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Andres Lahe

The EST Method

Structural analysis

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Mente et manu

The development of sparse matrix algorithms has led to changes in computational structural mechanics and in the corresponding methods of analysis. The EST
method is a most general method of analysis for framed structures: beams, trusses,
and frames. In this method, compatibility equations for displacements and equilibrium equations for the member end forces at joints are incorporated. This book
considers the solving of boundary value problems of frames, beams and trusses with
the EST method. The boundary value problem (differential equations together with
a set of boundary conditions) is well posed in the method. Solutions to differential equations are represented with the initial parameter method (see also the universal equation of elastic curve of a beam [KL09] and the transfer matrix method).
Kinematic and static boundary conditions are composed by a computer program. A
frame member has 6 initial parameters and 6 end variables (3 displacements and 3
forces). There are 12 + unknowns in the system of sparse equations for a frame
( is the number of elements, that of support reactions). To assemble and solve
boundary problem equations, the following steps are to be made:
1. writing the basic equations of a frame,
2. writing the compatibility equations of displacements at joints,
3. writing the joint equlibrium equations,
4. writing the side conditions,
5. writing the restrictions on support displacements,
6. solving the compiled system of sparse equations,
7. output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces; support
reactions.
Round-off errors are reduced by scaling (multiplying) the displacements and rotations by the basic stiffness (scaling multiplier). After solving a system of equations
for boundary value problem, the displacements and rotations found are divided by the
basic stiffness.
In Chapter 1 of the book, a brief introduction to the fundamental relations of a frame
element is given. Chapter 2 deals with the derivations of the EST method equations.
The GNU Octave function LaheFrameDFIm.m of assembling and solving the boundary
problem has been tested 1 with different input data (frames) shown in Chapter 3. The
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./EST_method_examples.pdf. Can be found on the CD attached to the book.

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procedure of computing statically determinate frames with or without the displacements
and rotations (with or without the compatibility equations of the displacements at
joints) is considered in Chapter 4. Second-order structural analysis and the EST method
for a second-order theory are treated in Chapters 5 and 6. Chapters 7 and 8 deal with
the incremental loading method of plastic analysis for framed structures. A full plastic
moment at a plastic hinge is described by the side conditions of the EST method.
The book deals with equations in sparse matrix form. Appendix A contains a
summary of sparse matrices. Descriptions and links to the GNU Octave programs of
the EST method are presented in Appendix D.
The motivation to compose the EST method has come from the books [PL63],
[Kra90], [Kra91a], [Kra91b], [KW90], and [Kra91c]. The method outlined in [Lah97a],
[Lah97b], and [Lah98a] differs from the transfer matrix method [PL63], [LT80] and
boundary element method [Str89], [Har87], [BW80].

I am obliged to Aime-Rutt Hall for correcting my English and Tiia Eikholm for offering
the cover design.

This book is dedicated to the memory of my wife Lilja.

Andres Lahe

Table of Contents
List of Figures

List of Tables

First-order structural analysis

1 Introduction
1.1 Fundamental relations of a frame element . . . . . . . .
1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.2.1 The Euler-Bernoulli beam equation . . . . . . . .
1.2.2 Basic equations for a frame element . . . . . . . .
1.2.3 The basic system of equations for a frame element
1.3 The system equations of a frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.1 Basic equations of the system . . . . . . . . . .
2.2 Compatibility equations of displacements . . . .
2.2.1 Compatibility conditions at beam joints
2.3 Equations of joint equilibrium . . . . . . . . . .
2.3.1 Equilibrium equations of beam joints . .
2.4 Side conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2.5 Restrictions on support displacements . . . . . .
2.6 Initial parameter vector for an element . . . . .
2.7 Element displacements and forces . . . . . . . .
2.8 The truss element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.1 Illustrative frame problem 1 . . . . .
3.2 Illustrative frame problem 2 . . . . .
3.3 Illustrative frame problem 3 . . . . .
3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem
3.5 Illustrative truss problem . . . . . . .

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Statically determinate problems

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4.1 Illustrative frame problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
4.2 Illustrative beam problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
4.3 Illustrative truss problem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Second-order structural analysis

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5 Second-order structural analysis

5.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.2 The governing equation for a beam-column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.3.1 The set of solutions to a homogeneous differential equation . . .
5.3.2 Transfer matrix for a beam element with axial force . . . . . . .
5.3.3 The particular solution of non-homogeneous differential equation
5.3.4 Transformation of a transfer matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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EST method for a second-order theory

System equations for a frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrative frame problem 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustrative frame problem 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Plastic analysis of frames

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7 Plasticity and limit design

7.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7.1.1 The plastic moment . . . . .
7.1.2 Work done in a plastic hinge
7.2 Methods of plastic analysis . . . . .
8 The EST method. Limit design
8.1 Illustrative problems . . . . . .
8.1.1 The n=3 times statically
8.1.2 The n=2 times statically
8.1.3 The n=1 times statically
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indeterminate frame
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Appendices

A Matrices
A.1 Sparse matrices and GNU Octave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1.1 Introduction to sparse matrices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.1.2 Creating sparse matrices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A.1.3 Sparse matrix functions in the EST method . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

A.2 Transformation matrices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
B Work and work-energy theorem
221
B.1 Work done by internal and external forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
C Transfer matrices
225
C.1 Transfer matrices of first-order analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
C.2 Transfer matrices of second-order analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
D Computer programs for the EST method
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D.1 Programs for first-order analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
D.2 Programs for second-order analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
D.3 Programs for plastic analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
Bibliography

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Index

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

List of Figures
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14

Rigid body displacements and rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sign Convention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right-handed and left-handed coordinates . . . . . . . . . . .
Moment diagrams for unit force Q and unit moment M . . . .
Beam element deformations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Moment diagrams for force Q and moment M . . . . . . . . .
Shear force diagrams for force Q and unit force q . . . . . . .
Bending of a frame element (Sign Convention 2) . . . . . . . .
A differential frame element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
External reactions and restraints on displacements . . . . . . .
Frame element (Sign Convention 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal reactions (contact forces) and displacements of joints
Structure of the system of boundary value problem equations .
Angles between the vector and the coordinate axes . . . . . .

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2.2
2.3
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2.12
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2.14
2.15
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Transitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compatibility at rigid joint A3 . . . . .
Compatibility at hinged joint A2 . . .
Compatibility at rigid joint B3 . . . . .
Compatibility at rigid & pin joint B32
Compatibility at pin joint B2 . . . . .
Compatibility at rigid joint T2 . . . . .
Compatibility at pin joint T1 . . . . .
Equilibrium of joint A3 . . . . . . . . .
Equilibrium of joint A2 . . . . . . . . .
Equilibrium of joint B3 . . . . . . . .
Equilibrium of joint B2 . . . . . . . . .
Equilibrium of joint B32 . . . . . . . .
Equilibrium of support node A3s . . .
Equilibrium of support node A2v . . .
Equilibrium of support node A2p . . .
Equilibrium of joint T2s . . . . . . . .
Equilibrium of joint T1s . . . . . . . .
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LIST OF FIGURES
2.20 Truss element . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
3.1
3.2
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3.6
3.7
3.8
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3.10
3.11
3.12
3.13
3.14
3.15
3.16
3.17
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3.19
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The two-span frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeration of displacements at frame element ends . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeration of forces at frame element ends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bending moment diagram of the two-span frame . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diagrams of the axial force N and shear force Q of the two-span frame
Boundary forces of the two-span frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the two-span frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the two-span frame . . . . . . . . . .
Two-span frame EST93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeration of displacements and forces of the two-span frame EST93 .
Internal forces diagrams of the two-span frame EST93 . . . . . . . . . .
Boundary forces of the two-span frame EST93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the two-span frame EST93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the two-span frame EST93 . . . . . .
The frame EST77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame EST77 . . . . . .
Internal forces diagrams of the frame EST77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boundary forces of the frame EST77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the frame EST77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST77 . . . . . . . . . . .
The continuous beam EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Numeration of displacements and forces of the continuous beam EST .
Internal forces diagrams of the continuous beam (1st loading) . . . . .
Internal forces diagrams of the continuous beam (2nd loading) . . . . .
Internal forces diagrams of the continuous beam (3rd loading) . . . . .
The continuous beam minimum-maximum bending moments . . . . . .
Elements of the continuous beam EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the continuous beam EST . . . . . .
The truss EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A free-body diagram of the truss with joint numbers . . . . . . . . . .
Numeration of displacements and forces of the truss EST . . . . . . . .
Support reactions of the truss EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the truss EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.2
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The three-hinged frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame EST1 . . .
Support reactions of the frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internal forces diagrams of the three-hinged frame EST1 . . . .
Elements of the three-hinged frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the three-hinged frame EST1
The three-span Gerber beam EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14

Numeration of displacements and forces of the Gerber beam

Internal forces diagrams of the Gerber beam EST . . . . . .
Elements of the Gerber beam EST . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the Gerber beam EST . .
A polygonal eight-panel truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Influence line for member 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the polygonal truss . . . .

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5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
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Normal, shear, axial and transverse shear forces . .

Deformed beam elements with the axial and normal
Components of the normal force . . . . . . . . . . .
Bending moments of a beam-column . . . . . . . .
Axial and normal forces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13

The frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame EST1 . .
Internal forces diagrams of the frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . .
Boundary forces of the frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST1 . . . . . . .
The two-span frame EST2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Displacement and force numbers of the two-span frame EST2 .
Horizontal displacements diagram of the frame EST2 . . . . .
Internal forces diagrams of the two-span frame EST2 . . . . .
Boundary forces of the two-span frame EST2 . . . . . . . . . .
Elements of the frame EST2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST2 . . . . . . .

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7.2
7.3
7.4
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Stress-strain curve . . . . . . . . . .
Rectangular cross section . . . . . . .
Shape factor for different sections
Cross section and stresses . . . . . .
Work done in a plastic hinge . . . . .
Upper and lower bound values . . . .

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8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
8.6
8.7
8.8
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The frame ESTsn3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Bending moment diagrams of an n = 3 times indeterminate frame .
Bending moment diagrams of an n = 2 times indeterminate frame .
Bending moment diagrams of an n = 1 times indeterminate frame .
Bending moment diagrams of a statically determined frame (n = 0)
Load-deflection relation for the frame ESTsn3 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Load cases of the n = 3 times indeterminate frame ESTsn3 . . . .
Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame ESTsn3 . . . .
Load cases of the n = 2 times indeterminate frame ESTsn2 . . . .
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8.11 Load cases of the n = 0 times indeterminate frame ESTsn0 . . . . . . . 201
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Sparsity pattern of matrix spA . . . .

Assembly sequence of a Gerber beam
Coordinate transformation . . . . . .
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B.1 Bar member ab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

List of Tables
3.1

Comparison of the internal forces of the truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

6.1

Comparison of the internal reactions values of the frame EST2 . . . . . . 166

C.1 Loading vectors (to be continued in Table C.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C.2 Loading vectors (continued from Table C.1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
C.3 Loading vectors of compression (axial force and transverse shear force
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C.4 Loading vectors of tension (axial force and transverse shear force )
C.5 Loading vectors of compression (normal force and shear force ) . .
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LIST OF TABLES

Part I
First-order structural analysis

1. Introduction

1.1

Fundamental relations of a frame element

The motion of a frame element is composed of rigid body translation, rigid body rotation, and strain producing deformations (see [PW94] p. 171). Let us now apply a
local coordinate system (x, z) to the frame element shown in Fig. 1.1. (X, Z) is the
global coordinate system. We consider the right-handed coordinates shown in Fig. 1.3
and Sign Convention 2 in Fig. 1.2.
X

L
x

A, 1

A w
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Figure 1.1. Rigid body displacements and rotation

We determine first the rigid body translation and rigid body rotation at the ends of
the frame element shown in Fig.1.1:

1 0 0

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1. Introduction
ML

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Sign Convention 1
z

Sign Convention 2
z

Figure 1.2. Sign Convention

The basic coordinate system (x*, z*) in Fig. 1.5 rotates and translates together with
the element [Suz00], [YSK08]. With respect to this basic coordinate system, only local
strain producing deformations remain (see [PW94] p. 171).

The finger points in the positive direction

of the respective axis. Each arrow is labeled by an axis letter in the sequence
x, y, z or 1, 2, 3.
Figure 1.3. Right-handed and lefthanded coordinates
The deformations (internal displacements [KHMW10], [KHMW05]) and in
Fig. 1.5 can be determined by the unit load method using the material law relationships
[PW94].

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Figure 1.4. Moment diagrams for unit force Q and unit moment M

1.1 Fundamental relations of a frame element

x
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Figure 1.5. Beam element deformations

We proceed decomposing the deformations and into the effects of the shear
force and bending moment :
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+

(1.2)

Next, we shall consider the moment diagrams in Figs. 1.4, 1.6, and 1.7. When
applying the unit load method, it follows that

3
1
+
+
=
=

0
0

2
2

=
=

2
0

(1.3)

where
bending stiffness of the element,
shear stiffness of the element.
Now we consider again the moment diagrams in Figs. 1.4 and 1.6, and apply the
unit load method for finding and :
=

1
0
0
1
0
1

0
QL

2
1
=

0110
10

00000000000000000000000000000000000
Q L l11111111111111111111111111111111111
Q L(l x)
00000000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111111
11111111111111111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111111

ML
x

ML
A

Figure 1.6. Moment diagrams for force Q and moment M

1. Introduction

0
Substituting Eqs. (1.3), (1.4) into Eq. (1.2), we have
=

3
3

+
+

(1.4)

+ 2
2

(1.5)

The axial deformation of the element

(1.6)

where
axial force at the element end,
l length of the element,
EA axial stiffness of the element.
All deformations of the frame element arranged in matrix form:

0
0
3

2
+

2
2

(1.7)

Now we consider a frame element (shown in Fig. 1.8) with no loads applied between
the ends. Equilibrium equations of the frame element are written as

1 0
0

= 0 1 0

0 1

(1.8)

Using Eq. (1.8), we can rewrite equations (1.7) for all deformations of the frame element
in the form

0
0

Q
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
l
0000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000
Q 1111111111111111111111111111111111
A

0
0
3

2
6
2
2

0110
1010

(1.9)

1
A

Figure 1.7. Shear force diagrams for force Q and unit force q

1.1 Fundamental relations of a frame element

We shall now assemble Eqs. (1.1), (1.8), (1.9) into a matrix of basic equations
ZL = U ZA

(1.10)

where ZL , ZA are the vectors of displacements and forces at the end and at the beginning
of the element, respectively,

ZL =

...

ZA =

...

(1.11)

and U is the transfer matrix (Sign Convention 2):

.
.
1 ..
0

0
0 1 .
0

.
U = . . . . . . . . . .. . . .

0 0 .. 1
0

0
0 0 ..
0

..
0 0 0 .
0

0
3
6

0
2
2

...

(1.12)

This matrix of the basic equations has the following structure [PW94]:

..
.

..
.....................
. .....................
..
0
.

..
( , .
..
, .)
.

M L L
NA

uA
MA Q A
A wA

NL
L

L, 2

A, 1

QL
wL

Figure 1.8. Bending of a frame element (Sign Convention 2)

(1.13)

1. Introduction

1.2

Basic equations for a beam/frame

There is another possibility for deriving the transfer matrix of Eq. (1.12) for a beam
element.

1.2.1

The Euler-Bernoulli beam equation

Given below are the Euler-Bernoulli beam governing differential equations:

d
d
d2
dx2
d3
dx3
d4
dx4

11111111111111
00000000000000
00000000000000
Q 11111111111111

M + dM

N + dN
Q + dQ
dx

11111111111111
00000000000000

=
1
d
=

1
1 d
=

=
d

1 d
1
=
=

(1.14)

Figure 1.9. A differential frame

element
where is the elastic modulus and is the area moment of inertia.
The last formula of Eq. (1.14) is a non-homogeneous differential equation of 4th order
(d4 /dx4 = / ). We are looking for the general solution of the non-homogeneous
differential equation in the form
= 0 1 + 0 2 + 0 3 + 0 4 + ()

(1.15)

where
0 , 0 , 0 , and 0 are the values of the sought-for function at = 0 ;
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 are a normed fundamental set of solutions to the associated
homogeneous differential equation;
() is the particular solution of the non-homogeneous differential equation.
Next we consider a set for fundamental solutions for the associated homogeneous
differential equation:
1 = 1,

2 = ,

3 =

2
,
2

4 =

3
6

(1.16)

The Wronskian1 of this set of solutions

1
0
() =
0
0
1

2 /2 3 /6
1

2 /2

0
1

0
0
1

(1.17)

The Wronskian is a determinant formulated by the Polish mathematician and philosopher Jozef
Maria Wro
nski (17761853).

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

and at = 0

1
0
( = 0) =
0
0

0
1
0
0

0
0
1
0

0
0
0
1

(1.18)

Thus, the last equation is unit Wronskian and the set of fundamental solutions of
Eq. (1.16) is a normed fundamental set of solutions.
By Sign Convention 1, the initial parameters of Eq. (1.15) are
0 = 0 , 0 = 0 , 0 =

0
0
, 0 =

(1.19)

0
0
, 0 =

(1.20)

and by Sign Convention 2

0 = 0 , 0 = 0 , 0 =

Substituting Eqs. (1.16) and (1.19) into Eq. (1.15), we get the solution for the
homogeneous differential equation (Sign Convention 1):

1 2 /2 3 /6

here

0
0
0
0

(1.21)

From Eqs. (1.16) and (1.20) (Sign Convention 2),

1 2 /2 3 /6

here

0
0
0
0

(1.22)

The general non-homogeneous differential equation of the Euler-Bernoulli beam subjected to an external load and equivalent generalized loads is
d4 /dx4 = / + ( ) / + ( ) /

(1.23)

where
( ) / is the equivalent distributed force of a concentrated force of magnitude ,
( ) / is the equivalent distributed force of a concentrated moment
of magnitude ,
( ) is the Dirac delta function.
The particular solution () of Eq. (1.15) we are looking for is given by the Cauchy
formula
() =

(, ) ()

(1.24)

1. Introduction

or, to be more precise,

() =

4 (, ) 4 () +

3 (, ) 3 () +

2 (, ) 2 ()

(1.25)

where, using Eq. (1.16),

( )3
6
( )2
3 (, ) = 3 ( ) =
2
2 (, ) = 2 ( ) = ( )
4 (, ) = 4 ( ) =

(1.26)
(1.27)
(1.28)

and the load function () is

4 () = ()/,

3 () = / ,

2 () = /

(1.29)

The particular solution () at a constant load

4
( )3
( )4
( )+
() =
d ( ) =
=

6
24

(1.30)

where ( )+ is the Heaviside step function:

{

( )+ =

0,
( ) < 0
, ( ) 0

(1.31)

In case of the point load and moment , the functions (), (, ) in the
Cauchy formula (1.24) are respectively
3 () =

2 () =

( )2
2
2 (, ) = 2 ( ) = ( )
3 (, ) = 3 ( ) =

(1.32)
(1.33)
(1.34)

The particular solution () in case of the point load and moment is

respectively

3
( )2
( )3
( )+
() =
d ( ) =
=

2

(1.35)

2

( )2
( )+
() =
( )d ( ) =

=
(1.36)

The general solution of the non-homogeneous differential equation

d4 /dx4 = / + ( ) / + ( ) /

(1.37)

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

is the sum of the solutions of the homogeneous differential equation (1.22) (Sign Convention 2) and of the particular solutions of Eqs. (1.30), (1.35), and (1.36):
2
3
+
6
2
4
3
2
(

( )+ ( )+
+
+
+
+

= +

(1.38)

Let us take the derivatives of displacement from Eq. (1.38) and apply those to the
governing differential equation (1.14). We obtain beam governing equations with the
transfer matrix

.. 3
2

1 . /6 / /2

1 ..
2 /2
/

.
...
... =
...
...

. . . . . . ..

0
0
.
1
0

0
0 ..

1
Zx

Ux
4

( )+

24 3
( )+

( )+

2
( )+

...
0

( )+

6
2
( )+

...
( )+

...

( )
2 +

(1.39)

where the effect of the shear force (/ ) from Eq. (1.3) is added to the deformation.
In symbolic matrix notation, the formulae of Eq. (1.39) can be written as

Zx = Ux ZA + Z

1.2.2

(1.40)

Basic equations for a frame element

The governing differential equation for a truss element is

d
= ()
d

(1.41)

or
(

d
d

= ()

(1.42)

1. Introduction

Fixed
support

Pin
support

Roller
support

Free end

Contrived
end

X, u
M y , y
Z, w

Support
conditions:
restraints
on support
displacements

= ?, = 0
= ?, = 0
= ?, = 0

= ?, = 0
= ?, = 0
= 0, = ?

= 0, = ?
= ?, = 0
= 0, = ?

= ?, = 0
= 0, = ?
= 0, = ?

= 0, = ?
= 0, = ?
= 0, = ?

= ?, = 0
= 0, = ?
= ?, = 0

Support
symbols

Support
displacements

,
2

, ,
3

Support
reactions

Figure 1.10. External reactions and restraints on displacements

where = d/d and EA denotes the axial stiffness.
We now consider the basic equations of a frame element in symbolic matrix notation

Zx = Ux ZA + Z

(1.43)

where Zx , ZA are the vectors of displacements and forces at the point with x-coordinate
and at the beginning of the element, respectively,

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

Zx =

...

ZA =

...

(1.44)

and Ux is the transfer matrix (Sign Convention 2):

Ux =

. 0
0
0
3
..

