MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD

MODULE 2

By
Vibha N Dalawai
MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD
The moment-distribution method is a displacement
method of analysis that is easy to apply when you
know certain elastic constants
In this chapter we will first state the important
definitions and concepts for moment distribution and
then apply the method to solve problems involving
statically indeterminate beams and frames.
The method of analyzing beams and frames using
moment distribution was developed by Hardy Cross, in
1930.
At the time this method was first published it attracted
immediate attention, and it has been recognized as one
of the most notable advances in structural analysis
during the twentieth century.
 MOMENT DISTRIBUTION METHOD -
INTRODUCTION AND BASIC
PRINCIPLES
Moment distribution is a method of successive
approximations that may be carried out to any desired
degree of accuracy.

Essentially, the method begins by assuming each joint

of a structure is fixed.

Then, by unlocking and locking each joint in

succession, the internal moments at the joints are
“distributed” and balanced until the joints have rotated
to their final or nearly final positions

It will be found that this process of calculation is both

repetitive and easy to apply.

Before explaining the techniques of moment

Sign Convention. We will establish the same sign
convention as that established for the slope-deflection
equations: Clockwise moments that act on the member are
considered positive, whereas counterclockwise moments
are negative
Fixed-End Moments (FEMs). The moments at the “walls” or
fixed joints of a loaded member are called fixed-end
moments. These moments can be determined from the
table given on the inside back cover, depending upon the
type of loading on the member
Member Stiffness Factor. Consider a beam which is pinned
at one end and fixed at the other.
Application of the moment M causes the end A to rotate
through an angle In previous chapter we related M to using
the conjugate-beam method.
This resulted in SDE, that is, M =(The term highlighted is
referred to as the stiffness factor at A and can be defined as
the amount of moment ‘M’ required to rotate the end ‘A’ of
the beam = 1 rad.
K = …………when Far End Fixed
Stiffness: or rotational stiffness: it is the moment
required to rotate through a unit angle(radian) without
translation of either end

Carry over factor: it is the ration of induced moment to

applied moment
The CO is always ½ for the members which are of
constant MI
If the end is hinged/ pinned then the carryover factor is
0
Distribution Factor (DF). If a moment M is applied to a
fixed connected joint, the connecting members will each
supply a portion of the resisting moment necessary to
satisfy moment equilibrium at the joint. That fraction of
the total resisting moment supplied by the member is
called the distribution factor (DF).To obtain its value,
imagine the joint is fixed connected to n members. If an
applied moment M causes the joint to rotate an amount
==
Canceling the common term it is seen that the distribution
factor for a
member is equal to the stiffness factor of the member divided
by the
total stiffness factor for the joint; that is, in general,
DF=
 BASIC PRINCIPLES AND
DEFINITION S
Member stiffness factor
A clockwise moment MA is applied at A to
produce a +ve bending in beam AB.

Case 1: Far End Fixed Case 2: Far End Hinged

MA
MA MB

A A B
A B A
A

L L
RA RB RA RB
3EI
 M A  4 E I A M A  L  A
L

Stiffness factor K 
4EI
L
Stiffness factor K 
3EI
L
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I 2I I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Fixed end moments

 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I 2I I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Fixed end moments

  w l 2
( 2 ) ( 6 ) 2

 
M FA B 12 12
wl 2 (2)(6)2
 
M FBA 12 12
wab2 (5)(3)(2)2
   
M FBC 2 ( 6 ) 2
l
wba2 (5)(2)(3)2
 
M FCB 2 (6)2
l

M wl (8)(5)
FCD   8   8

M wl (8)
FDC  8  8
(5)
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I 2I I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Fixed end moments wl 2 (2)(6)2  6

MFAB    12 kNm
12
 wl 2 (2)(6)2  6
MFBA  12 kNm
12
 wab2  (5)(3)(2)2  2.4
MFBC  
l2  (6)2 kNm

wba2  (5)(2)(3)2  3.6

MFCB 
l2 (6)2 kNm

wl (8)(5)  5
MFCD   8  8 kNm

wl (8)(5)
M FDC  8  8  5 kNm
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I 2I I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Distribution Factors

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 4EI/6
B
BC 4E2I/5

CB 4E2I/5
C
CD 4EI/5
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A B C D
I 2I I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Distribution Factors

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 4EI/6 5/17
B
BC 4E2I/5 12/17

CB 4E2I/5 2/3
C
CD 4EI/5 1/3
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 -5.0

Balance 3.6 +5.0

C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 -5.0

Balance -1.06 3.6 +5.0
-2.54 +0.47
+0.93
C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
Balance

C. O
Balance

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O

Balance

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O

Balance

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance
C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O
Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O -0.06 +0.05 -0.15 +0.025

