global

[Q] = [T]T [q] ………… (1)


Member Global Stiffness Matrix
From previous equations (Trusses), we have: [q] = [k՛ ] [d] ….. (2) and [d] = [T] [D] …… (3)
Substitute Eq. 3 into Eq. 2 to find the force q in terms of global displacement D: [q] = [k՛ ] [T] [D] ..… (4)
Substitute Eq. 4 into Eq. 1 we get: [Q] = [T]T [k՛ ] [T] [D] … (5) Or [Q] = [T]T [q] ………… (1)

[Q] = [K] [D] ……… (6) Where [K] = [T]T [k՛ ] [T] ..… (7)

..… (8)
Example 1

For the frame shown, use the stiffness method to:


(a) Determine the deflection and rotation at B.
(b) Determine all the reactions at supports.
(c) Draw the quantitative shear and bending moment diagrams.
E = 200 GPa, I = 60 x106 mm4, A = 600 mm2
Using Transformation Matrix:

Member Stiffness Matrix


Stiffness Matrix: Member 1

Stiffness Matrix: Member 2

= =
=

Or directly use equation (8)


Or use equation (8)
Member Forces
Example 2

For the beam shown, use the stiffness method to:


(a) Determine the deflection and rotation at B
(b) Determine all the reactions at supports
(c) Draw the quantitative shear and bending moment diagrams.
E = 200 GPa, I = 60 x 106 mm4, A = 600 mm2 for each member.
Problem to Solve
For the beam shown, use the stiffness method to:
(a) Determine the deflection and rotation at B.
(b) Determine all the reactions at supports.
(c) Draw the quantitative shear and bending moment diagrams.
E = 200 GPa, I = 60 x 106 mm4, A = 600 mm2 for each member.

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