2
.
0
0 6

0
0

..
2
0 0 1 .
0
0
0 2
.
. . . . . . . . . .. . . .
...
...
..
0 0 0 . 1
0
0
.
0 0 0 ..
0
1
0
..
0 0 0 .
0

1
1
0

0
1

(1.45)

where 0 = 1 is the scaling multiplier for the displacements (0 = /) and the loading
vector (yzhqz.m, yzfzv.m, yzmyv.m) can be expressed as

( )
0 2* +
4
( )
0 24 +
3
( )+
0 6

( )+
( )+
( )2+ /2

( )+
3
( )+
0 6
2
( )
0 2 +

( )+
( )+
( )+

0
2

( )
0 2 +
( )
0 +

0
0
( )0+

(1.46)

Some other loading vectors are to be found in Tables C.1 and C.2 of Appendix C.

1. Introduction

1.2.3

The basic system of equations for a frame element

We consider a frame element with loads applied between the ends (Fig. 1.11).
F

M L L

uA
MA Q A
A wA

A, 1

L, 2

QL
wL

Figure 1.11. Frame element (Sign Convention 2)

Here, we rewrite Eq. (1.40) in the form

I66 ZL Ux=l ZA = Zx=l

(1.47)

IU
612 Z = Z

(1.48)

is the enlarged transfer matrix U:

where IU
= I U,
IU

(1.49)

is the vector of displacements and f orces (DaFs) of the element:

Z
[

ZL
ZA

(1.50)

ZL , ZA are the displacement and force vectors at the end and at the beginning of the
element, respectively,
I is a unit matrix (for the frame element 6 6 ),
U is the transfer matrix of Eq. (1.45) at = (Sign Convention 2),

Z is the loading vector of Eq. (1.46) at = (Sign Conventions 1 and 2).

Note that Eq. (1.42) is a second-order equation and requires two boundary conditions, whereas Eq. (1.14) is a fourth-order equation requiring four boundary conditions.
These (2+4=6) boundary conditions should be well posed. They are divided into static
and kinematic boundary conditions.
The fixed-end displacements and rotation at the end and at the beginning of the
element are respectively

v L = ,

vA =

(1.51)

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

Bending
moment
hinge

x, u
My , y

= 0, = ?

= ?

= 0,

, ,

My My

= ?

My My
N

= 0,

= ?, = 0

= ?

= 0,

= 0

= ?, = 0

= 0

= ?,

= ?

= 0

= ?,

right

= 0

= ?, = 0

= 0
= ?,

Internal
displacements
DOF
number

Unknown
DaFs

Given
DaFs

Free
ends

left

=
=
=

Shear force
hinge

= 0,

= ?,

= 0, = ?

z, w

Symbols of
hinges

Internal
reactions
and
their number

Axial force
hinge

= ?,

Rigid
joint

Internal
displacements

My My

N
Qz

0
2

Figure 1.12. Internal reactions2 3 (contact forces4 ) and displacements of joints

The fixed-end forces and the moments sL , sA at the end and at the beginning of the
element, respectively, are shown in Eq. (1.52).
At unloaded joints (contacts) of elements, the sum of the fixed-end forces and
moments is zero.
2

Fixed-end forces and moments at joints are called internal reactions [WP960],
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3
Shear and Moment Diagrams for Frames: ... cut the frame into its component members and find
the internal reactions [MPHS].
4
A contact force is a force that acts at the points of contact between two objects [Rand07].

1. Introduction

sL = ,

sA =

(1.52)

Sometimes the fixed-end forces and moments at joints are called internal reactions5 6
or joint contact forces7 [GN12]. We shall call them contact forces and contact moments.
A boundary value problem is a differential equation together with a set of boundary
conditions. Solutions to the differential equations of a frame element are given with the
basic system of equations (1.47). The boundary value problem should be well posed.
The kinematic and static boundary conditions [KW90] of a frame element are shown in
Figs. (1.10) and (1.12).

1.3

The system equations of a frame

The total number of unknowns in this problem is decomposed as follows:

the number of displacements and forces (see Eq. (1.50)) of the elements,
for frames = 12 ( the number of elements),
for beams = 8;
the number of external support reactions of the frame (beam).
= +

(1.53)

To solve this boundary value problem, it is necessary but not sufficient that the
number of linear equations in a system of equations
spAZ = B

(1.54)

= , and rank () =

(1.55)

Both external and internal boundary conditions (Fig. 1.13) of a system

(frame/beam) should be well posed.

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A contact force is a force that acts at the points of contact between two objects [Rand07].
6

1.3 The system equations of a frame

6 x 12

Basic equations for a frame

External
support
boundary
conditions

6 x 12
6 x 12
6 x 12
Basic equations for an element

6 x 12

Compatibility equations of displacements

Joint equilibrium equations

Support
reactions

Side conditions (moment hinges)

Restrictions on support displacements

Figure 1.13. Structure of the system of boundary value problem equations

The kinematic and static boundary conditions of the external support shown in
Fig. (1.10) and these of the internal support shown in Fig. (1.12) should be well posed.
The kinematic and static boundary conditions of the internal support are divided
into
compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,
joint equilibrium equations at nodes,
side conditions (bending moment, axial and shear force hinges)
It is convenien to use a sparse representation of equations (1.54) (see section A.1).
Numerical difficulties may occur when the transfer matrix manipulation
involves differences of large numbers, which can lead to inaccuracies in computations [PW94], [PL63]. In the state vector Z of equations (1.47) the displacements and
rotations are small in comparison with the contact forces and moments. We will scale
(multiply) the displacements and rotations by 0 = / (as a scaling multiplier
for the displacements, basic stiffness is taken).
In the sparse matrix spA of Eq. (1.54), the basic equations of the system are
described in local coordinates. The compatible equations of displacements, joint equilibrium equations, side conditions equations and external support reactions of the system
of Eq. (1.54) are described in global coordinates.

1. Introduction

The following direction cosines allow us to transform vectors from local to global
coordinates. The direction cosines of a vector are the cosines of the angles between the
vector and the coordinate axes (see Fig. 1.14):

cos =

Here,
= ,

= ,

(1.56)

()2 + ()2

(1.57)

and , , , are the start point and the end point coordinates (Fig. 1.14).
xL
xA

x
x

Start point

111111111
000000000
000000000
111111111
000000000
111111111
000000000
111111111
000000000 End point
111111111
000000000
111111111

Figure 1.14. Angles between the vector and the coordinate axes
The two-dimensional transformation matrix T22 (considered in section A.2) transforms the vector from local to global coordinates.
[

T22 =

cos cos
cos cos

(1.58)

The three-dimensional transformation matrix T33 (considered in section A.2) transforms the vector from local to global coordinates.

T33

cos cos 0

= cos cos 0
0
0
1

(1.59)

Note that it is possible to insert the transformation matrices of Eqs. (A.25) and
(1.59) into the sparse matrix spA of Eq. (1.54) with the function spA=spInsert
BtoA(spA,M,N,spTi) (p. 241).

2. Equations of the EST method

The non-symmetric sparse system of linear equations (1.54) has = +

unknowns (see Eq. 1.53):
spAZ = B

(2.1)

The structure of the system and the sparsity pattern of the sparse matrix spA are
shown in Figs. 1.13 and 3.14, respectively.
The composition of the EST method equations should be considered with GNU
Octave 1 2 a high-level interpreted language, primarily intended for numerical calculations [EBH08]. The GNU Octave language is quite similar to Matlab 3 , so that most
programs are easily portable. GNU Octave is distributed under the terms of the GNU
General Public License.

2.1

Basic equations of the system

Next we consider the basic equations of the system described by the transfer matrix
equations (1.48):

Z
=
IU
Z

(2.2)

where
[

ZL
ZA

(2.3)

ZL , ZA are the vectors of displacements and forces at the end and at the beginning of

the element, respectively, and Z is the loading vector of the element from Eq. (1.46) at
= .
To insert the system of basic equations (2.2) into the system of Eq. (2.1), the
GNU Octave functions ysplvfmhvI.m (p. 244), yzhqz.m (p. 242), yzfzv.m (p. 243),
spInsertBtoA.m (p. 241), InsertBtoA.m (p. 242) are used. The procedure of inserting is given in excerpt 2.1 from the program.
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2. Equations of the EST method

Program excerpt 2.1 (The basic equations.

LaheFrameDFIm.m

I I v =0;
I J v =0;
%
f o r i =1:NEARV
k r d a=i ;
EI=s e l e m ( i , 1 3 ) ;
% from t o p o l o g y
EA=s e l e m ( i , 1 4 ) ;
%

GAr=s e l e m ( i , 1 5 ) ; %

L i=l v a r r a s ( i , 1 ) ;
q x=qxZ ( i , 1 ) ;
q z=qzZ ( i , 1 ) ;
aLx=aLXx ( i , 1 ) ;
Fz=FZz ( i , 1 ) ;
Fx=FZx ( i , 1 ) ;
%T r a n s f e r m a t r i x e q u a t i o n
spvF=y s p l v f m h v I ( b a a s i 0 , Li , Li , EA, GAr , EI ) ;
vB=y z h q z ( b a a s i 0 , Li , qx , qz , EA, EI ) ;
vFz=y z f z v ( b a a s i 0 , Li , aLx , Fx , Fz , EA, EI ) ;
vB=vB+vFz ;
I I v=k r d a *6 5;
I J v=k r d a *12 11;
spA=s p I n s e r t B t o A ( spA , I I v , I J v , spvF ) ;
B=I n s e r t B t o A (B ,NNK, 1 , I I v , 1 , vB , 6 , 1 ) ;
endfor
% h e r e NEARV number o f e l e m e n t s ,
%
b a a s i 0 s c a l i n g m u l t i p l i e r f o r d i s p l a c e m e n t s .

2.2

Compatibility equations of displacements

Consider a system of compatibility equation sets of the joint displacements shown in

excerpts 2.1 and 2.2 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 2.1 (

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

In excerpt 2.1 from the computing diary, two elements, 1 and 2, at joint node 2 are
shown. The displacements of element 1 at node 2 are 1 , 2 , 3 and the displacements
of element 2 at node 2 are 19 , 20 , 21 . The joint at node 2 is rigid (see Fig. 1.12).
We now connect elements 1 and 2, the end displacements of which are
(1)

(1)

=
,
(1)

(2)

()

(2.4)

The compatibility equations at node 2 in global coordinates:

(1)

(2)

T33 vL T33 vA = 0

(2.5)

2.2 Compatibility equations of displacements

where the transformation matrices are expressed as

(1)

T33

cos 1 cos 1 0

= cos 1 cos 1 0
,
0
0
1

Computing diary excerpt 2.2 (

(2)

T33

cos 2 cos 2 0

= cos 2 cos 2 0

0
0
1

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

(2.6)

In excerpt 2.2 from the computing diary, three elements 2, 3 and 4 at joint
node 4 are shown. The displacements of element 2 at node 4 are 13 , 14 , 15 , and
the displacements of element 4 at node 4 are 43 , 44 , 45 . Element 4 has a bending
moment hinge at node 4 (see Fig. 1.12).
Now we connect elements 2 and 4, the end displacements of which are
(2)
vL

(2)

(4)
vA

and

(4)

(2.7)

The compatibility equations for the pair displacements of elements 2 and 4:

(2)

(4)

T22 vL T22 vA = 0

(2.8)

where the transformation matrices (see Eq. (A.25)) have the form
(2)
T22

cos 2 cos 2
cos 2 cos 2

(4)
T22

cos 4 cos 4
cos 4 cos 4

(2.9)

There may be a number of displacement pairs of elements: 23, 24, 34, .... The set
of pairs 23, 24, 34 is linearly independent. We need a maximal linearly independent
subset of the set pairs. A linearly independent set is called maximal if each of its proper
superset is linearly dependent [OUD10], [KB95]. Compatibility requirements should be
satisfied in the compatibility method, called also the matrix force method. We should
note that at rigid joint frames, the multiple hinge is equivalent to n1 simple hinges (n
is the number of members connected in the joint). Here, compatibility equations must
be verified to meet all the criteria of transitivity 4 . We consider pairs 23, 24 or pairs
23, 34, which are linearly independent sets.

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2. Equations of the EST method

A relation between element end displacements is transitive whenever a displacement at bar 1 end point is
equal to a displacement at bar 2 starting point, and a
displacement at bar 3 end point is equal to a displacement at bar 2 starting point. Then the displacement
at bar 1 end point is equal to the displacement at bar
3 end point (see Fig. 2.1).

Figure 2.1. Transitivity

Let us now consider the compatibility of displacements and rotations at the joints.

(2)

0 1 0
1 0 0

(1)

(2)
1
0
0

0 1 0
= 0
(1)
(2)
0 0 1
0 0 1

2
x

(2)

(2.10)

(2)

(1)

(2) ]

Displacements at joint A3 (see Fig. 2.2). Here, two elements are connected at
a rigid joint.

(1)
vL

(2)
T33

(2)
vA

(2.11)

(1)

w
1

(1)
T33

(1) ]

Figure 2.2. Compatibility

at rigid joint A3

(1)

] [

1 0
0 1

(2)

(2.12)

x
2

(2)

] [

0 1
1 0

(1)

[u
(1)
T22

(1)
v2L

(2)
T22

(2)
v2A

(2.13)

(1)

(1) ]

(2)

(2) ]

Displacements at joint A2 (see Fig. 2.3). Here, two elements are connected at
a hinged joint.

(1)

M =0

Figure 2.3. Compatibility

at hinged joint A2

Displacements at joint B3 (see Fig. 2.4). Three elements are connected at a

rigid joint. The displacement compatibility for elements 12 is given as

(1)

(2)

1 0 0
0 1 0

(1)

(2)
0 1 0 1 0 0
= 0
(1)
(2)
0 0 1
0 0 1

(2.14)

2.2 Compatibility equations of displacements

or
(1)

(1)

(2)

T33 vL T33 vA = 0

(2.15)

(3)

[u
z

(2)

0 1 0

(2)
1 0 0

(2)
0 0 1

w
(1)

(2)

(3)

(1)

(3) ]

(1) ]

The displacement compatibility for elements 23 is given as

(3)

1 0 0

(3)
0 1 0
= 0
(3)
0 0 1

(2) ]

Figure 2.4. Compatibility at rigid

joint B3

(2.16)

or
(3)

(3)

(2)

T33 vL T33 vA = 0

(2.17)

[u
z

(3)

[
3

(2)

0 1
1 0

] [

(1)

(3)

B32

(1)

M =0

x
(3)

(3)

(1)

Displacements at joint B32 (see Fig. 2.5). Three elements are gathered together
at a joint with rigid and pin connection. Elements 23 are connected at the joint by a
hinge.

(2) ]

Figure 2.5. Compatibility at rigid & pin

joint B32

1 0
0 1

] [

(3)

or
(2)

(2)

(3)

T22 v2L T22 v2A = 0

(2.19)

(2.18)

2. Equations of the EST method

Elements 12 are connected rigidly at the joint. Their displacement compatibility

equations are

(1)

(2)

1 0 0
0 1 0

(1)

(2)
0 1 0 1 0 0
= 0
(1)
(2)
0 0 1
0 0 1

(2.20)

or
(1)

(1)

(2)

T33 vL T33 vL = 0

(2.21)

Displacements at joint B2 (see Fig. 2.6). Three elements 1, 2, and 3 are

connected at a pin joint. Elements 12 are connected by a hinge.
[

1 0
0 1

] [

(1)

0 1
1 0

] [

(2)

(2.22)

or
(1)

(2)

(1)

T22 v2L T22 v2A = 0

or
(2)

(2)

(3)

T22 v2L T22 v2A = 0

(2.25)

(3)

(2.24)

(1)

M = 0 B2

(3) ]

(1) ]

(3)

1 0
0 1

(3)

(2)

M =0
(2)

(2)

3
x

] [

(1)

(2)

0 1
1 0

] [

(1)

Elements 23 are also connected by a hinge.

[

(2.23)

(2) ]

Figure 2.6. Compatibility at pin

joint B2
(i)

(i)

The transformation matrices T33 and T22 (in the program as 33

and 22) are represented with the functions SpTeisendusMaatriks.m and
SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2.m, respectively. The program selects the row index and
finds column and element indexes (see excerpts 2.1 and 2.2 from the computing diary). Taking into account the expressions 33 = 33 and
22 = 22, the compatibility equations of the displacements at a
node can be inserted into Eq. (2.1). The program inserts the transformation matrices
with the commands cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,34,43,SpTM3x3); and cmd =
spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,34,25,SpTM3x3m); (see excerpt 2.3).

2.2 Compatibility equations of displacements

Computing diary excerpt 2.3 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

39
)

#====================================================================
----- Sparse matrix instantiation -------spA=sparse(NNK,NNK)
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 67, cols = 67, nnz = 0 [0%])
----- Right-hand side of the equations (RHS). -------B=zeros(NNK,1);
#====================================================================
----- Writing basic equations of a frame ---#====================================================================
----- Basic equations are inserted into spA -------rows = rows_of_basic_equations: 30
col = cols_of_basic_equations: 60
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_basic_equations: 95
#====================================================================
Compatibility equations of displacements at nodes
From_row = Compatibility equations begin from row: 31
#====================================================================
Node = 1
Node = 2
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,31,19,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,31,1,SpTM3x3m);
Node = 3
Node = 4
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,34,43,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,34,25,SpTM3x3m);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,37,43,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,37,13,SpTM3x3m);
Node = 5
Node = 6
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,40,55,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,40,37,SpTM3x3m);
----spA_rows = 42
spA_cols = 60
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 129
--- Compatibility equations of displacements are inserted into spA --compatibility_equations_rows = 12
non_zero_elements_in_compatibility_equations = 34
#====================================================================

2.2.1

Compatibility conditions at beam joints

The beam considered is exposed to a shear force and bending moment, and accordingly
has the deflection and slope .

2. Equations of the EST method

The two beam elements in Fig. 2.7 have a rigid connection:
[

1 0
0 1

(2)

(1)

(2)

] [

1 0
0 1

(2)

(2.26)

(1)

(2) ]

(1) ]

] [

(1)

(2)

I22 vL I22 vA = 0

(2.27)

where I22 is a unit matrix.

Figure 2.7. Compatibility

at rigid joint T2
In Fig. 2.8, the two beam elements have a hinged connection:

(2)

T1
x

[
x

1 0

(1)

(2) ]

(1) ]

(1)

1 0

(2)

(2.28)

M =0

(1)

(2)

To1 vL To2 vA = 0

(2.29)

Figure 2.8. Compatibility

at pin joint T1

2.3

Equations of joint equilibrium

With joint equilibrium equations, the same transformation matrices of Eqs. (2.6) and
(2.9) are used as by writing the compatibility equations. The sum of the internal
reactions acting on either side of the cut surface (section) is equal to zero:

()

()
+ () = 0,

()
()

that is,

()

()
= ()

()
()

(2.30)

The internal reactions acting on either side of the cut surface are equal and opposite.
We use Sign Convention 2 for the frame elements.
The equilibrium equations set the sum of the internal reactions in Fig. 1.12 (contact
forces5 ) equal to the externally applied loads ext at joints or node points. We will call
the internal reactions contact forces and contact moments.
(1)

(1)

Equilibrium of joint A3 (see Fig. 2.9). The sum of the contact forces , ,
5

A contact force is a force that acts at the points of contact between two objects [Rand07].

2.3 Equations of joint equilibrium

(1)

(2)

of element 1 and , , of element 2 is equal to the external forces ,

, at rigid joint A3, respectively.
]

(2)

(1)

[N
(1)

(2)

0 1 0
1 0 0

(1)
(2)
1 0 0 + 0 1 0

(1)
(2)
0 0 1
0 0 1

(2)

(1)

(2.31)

Figure 2.9. Equilibrium of

joint A3

(2)

(1)

T33 sL + T33 sA = A3

(2.32)
(1)

(1)

Equilibrium of joint A2 (see Fig. 2.10). The sum of the contact forces ,
(2)
(2)
of element 1 and , of element 2 is equal to the external forces , at hinged
joint A3, respectively.
(2)

M =0

0 1
1 0

] [

(1)

1 0
0 1

[N
Q

(1)

(2)

(2.33)

(1)

(2)

] [

(2)

(1)

(2)

T22 s2L + T22 s2A = A2

Figure 2.10. Equilibrium

of joint A2

(2.34)

(1)

Equilibrium of joint B3 (see Fig. 2.11). The sum of the contact forces , ,
(3)
(3)
(3)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(1)
of element 1, , , of element 2, and , , of element 3 is
equal to the external forces , , at rigid joint B3, respectively.

(3)

3
x

(1)

x
(2)

(2)

(1)

(3)

]
M

(3)

(1)

Figure 2.11. Equilibrium of joint

(2)

1 0 0
0 1 0

(1)
(2)
0 1 0 + 1 0 0

(2)
(1)
0 0 1
0 0 1

1 0 0

(3)
+ 0 1 0 =
(3)
0 0 1

or
(1)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(2.35)

(3)

T33 sL + T33 sL + T33 sA = B3

(2.36)

2. Equations of the EST method

(1)

(3)

(2.37)

(3)

]
x

B2 M = 0

(3)

x
(3)

(3)

] [

(2)

] [

(1)

0 1
1 0

3
x

1 0
0 1

(1)

] [

(1)

1 0
0 1

(1)

Equilibrium of joint B2 (see Fig. 2.12). The sum of the contact forces ,
(2)
(2)
(3)
(3)
of element 1, , of element 2, and , of element 3 is equal to the external
forces , at hinged joint B2, respectively.