Balance
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O -0.06 +0.05 -0.15 +0.025

Balance -0.02 -0.03 0.1 0.05

 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O -0.06 +0.05 -0.15 +0.025

Balance -0.02 -0.03 0.1 0.05

C.O to
fixed end
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O -0.06 +0.05 -0.15 +0.025

Balance -0.02 -0.03 0.1 0.05

C.O to -0.01 +0.025

fixed end
Final
Moments
 A B C D
5/17 12/17 2/3 1/3

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 5.0

Balance -1.06 -2.54 +0.93 +0.47
C. O -0.53 +0.46 -1.27 +0.23
-0.14 -0.32 0.85 0.42
Balance
C. O -0.07 +0.42 -0.16 +0.21

Balance -0.12 -0.30 0.11 0.05

C. O -0.06 +0.05 -0.15 +0.025

Balance -0.02 -0.03 0.1 0.05

C.O to -0.01 +0.025

fixed end
Final -6.67 +4.66 -4.66 +4.01 -4.01 5.49
Moments
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A D
I B 2I C I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Fixed end moments

 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A D
I B 2I C I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Fixed end moments wl 2 (2)(6)2  6

MFAB    12 kNm
12
 wl 2 (2)(6)2  6
MFBA  12 kNm
12
 wab2  (5)(3)(2)2  2.4
MFBC  
l2  (6)2 kNm

wba2  (5)(2)(3)2  3.6

MFCB 
l2 (6)2 kNm

wl (8)(5)  5
MFCD   8  8 kNm

wl (8)(5)
M FDC  8  8  5 kNm
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A D
I B 2I C I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Distribution Factors

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 3EI/6
B
BC 4E2I/5

CB 4E2I/5
C
CD 3EI/5
 5 kN 8 kN
2 kN/m
3m
A D
I B 2I C I
6m 5m 2.5 m 2.5 m

Distribution Factors

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 3EI/6 5/21
B
BC 4E2I/5 16/21

CB 4E2I/5 8/11
C
CD 3EI/5 3/11
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 -5.0 +5.0

3.6
Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 -7.5
Balance 3.6
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -0.54
Balance
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -0.54
Balance -0.22 -0.70 0.40 0.14
C. O +0.20 -0.35
Balance
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O +0.12 -0.07
Balance
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O +0.12 -
Balance -0.03 0.07 0.02
-0.09
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O +0.12 -
Balance -0.03 0.07 0.02
-0.09
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O +0.12 -
Balance -0.03 0.07 0.02
-0.09
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O +0.12 -
Balance -0.03 0.07 0.02
-0.09
0.05
 A B C D
5/21 16/21 8/11 3/11

FEM -6.0 6.0 -2.4 3.6 -5.0 +5.0

Release
Jt . A and D 6.0 -5.0
C. O 3.0 -2.5
Initial Moment 9.0 -2.4 3.6 -7.5
Balance -1.56 -5.04 2.84 1.06
C. O +1.42 -2.52
Balance -0.34 -1.08 1.83 0.69
C. O +0.92 -
Balance -0.22 0.54 0.14
-0.70
0.40
C. O +0.20 -
0.35
Balance -0.05 -0.15 0.1
0.25
C. O +0.12 -
Balance -0.03 0.07 0.02
-0.09
0.05
 A I I I D
C
3m B 2m 2m

Support B sinks by 30 mm
I = 3 X 106 mm4
E =2 X 105 N/mm2

Since no external loads coming on to the

Structure the FEM comprise only due to
the Moment induced due to sinking of
supports

FEM 6EI
M FA B  M F B A  
l2

M FBC  M FCB 
l2
6EI
M FCD  M FDC 
 A I I I D
C
3m B 2m 2m

Support B sinks by 30
mm I = 3 X 106 mm4
E =2 X 105 N/mm2

6EI
MFA B  MF B A    12kNm
l 2

6EI
MF B C  MF C B  
l 2
27kNm
M FCD  M FDC 

0
 A I I I D
C
3m B 2m 2m

Distribution Factors

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 4EI/3
B
BC 4EI/2

CB 4EI/2
C
CD 4EI/2
 A I I I D
C
3m B 2m 2m

Distribution Factors

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 4EI/3 0.4
B
BC 4EI/2 0.6

CB 4EI/2 0.5
C
CD 4EI/2 0.5
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O
Balance
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance
C. O
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17
C. O 0.17
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17
C. O 0.1 0.08 0.17
0.15 0.08
Balance
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17 0.17
C. O 0.1 0.08 0.15 0.08
Balance -0.03 -0.05 -0.08 -0.07
C. O
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17 0.17
C. O 0.1 0.08 0.15 0.08
Balance -0.03 -0.05 -0.08 -0.07
C. O -0.02 -0.04 -0.03 -0.03
Balance
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17 0.17
C. O 0.1 0.08 0.15 0.08
Balance -0.03 -0.05 -0.08 -0.07
C. O -0.02 -0.04 -0.03 -0.03
Balance 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02
C. O to A and D 0.01 0.01
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17 0.17
C. O 0.1 0.08 0.15 0.08
Balance -0.03 -0.05 -0.08 -0.07
C. O -0.02 -0.04 -0.03 -0.03
Balance 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02
C. O to A and D 0.01 0.01