(2)

2
(2)

(1)

Figure 2.12.
joint B2

(2)

T22 s2L + T22 s2L

(3)

+T22 s2A = B2

Equilibrium of

(2.38)
(1)

Equilibrium of joint B32 (see Fig. 2.13). The sum of the contact forces ,
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(3)
(3)
, of element 1, , , of element 2, and , of element 3 is
equal to the external forces , , at rigid-hinged joint B3, respectively.
(1)
(2)
1 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 [ (3) ]

(1)
(2)

=
0 1 0 + 1 0 0 + 0 1

(2.39)
(3)

(1)
(2)

0 0 1
0 0 1
0 0

]
M
(3)

B32

(3)

(1)

(3)

(1)

(2)

Figure 2.13. Equilibrium of

joint B32

(1)

(2)

(3)

T33 sL + T33 sL + T32 s2A = B32

(2.40)

In Fig. 2.13, the three elements are gathered together at

the joint with a rigid and pin connection. Unlike compatibility equations, the number of equilibrium equations at the joint does not depend on the number of
elements at the joint (see p. 38).

2.3 Equations of joint equilibrium

Equilibrium of joint A3s (see Fig. 2.14). The external reactions , , at the
support node are described in global coordinates. The direction of external reactions
at the joint is opposite to the direction of internal reactions at the joint and equal to
the direction of the external forces , , (not shown in Fig. 2.14) at the joint.
x
x

M
(2

A3s

(2.41)

x
CY

(2)

)
(2

(1)

cos cos 0
0 1 0

(2)
(1)
cos cos 0
+

1 0 0

(2)
(1)
0
0
1
0 0 1

or
(1)

(1)

(2)

0 1
1 0

] [

(2)

T33 sA + T33 sA I33 A3s = A3s

(2.42)

Figure 2.14. Equilibrium

of support node A3s

Fz
(1)

[
(1)

(6)

(2) ]

(1)

(5)

[
(5)

(7)

(6)

0 1
1 0

] [

(5)

A2p

(3) ]

(2.43)

(6)

+
[

(7)

(1)

(7)

M =0

(6)

T22 s2L + T22 s2A A2v = A2v

(5)

] [

Figure 2.15. Equilibrium of

support node A2v
Fz

1 0
0 1
1
2

A2v

M =0

(6)

(1) ]

(6)

(1)

(6)

(1)

1 0
0 1

] [

...
3

(7)

(2.44)

(2.45)

or
(5)

(5)

(7)

T22 s2L + T22 s2A A2p = A2p

(2.46)

Figure 2.16. Equilibrium of

support node A2p
The program selects the row index and finds column and element indexes (see excerpts 2.1 and 2.2 from the computing diary). It inserts the joint equilibrium equations into Eq. (2.1). The transformation matrix is inserted with the command cmd =
spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,45,22,SpTM3x3); (see excerpt 2.4).

44
Computing diary excerpt 2.4 (

2. Equations of the EST method

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

#====================================================================
Compatibility equations of displacements are inserted into spA
compatibility_equations_rows = 12
non_zero_elements_in_compatibility_equations = 34
#====================================================================
Joint equilibrium equations at nodes
From_rows = Joint equilibrium equations begin from row: 43
#====================================================================
Node = 1
Number of reactions at the node (node_no, reactions): 1, 2
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,43,10,SpTM2x2);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,43,61,SpTM2x2xz);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 2
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,45,22,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,45,4,SpTM3x3);
Nodal forces at the node
cmd = B(45:47,1)=sSolmF(1:3,2);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 3
Number of reactions at the node (node_no, reactions): 3, 3
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,48,34,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,48,63,SpTM3x3xz);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 4
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,51,46,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,51,28,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,51,16,SpTM3x3);
Nodal forces at the node
cmd = B(51:53,1)=sSolmF(1:3,4);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 5
Number of reactions at the node (node_no, reactions): 5, 2
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,54,52,SpTM2x2);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,54,66,SpTM2x2xz);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 6
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,56,58,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,56,40,SpTM3x3);
Nodal forces at the node
cmd = B(56:58,1)=sSolmF(1:3,6);
#====================================================================
spA_rows = 58
spA_cols = 67
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 172
-----Equilibrium equations are inserted into spA

----

equilibrium_equations_rows = 16
non_zero_elements_in_equilibrium_equations = 43
#====================================================================

2.4 Side conditions

2.3.1

Equilibrium equations of beam joints

Equilibrium equations of joint T2s. The equilibrium equations of the beam elements at joint or node points set the internal and external reactions T2s equal to the
sum of the applied loads (see Fig. 2.17).
[
x

(1)

+
[

(2)

]
(1)

(2)

M
[Q
z

] [

(2)

(2.47)

1 0
0 1

T2s

(1)

] [

1 0
0 1

(1)

(2)

T1 s2L + T2 s2A T2s = T2s

(z) ]

(2.48)

Figure 2.17. Equilibrium of

joint T2s
Equilibrium equations of joint T1s. The external force at the joint is not
shown in Fig. 2.18.

(1)

M =0
z

(2)

]
(1)

T1s

1 0

(z) ]

1 0

(2)

(2.49)

To1 s2L + To2 s2A T1s = T1s

(2.50)

(2)

M =0

(1)

or
(1)

(2)

Figure 2.18. Equilibrium of

joint T1s

2.4

Side conditions

The program selects the row index and finds column and element indexes (see
excerpt 2.5). It inserts the side conditions of Eq. (2.51) into Eq. (2.1). The equations
are inserted with the commands cmd = spA=spSisestaArv(spA,59,12,1); and cmd =
spA=spSisestaArv(spA,60,54,1); (see excerpt 2.6).

2. Equations of the EST method

Computing diary excerpt 2.5 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

(5)

(1)

M12 = 0 and M54 = 0

(2.51)

The bending moment at the hinge location is zero exclusive of a plastic hinge6 .
Computing diary excerpt 2.6 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

#====================================================================
-----Equilibrium equations are inserted into spA
equilibrium_equations_rows = 16
non_zero_elements_in_equilibrium_equations =

#====================================================================
Side conditions
From_rows = Side conditions begin from row: 59
#====================================================================
cmd = spA=spSisestaArv(spA,59,12,1);
cmd = spA=spSisestaArv(spA,60,54,1);
----spA_rows = 60
spA_cols = 67
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 174
-----Side conditions are inserted into spA
side_condition_rows = 2
non_zero_elements_in_side_condition =

#====================================================================
6

At the formation of a plastic hinge the moment at the ends of an element remains constant at the
value (see Fig. 7.5 and section 8.1).

2.5 Restrictions on support displacements

2.5

Restrictions on support displacements

Restrictions on the support displacements (see Fig. 1.10) of the system (2.1) are given
in excerpt 2.7 from the computing diary and are described in global coordinates.
Computing diary excerpt 2.7 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

========================================================
Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
No
Node No
u w fi
-------------------------------------------------------1
1
1 1 0
2
3
1 1 1
3
5
1 1 0
--------------------------------------------------------

The global displacements of the structure at a support node are obtained by transforming the element displacements to the global coordinate system.
The program selects the row index and finds column and element indexes (see
excerpts 2.7 and 2.8). Restrictions on the support displacements are inserted into
Eq. (2.1).
Computing diary excerpt 2.8 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

The program inserts the displacement component of an element at a support

into Eq. (2.1) with the command cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,61,7,SpTMUv); (see
excerpt 2.9) where SpTUv=SpToeSiirdeUvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasS,krdn,selem),
SpTWv=SpToeSiirdeWvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasS,krdn,selem),
SpTFiV=
SpToeSiirdeFiVektor(1).
The support shift is inserted with the command cmd = B(61,1)=tSiire(1,1,1);. The
program multiplies the support shifts by the basic stiffness 7 , 0 = / .
Computing diary excerpt 2.9 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

#====================================================================
-----Side conditions are inserted into spA
side_condition_rows = 2
non_zero_elements_in_side_condition =
7

----

Basic stiffness the scaling multiplier for displacements.

2. Equations of the EST method

#====================================================================
Restrictions on support displacements
Restrictions on support displacements begin from row: 61
#====================================================================
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,61,7,SpTUv);
Support shift tSiire(1,1,1) = 0 in x direction at node 1
cmd = B(61,1)=tSiire(1,1,1);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,62,7,SpTWv);
Support shift tSiire(2,1,1) = 0 in z direction at node 1
cmd = B(62,1)=tSiire(2,1,1);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,63,31,SpTUv);
Support shift tSiire(1,1,3) = 0 in x direction at node 3
cmd = B(63,1)=tSiire(1,1,3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,64,31,SpTWv);
Support shift tSiire(2,1,3) = 0 in z direction at node 3
cmd = B(64,1)=tSiire(2,1,3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,65,31,SpTFiV);
Support shift tSiire(3,1,3) = 0 in y direction at node 3
cmd = B(65,1)=tSiire(3,1,3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,66,49,SpTUv);
Support shift tSiire(1,1,5) = 0 in x direction at node 5
cmd = B(66,1)=tSiire(1,1,5);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,67,49,SpTWv);
Support shift tSiire(2,1,5) = 0 in z direction at node 5
cmd = B(67,1)=tSiire(2,1,5); \Eq.~
----spA_rows = 67
spA_cols = 67
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 181
-----Restrictions equations on displacements are inserted into spA
restrictions_equations_rows = 7
non_zero_elements_in_restrictions_equations =

#====================================================================
spA_rank = 67
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 67, cols = 67, nnz = 181 [4%])
#====================================================================

2.6 Initial parameter vector for an element

2.6

Initial parameter vector for an element

Consider again the assembled system of equations (2.1) of the boundary value problem.
It is necessary but not sufficient for a well posed boundary problem that the rank of
equations (2.1) be equal to the number of linear equations: = () (see
excerpt 2.10).
Computing diary excerpt 2.10 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

Solving the sparse system of equations. To solve the sparse system of equations
(2.1), the command
Z = spAB

(2.52)

is made use of (see excerpt 2.11).

Computing diary excerpt 2.11 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

#====================================================================
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 67, cols = 67, nnz = 181 [4%])
#====================================================================
Solving the sparse system of equations
Z=spA\B;
Support_reactions = Support reactions begin from row: 61
#====================================================================
No
Z
1
2
3

-9.857e-11
-1.706e+02
6.483e+00

7
8
9

-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
4.246e+01

13
14
15

-1.686e+02
-2.623e+01
8.975e+00

19
20
21

-1.686e+02
-2.623e+01
6.483e+00

4
5
6

-2.267e+01
-1.285e+01
-7.196e+01

10
11
12

2.267e+01
1.285e+01
0.000e+00

16
17
18

-1.372e+01
4.616e+00
4.209e+01

22
23
24

1.618e+01
-2.043e+01
7.196e+01

...
61
62

...
1.285e+01
-2.267e+01

63
64
65

2.728e+01
4.870e+00
-1.026e+02

66
67

4.948e+01
1.800e+00

#====================================================================

Support reactions are in global coordinates.

It is necessary to verify the structure for a static equilibrium:

2. Equations of the EST method

the sum of the external forces (load forces and support reactions) is zero,
the sum of the moments of all the external forces about any point is zero.

Dividing now each of the displacements and rotations by the scaling multiplier,
0 = / , we obtain an unscaled initial parameter vector (Sign Convention 2)
in local coordinates (see excerpt 2.12).
Computing diary excerpt 2.12 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

============================================================================
Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
u
w
fi
N
Q
M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
1.189e-02
22.670
12.850
0.000
2
-4.721e-02
-7.343e-03
1.815e-03
16.182
-20.426
71.959
3
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
0.000e+00
-4.870
27.275
-102.642
4
-4.721e-02
7.343e-03
2.513e-03
39.371
-7.946
46.197
5
-2.192e-15
4.778e-02
2.340e-04
-1.800
-40.125
-26.181
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

2.7

Element displacements and forces

To determine element displacements and forces, the transfer matrix is used. Calculating the internal reaction8 9 10 of Eq. (2.53) for drawing internal forces diagrams, the
calculating trick is done (see Fig. 2.19).

ZL (x) = U ZA + Z

(2.53)

where
ZL is the vector of displacements and forces at x,
ZA unscaled initial parameter vector (Sign Convention 2) in local coordinates
(see excerpt 2.12),
U transfer matrix in Eq. (1.45),

Z loading vector in Eq. (1.46),

The scaling multiplier for element displacements 0 = 1 (0 = /).
Calculations of the internal reactions (internal forces correspond to Sign Convention 1) are presented in excerpt 2.13.

WP 960 Technical Description: ... Two force gauges determine the internal reactions... [WP960].
http://engr.bd.psu.edu/rxm61/213/Beams_overview.ppt. Web. 20 August 2013.
10
Shear and Moment Diagrams for Frames: ... cut the frame into its component members and find
the internal reactions [MPHS].
9

2.8 The truss element

"" & "+" crosssectional directions

"" direction
Sign Convention 2

n N

+
M

"+" direction
Sign Convention 2
Sign Convention 1

+
N

+
M Q Q

Initial parameters
Sign Convention 2
Z

In Fig. 2.19, minus and plus cross-sectional

directions are shown. The sign of the internal
forces corresponds to Sign Convention 1
of the internal reactions. To calculate an
internal reaction for drawing internal forces
diagrams, a calculating trick is done. As the
sign of the initial parameters corresponds to
Sign Convention 2, the internal reactions are
calculated at = 0 cross-section (Eq. (2.53)).

Figure 2.19. Cross-sectional directions

Computing diary excerpt 2.13 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

#------------- Element displacements and forces ---------for i=1:NEARV

krda=i;
vF=zeros(6,12);
EI=selem(i,13);
% from topology
EA=selem(i,14);
%
"
"
GAr=selem(i,15); %
"
"
Li=lvarras(i,1);
qx=qxZ(i,1);
qz=qzZ(i,1);
aLx=aLXx(i,1);
Fz=FZz(i,1);
Fx=FZx(i,1);
xsamm=Li/Nmitmeks; % element is divided into 4 parts
xx=0;
AP=AlgPar(i,:);
#--------- Transfer matrix equation -------for ij=1:Nmitmeks+1 # 5 - displacements and forces at x=0.0
vvF=ylfhlin(1.0,xx,EA,GAr,EI);
vvB=yzhqz(1.0,xx,qx,qz,EA,EI);
vvFz=yzfzv(1.0,xx,aLx,Fx,Fz,EA,EI);
Fvv(:,ij)=vvF*AP+vvB+vvFz;
xx=xx+xsamm;
endfor
...
endfor
#-------------------------------------------------------------

2.8

The truss element

Let us now apply the local coordinate system (x, z) to the truss element shown in
Fig. 2.20 (X, Z is the global coordinate system).
For this frame element, the rigid body translations and rigid body rotation at the
ends of the element of Eq. (1.1) are shown in Fig.1.1.

2. Equations of the EST method

A w

N L = N A

L, 2

A, 1

uL = uA +

L
A

w L = wA L A
L = A

A, 1

LN L

L, 2

Figure 2.20. Truss element

The truss element displacements are described in local coordinates in Fig. 2.20.
= + = +

=
=

(2.54)
(2.55)
(2.56)

where
, axial displacements at the beginning and at the end of the element, respectively;
, transverse displacements at the beginning and at the end of the element,
respectively;
, rotation at the beginning and at the end of the element, respectively (free
degrees of freedom);
= / axial deformation of the element (internal displacement [KW90]),
axial stiffness of the element;
length of the element.
Rigid body displacements and rotations of an element can be large. The axial deformation of an element is described in the basic coordinate system (in the co-rotational
coordinate system [Yaw09]).
The truss element equilibrium equation:
=

(2.57)

The basic equations of the truss element:

I44 ZL U ZA = 0

(2.58)

where ZL , ZA are the displacements and contact forces at the beginning and at the end
of the element, respectively,

ZL =

...

ZA =

...

(2.59)

2.8 The truss element

and the transfer matrix is given as

..
. 0 /
.
1 ..
0
..
0 0
1 .
0
..
... ... ... .
...
..
0 0
0 .
1

(2.60)

Here, 0 = 1 is the scaling multiplier for the displacements.

Let us rewrite the basic equations of the truss element of Eq. (2.58) in the following
form:

IU
48 Z = 0

(2.61)

where
[

ZL
ZA

(2.62)

Equations (2.61) are inserted into the system of Eq. (2.1) with the GNU Octave function
yspSRmhvI.m (p. 245). This function uses the GNU Octave function yspSRhlin.m
(p. 245).
In excerpt 2.14 from the computing diary, GNU Octave commands for compiling
the EST method equations can be found.
Computing diary excerpt 2.14 (spESTframe93LaheWFI.m)
#============================================
-------- Sparse matrix instantiation -------spA=sparse(NNK,NNK)
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 67, cols = 67, nnz = 0 [0%])
-------- Right-hand side of the equations (RHS). -------B=zeros(NNK,1);
#=========================================================
----- Writing basic equations of frame ---#=========================================================
--------The basic equations are inserted into spA -------rows = rows_of_basic_equations: 30
col = cols_of_basic_equations: 60
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_the_basic_equations: 95

2. Equations of the EST method

#=========================================================
Compatibility equations of displacements at nodes
From_row = Compatibility equations begin from row: 31
#=========================================================
Node = 1
Node = 2
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,31,19,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,31,1,SpTM3x3m);
Node = 3
Node = 4
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,34,43,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,34,25,SpTM3x3m);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,37,43,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,37,13,SpTM3x3m);
Node = 5
Node = 6
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,40,55,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,40,37,SpTM3x3m);
----spA_rows = 42
spA_cols = 60
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 129
Compatibility equations of displacements are inserted into spA
compatibility_equations_rows = 12
non_zero_elements_in_compatibility_equations =

#=========================================================
Joint equilibrium equations at nodes
From_rows = Joint equilibrium equations begin from row: 43
#=========================================================
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 1
--------------------------------------------------------Number_of_reactions = The number of reactions at the node (node_no, reactions):
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,43,10,SpTM2x2);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,43,61,SpTM2x2xz);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 2
--------------------------------------------------------cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,45,22,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,45,4,SpTM3x3);
cmd = B(45:47,1)=sF(1:3,1);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 3
--------------------------------------------------------Number_of_reactions = The number of reactions at the node (node_no, reactions):
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,48,34,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,48,63,SpTM3x3xz);
---------------------------------------------------------

1, 2

3, 3

2.8 The truss element

Node = 4
--------------------------------------------------------cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,51,46,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,51,28,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,51,16,SpTM3x3);
cmd = B(51:53,1)=sF(1:3,1);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 5
--------------------------------------------------------Number_of_reactions = The number of reactions at the node (node_no, reactions):
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,54,52,SpTM2x2);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,54,66,SpTM2x2xz);
--------------------------------------------------------Node = 6
--------------------------------------------------------cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,56,58,SpTM3x3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,56,40,SpTM3x3);
cmd = B(56:58,1)=sF(1:3,1);
----spA_rows = 58
spA_cols = 67
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 172
-----Equilibrium equations are inserted into spA
equilibrium_equations_rows = 16
non_zero_elements_in_equilibrium_equations =

----

#=========================================================
Side conditions (hinges)
From_rows = Side conditions begin from row: 59
#=========================================================
cmd = spA=spSisestaArv(spA,59,12,1);
cmd = spA=spSisestaArv(spA,60,54,1);
----spA_rows = 60
spA_cols = 67
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 174
-----Side conditions are inserted into spA
side_condition_rows = 2
non_zero_elements_in_side_condition =

----

#====================================================================
Restrictions on support displacements
From_rows = Restrictions on support displacements begin from row: 61
#====================================================================
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,61,7,SpTUv);

5, 2

56
Support shift tSiire(1,1,1) = 0
cmd = B(61,1)=tSiire(1,1,1);

2. Equations of the EST method

in x direction at node 1

cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,62,7,SpTWv);
Support shift tSiire(2,1,1) = 0 in z direction at node 1
cmd = B(62,1)=tSiire(2,1,1);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,63,31,SpTUv);
Support shift tSiire(1,1,3) = 0 in x direction at node 3
cmd = B(63,1)=tSiire(1,1,3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,64,31,SpTWv);
Support shift tSiire(2,1,3) = 0 in z direction at node 3
cmd = B(64,1)=tSiire(2,1,3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,65,31,SpTFiV);
Support shift tSiire(3,1,3) = 0 in y direction at node 3
cmd = B(65,1)=tSiire(3,1,3);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,66,49,SpTUv);
Support shift tSiire(1,1,5) = 0 in x direction at node 5
cmd = B(66,1)=tSiire(1,1,5);
cmd = spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,67,49,SpTWv);
Support shift tSiire(2,1,5) = 0 in z direction at node 5
cmd = B(67,1)=tSiire(2,1,5);
----spA_rows = 67
spA_cols = 67
spA_nnz = non_zero_elements_in_spA: 181
-----Restrictions equations are inserted into spA
restrictions_equations_rows = 7
non_zero_elements_in_restrictions_equations =

----

#=========================================================
spA_rank = 67
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 67, cols = 67, nnz = 181 [4%])

3. Statically indeterminate problems

3.1

Illustrative frame problem 1

Example 3.1. Problem Statement. Depicted in Fig. 3.1 is a two-span frame. The height
of the frame = 4 m, the two spans are of the same length: = 6 m. Let us assume that the
flexural rigidity of the column = 2 104 kNm2 and that of the beam = 2.0 , the
axial rigidity of the column = 4.6 106 kN and that of the beam = 8.8 106 kN, and
the shear rigidity of the column = 0.4 and that of the beam = 0.4 . A
uniform load for the first span = 8 kN/m. The central column is loaded with a concentrated
load = 10 kN.
q = 8 kN/m

11111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000
EI p

EI r
EI p

F = 10 kN

EI r = 2.0
EI p

111
000

EI r

111
000

EI p

4
EI p = 2.10 [kN.m]
5

111
000

Figure 3.1. The two-span frame

We wish to compute the displacements, reactions, internal forces, and draw the axial force,
shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Problem Solving. To solve the problem, we use the EST method. The solving procedure
includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
elements loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(3.1)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (2.1) and (3.1) (prepared and
solved by the program). To implement this aim, the program
(a) inserts the basic equations of a frame into the equation system,

3. Statically indeterminate problems

(b) adds the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes to the equation
system,
(c) adds the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adds the side conditions (hinges),
(e) adds the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solves the compiled system of sparse equations,
(g) produces an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces;
support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.

1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframeLaheWFI.m are shown in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 3.1; nodal coordinates excerpt
3.2; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 3.3.
Program excerpt 3.1 (

spESTframeLaheWFI.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=6
Number_of_elements=5
Number_of_support_reactions=8
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces are calculated on parts ("Nmitmeks") of the element
Nmitmeks=4
# --- Element properties --EIp=20000 # kN/m^2
EIr=40000 # kN/m^2
EAp=4.6*10^6
#EAp=4.6*10^15;

EAr=6.8*10^6
#EAr=6.8*10^15;
GAp=0.4*EAp
GAr=0.4*EAr

baasi0=EIp/4 # scaling multiplier for displacements

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 6.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,5)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN
# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);

3.1 Illustrative frame problem 1

esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[10.0 0.0 2.0];

59
esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,5)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
#Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,2)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,6)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

Program excerpt 3.2 (Support reactions of the

spESTframeLaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1
0.0
-4.0;
% node 2
6.0
0.0;
% node 3
6.0
-4.0;
% node 4
12.0
0.0;
% node 5
12.0
-4.0];
% node 6
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 0;
% node 1
3
1 1 1;
% node 3
5
1 1 1]; % node 5
#==========

x
z

[55 56 57]
z

[25 26 27]

[1 2 3]

[37 38 39]

[19 20 21]

[43 44 45]

3. Statically indeterminate problems

[13 14 15]

[7 8 9]

111
000

[u w

[49 50 51]

[31 32 33]

111
000

Figure 3.2. Numeration of displacements at frame element ends

Program excerpt 3.3 (

spESTframeLaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 1
0 0 1;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
4
2
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 2
EIp EAp GAp
4
3
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 3
EIr EAr GAr
6
4
0 0 1
0 0 0;
% element 4
EIp EAp GAp
5
6
0 0 0
0 0 1];
% element 5
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

C 2 [62]

[N Q M]

[58 59 60]

x
z

111
000

x
z

5
x

[10 11 12]
C 1 [61]

[28 29 30]

x
z

[40 41 42]

[4 5 6]

[46 47 48]

[16 17 18]

[22 23 24]

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (3.1), carried out
by the function LaheFrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements at element ends of the frame as
shown in Fig. 3.2 and forces at element ends of the frame as shown in Fig. 3.3.
The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown in excerpt 3.1 from the
computing diary.

[34 35 36]
C 3 [63]
3
C 5 [65]

111
000

C 4 [64]

[52 53 54]
C 6 [66]
C 8 [68]

111
000

C 7 [67]

Figure 3.3. Numeration of forces at frame element ends

3.1 Illustrative frame problem 1

Computing diary excerpt 3.1 (

61
spESTframeLaheWFI.m

-------- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 -------============================================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
u
w
fi
N
Q
M
No
---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
8.881e-06
20.301
0.000
0.000
2
-3.552e-05
1.765e-05 -1.247e-03
0.000
-20.301
0.000
3
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
0.000e+00
29.980
-10.033
11.622
4
-3.552e-05
2.607e-05
6.889e-04
-0.033
-2.281
13.684
5
-1.983e-06
3.549e-05
1.331e-05
-2.281
0.033
0.000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the frame in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.2 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.2 (

spESTframeLaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from row X: 61

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
Cy <=> 3
------------------------------------------61
-0.000000e+00
1
1
62
-2.030089e+01
1
2
63
-1.003327e+01
3
1
64
-2.997974e+01
3
2
65
+1.162223e+01
3
3
66
+3.327478e-02
5
1
67
+2.280630e+00
5
2
68
-1.330991e-01
5
3
-------------------------------------------

3. Output: the element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.

Computing diary excerpt 3.3 (

spESTframeLaheWFI.m

3. Statically indeterminate problems

moment force M 0.00000

0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -3.55225e-05 -3.55225e-05 -3.55225e-05 -3.55225e-05 -3.55225e-05
displacement w - 1.76529e-05 2.12539e-01 3.37647e+00 1.70839e+01 5.39892e+01
rotation
fi - -1.24654e-03 -5.63176e-01 -4.49896e+00 -1.51836e+01 -3.59921e+01
normal force N 0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
0.00000
shear force Q 20.30089
8.30089
-3.69911
-15.69911 -27.69911
moment force M 0.00000
21.45134
24.90267
10.35401 -22.19465
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 4.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 0.00000e+00 -6.51733e-06 -1.30347e-05 -1.95520e-05 -2.60693e-05
displacement w - 0.00000e+00 2.06945e-04 4.93338e-04 4.17024e-01 3.33263e+00
rotation
fi - 0.00000e+00 -3.30279e-04 -1.58895e-04 -1.24949e+00 -4.99831e+00
normal force N - -29.97974
-29.97974
-29.97974
-29.97974 -29.97974
shear force Q 10.03327
10.03327
0.03327
0.03327
0.03327
moment force M - -11.62223
-1.58895
8.44432
8.47760
8.51087
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -3.55225e-05 -3.55151e-05 -3.55078e-05 -3.55004e-05 -3.54931e-05
displacement w - 2.60693e-05 -6.54442e-04 -7.57670e-04 -4.76041e-04 -1.98316e-06
rotation
fi - 6.88865e-04 2.39865e-04 -8.08482e-05 -2.73276e-04 -3.37419e-04
normal force N 0.03327
0.03327
0.03327
0.03327
0.03327
shear force Q 2.28063
2.28063
2.28063
2.28063
2.28063
moment force M - -13.68378
-10.26284
-6.84189
-3.42095
0.00000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 5 of length 4.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -1.98316e-06 -1.48737e-06 -9.91578e-07 -4.95789e-07 4.23516e-22
displacement w - 3.54931e-05 2.24605e-05 1.10916e-05 3.05019e-06 3.38813e-21
rotation
fi - 1.33099e-05 1.24780e-05 9.98244e-06 5.82309e-06 -1.69407e-21
normal force N 2.28063
2.28063
2.28063
2.28063
2.28063
shear force Q -0.03327
-0.03327
-0.03327
-0.03327
-0.03327
moment force M 0.00000
-0.03327
-0.06655
-0.09982
-0.13310
---------------------------------------------------------------------------15
(EA p= 4.6 .10 )
(22.25) (13.75)
6
.
EA p= 4.6 10
22.19 13.68
d
e
8.51
(8.50)
24.90
8.44
(24.88)
(8.44)

11
00

11.62
(11.63)

11
00

M [kN.m]

0.133

111(0.125)
000

Figure 3.4. Bending moment diagram

of the two-span frame

In Figs. 3.4 and 3.5, the values in brackets are determined with the axial stiffness
= 4.6 1015 kN (with negligible axial
deformations; the values coincide with these
found with the force method, see [Lah12]
Fig. 9.13 on p. 232).
The values without brackets are calculated
with the axial stiffness = 4.6 106 kN.

3.1 Illustrative frame problem 1

The shear force Q and the axial force N diagrams of the two-span frame are shown in
Fig. 3.5.

11111111111111111111111(27.71)
00000000000000000000000
15
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
(EA p= 4.6 .10 )
27.70
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
6
.
EA p= 4.6 10
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111
000
111
00
11
0.033
000
111
00
11
(0.031)
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111
000
111
00
11
0.033
000
111
00
11
2.28
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
000
111
00
11
(0.031)
000
111
00
11
(2.29)
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
000
111
00
11
000
111
00
11
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
000
111
00
11
000
111
00
11
10.033 111
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
000
00
11
000
111
00
11
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
20.30 (10.031) 111
000
00
11
000
111
00
11
(20.29)
Q
[kN]

1111
0000
0000
1111

111
000
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111

(20.29)
20.30

111
000
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111

11
00
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11

1111
0000
0000
1111

1111 1111
0000
0000
0000 1111
1111
0000

(30.00)
29.98
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111

(2.29)

2.28
11111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000
0
1
0
1
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
0
1
0
1
0.033
(0.031)

1111
0000
0000
1111

[kN]

1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1

1111
0000
0000
1111

Figure 3.5. Diagrams of the axial force N and shear force Q of the two-span frame
Testing a static equilibrium for the frame
Consider a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 3.6. When projecting the forces
onto the X-axis,
10.0 10.033 + 0.033 = 0

(3.2)

8.0 6.0 20.30 29.98 + 2.28 = 0

(3.3)

= 0;
and onto the Z-axis,
= 0;

We now write equation (3.4) of the sum of the moments and the moments of the forces
acting about point a shown in Fig. 3.6:
= 0; 8.0 6.0 3.0 10.0 2.0
+29.98 6.0 + 11.62 2.28 12.0 0.133 = 0.007 kNm 0

(3.4)

The calculations with equations (3.2), (3.3), and (3.4) have verified the static equilibrium of
the frame.
In Fig. 3.7, the elements, and in Fig. 3.8, the sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the twospan frame are shown.
8 kN/m

000000000000000000000000 e
111111111111111111111111

10 kN
a
111
000
000
111

20.30

k
b
111
000
000
111

10.033

11.62

29.98

0.033
0.133

11
00
00
11
2.28

Figure 3.6. Boundary forces of the two-span frame

3. Statically indeterminate problems

spESTframeLaheWFI

15
Numeration of displacements and forces
u w fi N Q M at the beginning
7 8 9 10 11 12
19 20 21 22 23 24
31 32 33 34 35 36
43 44 45 46 47 48
55 56 57 58 59 60

u w fi N Q M at the end
1 2 3 4 5 6
13 14 15 16 17 18
25 26 27 28 29 30
37 38 39 40 41 42
49 50 51 52 53 54

Support reactions: 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68

x
M24= 0
M6= 0 2

z
1

11
00

M12= 0

5
x

u7= 0
w8= 0

6
M60= 0

x
z

M42= 0

4
4

u31= 0
w32= 0
33= 0

111
000

u49= 0
w50= 0
51= 0

111
000

Figure 3.7. Elements of the two-span frame

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(68,68) nonzero elements [3.5%]
0

Basic equations of frame

130

Compatibility equations of displacements 3140

Joint equilibrium equations 4155

Side conditions 5660

Restrictions on support displacements 6168

Figure 3.8. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the two-span frame

3.2 Illustrative frame problem 2

3.2

Illustrative frame problem 2

Example 3.2. Problem Statement. Depicted in Fig. 3.9 is a two-span frame. The height
of the frame = 7 m, the two spans are of the same length: = 9 m. The rafter 24 is loaded
with a vertical concentrated load = 16 kN. The column 34 (of length 2 = 5.6 m) is loaded
with a uniform load = 16 kN/m.
a)

F = 16 kN

b)
F

I2
x

Fx
z

11
00

4.5 m
9m

1111
0000

1
0
0
1
0 q = 16 kN/m
1
0
1
0
1
0
I2 1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
5 1
0
1
0
6 1
0
1

5.6 m
7m

11
00

Figure 3.9. Two-span frame EST93

Assume that the value of the column flexural rigidity is = 2 104 kNm2 and that of
the rafter is = 2.0 (1 = 2.0 2 ); the axial rigidity of the column = 4.6 106 kN
and that of the rafter = 8.8 106 kN; the shear rigidity of the column = 0.4
and that of the rafter = 0.4 .
We wish to compute the displacements, reactions, internal forces, and draw the axial force,
shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Problem Solving. To solve the problem, the EST method is used. Since the element
loads are described in local coordinates, we assume the directions of the local coordinates shown
in Fig. 3.10. Now we express the vertical concentrated load = 16 kN (see Fig. 3.9 b) in local
coordinates ( projection onto the x-axis and projection onto the z-axis):

= 2 /2,
where 2 = 92 + 1.42
(3.5)
= sin ,
where sin = 1.4/2
= cos ,
where cos = 9.0/2
Here, 2 is the length of the rafter and = 2 /2 is the force application point in local
coordinates.
As in example 3.1, we carry out the following steps of calculations.
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(3.6)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (2.1) and (3.6) (prepared and
solved by the program). To implement this aim, the program
(a) inserts the basic equations of a frame into the equation system,

111
000

C 2 [62]

[37 38 39 40 41 42]

[43 44 45 46 47 48]

6
[55 56 57 58 59 60]
5
x

[7 8 9 10 11 12]
1
C 1 [61]

[25 26 27 28 29 30]

x
z

2
[1 2 3 4 5 6]

[13 14 15 16 17 18]

3. Statically indeterminate problems

[19 20 21 22 23 24]

[31 32 33 34 35 36]
3
[u w N Q M]
C 3 [63]
C 5 [65]
C 4 [64]

111
000

[49 50 51 52 53 54]
5

111
000

C 6 [66]

C 7 [67]

Figure 3.10. Numeration of displacements and forces of the two-span frame EST93
(b) adds the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes to the equation
system,
(c) adds the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adds the side conditions (hinges),
(e) adds the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solves the compiled system of sparse equations,
(g) produces an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces;
support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframe93LaheWFI.m are shown in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 3.4; nodal coordinates excerpt
3.5; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 3.6.

Program excerpt 3.4 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=6
Number_of_elements=5
Number_of_support_reactions=7
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces calculated on parts of the element Nmitmeks.
Nmitmeks=4
Lp=18.0; # graphics axis
# --- Element properties ---

3.2 Illustrative frame problem 2

EIp=20000 # kN/m^2
EIr=40000 # kN/m^2
# EAp=4.6*10^6
EAp=4.6*10^15;
#EAr=6.8*10^6;
EAr=6.8*10^15
GAp=0.4*EAp;
GAr=0.4*EAr;
baasi0=EIp/5.6
#baasi0=1.0;

67
F2=16;
qz5=16;
L2x=sqrt(9^2+1.4^2); # length of the element
sinA2=1.4/L2x;
cosA2=9.0/L2x;
aF2=L2x/2;
Fz2=F2*cosA2;
Fx2=-F2*sinA2;

# scaling multiplier for displacements

#Element load in local coordinates

# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 5.6];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 L2x];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 7.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 L2x];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,5)=[qz5 0.0 0.0 5.6];

#
# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN
# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 5.6];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[Fz2 Fx2 aF2];
esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 7.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 L2x];

esFjoud(1,1:3,5)=[0.0 0.0 5.6];

#
#Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,2)= 0.0the
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,6)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);

68
#tSiire(1,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(1,1,3)=
#tSiire(2,1,3)=

3. Statically indeterminate problems

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

Program excerpt 3.5 (

#tSiire(3,1,3)= 0.0
#tSiire(1,1,5)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,5)= 0.0

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
# node 1
0.0
-5.6;
# node 2
9.0
0.0;
# node 3
9.0
-7.0;
# node 4
18.0
0.0;
# node 5
18.0
-5.6];
# node 6
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 0;
% node 1
3
1 1 1;
% node 3
5
1 1 0]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 3.6 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
4
2
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 2
EIp EAp GAp
4
3
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 3
EIr EAr GAr
6
4
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 4
EIp EAp GAp
5
6
0 0 1
0 0 0];
% element 5
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (3.6), carried out
by the function LaheFrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements and forces of the frame element
ends as shown in Fig. 3.10. The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown
in excerpt 3.4 from the computing diary.

3.2 Illustrative frame problem 2

Computing diary excerpt 3.4 (

69
spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

-------- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 -------============================================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
u
w
fi
N
Q
M
No
---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
1.189e-02
22.670
12.850
0.000
2
-4.721e-02 -7.343e-03
1.815e-03
16.182
-20.426
71.959
3
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
0.000e+00
-4.870
27.275
-102.642
4
-4.721e-02
7.343e-03
2.513e-03
39.371
-7.946
46.197
5
-2.192e-15
4.778e-02
2.340e-04
-1.800
-40.125
-26.181
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the frame in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.5 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.5 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from row X: 61

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
Cy <=> 3
------------------------------------------61
+1.284975e+01
1
1
62
-2.267047e+01
1
2
63
+2.727509e+01
3
1
64
+4.870101e+00
3
2
65
-1.026424e+02
3
3
66
+4.947516e+01
5
1
67
+1.800369e+00
5
2
--------------------------------------------

3. Output: the element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix
are shown in excerpt 3.6 from the computing diary.
The bending moment M, shear force Q and axial force N diagrams of the frame EST93
are shown in Fig. 3.11.
Computing diary excerpt 3.6 (

spESTframe93LaheWFI.m

3. Statically indeterminate problems

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88.28
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000000000000000000000000000
000000000000000000000000
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000000
111111
000000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111111
000000
111111
000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111
71.96 111111111111111111111111111
26.18
00
11
000000
111111
000000000000000000000000000
42.09
000
111
0
1
0000
1111
00
11
000000
111111
000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111
000
111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
000000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111111
000
111
0
1
0000
1111
21.06
000000
111111
000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111
000
111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
46.20

111
000
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
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000
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000
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M [kNm]

0
1
0000
1111
111111
000000
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
000000
111111
0
1
75.811111
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000
111111
0
1
0000
1111
000000102.64
111111
0000
1111

111
000
000
111

(a) Bending moment diagram

111
000
000
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27.275

000
111
40.125
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00000000000000
000000000000000
111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111
000
111
000
111
12.8501
0
00000000000000
11111111111111
000000000000000
111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111
000
111
00000000
11111111
4.616
0
1
000
111
00000000
7.496 11111111
0
1
00000000000000
11111111111111
0000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111
000
111
00000000
11111111
0
1
000
111
00000000
11111111
0
1
00000000000000
11111111111111
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1

20.426
Q

111
000
000
12.850111

[kN]

111
000
000
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000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111

111
000
000
111

27.275

11111111
00000000
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111
00000000
11111111

111
000
00049.475
111

(b) Shear force Q diagram

39.371
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00000000000000000000000000
00000000000000000000000000
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13.722 11111111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000000
000000000000
111111111111
16.181
0
1
0000000000000
1111111111111
00000000000000000000000000
0
1
000000000000
111111111111
000000000000010101011111111111111111111111111
1111111111111
00000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111
000000000000
111111111111
22.670
000
111
0
1
00000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111
0
1
000000000000
000111111111111
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
39.371

111
000
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
22.670111
000
111
000
111

11
00

1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
[kN]
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
4.870 1
0
1
0
1

111
000

(c) Axial force N diagram

1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1.800 1
0
1

11
00

Figure 3.11. Internal forces diagrams of the two-span frame EST93

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 9.108 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02
displacement w - -7.34346e-03 -7.81788e-03 -4.99369e-03 2.77278e+00 2.22079e+01
rotation
fi - 1.81524e-03 -9.57252e-04 -1.08203e-03 -3.65812e+00 -1.46316e+01
normal force N - -16.18166
-16.18166
-13.72234
-13.72234 -13.72234
shear force Q 20.42597
20.42597
4.61611
4.61611
4.61611
moment force M - -71.95857
-25.44743
21.06372
31.57487
42.08602
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 7.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 0.00000e+00 1.85276e-15 3.70551e-15 5.55827e-15 7.41102e-15
displacement w - 0.00000e+00 -6.64042e-03 -2.16891e-02 -3.78371e-02 -4.77757e-02
rotation
fi - 0.00000e+00 6.89296e-03 9.60943e-03 8.14940e-03 2.51287e-03
normal force N 4.87010
4.87010
4.87010
4.87010
4.87010
shear force Q - -27.27509
-27.27509
-27.27509
-27.27509 -27.27509
moment force M - 102.64244
54.91103
7.17962
-40.55179 -88.28320

3.2 Illustrative frame problem 2

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 9.108 m

The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02 -4.72079e-02
displacement w - 7.34346e-03 4.22475e-03 4.74885e-03 6.57025e-03 7.34346e-03
rotation
fi - 2.51287e-03 3.98052e-04 -6.86705e-04 -7.41404e-04 2.33954e-04
normal force N - -39.37128
-39.37128
-39.37128
-39.37128 -39.37128
shear force Q 7.94644
7.94644
7.94644
7.94644
7.94644
moment force M - -46.19719
-28.10266
-10.00814
8.08639
26.18091
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 5 of length 5.600 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -2.19175e-15 -1.64382e-15 -1.09588e-15 -5.47939e-16 0.00000e+00
displacement w - 4.77757e-02
5.02581e-01 7.35198e+00 3.70545e+01 1.17045e+02
rotation
fi - 2.33954e-04 -1.30263e+00 -1.04416e+01 -3.52566e+01 -8.35876e+01
normal force N 1.80037
1.80037
1.80037
1.80037
1.80037
shear force Q 40.12484
17.72484
-4.67516
-27.07516 -49.47516
moment force M 26.18091
66.67568
75.81046
53.58523
-0.00000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------F = 16 kN
4

12.85

0
6 1
0
1

3
1111
0000
0000
1111

102.64
4.5 m

22.67

27.275

4.87

11
00
00
11

5.6 m
7m

1
11
00
00
11

1
0
0
1
0
1
q = 16 kN/m
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
5 1
0
1

49.475

1.80

Figure 3.12. Boundary forces of the two-span frame EST93

Testing a static equilibrium for the frame
Consider a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 3.12. Let us project the forces
onto the X-axis,
= 0;

12.85 + 27.275 + 49.475 16 5.6 = 0

(3.7)

16.0 22.67 + 4.87 + 1.80 = 0

(3.8)

and onto the Z-axis,

= 0;

The sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting about point 1 shown in
Fig. 3.12:
1 = 0; 16.0 4.5 4.8701 9.0 102.64244
1.800378 18.0 + 16.0 5.6 2.8 = 1.44 1014 [ ] 0

(3.9)

The calculations with equations (3.7), (3.8), and (3.9) have verified the static equilibrium of
the frame.
The elements and the sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the two-span frame are shown in
Figs. 3.13 and 3.14, respectively.