Final Moments
 A B C D
0.4 0.6 0.5 0.5

FEM -12.0 -12.0 27 27

Balance -6.0 -9.0 -13.5 -13.5
C. O -3.0 -6.75 -4.5 -6.75
Balance 2.7 4.05 +2.25 +2.25
C. O +1.35 1.13 2.03 1.13
Balance -0.45 -0.68 -1.01 -1.02
C. O -0.22 -0.5 -0.34 -0.51
Balance 0.2 0.3 0.17 0.17
C. O 0.1 0.08 0.15 0.08
Balance -0.03 -0.05 -0.08 -0.07
C. O -0.02 -0.04 -0.03 -0.03
Balance 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.02
C. O to A and D 0.01 0.01

Final Moments -13.78 -15.56 +15.56 +12.15 -12.15 -6.07

SUPPORT B SINKS BY
10 MM I = 1.2 X 10-4 wl 2
MFAB   6EI 
M4 12 l2
E =2 X 105 N/MM 2 2 
6EI
wl
M FBA  12 2l
wab2  6EI
MFBC   
l2 l2
wba2  6EI
MFCB   2
l2 l
wl 2
MFCD  
12
wl 2
M FDC 
12
 WL 2 6EI

Support B sinks by 10   - 100k

MFAB  
mm I = 1.2 X 10-4 m4 12 Nml2
E =2 X 105 N/mm2 wl 2   20 k
M FBA  6EI
12 l 2 Nm
wab2  6EI  33.6 k
MFBC    2
l 2 l Nm
wba2  6EI  93.6 k
MFCB  
l 2 Nm l
2 2
wl
MFCD    - 26.67
12
k Nm wl 2
MFDC    26.67 k
12
DISTRIBUTION
FACTOR

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
Stiffness ( k / ∑k )

BA 4EI/6
B
BC 4EI/5

CB 4EI/5
C
CD 3EI/4
DISTRIBUTION
FACTOR

Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
Stiffness ( k / ∑k )

BA 4EI/6 0.46
B
BC 4EI/5 0.54

CB 4EI/5 0.51
C
CD 3EI/4 0.49
 wl 2
Fixed End Moments M FAB  
12
wl 2
M FBA 
12

wl 2
M FBC   wl  8
12
wl 2 
M FCB  wl 8
12
wab2
M FCD  
l2
wba2
M FDC 
l2
M FDEwl 2
 wl 2
Fixed End Moments M FAB    4
12
kNm wl 2
M FBA  4
12
kNm wl 2  41
M FBC   wl  8
12 kNm
wl 2   41
M FCB  wl 8 kNm
12
wab2  9
M FCD  
l 2 kNm
wba2  3
M FDC 
l 2 kNm
M FDEwl 2 10
 Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 3E3I/4
B
BC 4E10I/8

CB 4E10I/8
C
CD 3E2I/4

Note: Since support ‘A’ is simply supported end the absolute stiffness was calculated by
(3EI/L) and also since ‘D’ can be considered as simply supported with a definite
moment , therefore the absolute stiffness of CD has also been calculated using the
formula (3EI/L)
.
 Distribution
Joint Member Absolute Factor
( k / ∑k )
Stiffness
BA 3E3I/4 0.31
B
BC 4E10I/8 0.69

CB 4E10I/8 0.77
C
CD 3E2I/4 0.23
 ASSIGNMEN
T -1
Find The Final Moments from slope deflection method and
Moment Distribution method and Draw Bending Moment diagram

12kN 10 kN
2 kN/m

A D
I B 2I C I
1.5 m 1.5 m 3m 1m 2m

8 kN
8 kN
2 kN/m 9 kN

A D
I B C 2I
1.5 m 1.5 m 1.5 m I 1m 2m
3m
 6 kN 5 kN
4 kN/m

A D
I B I C I
1.5 m 1.5 m 3m 1m 2m

Support C sinks by 20 mm
I = 2.4 X 106 mm4
E =2 X 105 N/mm2

8 kN 9 kN
2 kN/m

A D
I B I C I
1.5 m 1.5 m 3m 1m 2m

Support A sinks by 10 mm
Support B sinks by 30
mm Support C sinks by
20 mm I = 2.4 X 106 mm4
E =2 X 105 N/mm2