3. Statically indeterminate problems

Frame EST93

Numeration of displacements and forces

u w fi N Q M at the beginning
7 8 9 10 11 12
19 20 21 22 23 24
31 32 33 34 35 36
43 44 45 46 47 48
55 56 57 58 59 60

u w fi N Q M at the end
1 2 3 4 5 6
13 14 15 16 17 18
25 26 27 28 29 30
37 38 39 40 41 42
49 50 51 52 53 54

Support reactions: 61 62 63 64 65 66 67
x
z

M24= 0

M6= 0 2

4
x

u7= 0
w8= 0

u31= 0
w32= 0
33= 0

M12= 0
1

u49= 0
w50= 0

5
M54= 0
5

Figure 3.13. Elements of the two-span frame EST93

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(67,67) nonzero elements [4%]
0
Basic equations of frame 130
10

30
Compatibility equations of displacements 3142

40
Joint equilibrium equations 4358
50

Side conditions 5960

Restrictions on support displacements 6167

Figure 3.14. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the two-span frame EST93

3.3 Illustrative frame problem 3

3.3

Illustrative frame problem 3

Example 3.3. Problem Statement. The frame shown in Fig. 3.15 is of height = 7 m
and the two spans are of similar length: = 6 m. The column 12 of length 2 = 5.0 m is
loaded with a uniform load 1 = 4 kN/m. The rafter 24 is subjected to a vertical uniform load
2 = 8 kN/m. The column 34 of length 2 = 7.0 m carries a concentrated load = 12 kN.
The beam 35 is loaded with a vertical uniform load 3 = 8 kN/m.
= 8 kN/m

1111
0000
0000
1111

I=3

F = 12 kN

q 1 = 4 kN/m

11
00
00
11
2
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
I2
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00 1
11
00
11
00
11

I2
4m

I2
q

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= 8 kN/m

5
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000
111
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I
000
111
6m
3

Figure 3.15. The frame EST77

Let us suppose that the value of the column flexural rigidity = 2 104 kN m2 and
the rafter flexural rigidity = 3.0 (1 = 3.0 2 ); the axial rigidity of the column
= 4.6 106 kN and that of the rafter = 8.8 106 kN; the shear rigidity of the column
= 0.4 and that of the rafter = 0.4 .
We wish to compute the displacements, reactions, internal forces, and draw the axial force,
shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Problem Solving. To solve the problem, the EST method is used. Since the element
loads are described in local coordinates, we assume the directions of the local coordinates shown
in Fig. 3.16. Now let us express the vertical uniform load, 2 = 8 kN/m, in local coordinates
(2 projection onto the x-axis, 2 projection onto the z-axis):
2 = 2 6.0/2 ,
2 = 2 sin ,
2 = 2 cos ,

2 = 62 + 2.02
sin = 2.0/2
cos = 6.0/2

(3.10)

Here, 2 is the length of the rafter in local coordinates.

As in example 3.1, we carry out the following steps of calculations.
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(3.11)

x
z

[31 32 33 34 35 36]
6
x
z

[79 80 81 82 83 84]

1111
0000
2 [86]

N Q M]
[61 62 63 64 65 66]

[67 68 69 70 71 72]

6
[55 56 57 58 59 60]
x

[7 8 9 10 11 12]

[25 26 27 28 29 30]
3

[u w

C 1 [85]

x
z

[37 38 39 40 41 42]

2
[1 2 3 4 5 6]

7
x
z

[73 74 75 76 77 78]

[43 44 45 46 47 48]

[13 14 15 16 17 18]

3. Statically indeterminate problems

[19 20 21 22 23 24]

[49 50 51 52 53 54]
5

111
000
C 3 [87]

Figure 3.16. Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame EST77

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (2.1) and (3.11) (prepared and
solved by the program). To implement this aim, the program
(a) inserts the basic equations of a frame into the equation system,
(b) adds the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes to the equation
system,
(c) adds the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adds the side conditions (hinges),
(e) adds the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solves the compiled system of sparse equations,
(g) produces an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces;
support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframe77LaheWFI.m are shown in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 3.7; nodal coordinates excerpt
3.8; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 3.9.
Program excerpt 3.7 (

spESTframe77LaheWFI.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=6
Number_of_elements=7
Number_of_support_reactions=3
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces calculated on parts of the element Nmitmeks.
Nmitmeks=4

3.3 Illustrative frame problem 3

Lp=12.0; # graphics axis

# --- Element properties --EIp=20000 # kN/m^2
EIr=40000 # kN/m^2
# EAp=4.6*10^6
EAp=4.6*10^15;
#EAr=6.8*10^6;
EAr=6.8*10^15
GAp=0.4*EAp;
GAr=0.4*EAr;
F3=12;
q1=4.0;
baasi0=EIp/5.0
#baasi0=1.0;

q2=8.0;
q3=8.0;
L2x=sqrt(6.0^2+2.0^2); # length of the element
sinA2=2.0/L2x;
cosA2=6.0/L2x;
qz2v=q2*6.0/L2x;
# load/length of the element
qz1=q1;
qz7=q3;
qz2=qz2v*cosA2; # projection onto z-axis
qx2=-qz2v*sinA2; # projection onto x-axis

# scaling multiplier for displacements

#Element load in local coordinates

# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[qz1
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[qz2
esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0
esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0

0.0
qx2
0.0
0.0

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

5.0];
L2x];
7.0];
L2x];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,5)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,6)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 6.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,7)=[qz7 0.0 0.0 6.0];

#
# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN
# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[12.0 0.0 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,5)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,6)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,7)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,6)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);

3. Statically indeterminate problems

#tSiire(1,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0

Program excerpt 3.8 (

#tSiire(2,1,5)= 0.0

spESTframe77LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
# node 1
0.0
-5.0;
# node 2
6.0
0.0;
# node 3
6.0
-7.0;
# node 4
12.0
0.0;
# node 5
12.0
-5.0];
# node 6
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 0;
% node 1
5
0 1 0]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 3.9 (

spESTframe77LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
4
2
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 2
EIp EAp GAp
4
3
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 3
EIr EAr GAr
6
4
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 4
EIp EAp GAp
5
6
0 0 1
0 0 0;
% element 5
EIr EAr GAr
3
1
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 6
EIr EAr GAr
5
3
0 0 1
0 0 0];
% element 7
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (3.11), carried out
by the function LaheFrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements and forces of the frame element
ends as shown in Fig. 3.16. The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown
in excerpt 3.7 from the computing diary.

3.3 Illustrative frame problem 3

Computing diary excerpt 3.7 (

77
spESTframe77LaheWFI.m

-------- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 -------============================================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
u
w
fi
N
Q
M
No
---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 -0.000e+00
0.000e+00 -2.842e-03
37.423
-6.458
0.000
2
1.204e-02
4.013e-03 -2.972e-03
24.682
-31.221
17.712
3 -1.021e-02
2.254e-14 -1.220e-03
-12.982
-14.240
37.191
4
1.850e-02
4.598e-03
5.078e-04
18.172
18.775
-62.236
5
2.561e-14 -1.950e-02
8.096e-04
23.558
-11.302
56.510
6
0.000e+00
0.000e+00 -1.943e-03
-25.542
-2.410
0.000
7
2.254e-14
1.021e-02 -1.220e-03
-11.302
-15.392
-51.650
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the frame in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.8 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.8 (

spESTframe77LaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from row X: 85

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
Cy <=> 3
------------------------------------------85
-3.200000e+01
1
1
86
-3.983333e+01
1
2
87
-5.616667e+01
5
2
--------------------------------------------

3. Output: the element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix
are shown in excerpt 3.9 from the computing diary. The diagrams of the bending moment M,
shear force Q and axial force N of the frame EST77 are shown in Fig. 3.17.
Here, the values are determined with the axial stiffness = 4.6 1015 kN (with negligible
axial deformations, the values coincide with these found with the force method, see [Lah12] 1
Fig. 9.23 on p. 243).

http://digi.lib.ttu.ee/opik_eme/Ehitusmehaanika.pdf#page=243.

3. Statically indeterminate problems

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56.510
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17.711 111
d
0
1
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13.542
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0
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35.744
62.236
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000
111
0000
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0000
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00011111111111111111111111111
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e 11111
000
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00000
11111
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1
0000000000000000
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000
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00000
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0000
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k
0
1
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1
000
111
00000
11111
0000
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000
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11.302
0
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45.016
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000
111
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0000
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000
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00000
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000
111
0000
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111111111
000
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Q
[kN]
0
1
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000
111
00000
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0000
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g 1
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000
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3.644
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00000
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00000
11111
000
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0000
1111
[kN
m]
M
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000
111
31.220
0
1
00000
11111
000
111
00000
11111
0000
1111
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000 15.392
111
0
1
00000
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00000
11111
000
111
0000
1111
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000
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0
1
000
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00000
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0000
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000
111
00000
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00000
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0000
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111111111
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111
0
1
000
111
00000
11111
00000
11111
0000
1111
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111111111
000
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000
111
00000 f
11111
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0000
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b
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000
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0000
1111
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000
111
00000
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00000
11111
0000b
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111
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0000
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0000
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0000
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0000
1111
0000
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000
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0000
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0000
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e 111
0000
1111
000
0000
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0000
1111
000
111
a)

14.316

cos = 0.94868

Q dc
d

l2 =

46 m
6.32

17.711
l=6m

1111
0000
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000 g
1111
0000
1111
0000
37.423 1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111

0000
12.9821111
0000
1111

k
1111
0000
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111
0000
1111

N [kN]

111
000
000
111
000
111
00023.558
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
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000
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000
111

25.541
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0000
1111
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a
i
= 32.0
f
b111
0000
1111
000

V b= 56.167

Va =39.833

Figure 3.17. Internal forces diagrams of the frame EST77

Computing diary excerpt 3.9 (

spESTframe77LaheWFI.m

#=================================================================================
Element displacements and forces determined by transfer matrix
#=================================================================================
Displacements and forces of element no 1 of length 5.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 0.00000e+00 -1.01694e-14 -2.03388e-14 -3.05082e-14 -4.06777e-14
displacement w - 0.00000e+00 8.48273e-02 1.30835e+00 6.59962e+00 2.08408e+01
rotation
fi - -2.84172e-03 -2.63006e-01 -2.08517e+00 -7.03182e+00 -1.66655e+01
normal force N - -37.42345
-37.42345
-37.42345
-37.42345 -37.42345
shear force Q 6.45764
1.45764
-3.54236
-8.54236 -13.54236
moment force M 0.00000
4.94705
3.64410
-3.90885 -17.71180
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 6.32456 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 1.20390e-02 1.20390e-02 1.20390e-02 1.20390e-02 1.20390e-02
displacement w - 4.01301e-03 1.33739e-01 2.01215e+00 1.01372e+01 3.20068e+01
rotation
fi - -2.97237e-03 -3.19016e-01 -2.53113e+00 -8.53667e+00 -2.02330e+01
normal force N - -24.68175
-20.88701
-17.09228
-13.29755
-9.50281
shear force Q 31.22053
19.83633
8.45213
-2.93207 -14.31626
moment force M - -17.71180
22.65220
45.01619
49.38019
35.74419
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 7.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts

3.3 Illustrative frame problem 3

displacement u - -1.02109e-02 -1.02109e-02 -1.02109e-02 -1.02109e-02 -1.02109e-02

displacement w - 2.25374e-14 4.34616e-03 1.05712e-02 7.96109e-01 1.08134e+01
rotation
fi - -1.21985e-03 -3.38376e-03 -3.36712e-03 -1.87617e+00 -1.07968e+01
normal force N 12.98177
12.98177
12.98177
12.98177
12.98177
shear force Q 14.24039
14.24039
14.24039
2.24039
2.24039
moment force M - -37.19081
-12.27013
12.65055
22.57123
26.49192
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 6.32456 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 1.84970e-02 1.84970e-02 1.84970e-02 1.84970e-02 1.84970e-02
displacement w - 4.59761e-03 2.70421e-03 -5.45432e-04 -3.91437e-03 -6.16566e-03
rotation
fi - 5.07846e-04 1.75676e-03 2.22336e-03 1.90766e-03 8.09646e-04
normal force N - -18.17178
-18.17178
-18.17178
-18.17178 -18.17178
shear force Q - -18.77538
-18.77538
-18.77538
-18.77538 -18.77538
moment force M 62.23611
32.54962
2.86313
-26.82336 -56.50985
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 5 of length 5.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 2.56069e-14 1.92051e-14 1.28034e-14 6.40172e-15 -3.15544e-30
displacement w - -1.94975e-02 -1.84861e-02 -1.41636e-02 -7.63366e-03 -3.25087e-14
rotation
fi - 8.09646e-04 -2.28074e-03 -4.48815e-03 -5.81260e-03 -6.25409e-03
normal force N - -23.55832
-23.55832
-23.55832
-23.55832 -23.55832
shear force Q 11.30197
11.30197
11.30197
11.30197
11.30197
moment force M - -56.50985
-42.38239
-28.25493
-14.12746
0.00000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 6 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 0.00000e+00 5.63434e-15 1.12687e-14 1.69030e-14 2.25374e-14
displacement w - 0.00000e+00 2.89162e-03 5.64769e-03 8.13265e-03 1.02109e-02
rotation
fi - -1.94281e-03 -1.89763e-03 -1.76207e-03 -1.53614e-03 -1.21985e-03
normal force N 25.54236
25.54236
25.54236
25.54236
25.54236
shear force Q 2.40988
2.40988
2.40988
2.40988
2.40988
moment force M 0.00000
3.61482
7.22964
10.84447
14.45929
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 7 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 2.25374e-14 2.50305e-14 2.75235e-14 3.00166e-14 3.25097e-14
displacement w - 1.02109e-02 1.23428e-01 1.80884e+00 9.11559e+00 2.87928e+01
rotation
fi - -1.21985e-03 -2.99640e-01 -2.39748e+00 -8.09475e+00 -1.91914e+01
normal force N 11.30197
11.30197
11.30197
11.30197
11.30197
shear force Q 15.39165
3.39165
-8.60835
-20.60835 -32.60835
moment force M 51.65010
65.73758
61.82505
39.91253
0.00000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element 3 at x = 4.00 m
displacement u - -1.02109e-02
displacement w - 1.21608e-02
rotation
fi - -2.96185e-03
normal force N 12.98177
shear force Q 2.24039
moment force M 19.77075
-----------------------------------

Forces of element 3 at x = 3.99 m

displacement u - -1.02109e-02
displacement w - 1.21608e-02
rotation
fi - -2.96185e-03
normal force N 12.98177
shear force Q 14.24039
moment force M 19.77073
-----------------------------------

3. Statically indeterminate problems

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26.492 kN.m

26.492 kN.m
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2.240 kN

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2.410 kN

32.608 kN
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V b = 56.167 kN

V a = 39.833 kN

Figure 3.18. Boundary forces of the frame EST77

Testing a static equilibrium for the frame

Consider now a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 3.18 a. We project the forces
onto the X and Z axes. The sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting about
point a (shown in Fig. 3.18 a) are:
32.0 + 25.541 + 4 5 2.240 32.608 = 1.0 103
=0
= 0; 39.833 2.410 8 6 12.982 32.608 + 56.167 = 7.1 1015
=0
= 0; 4 5 2.5 8 6 3 12.982 6 + 2.240 7
+ (32.608 + 56.167) 12 26.492 = 4.0 103
(3.12)
=0

= 0;

Consider next a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 3.18 b. Let us project the
forces onto the X and Z axes. Now, the sum of the moments and the moments of the forces
acting about point a (shown in Fig. 3.18 b) are:
= 0;

= 0;

25.541 + 12 + 2.240 + 11.302 = 1.0 103

=0
15
+2.4103 + 12.982 8 6 + 32.608 = 7.1 10
=0

2.240 7 + 12.982 6 + 26.492 12 4

8 6 9 + 32.608 12 = 5.68 1014
=0

= 0;

(3.13)

The calculations with Eqs. (3.13) and (3.13) have verified the static equilibrium of the frame.
The elements and the sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST77 are shown in
Figs. 3.19 and 3.20, respectively.

3.3 Illustrative frame problem 3

81
The frame EST77

Numeration of displacements and forces

u w fi N Q M at the beginning
7 8 9 10 11 12
19 20 21 22 23 24
31 32 33 34 35 36
43 44 45 46 47 48
55 56 57 58 59 60
67 68 69 70 71 72
79 80 81 82 83 84

u w fi N Q M at the end
1 2 3 4 5 6
13 14 15 16 17 18
25 26 27 28 29 30
37 38 39 40 41 42
49 50 51 52 53 54
61 62 63 64 65 66
73 74 75 76 77 78

Support reactions: 85 86 87

x
z

u67= 0
w68= 0 1

M12= 0
M72= 0
0

5 w74= 0

M54= 0
M78= 0

7
z

Figure 3.19. Elements of the frame EST77

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(87,87) nonzero elements [3.2%]

Basic equations of frame 142

40
Compatibility equations of displacements 4364
50

60
Joint equilibrium equations 6580
70

Side conditions 8184

Restrictions on support displacements 8587
20
30
40
50
60

Figure 3.20. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST77

3. Statically indeterminate problems

3.4

Illustrative continuous beam problem

Example 3.4. Problem Statement. Given the continuous beam depicted in Fig. 3.21, find
the reactions, displacements and internal forces. Draw the shear force and bending moment
diagrams. Assume that the value of the beam flexural rigidity = 2 104 kNm2 and the shear
rigidity = 1.0 1015 kN. The dead loading is a uniform load = 12 kN/m (load case 1).
The beam is also subjected to a live loading (load cases 2 and 3). The beam is simultaneously
loaded with forces 1 = 60 kN and 2 = 40 kN (load case 2). In load case 3, it is loaded with
force 3 = 80 kN.
F3 = 80 kN

3) live load
F1 = 60 kN F2 = 40 kN

2) live load

q = 12 kN/m
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15 16

25 26

4.8 m
8m

Figure 3.21. The continuous beam EST

Problem Solving. To solve the problem, we use the EST method. The solving procedure
includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of beam nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
the topology and hinges, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(3.14)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (2.1) and (3.14) (prepared and
solved by the program). To implement this aim, the program
(a) inserts the basic equations of beam into the equation system,
(b) adds the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes to the equation
system,
(c) adds the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adds the side conditions (hinges),
(e) adds the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solves the compiled system of sparse equations,
(g) produces an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces;
support reactions.

C 1[33]

Q M]

C 3 [35]

C 4 [36]

3
x
z

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4
5
x
z

[25 26 27 28]

x
z

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11

[29 30 31 32]

[17 18 19 20]

x
z

11
00
002
11

[21 22 23 24]

[9 10 11 12]

[1 2 3 4]

01 1
1010
[34]
z

[5 6 7 8]

[13 14 15 16]

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

C 5 [37]

Figure 3.22. Numeration of displacements and forces of the continuous beam EST
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTbeamLaheWFI.m are shown in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 3.10; nodal coordinates
excerpt 3.11; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 3.12.
Program excerpt 3.10 (

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

Number_of_beam_nodes=5
Number_of_elements=4
Number_of_support_reactions=5
spNNK=8*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces calculated on parts of the element Nmitmeks.
Nmitmeks=5
Lp=24.0; # graphics axis
# --- Element properties --EI=20000 # kN/m^2
GA=1.0*10^15
F1=60;
baasi0=EI/8.0
#baasi0=1.0;

F2=40;
F3=80;
qz=12.0;

# scaling multiplier for displacements

# ---- load variants ----load_variant=1

#load_variant=2
#load_variant=3

koormusvariant=load_variant
#koormusvariant=2
#koormusvariant=3

switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
#
disp( Load variant 1 )
#disp( Element load in local coordinates )
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z direction
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,3,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:3,1)=[qz 0.0 8.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,2)=[qz 0.0 8.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,3)=[qz 0.0 6.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,4)=[qz 0.0 2.0];

3. Statically indeterminate problems

# Point load in local coordinate z direction

LoadsF_on_Element=5;
# 2 - Fz, aFz (coordinate of the point of force Fz application)
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:2,1)=[0.0 8.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,2)=[0.0 8.0];
esFjoud(2,1:2,2)=[0.0 8.0];

esFjoud(1,1:2,3)=[0.0 6.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,4)=[0.0 2.0];

#disp( Node forces in global coordinates )

#disp( Node 1 load )
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(1,1,1)= 0.0 # force Fz
#sSolmF(2,1,1)= 0.0 # force My
#sSolmF(:,1,2)= 0.0

#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0
#tSiire(:,1,2)= 0.0

#tSiire(:,1,3)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

case{2}
disp( Load variant 2 )
#disp( Element load in local coordinates )
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z direction
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,3,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 8.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 8.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 2.0];

# Point load in local coordinate z direction

esFjoud(1,1:2,3)=[0.0 6.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,4)=[0.0 2.0];

#disp( Node forces in global coordinates )

#disp( Node 1 load )
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

#sSolmF(1,1,1)= 0.0 # force Fz
#sSolmF(2,1,1)= 0.0 # force My
#sSolmF(:,1,2)= 0.0

85
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0
#tSiire(:,1,2)= 0.0

#tSiire(:,1,3)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

case{3}
disp( Load variant 3 )
#disp( Element load in local coordinates )
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z direction
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,3,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 8.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 8.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 2.0];

# Point load in local coordinate z direction

esFjoud(1,1:2,3)=[F3 3.6];
esFjoud(1,1:2,4)=[0.0 2.0];

#disp( Node forces in global coordinates )

#disp( Node 1 load )
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(1,1,1)= 0.0 # force Fz
#sSolmF(2,1,1)= 0.0 # force My
#sSolmF(:,1,2)= 0.0

#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0
#tSiire(:,1,2)= 0.0
##
otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch
##

#tSiire(:,1,3)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

86
Program excerpt 3.11 (

3. Statically indeterminate problems

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
0.0 ; # node 1
8.0 ; # node 2
16.0 ; # node 3
22.0 ; # node 4
24.0]; # node 5
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 ; # node 1
2
1 0 ; # node 2
3
1 0 ; # node 3
4
1 0 ]; # node 4
#==========

Program excerpt 3.12 (

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
EI GA
2
1
0 0
0 0;
% element 1
EI GA
3
2
0 0
0 0;
% element 2
EI GA
4
3
0 0
0 0;
% element 3
EI GA
5
4
0 0
0 0];
% element 4
# 1 - hinge true (shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (3.14), carried

out by the function LaheBeamDFI(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements and forces of the beam element
ends as shown in Fig. 3.22. The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown
in excerpt 3.10 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.10 (load case 1

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

-- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 --============================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
w
fi
Q
M
No
-----------------------------------------------------------1
+0.000e+00
+0.000e+00
-47.450
62.533
2
+0.000e+00
-2.933e-04
-49.650
66.933

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

3
+0.000e+00
+1.173e-03
-40.956
53.733
4
+0.000e+00
+3.133e-04
-24.000
24.000
------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the beam in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.11 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.11 (load case 1

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from row X: 33

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cz <=> 1
Cy <=> 2
------------------------------------------33
-4.745000e+01
1
1
34
+6.253333e+01
1
2
35
-9.820000e+01
2
1
36
-8.730556e+01
3
1
37
-5.504444e+01
4
1
--------------------------------------------

3. Output
Output of load case 1: the element displacements and forces determined by the
transfer matrix are shown in excerpt 3.12 from the computing diary.
The shear force Q and the bending moment diagrams of the beam are shown in Fig. 3.23.
Testing a static equilibrium for the beam
Consider a static equilibrium of the beam shown in Fig. 3.23. Let us project the forces
onto the Z-axis:
= 0;

12 24 47.450 98.200 87.30556 55.04444 = 0

(3.15)

The sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting about point 1:
1 = 0; 62.53333 12 24 + 98.20 8 + 87.30556 16
+55.04444 22 = 3.0000 105 kNm 0

(3.16)

The calculations with equations (3.15) and (3.16) have verified the static equilibrium of the
beam.

Computing diary excerpt 3.12 (load case 1

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

3. Statically indeterminate problems

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 8.000 m

The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 3.222e-03 7.137e-03 7.475e-03 3.898e-03 -1.388e-17
rotation
fi - -2.933e-04 -2.880e-03 -1.569e-03 1.182e-03 2.915e-03 1.173e-03
shear force Q 49.650
30.450
11.250
-7.950
-27.150
-46.350
moment force M -66.933
-2.853
30.507
33.147
5.067
-53.733
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 -1.152e-05 1.033e-03 1.461e-03 8.448e-04 6.939e-18
rotation
fi - 1.173e-03 -7.491e-04 -7.595e-04 1.053e-04 8.085e-04 3.133e-04
shear force Q 40.956
26.556
12.156
-2.244
-16.644
-31.044
moment force M -53.733
-13.227
10.000
15.947
4.613
-24.000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 2.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 -4.149e-05 4.117e-05 1.942e-04 3.793e-04 5.733e-04
rotation
fi - 3.133e-04 -7.707e-05 -3.139e-04 -4.355e-04 -4.803e-04 -4.867e-04
shear force Q 24.000
19.200
14.400
9.600
4.800
0.000
moment force M - -24.000
-15.360
-8.640
-3.840
-0.960
0.000
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

q = 12 kN/m
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47.45

C 1 = 47.45 kN

48.55

49.65

C 3 = 98.20 kN

46.35

40.955

C 4 = 87.306 kN

31.045

Q [kN]

24.0

C 5 = 55.044 kN

Figure 3.23. Internal forces diagrams of the continuous beam (1st loading)

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

Forces of element 1 at x = 4.000
displacement w - 6.10667e-03
rotation
fi - 7.33333e-05
shear force Q -0.55000
moment force M 31.26667
----------------------------------Forces of element 2 at x = 1.599
displacement w - 3.22218e-03
rotation
fi - -2.88000e-03
shear force Q 30.45001
moment force M -2.85336
----------------------------------Forces of element 2 at x = 4.000
displacement w 7.86667e-03
rotation
fi - -2.20000e-04

89
shear force Q 1.65000
moment force M 35.66667
----------------------------------Forces of element 2 at x = 4.800
displacement w - 7.47520e-03
rotation
fi - 1.18187e-03
shear force Q -7.95000
moment force M 33.14667
----------------------------------Forces of element 3 at x = 3.600
displacement w - 1.46112e-03
rotation
fi - 1.05333e-04
shear force Q -2.24444
moment force M 15.94667
-----------------------------------

Output of load case 2: the initial parameter vector and support reactions.
Computing diary excerpt 3.13 (load case 2

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

-- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 --============================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
w
fi
Q
M
No
-----------------------------------------------------------1
+0.000e+00
+0.000e+00
10.752
-28.672
2
+0.000e+00
-5.734e-03
-65.536
57.344
3
+0.000e+00
+4.506e-03
-7.509
45.056
4
+0.000e+00
-2.253e-03
0.000
0.000
------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the beam in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.14 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.14 (load case 2

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from row X: 33

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cz <=> 1
Cy <=> 2
------------------------------------------33
+1.075200e+01
1
1
34
-2.867200e+01
1
2
35
-7.628800e+01
2
1
36
-4.197333e+01
3
1
37
+7.509333e+00
4
1
--------------------------------------------

The element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix are shown
in excerpt 3.15 from the computing diary.
The shear force Q and the bending moment diagrams of the beam are shown in Fig. 3.24.

3. Statically indeterminate problems

F1 = 60 kN F2 = 40 kN

1
0
0
1
01
1

11
00
002
11

11
00
003
11

11
00
004
11

1.6 m
4.8 m
l2 = 8 m

l3 = 8 m

l4 = 6 m

57.344
45.06
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47.514
65.229
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54.886

49.971

M ep [kN .m]

34.46
10.75
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000000
000000000000
00000000000000000000000
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111111111111111111111111111
000000000000011111111111111111111111
1111111111111
000000111111111111
111111
000000000000
111111111111
00000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111
5.54
7.51
000000
111111
000000 65.54
111111
000000
111111
10.75

C 1 = 10.75 kN

10.75

65.54

34.46

C 3 = 76.29 kN

7.51

C 4 = 41.97 kN

Q ep [kN]

7.51

C 5 = 7.5 kN

Figure 3.24. Internal forces diagrams of the continuous beam (2nd loading)
Testing a static equilibrium for the beam
Consider next a static equilibrium of the beam shown in Fig. 3.24. Let us project the forces
onto the Z-axis:
= 0;

= 60.0 + 40.0 + 10.75 76.29 41.97 + 7.51 = 0

(3.17)

The sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting about point 1:
1 = 0; 28.672 60 9.6 40 12.8 + 76.288 8 + 41.973 16
7.5093 22 = 2.0000 104 kNm 0

(3.18)

The calculations with equations (3.17) and (3.18) have verified the static equilibrium of the
beam.

Computing diary excerpt 3.15 (load case 2

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 8.000 m

The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 1.061e-02 1.718e-02 1.654e-02 8.916e-03 2.776e-17
rotation
fi - -5.734e-03 -6.128e-03 -1.972e-03 2.892e-03 5.904e-03 4.506e-03
shear force Q 65.536
5.536
5.536
-34.464
-34.464
-34.464
moment force M - -57.344
47.514
56.371
65.229
10.086
-45.056
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 -3.893e-03 -5.190e-03 -4.542e-03 -2.595e-03 -6.939e-18
rotation
fi - 4.506e-03 2.073e-03 1.802e-04 -1.171e-03 -1.982e-03 -2.253e-03
shear force Q 7.509
7.509
7.509
7.509
7.509
7.509
moment force M - -45.056
-36.045
-27.034
-18.022
-9.011
0.000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 2.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 9.011e-04 1.802e-03 2.703e-03 3.604e-03 4.506e-03
rotation
fi - -2.253e-03 -2.253e-03 -2.253e-03 -2.253e-03 -2.253e-03 -2.253e-03
shear force Q 0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
moment force M 0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element 1 at x = 4.000
displacement w - -5.73440e-03
rotation
fi 1.43360e-03
shear force Q - -10.75200
moment force M - -14.33600
-----------------------------------

Forces of element 2
at x = 1.599
displacement w - 1.06081e-02
rotation
fi - -6.12762e-03
shear force Q - 65.53600
moment force M - 47.51353
-----------------------------------

Forces of element 2 at x = 4.000

displacement w 1.78347e-02
rotation
fi 3.71200e-04
shear force Q 5.53600
moment force M - 60.80000
----------------------------------Forces of element 2 at x = 4.800
displacement w 1.65413e-02
rotation
fi 2.89178e-03
shear force Q - -34.46400
moment force M - 65.22880
-----------------------------------

Forces of element 3 at x = 3.600

displacement w - -4.54164e-03
rotation
fi - -1.17146e-03
shear force Q 7.50933
moment force M - -18.02240
-----------------------------------

Output of load case 3: the initial parameter vector and support reactions.
Computing diary excerpt 3.16 (load case 3

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

-- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 --============================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element
w
fi
Q
M
No
-----------------------------------------------------------1
+0.000e+00
+0.000e+00
-2.016
5.376

3. Statically indeterminate problems

2
+0.000e+00
+1.075e-03
6.048
-10.752
3
+0.000e+00
-4.301e-03
-38.272
37.632
4
+0.000e+00
+7.334e-03
0.000
0.000
------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the beam in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.17 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.17 (load case 3

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from row X: 33

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cz <=> 1
Cy <=> 2
------------------------------------------33
-2.016000e+00
1
1
34
+5.376000e+00
1
2
35
+8.064000e+00
2
1
36
-4.432000e+01
3
1
37
-4.172800e+01
4
1
--------------------------------------------

The element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix are shown
in excerpt 3.18 from the computing diary.
The shear force Q and the bending moment diagrams of the beam are shown in Fig. 3.25.
F3 = 80 kN

11
00
00 1
11
00
11
00
11

111
000

l2 = 8 m

111
000

l3 = 8 m

3.6 m

111
000

l4 = 6 m

37.632

5.376
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10.752
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100.15
41.728
1111111111
0000000000
0000000000
1111111111
0000000000
1111111111
0000000000
1111111111
6.048
0000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111
00000000000000
11111111111111
0000000000
1111111111
111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
0000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111
00000000000000
2.016
00000000000000
11111111111111
00000000000000
11111111111111
38.272 11111111111111
00000000000000
2.016

C 1 = 2.016 kN

2.016

6.048

C 3 = 8.064 kN

6.048

38.272

C 4 = 44.320 kN

M ep [kN .m]

Q ep [kN]

41.728

C 5 = 41.728 kN

Figure 3.25. Internal forces diagrams of the continuous beam (3rd loading)

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

Testing a static equilibrium for the beam

Consider now a static equilibrium of the beam shown in Fig. 3.25. Let us project the forces
onto the Z-axis:
= 0;

= 80 2.016 + 8.064 44.320 41.728 = 0

(3.19)

The sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting about point 1:
1 = 0; 5.376 80 19.6 8.064 8 + 44.320 16
+41.728 22 = 1.1369 1013 kNm 0

(3.20)

The calculations with equations (3.19) and (3.20) have verified the static equilibrium of the
beam.
Computing diary excerpt 3.18 (load case 3

spESTbeamLaheWFI.m

#=================================================================================
Element displacements and forces determined by transfer matrix
#=================================================================================
Displacements and forces of element no 1 of length 8.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 2.753e-04 8.258e-04 1.239e-03 1.101e-03 -1.735e-18
rotation
fi - 0.000e+00 -3.011e-04 -3.441e-04 -1.290e-04 3.441e-04 1.075e-03
shear force Q 2.016
2.016
2.016
2.016
2.016
2.016
moment force M - -5.376
-2.150
1.075
4.301
7.526
10.752
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 8.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 -2.202e-03 -4.542e-03 -5.780e-03 -4.679e-03 0.000e+00
rotation
fi - 1.075e-03 1.548e-03 1.247e-03 1.720e-04 -1.677e-03 -4.301e-03
shear force Q - -6.048
-6.048
-6.048
-6.048
-6.048
-6.048
moment force M - 10.752
1.075
-8.602
-18.278
-27.955
-37.632
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 5.965e-03 1.133e-02 1.280e-02 8.200e-03 -3.469e-18
rotation
fi - -4.301e-03 -5.181e-03 -3.305e-03 1.326e-03 5.832e-03 7.334e-03
shear force Q - 38.272
38.272
38.272
38.272
-41.728
-41.728
moment force M - -37.632
8.294
54.221
100.147
50.074
0.000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 2.000 m
The element is divided into 5 parts
displacement w - 0.000e+00 -2.934e-03 -5.868e-03 -8.801e-03 -1.174e-02 -1.467e-02
rotation
fi - 7.334e-03 7.334e-03 7.334e-03 7.334e-03 7.334e-03 7.334e-03
shear force Q 0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
moment force M 0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
0.000
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element 1 at x = 4.000
displacement w - 1.07520e-03
rotation
fi - -2.68800e-04

shear force Q - 2.01600

moment force M - 2.68800
-----------------------------------

3. Statically indeterminate problems

Forces of element 2 at x = 1.599

displacement w - -2.20201e-03
rotation
fi - 1.54829e-03
shear force Q - -6.04800
moment force M - 1.07521
----------------------------------Forces of element 2 at x = 4.000
displacement w - -5.37600e-03
rotation
fi 8.06400e-04
shear force Q - -6.04800
moment force M - -13.44000
----------------------------------150
M [kNm]

100
50
0
50
100
150

Forces of element 2 at x = 4.800

displacement w - -5.78028e-03
rotation
fi 1.72032e-04
shear force Q - -6.04800
moment force M - -18.27840
----------------------------------Forces of element 3 at x = 3.600
displacement w 1.27955e-02
rotation
fi 1.32557e-03
shear force Q - -41.72800
moment force M - 100.14720
-----------------------------------

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compression at top fibers

tension at lower fibers

9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
x [m]

Figure 3.26. The continuous beam minimum-maximum bending moments2

=====================================
Minimum-maximum bending moments
=====================================
No
x
Mq
Mmax
Min
------------------------------------1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
2

0.00
0.80
1.60
2.40
3.20
4.00
4.80
5.60
6.40
7.20
8.00
8.80
9.60
10.40
11.20
12.00
12.80

-62.53
-28.41
-1.97
16.79
27.87
31.27
26.99
15.03
-4.61
-31.93
-66.93
-31.05
-2.85
17.67
30.51
35.67
33.15

-33.86 -67.91
-8.34 -32.18
9.50
-4.12
19.65
16.25
28.94
22.13
33.95
16.93
31.29
4.05
20.94 -16.51
2.91 -44.75
-22.79 -80.68
-56.18 -124.28
-25.14 -35.97
45.74
-2.85
69.61
13.90
86.88
21.91
96.47
22.23
98.38
14.87

18 13.60 22.95 60.60

-0.17
19 14.40
5.07 15.15 -22.89
20 15.20 -20.49 -20.49 -70.77
21 16.00 -53.73 -53.73 -136.42
22 16.60 -31.32 -31.32 -86.54
23 17.20 -13.23 -4.93 -49.27
24 17.80
0.55 31.80 -30.99
25 18.40 10.00 64.22 -17.03
26 19.00 15.13 92.32
-7.39
27 19.60 15.95 116.09
-2.08
28 20.20 12.44 87.55
-1.08
29 20.80
4.61 54.69
-4.40
30 21.40 -7.53 17.50 -12.04
31 22.00 -24.00 -24.00 -24.00
32 24.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
----------------------------------

http://digi.lib.ttu.ee/opik_eme/Ehitusmehaanika.pdf#page=278 [Lah12].

3.4 Illustrative continuous beam problem

spESTbeam
10

Displacement and force numbers

8
w fi Q M at the beginning

w fi Q M at the end

5 6 7 8

1 2 3 4

13 14 15 16

9 10 11 12

21 22 23 24

17 18 19 20

29 30 31 32

25 26 27 28

4
Support reactions: 33 34 35 36 37
x

2
z

w5 = 0 1
6 = 0

2
2
w1= 0

x
z

3
3
w9= 0

x
z

4
w17= 0

x
z

4
4

Figure 3.27. Elements of the continuous beam EST

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(37,37) nonzero elements [6.9%]
0
Basic equations of beam 116
5

15
Compatibility equations of displacements 1722
20
Joint equilibrium equations 2332
25

30
Side conditions
Restrictions on support displacements 3337
35
0

Figure 3.28. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the continuous beam EST

3. Statically indeterminate problems

3.5

Illustrative truss problem

Example 3.5. Problem Statement. Given the truss of Fig. 3.29, find the reactions,
displacements and internal forces. The height of the truss = 2.25 m and the span length
= 12 m. The panel length = 3 m. The dead load = 12 kN reacts on the upper side nodes.

F/2
2

F = 12 kN
4

0.75 m
0.75 m
0.75 m

1
1

1111
0000
0000
1111

F
6

F
10
11

8
13

F/2

d = 3m

A diagonal = 1.2 A

17
9

H = 2.25 m

A bottom side = 1 A

A upper side = 1.4 A

111
000
000
111

L = 12 m

Figure 3.29. The truss EST

Let us assume that the (cross-sectional
area of the upper side members = 1.4 cm2
)
4
2
2
where = 9.58 10 m 9.58 cm , the cross-sectional area of the bottom side members
= 1.0 cm2 and that of the diagonal members = 1.2 cm2 . The modulus of elasticity
= 2.1 1011 Pa.
Problem Statement. To solve the problem, we use the EST method. The solving procedure includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of truss nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
node forces in global coordinates, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(3.21)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (2.1) and (3.21), carried out by
the function LaheTrussDFI.m. To implement this aim, the program
(a) inserts the basic equations of truss into the equation system,
(b) adds the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes to the equation
system,
(c) adds the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adds the restrictions on support displacements,
(e) solves the compiled system of sparse equations,
(f ) produces an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces;
support reactions.
3. Output: the displacements and forces of truss members.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTtrussLaheWFI.m are shown in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 3.13; nodal coordinates
excerpt 3.14; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 3.15.

3.5 Illustrative truss problem

F/2
2

F
6

F/2
10

9
5
1
C1

1111
0000
0000
1111
C2

5
8

16
EST method equations:
1. Basic equations of members
2. Compatibility equations of displacements at joints
3. Joint equilibrium equations
4. Restrictions on support displacements

111
000
000
111

Figure 3.30. A free-body diagram of the truss with joint numbers

Program excerpt 3.13 (

spESTtrussLaheWFI.m

Number_of_truss_nodes=10
Number_of_elements=17
Number_of_support_reactions=4
d=3.0; # panel length
Npanel=4; # panel number
L=12.0; # truss span
H=2.25; # truss height
spNNK=8*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Lp=12.0; # graphics axis
# --- Element properties --E=2.1E+11 # Pa
A=9.58E-04 # A=9.58 cm2
EAa=Aa*E;
baasi0=EAy/d

EAy=Ay*E;
EAd=Ad*E;

# scaling multiplier for displacements

#disp( Node forces in global coordinates )

# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz]
sSolmF = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
sSolmF = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)=0.0
sSolmF(2,1,2)=Fz/2; # s2F(2,1)=F/2;
#sSolmF(:,1,3)=0.0
sSolmF(2,1,4)=Fz;
# s4F(2,1)=F;
#sSolmF(:,1,5)=0.0

sSolmF(2,1,6)=Fz;
# s6F(2,1)=F;
#sSolmF(:,1,7)=0.0
sSolmF(2,1,8)= Fz;
# s8F(2,1)=F;
#sSolmF(:,1,9)=0.0
sSolmF(2,1,10)=Fz/2; # s10F(2,1)=F/2;

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);

3. Statically indeterminate problems

#tSiire(1,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0

Program excerpt 3.14 (

#tSiire(1,1,9)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,9)= 0.0

spESTtrussLaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[#

x
0.0
0.0
3.0
3.0
6.0

z
0.0
-2.25
-0.75
-2.25
-1.5

#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions
# Support No
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1
9
1 1
#==========

;
;
;
;
;

%
%
%
%
%

node
node
node
node
node

1
2
3
4
5

6.0
9.0
9.0
12.0
12.0

-2.25 ;
-0.75 ;
-2.25 ;
0.0 ;
-2.25];

%
%
%
%
%

node
node
node
node
node

6
7
8
9
10

on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)

u
w fi
0;
0];

% node 1
% node 9

Program excerpt 3.15 (

spESTtrussLaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
A E;
2
3
3
4
4
6
5
5
6

1
1
2
2
3
4
4
3
5

Ad
Aa
Ad
Ay
Ad
Ay
Ad
Aa
Ad

E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E;

%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%

element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

8
8
7
8
10
10
9
10

6
5
5
7
8
7
7
9

Ay
Ad
Aa
Ad
Ay
Ad
Aa
Ad

E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E;
E];

%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%

element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element

10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (3.21), carried

out by the function LaheTrussDFI(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements and forces of the truss element
ends as shown in Fig. 3.31. The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown
in excerpt 3.19 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.19 (load case 1

spESTtrussLaheWFI.m

-- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 ---

3.5 Illustrative truss problem

=============================================================
Unscaled initial parameter vector (Sign Convention 2)
Element
u
w
fi
N
No
-------------------------------------------------------------1
0.000e+00 -0.000e+00 -2.056e-04
15142.038
2
0.000e+00
0.000e+00 -5.898e-04
36522.315
3
4.768e-04 -8.061e-05 -5.458e-04
-20442.218
4
4.625e-04
1.411e-04 -6.166e-04
18284.075
5
-1.906e-03 -1.022e-04 -2.467e-04
13713.056
6
2.677e-04
1.991e-03 -4.938e-04
25136.301
7
7.426e-04
1.866e-03 -4.740e-04
-7063.113
8
-5.614e-04
1.824e-03 -4.878e-04
17675.521
9
-3.435e-03 -2.132e-21 -1.083e-19
12000.000
10
7.911e-20
3.472e-03
4.938e-04
25136.301
11
-8.331e-04
3.332e-03
4.740e-04
-7063.113
12
8.331e-04
3.332e-03
4.878e-04
17675.521
13
-1.906e-03
1.022e-04
2.467e-04
13713.056
14
-2.677e-04
1.991e-03
6.166e-04
18284.075
15
-7.608e-04
1.750e-03
5.458e-04
-20442.218
16
5.614e-04
1.824e-03
5.898e-04
36522.315
17
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
2.056e-04
15142.038
---------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the truss in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 3.20 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 3.20 (load case 1

spESTtrussLaheWFI.m

[105 108]

[109 112]

124]

17
[133 136]

[121

128]

[125

[77 80]

[73 76]

2]
[89 9

[57

[93 9

60]

[49

]
56
[53

4]
6
[61

20]

[41 44]

[45 48]

[25 28]

12]

[129 132]

[17

[21

[101 104]

[u N]
[u w N]

[11

[97 100]

[37 40]

[11

138

[33 36]

[65 68]
9
[69 72]

137

8
[81

[5 8] 1

88]

[ 85

[1 4]

1
[13

24] [29 32]

Support reactions begin from row X: 33

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
------------------------------------------137 +3.543185e+04
1
1
138 -2.400000e+04
1
2
139 -3.543185e+04
9
1
140 -2.400000e+04
9
2
--------------------------------------------

9
140
139

Figure 3.31. Numeration of displacements and forces of the truss EST

3. Statically indeterminate problems

F = 12 kN

F/2
2

I
4

F
6

F
10

F/2
10

H = 2.25 m

100

9
7

5
1
1

1111
0000
0000
1111

5
8
3

17
7

C1 = 35.43

d = 3m

C2 = 24 kN

111C3 = 35.43
000
000
111

L = 12 m

C4 = 24 kN

Figure 3.32. Support reactions of the truss EST

3. Output
Results of computation. The values of displacements and forces of the truss members
are presented in Table 3.1.
The verifiable results have been obtained with the finite element method 3 (FEM). The displacements determined by the EST method are * , * (in local coordinates), these determined
by the FEM are , (in global coordinates). The displacements * , * of members 1, 5, 9, 13,
and 17 compared with the displacements , of nodes 1, 2, 3, .., 10 are shown in Table 3.1.
The forces and displacements determined by the EST method are of the same value as
these determined by the FEM.
Testing a static equilibrium for the truss
Consider next a static equilibrium of the truss shown in Fig. 3.32. Let us project the forces
onto the X-axis,
= 0;

35.43 35.43 = 0

(3.22)

4 12.0 2 24.0 = 0

(3.23)

and onto the Z-axis,

= 0;

Now we consider the left part of the truss (members 4, 5, 8 are cut through with the cut II)
shown in Fig. 3.32. Here, the sum of the moments of the forces acting about point 8 is
1 = 0; (24.0 + 6.0) 9.0 + 13.713 6.0 + 35.432 2.25 = 0

(3.24)

where the internal force 5 = 13.713 kN.

The calculations with equations (3.22), (3.23), and (3.24) have verified the static equilibrium
of the truss.

http://digi.lib.ttu.ee/opik_eme/Ehitusmehaanika.pdf#page=394 Table 14.1.

3.5 Illustrative truss problem

101

Table 3.1. Comparison of the internal forces of the truss

EST method (Sign Convention 1)

[m]
1 .

FEM (global coordinates)

[m]

[N]

[m]

[kN]

0.000e+00

15142.038

0.000e+00

-1.411e-04

4.625e-04

-15142.038

4.625e-02

1.411e-02

2 .

-0.000e+00

-36522.315

-5.614e-04

1.824e-03

-36522.315

3 .

4.768e-04

-8.061e-05

20442.218

7.608e-04

1.750e-03

20442.218

4 .

4.625e-04

1.411e-04

-18284.075

2.677e-04

1.991e-03

-18284.075

5 .

-1.906e-03

-1.022e-04

-13713.056

-1.022e-02

1.906e-01

-1.991e-03

2.677e-04

-13713.056

2.677e-02

1.991e-01

6 .

2.677e-04

1.991e-03

-25136.301

3.056e-20

3.472e-03

-25136.301

7 .

7.426e-04

1.866e-03

7063.113

8.331e-04

3.332e-03

7063.113

8 .

-5.614e-04

1.824e-03

-17675.521

-8.331e-04

3.332e-03

-17675.521

9 .

-3.435e-03

1.540e-21

-12000.000

-1.133e-16

3.435e-01

-3.472e-03

3.056e-20

-12000.000

-1.196e-16

3.472e-01

10 .

3.056e-20

3.472e-03

-25136.301

-2.677e-04

1.991e-03

-25136.301

11 .

-8.331e-04

3.332e-03

7063.113

-7.426e-04

1.866e-03

7063.113

12 .

8.331e-04

3.332e-03

-17675.521

5.614e-04

1.824e-03

-17675.521

13 .

-1.906e-03

1.022e-04

-13713.056

1.022e-02

1.906e-01

-1.991e-03

-2.677e-04

-13713.056

-2.677e-02

1.991e-01

14 .

-2.677e-04

1.991e-03

-18284.075

-4.625e-04

1.411e-04

-18284.075

15 .

-7.608e-04

1.750e-03

20442.218

-4.768e-04

-8.061e-05

20442.218

16 .

5.614e-04

1.824e-03

-36522.315

0.000e+00

-36522.315

17 .

0.000e+00

-15142.038

0.000e+00

-1.411e-04

-4.625e-04

-15142.038

-4.625e-02

1.411e-02

-15.1420
-36.5223
20.4422
-18.2841
-13.7131
-25.1363
7.0631
-17.6755
-12.0000
-25.1363
7.0631
-17.6755
-13.7131
-18.2841
20.4422
-36.5223
-15.1420

102

3. Statically indeterminate problems

spESTtruss
Numeration of displacements and forces
u w fi N at the end
1 2 3 4
9 10 11 12
17 18 19 20
25 26 27 28
33 34 35 36
41 42 43 44
49 50 51 52
57 58 59 60
65 66 67 68
73 74 75 76
81 82 83 84
89 90 91 92
97 98 99 100
105 106 107 108
113 114 115 116
121 122 123 124
129 130 131 132

u w fi N at the beginning
5 6 7 8
13 14 15 16
21 22 23 24
29 30 31 32
37 38 39 40
45 46 47 48
53 54 55 56
61 62 63 64
69 70 71 72
77 78 79 80
85 86 87 88
93 94 95 96
101 102 103 104
109 110 111 112
117 118 119 120
125 126 127 128
133 134 135 136
Support reactions: 137 138 139 140

4
2
2

1
2

6
4

7
8

6
9
5

14
8

u5= 0
w6= 0 1

17
u133= 0
9 w134= 0

Figure 3.33. Elements of the truss EST

spy(spA,14) sparse matrix spA(140,140) nonzero elements [1.9%]

Basic equations of truss 168

60
Compatibility equations of displacements 69116
80

100

Joint equilibrium equations 117136

120

140
0

Restrictions on support displacements 137140

40
60
80
100

120

Figure 3.34. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the truss

140

4. Statically determinate problems

4.1

Illustrative frame problem

Example 4.1. Problem Statement. Figure 4.1 shows a frame with the dimensions as
follows: height of the column = 4 m, height of the frame 5 m, span length = 8 m. The
rafter 23 is loaded with a vertical uniform load = 2.0 kN/m, the rafter 34 is loaded with
a vertical concentrated load 1 = 3.0 kN, and the joint 2 is subjected to a horizontal load
2 = 1.0 kN.
q = 2 kN/m

111111111111111 3
000000000000000

F 2 = 1 kN 2

F 1 = 3 kN
4

h=4m

z
5

111
000

Figure 4.1. The three-hinged frame EST1

Consider the load transformation from the global system to the local one shown in Figs.
4.1 b and 4.2. The force 1 is transformed to 3, 3:

3 = 2 /2,
2 = 42 + 1.02
(4.1)
3 = 1 cos ,
cos = 4.0/2
3 = 1 sin ,
sin = 1.0/2
The vertical load is transformed to , :
= 4.0/2 ,
= sin ,
= cos ,

2 = 42 + 1.02
sin = 1.0/2
cos = 4.0/2

(4.2)

We wish to compute the reactions and internal forces, and draw the axial force, shear force
and bending moment diagrams.

103

3
z

[22 23 24 ]

[4 5 6 ]

4
x

111
000
0001
[25] 111

[13 14 15 ]

2
[1 2 3 ]

[16 17 18 ]

[7 8 9 ]

4. Statically determinate problems

[10 11 12 ]

104

C 3 [27]

C 2 [26]

111
000
000
111

[19 20 21 ]
5

[N Q M ]

C 4 [28]

Figure 4.2. Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame EST1

Problem Solving. To solve the problem, we use the EST method. The solving procedure
includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element loads
in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates, topology and
hinges.
spAZ = B

(4.3)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (4.3) (prepared and solved by
the program):
(a) writing the basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
(b) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(c) adding the side conditions (hinges),
(d) solving the system of sparse equations,
(e) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element forces; support reactions.
3. Output: element forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m are given in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 4.1; nodal coordinates excerpt
4.2; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 4.3.
Program excerpt 4.1 (

spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=5
Number_of_elements=4
Number_of_support_reactions=4
spNNK=6*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Forces are calculated on parts ("Nmitmeks") of the element
Nmitmeks=4
Lp=8.0; # graphics axes
# --- Element loads ---

4.1 Illustrative frame problem

F1=3.0;
L2x=sqrt(4.0^2+1.0^2);

# length of
the element

Lpunkt=L2x/2;
F2=1.0;
q=2.0;
sinA2=1.0/L2x;
cosA2=4.0/L2x;
qk=2.0*4.0/L2x;
#esQkoormus qz2 qx2 0.0 L2x
qz2=qk*cosA2; # projection onto z-axis

105
qx2=-qk*sinA2; # projection onto x-axis
#
#esFjoud Fz3 Fx3 aF3
Fz3=F1*cosA2; # projection onto z-axis
Fx3=F1*sinA2; # projection onto x-axis
aF3=L2x/2;
# ---- load variants ----load_variant=1
#load_variant=2
#load_variant=3

switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp( Load variant 1 )
#Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[qz2 qx2 0.0 L2x];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 L2x];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN

# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[Fz3 Fx3 aF3];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,5)=[0.0 0.0 0.0];

#Node forces in global coordinates

# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2;
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

case{2}
disp( Load variant 2 )
case{3}
disp( Load variant 3 )
#
otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

106
Program excerpt 4.2 (

4. Statically determinate problems

spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
# node 1
0.0
-4.0;
# node 2
4.0
-5.0;
# node 3
8.0
-4.0;
# node 4
8.0
0.0];
# node 5
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 0;
% node 1
5
1 1 0]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 4.3 (

spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element

# n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 1
3
2
0 0 1
0 0 0;
% element 2
4
3
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 3
5
4
0 0 1
0 0 0];
% element 4
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (4.3), carried out
by the function LaheFrame3hingeNQM(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,
tSiire,krdn,selem). The program has numbered the forces at element ends of the frame as
shown in Fig. 4.2.
The initial parameter vectors of the elements are given in excerpt 4.1 from the computing
diary.
Computing diary excerpt 4.1 (

spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m

===========================================
Initial parameter vector
Element No
N
Q
M
------------------------------------------1
6.250
1.600
0.000
2
4.038
-5.433
6.400
3
2.947
1.067
0.000
4
4.750
-2.600
10.400
-------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the frame in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 4.2 from the
computing diary.

4.1 Illustrative frame problem

Computing diary excerpt 4.2 (

107

spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m

Support reactions begin from X row: 25

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
Cy <=> 3
------------------------------------------25 +1.600000e+00
1
1
26 -6.250000e+00
1
2
27 -2.600000e+00
5
1
28 -4.750000e+00
5
2
--------------------------------------------

3. Output: the forces determined by the transfer matrix are shown in excerpt 4.3 from
the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 4.3 (

spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m

Testing a static equilibrium for the frame

Consider next a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 4.3. We project the forces
onto the X, Z axes and determine the sum of the moments of the forces acting about point 1.
The sums of the forces and moments are:
= 0;
= 0;
1 = 0;

1.6 + 1.0 2.6 = 0

6.25 + 4.75 2 4 3 = 0
4.75 8 1 4 2 4 2 = 0

(4.4)

108

4. Statically determinate problems

The calculations shown in equations (4.4) have verified the static equilibrium of the frame.
q = 2 kN/m
F 1 = 3 kN

F 2 = 1 kN 2

111111111111111 3
000000000000000

h=4m

111
000

1.6
6.25

111
000

2.6
4.75

Figure 4.3. Support reactions of the frame EST1

The bending moment, shear force Q and axial force N diagrams of the statically determined
three-hinged frame EST1 are shown in Fig. 4.4.
The elements of the frame are depicted in Fig. 4.5 and the sparsity pattern of matrix spA
of the frame is shown in Fig. 4.6.
The displacements can be computed with the GNU Octave program spESTframe3hingeLahe
WFI.m.
c

m
6.4
00
11

111
000

0.8

11
00
d
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
00
11
a
00
11
00
11

2.2

M [kN.m]

11
00
00
11
00
11
00
11
10.4
00
11
000
111
00
11
000
111
00
e11
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
b
000
111

(a) Bending moment diagram

11
00

5.433

c
i

111
000
m
000
111
d
1.6
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
a
1.6
000
111

111
000
000
111

e
2.6
000
111
000
111
000
111
7
2.328
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
3.978
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
Q [kN]
000
111
000
b 111
000
111
1.06

111
000
000
111

(b) Shear force Q diagram

2.6

(c) Axial force N diagram

Figure 4.4. Internal forces diagrams of the three-hinged frame EST1

4.1 Illustrative frame problem

109
spESTframe3hinge

Displacement and force numbers

N Q M at the beginning
4 5 6
10 11 12
16 17 18
22 23 24

N Q M at the end
1 2 3
7 8 9
13 14 15
19 20 21

Support reactions: 25 26 27 28
M9= 0
2

4
z

M18= 0
3

0
M6= 0

M21= 0

2
7

Figure 4.5. Elements of the three-hinged frame EST1

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(28,28) nonzero elements [8.2%]

0
Basic equations of frame 112

Joint equilibrium equations 1324

Side conditions 2528

Figure 4.6. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the three-hinged frame EST1

110

4.2

4. Statically determinate problems

Illustrative beam problem

Example 4.2. Problem Statement. Given is the Gerber beam shown in Fig. 4.7. The
beam is loaded with a uniform load = 8 kN/m and with concentrated forces 1 = 20 kN,
2 = 40 kN, 3 = 30 kN, 4 = 100 kN, 5 = 20 kN.
F1= 20 kN

0
1
000
111
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
111
000
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
0 1
1

F2 = 40 kN
q = 8 kN/m

F3 = 30 kN

F4 = 100 kN

111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
2
3
4
5
4m

1
0
0
1
11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
111111
000000
0
1

2m 2m

1
0
0
1
11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
000001
11111
111111
000000
0
1

F5 = 20 kN

1
0
0
1
11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
000001
11111
111111
000000
0
1

Figure 4.7. The three-span Gerber beam EST

We wish to compute the reactions and internal forces, and draw the shear force and bending
moment diagrams.
Problem Solving. To solve the problem, the EST method is used. The solving procedure
includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of beam nodes, elements, support reactions; element loads
in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates, topology and
hinges.
spAZ = B

(4.5)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (4.5) (prepared and solved by
the program):
(a) writing the basic equations of beam in transfer matrix form,
(b) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(c) adding the side conditions (hinges),
(d) solving the system of sparse equations,
(e) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element forces; support reactions.
3. Output: element forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTGerberBeamQM.m are shown in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 4.4; nodal coordinates excerpt
4.5; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 4.6.
Program excerpt 4.4 (

spESTGerberBeamQM.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=8
Number_of_elements=7
Number_of_support_reactions=5
spNNK=4*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK

4.2 Illustrative beam problem

111

Forces are calculated on parts ("Nmitmeks") of the element

Nmitmeks=4
Lp=31.0; # graphics axes
# --- Element loads --F1=20;
F2=40;
F3=30;
F4=100;
F5=20;

qz=8.0;
## ---- load variants ----load_variant=1
#load_variant=2
#load_variant=3

switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp( Load variant 1 )
#Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z direction
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,3,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,2)=[qz 0.0 8.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,3)=[qz 0.0 2.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,4)=[qz 0.0 6.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,5)=[0.0 0.0 2.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:3,6)=[0.0 0.0 8.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:3,7)=[0.0 0.0 1.0];

# Point load in local coordinate z direction kN

# Fz, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:2,1)=[0.0 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,2)=[F2 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,3)=[0.0 2.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,4)=[F3 2.0];

esFjoud(1,1:2,5)=[0.0 2.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,6)=[F4 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:2,7)=[0.0 1.0];

#Node forces in global coordinates

# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(2,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= 20.0;
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0;
#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,6)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,7)= 0.0
sSolmF(1,1,8)= 20.0;
#%disp( Kustuta )
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;

# force Fz
# force My

s1F(:,:)
s2F(:,:)
s3F(:,:)
s4F(:,:)
s5F(:,:)
s6F(:,:)
s7F(:,:)
s8F(:,:)

=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=

sSolmF(:,1,1);
sSolmF(:,1,2);
sSolmF(:,1,3);
sSolmF(:,1,4);
sSolmF(:,1,5);
sSolmF(:,1,6);
sSolmF(:,1,7);
sSolmF(:,1,8);

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case{2}
disp( Load variant 2 )
case{3}
disp( Load variant 3 )
#
otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch

Program excerpt 4.5 (

spESTGerberBeamQM.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
0.0 ; # node 1
4.0 ; # node 2
12.0 ; # node 3
14.0 ; # node 4
20.0 ; # node 5
22.0 ; # node 6
30.0 ; # node 7
31.0 ]; # node 8
#==========
# Restrictions on support
# Support No
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 ; # node
3
1 0 ; # node
6
1 0 ; # node
7
1 0 ]; # node
#==========

Program excerpt 4.6 (

displacements (on - 1, off - 0)

1
2
3
4

spESTGerberBeamQM.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element

# n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
2
1
0 1
0 0;
% element 1
3
2
0 0
0 1;
% element 2
4
3
0 1
0 0;
% element 3
5
4
0 1
0 1;
% element 4
6
5
0 0
0 1;
% element 5
7
6
0 0
0 0;
% element 6
8
7
0 0
0 0];
% element 7
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (4.5), carried out by
the function LaheGerberBeamQM(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the forces at element ends of the frame as shown
in Fig. 4.8.

4.2 Illustrative beam problem

113

[30 ]

[31 ]

11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
111111
000000
0
1

[32 ]

x
z

0
1
0
1
z
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
111111
000000
0
1

[25 26 ]

x
0
1
0
1
z00000
11111
0
1
0
1

[27 28 ]

[21 22 ]

[23 24 ]

x
z

[17 18 ]

[19 20 ]

[13 14 ]

0
1
0
1
z
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
111111
000000
0
1

[Q M ]

C 1 [29 ]

[9 10 ]

[5 6 ]
x

[15 16 ]

[11 12 ]

[7 8 ]

[1 2 ]

[3 4 ]

1
0
111
000
000
111
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
z 1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
1
0
1
0
1
C 2000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
0 1
1

C 5 [33 ]

Figure 4.8. Numeration of displacements and forces of the Gerber beam

The initial parameter vectors of the elements are given in excerpt 4.4 from the computing
diary. The support reactions of the beam in global coordinates are given in excerpt 4.5 from
the computing diary.

Computing diary excerpt 4.4

Computing diary excerpt 4.5

=============================
Initial parameter vector
Element No
Q
M
----------------------------1
-59.000
236.000
2
-39.000
0.000
3
-60.000
104.000
4
-44.000
0.000
5
34.000
0.000
6
-56.000
68.000
7
-20.000
20.000
-----------------------------

Support reactions begin from X row: 29

==========================================
No
X
Node
Cz <=> 1
Cy <=> 2
-----------------------------------------29
-5.900000e+01
1
1
30
2.360000e+02
1
2
31
-1.250000e+02
3
1
32
-9.000000e+01
6
1
33
-6.400000e+01
7
1
------------------------------------------

Testing a static equilibrium for the Gerber beam EST

Consider next a static equilibrium of the beam shown in Figs. 4.7 and 4.8. Let us project
the forces onto the Z-axis:
= 0;

1 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 16 =

59.0 125.0 90.0 64.0 + 20.0 + 40.0 + 30.0 + 100.0 + 20.0 + 8.0 16 = 0.0

(4.6)

We now write equation (4.7) of the sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting
about point 1 shown in Figs. 4.7 and 4.8:
1 = 0;

2 12.0 3 22.0 4 30.0 5 4.0 1 8.0 2 16.0 3

26.0 4 31.0 5 12.0 16.0 = 236.0 + 12.0 125.0 + 22.0 90.0

+30.0 64.0 4.0 20.0 8.0 40.0 16.0 30.0 26.0 100.0 31.0 20.0
12.0 16.0 8.0 = 0.0

(4.7)

The calculations with equations (4.6) and (4.7) have verified the static equilibrium of the
Gerber beam EST.
3. Output: the forces determined by the transfer matrix are shown in excerpt 4.6 from
the computing diary.

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Computing diary excerpt 4.6 (

4. Statically determinate problems

spESTGerberBeamQM.m

#=======================================================================
Element forces determined by transfer matrix
#=======================================================================
Forces of element no 1 of length 4.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q 59.000
59.000
59.000
59.000
59.000
moment force M - -236.000 -177.000 -118.000
-59.000
0.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 2 of length 8.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q 39.000
23.000
-33.000
-49.000
-65.000
moment force M 0.000
62.000
92.000
10.000 -104.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 3 of length 2.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q 60.000
56.000
52.000
48.000
44.000
moment force M - -104.000
-75.000
-48.000
-23.000
0.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 4 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q 44.000
32.000
-10.000
-22.000
-34.000
moment force M 0.000
57.000
66.000
42.000
0.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 5 of length 2.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q -34.000
-34.000
-34.000
-34.000
-34.000
moment force M 0.000
-17.000
-34.000
-51.000
-68.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 6 of length 8.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q 56.000
56.000
-44.000
-44.000
-44.000
moment force M -68.000
44.000
156.000
68.000
-20.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 7 of length 1.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
shear force Q 20.000
20.000
20.000
20.000
20.000
moment force M -20.000
-15.000
-10.000
-5.000
0.000
------------------------------------------------------------------Forces of element no 4 at x = 1.999999
shear force Q 28.000
moment force M 72.000
------------------------------------Forces of element no 2 at x = 3.999999
shear force Q 7.000
moment force M 92.000
------------------------------------Forces of element no 6 at x = 3.999999
shear force Q 56.000
moment force M 156.000
-------------------------------------

4.2 Illustrative beam problem

M [kNm]

300

115

236.0

200
104.0

68.0

100

20.0

0
100

92.0

72.0

156.0

x [m]

Q [kN]

(a) Bending moment diagram

80
60
40
20
0
20
40
60

65.0

44.0
34.0

33.0
2.0
7.0

39.0

28.0

20.0

60.0

59.0

56.0

x [m]

(b) Shear force Q diagram

Figure 4.9. Internal forces diagrams of the Gerber beam EST

The bending moment and shear force Q diagrams of the Gerber beam EST are shown in
Fig. 4.9.
In Fig. 4.10, the elements, and in Fig. 4.11, the sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the
Gerber beam are shown.
The displacements can be computed with the GNU Octave program spESTGerberBeamWFI.m.

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Displacement and force numbers

Q M at the beginning
3 4
7 8
11 12
15 16
19 20
23 24
27 28

Q M at the end
1 2
5 6
9 10
13 14
17 18
21 22
25 26

Support reactions: 29 30 31 32 33

5
x
z

M2= 0 M8= 0
1
2
2

M10= 0 M16= 0 M14= 0 M20= 0

3
4
5
3
4
5 6

7
7 8

Figure 4.10. Elements of the Gerber beam EST

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(33,33) nonzero elements [6.2%]
0

Basic equations of frame 114

Joint equilibrium equations 1527

Side conditions 2833

Figure 4.11. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the Gerber beam EST

4.3 Illustrative truss problem

4.3

117

Illustrative truss problem

Example 4.3. Problem Statement. Determine the forces in the truss shown in Fig. 4.12.
The truss of length 24 m, panel length 3 m, and height 4 m is loaded at bottom chord nodes by
vertical forces 3 = 5 kN, 5 = 10 kN, 7 = 4 kN, 9 = 8 kN, 13 = 4 kN, 15 = 8 kN.

000 3
111
C2

4 8
2 5
4
3

10 20

18
17 21

14
23

28
25

5 10

13 15

7 14

9 19

11 22 13 26 15 29

F 13
F15
d=3m

11
00

3.6
4.0

6 12

2.4

II
I

L = 24 m
z

Figure 4.12. A polygonal eight-panel truss

We wish to compute the reactions, internal forces 7 , 8 , 9 , and 10 , and draw influence
line diagrams for the truss members 7, 8, 9, and 10.
Problem Solving. To solve the problem, the EST method is employed. For assembling
and solving the boundary problem equation
spAZ = B

(4.8)

the GNU Octave program spESTtrussN2.m is used.

1. Input data for this program are shown in excerpts from the program: element and
nodal loads excerpt 4.7; nodal coordinates excerpt 4.8; topology and hinges excerpt 4.9.
Program excerpt 4.7 (

spESTtrussN2.m

Number_of_truss_nodes=16
Number_of_elements=29
Number_of_support_reactions=3
spNNK=Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Lp=24.0; # graphics axes
# --- Truss properties --d=3.0;
Npanel=8;
L=24.0;
H=4.0;
jaotT=L/8;

#
#
#
#

panel length
number of panels
truss span
truss height

# ---- load variants ----load_variant=1;

#load_variant=2
#load_variant=3

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switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp( Load variant 1 )
#
#==========
mjNr1=5; # influence line diagram numbers
mjNr2=2;
mjNr3=4;
mjNr4=7;
mjNr5=9;
#==========
#==========
# Node forces in global coordinates
#==========
VJoud=[# Fx
Fz
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0;
0;
5;
0;
10;
0;
4;
0;

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

#==========
# Unit load acting at nodes
#==========
YJoudS=[# Fx
Fz
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1;
0;
1;
0;
1;
0;
1;
0;

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

#
case{2}
disp( Load variant 2 )
#
case{3}
disp( Load variant 3 )
#
otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch
#

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

8;
0;
0;
0;
4;
0;
8;
0];

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1;
0;
1;
0;
1;
0;
1;
1];

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

4.3 Illustrative truss problem

Program excerpt 4.8 (

119

spESTtrussN2.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
3.0
3.0
6.0
6.0
9.0
9.0
12.0

0.0;
-2.4;
0.0;
-3.6;
0.0;
-4.0;
0.0;
-4.0;

x
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

12.0
15.0
15.0
18.0
18.0
21.0
21.0
24.0

0.0;
-4.0;
0.0;
-3.6;
0.0;
-2.4;
0.0;
0.0];

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support
u
w
#==========
tsolm=[# x
z
x
z
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1;
0;
0;
0;
0;
0;
0;
0;

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

Program excerpt 4.9 (

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8

spESTtrussN2.m

0;
0;
0;
0;
0;
0;
0;
1];

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

node
node
node
node
node
node
node
node

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

10;
10;
13;
11;
12;
11;
13;
13;
14;
14;
15;
15;
16;
16];

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element

#==========
#----- Element topology -----#==========
selemjl=[# n1 - beginning of the element
#
n2 - end of the element
1
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
6
7
8

2;
3;
3;
4;
5;
5;
5;
6;
6;
7;
7;
8;
9;
9;
9;

#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#

element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element
element

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15

8
9
10
9
10
10
11
12
12
13
13
14
14
15

16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29

120

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The procedure for computing the internal forces in truss members is discussed in [Lah12].

3. Output: the internal forces of elements given in excerpt 4.7 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 4.7 (load case 1

spESTtrussN2.m

=========================================
Internal forces in truss members
The last 3 forces are support reactions
No
N
----------------------------------------1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16

-32.6157
5.0000
25.4686
-32.0864
5.5361
25.4686
7.9445
-30.0552
-1.7536
30.8438
4.0000
-31.8750
1.7187
30.8438
-0.0000
-31.8750

17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32

8.2813
-4.2189
26.9063
-24.5906
0.0000
26.9063
6.5000
-26.2525
1.4008
23.2811
8.0000
-29.8143
23.2811
0.0000
-20.3750
-18.6250

In excerpt 4.8 from the computing diary, the influence line ordinates are for the members
belonging to the lower chord. The procedure for computing the influence line ordinates is
discussed in [KW90] and [Lah12].
The influence line diagram of member 9 is shown in Fig. 4.13.

Member 9 influence line

0.6
0.4

0.2
0
0.2
0.4
0.6

12
x [m]

Figure 4.13. Influence line for member 9

4.3 Illustrative truss problem

Computing diary excerpt 4.8 (

121
spESTtrussN2.m

=====================================================
Influence line x-coordinates
----------------------------------------------------0
3
6
9
12
15
18
21
24
----------------------------------------------------=====================================================
Influence line ordinates
The last 3 rows are for support reactions
----------------------------------------------------1 0.0000 -1.4007 -1.2006 -1.0005 -0.8004 -0.6003 -0.4002
2 0.0000 1.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
3 0.0000 1.0937 0.9375 0.7812 0.6250 0.4687 0.3125
4 0.0000 -0.6731 -1.3463 -1.1219 -0.8975 -0.6731 -0.4488
5 0.0000 -0.6003 0.4002 0.3335 0.2668 0.2001 0.1334
6 0.0000 1.0937 0.9375 0.7812 0.6250 0.4687 0.3125
7 0.0000 0.1667 0.3333 0.2778 0.2222 0.1667 0.1111
8 0.0000 -0.6305 -1.2611 -1.0509 -0.8407 -0.6305 -0.4204
9 0.0000 0.2604 0.5208 -0.6076 -0.4861 -0.3646 -0.2431
10 0.0000 0.4688 0.9375 1.4063 1.1250 0.8438 0.5625
11 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
12 0.0000 -0.3750 -0.7500 -1.1250 -1.5000 -1.1250 -0.7500
13 -0.0000 -0.1563 -0.3125 -0.4688 0.6250 0.4688 0.3125
14 0.0000 0.4688 0.9375 1.4063 1.1250 0.8438 0.5625
15 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
16 0.0000 -0.3750 -0.7500 -1.1250 -1.5000 -1.1250 -0.7500
17 0.0000 0.1563 0.3125 0.4688 0.6250 -0.4688 -0.3125
18 0.0000 -0.1215 -0.2431 -0.3646 -0.4861 -0.6076 0.5208
19 0.0000 0.2813 0.5625 0.8438 1.1250 1.4063 0.9375
20 0.0000 -0.2102 -0.4204 -0.6305 -0.8407 -1.0509 -1.2611
21 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 1.0000 0.0000
22 0.0000 0.2813 0.5625 0.8438 1.1250 1.4063 0.9375
23 0.0000 0.0556 0.1111 0.1667 0.2222 0.2778 0.3333
24 0.0000 -0.2244 -0.4488 -0.6731 -0.8975 -1.1219 -1.3463
25 0.0000 0.0667 0.1334 0.2001 0.2668 0.3335 0.4002
26 0.0000 0.1562 0.3125 0.4687 0.6250 0.7812 0.9375
27 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
28 0.0000 -0.2001 -0.4002 -0.6003 -0.8004 -1.0005 -1.2006
29 0.0000 0.1562 0.3125 0.4687 0.6250 0.7812 0.9375
30 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000 0.0000
31 -1.0000 -0.8750 -0.7500 -0.6250 -0.5000 -0.3750 -0.2500
32 0.0000 -0.1250 -0.2500 -0.3750 -0.5000 -0.6250 -0.7500
-----------------------------------------------------

-0.2001 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000
0.1562 0.0000
-0.2244 0.0000
0.0667 0.0000
0.1562 0.0000
0.0556 0.0000
-0.2102 0.0000
-0.1215 0.0000
0.2813 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000
-0.3750 0.0000
0.1563 0.0000
0.2813 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000
-0.3750 0.0000
-0.1563 0.0000
0.2604 0.0000
0.4688 0.0000
-0.6305 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000
0.4688 0.0000
0.1667 0.0000
-0.6731 0.0000
-0.6003 0.0000
1.0937 0.0000
1.0000 0.0000
-1.4007 0.0000
1.0937 0.0000
0.0000 0.0000
-0.1250 0.0000
-0.8750 -1.0000

The sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the polygonal truss is given in Fig. 4.14.

122

4. Statically determinate problems

spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(32,32) nonzero elements [8.3%]

Support reactions 3032

Figure 4.14. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the polygonal truss

Part II
Second-order structural analysis

123

5. Second-order structural analysis

5.1

Introduction

A beam-column is a kind of beam subjected to both lateral loads and axial compression simultaneously. Additional moments developed by an axial force can also be of
importance. This effect of the axial force is referred to as the beam-column effect or
P-delta effect (P- effect). Secondary moments from the compressive axial load may
have a deleterious effect on the strength and stability of a beam-column. Deflections,
bending moments, and shear forces in a beam-column are not proportional to the applied
loads. Thus the superposition of deflections cannot be applied. Equilibrium equations
are based on the deformed geometry of the structure. An analysis of a beam-column is
a nonlinear problem. In an analysis of frames, axial forces are generally not known at
the outset. Accordingly, a set of axial forces of the members is determined as a linear
structure. At the second iteration, the axial forces from the first iteration are used.
If the results show that the axial forces obtained by the second iteration differ greatly
from those of the first iteration, the calculated values will be used to find new values,
and the analysis is repeated.

5.2

The governing equation for a beam-column

Consider the deformed beam-column element in Fig. 5.1. We must differentiate the
forces in the deformed and undeformed axis of the beam. The axial force versus
normal force and the transverse shear force versus shear force are depicted in
Fig. 5.1.

x
= w

N
H
z

N normal force
Q shear force

S
Q

S axial force
H transverse shear force
=

Figure 5.1. Normal, shear, axial and transverse shear forces

125

126

5. Second-order structural analysis

b)
x

dx
M

u + du
x, u
w

M + dM
S + dS

H + dH

w + dw

H
M + dM

= w

N + dN

Q + dQ

z, w
Q

Figure 5.2. Deformed beam elements with the axial and normal forces
The beam-column theory uses the Bernoulli1 -Euler2 theory kinematic assumption
that the curvature can be considered equal to the second derivative of the deflected
longitudinal axis .

(1 + 2 )3/2

(5.1)

The relationship of Eq. (A.26) between the forces referred to the deformed and
undeformed axis is
[

cos sin
sin cos

] [

(5.2)

The small slope assumption, 1, allows us to conclude that

sin =

cos 1,

(5.3)

and the relationship between the forces referred to the deformed and undeformed axis
can be rewritten according to [RH95] and [PW94] in the form
[

1
1

] [

(5.4)

Now we consider Fig. 5.2 c, and project the forces onto the direction of z-axis:
= 0 :

sin cos +

( + ) sin ( + ) + ( + ) cos ( + ) = 0

1
2

Jacob Bernoulli (16551705), a Swiss mathematician.

Leonhard Euler (17071783), a Swiss mathematician and physicist.

(5.5)

5.2 The governing equation for a beam-column

127

Taking into account the assumption of Eq. (5.3), we rewrite Eq. (5.5):
= 0 :

+
+ + = 0

(5.6)

After reducing Eq. (5.6),

+
+ () = 0

(5.7)

( + ) + () = 0

(5.8)

+ =

(5.9)

From Eq. (5.4) we have

Using the previous equation, we can rewrite the equilibrium equation (5.8) in the form

+ () = 0

(5.10)

Now we project the forces onto the direction of x-axis:

= 0 :

cos sin +

+ ( + ) cos ( + ) + ( + ) sin ( + ) = 0

(5.11)

With the assumption of Eq. (5.3),

= 0 :

+
+ + + + + + = 0

(5.12)

Reducing this equation gives

+ + + () = 0

(5.13)

( + ) + () = 0

(5.14)

+ =
=

(5.15)

From Eq. (5.4)

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5. Second-order structural analysis

S~N

Nw = N

<< 1
N

Figure 5.3. Components of the normal force

Using Eqs. (5.15) and (5.14), we get

+ () = 0

(5.16)

Next we write the equation of the sum of the moments and the moments of the forces
acting about the end point of the element shown in Fig. 5.2 c:
+ = 0

= 0;

(5.17)

Here, is the length of the element. Hence , and we rewrite Eq. (5.17):

(5.18)

Due to the orthogonality of Eq. (A.27), we can write an inverse relationship to Eq. (5.4)
[

1
1

] [

(5.19)

where the expression for the shear force is

= +

(5.20)

Replacing from Eq. (5.18) by the expression (5.20), we obtain

= 0

(5.21)

Hence
= , and from Eq. (5.16)
+ () = 0

(5.22)

Differentiating Eq. (5.21) we have

( ) = 0

(5.23)

Replacing in the above equation by the expression from Eq. (5.10), and by the
expression = = , we obtain

+ ( ) + () = 0

(5.24)

5.2 The governing equation for a beam-column

129

+ + ( ) + + () = 0

(5.25)

For a constant axial force and a constant we obtain

+ + () = 0

(5.26)

(5.27)

The governing differential equations take the form

| + () = 0

(5.28)

where the minus sign denotes a tensile axial force ( 0) and the plus sign a compressive axial force ( 0).
The governing equations (5.28) for the beam-column transverse displacement can
be written as

[ ] | | () = 0

(5.29)

and for a constant , we obtain

[ ] |

()
|
=0

(5.30)

where the minus sign marks a tensile axial force ( 0) and the plus sign a compressive
axial force ( 0).
a)

111111111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000000
111
000
00
11
w
000
111
00
11
000000000000000000000000000 Mep
111111111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000000
M = 111111111111111111111111111
S.w
MI

S
z

x
S

1111111111111 w
0000000000000
111
000
000
111
II
M
Fa

( ) +

Figure 5.4. Bending moments of a beam-column

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5. Second-order structural analysis

Equation (5.30) is the differential equation governing the deflection w of a beamcolumn member with a constant , subjected to a constant axial force at any end
restraint.
In a second-order analysis, the total deflection w is calculated (see Fig. 5.4). The total bending moment is the sum of the bending moment of undeformed geometry
of the member and the moment Sw (S axial load, w displacement) due to the
deformed geometry of the member shown in Fig. 5.4 b. The moment is said to be
amplified.
= +

(5.31)

The axial force can be presented with the displacements and :

1
2
= + ( )
2
[

(5.32)

where + 21 ( )2 is a large Karman3 -type deflection and is the axial stiffness.

5.3

Solutions of governing equations

We shall now apply the techniques of subsection 1.2.1 to establish the transfer matrix
for a beam element subjected to an axial force . The differential equation for a
compressive axial force will be obtained from Eq. (5.30):
2 ()
4
+
|
+
|
=0
4
2

(5.33)

4
2 ()

|
|
+
=0
4
2

(5.34)

For a tensile axial force

We will be looking for the general solution of the non-homogeneous differential equation
(5.33) in the form
= 0 1 + 0 2 + 0 3 + 0 4 + ()

(5.35)

where 0 , 0 , 0 , 0 are parameter values of the searchable function at = 0 ;

1 , 2 , 3 , 4 are a normed fundamental set to the associated homogeneous differential equation, and () is the particular solution of the non-homogeneous differential
equation.
3

Theodore von K
arm
an (18811963), a Hungarian-American mathematician, aerospace engineer
and physicist.

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

5.3.1

131

The set of solutions to a homogeneous differential

equation

The fundamental set of solutions to the homogeneous differential equation

4
2
|

|
=0
4
2

(5.36)

for a compressive axial force with magnitude || is

= 1,

= ,

= cos
,

= sin

(5.37)

and for a tensile axial force with magnitude ||

1* = 1,

2* =

3* = ch

4* = sh

(5.38)

where = / is a characteristic parameter of a beam-column member and l is

the length of the member.
Consider next the Wronski determinant () of the fundamental set of solutions
from Eq. (5.37):

() =

(
)

sin
( )2
( )
cos
( )3
( )

sin

cos

( )

cos
( )2 ( )
sin
( )3
( )
cos

sin

(5.39)

Hence the Wronskian () value at = 0 is not 1:

1 0
0

1
0

(0) = 0 0

( )2

0 0

( )3

= 1

(5.40)

Let us norm the Wronskian of the previous equation by

subtracting
( ( ) )the 1st column from the 3rd column and multiplying the result
2
by
subtracting
( ( ) )the 2nd column from the 4th column and multiplying the result
3
by
multiplying the 2nd column by

( )

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5. Second-order structural analysis

Now the value of the Wronskian

1
0
( = 0) =
0
0

0
1
0
0

0
0
1
0

0
0
0
1

(5.41)

We make similar rearrangements with the fundamental set of solutions from Eq. (5.37)
(with columns of Eq. (5.39)). Once more we
(

subtract the 1st column from the 3rd column and multiply the result by

( )2 [

cos

( )2 )

subtract
( ( ) )the 2nd column from the 4th column and multiply the result by
3

:

( )3 [

sin

)]

multiply the 2nd column by

( )

: x.

We get the normed fundamental set of solutions for the compressive axial force:
1 = 1,
3 =

2 = ,
( )2 [

cos

1 , 4 =

( )3 [

sin

)]

(5.42)

The normed fundamental set of solutions for the tensile axial force is:
1 = 1,
3 =

( )2 [

2 = ,
ch

1 , 4 =

( )3 [

)]

(5.43)

There are two sign conventions (see Fig. (1.2)) for the internal reactions 4 5 (contact
forces).
For the parameters 0 , 0 , 0 , and 0 of the searchable function at = 0 (Sign
Convention 1) we obtain
0 = 0 , 0 = 0 , 0 =

, 0 =

(5.44)

, 0 =

(5.45)

and for Sign Convention 2

0 = 0 , 0 = 0 , 0 =
4
5

... cut the frame into its component members and find the internal reactions [MPHS].
The fixed-end forces and moments at joints are called the internal reactions [WP960].

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

133

The complete solution for the compressive axial force (Sign Convention 1) is
( )2 [

= 0 0 +

( )3 [

sin

cos
(

)]

+ ()

(5.46)

and for the tensile axial force (Sign Convention 1)

( )2 [

= 0 0

( )3 [

)]

+ ()

(5.47)

The complete solution for the compressive axial force (Sign Convention 2) is
( )2 [

= 0 0

( )3 [

cos
1

sin

)]

+ ()

(5.48)

and for the tensile axial force (Sign Convention 2)

( )2 [

= 0 0 +

( )3 [

ch
1

)]

+ ()

(5.49)

Relations between the 1st and 2nd sign conventions for a bending moment and shear
force:
| ( 1) = | ( 2)
| ( 1) = | ( 2)

5.3.2

Transfer matrix for a beam element with axial force

Differentiating the solution () of Eq. (5.46) to a homogeneous differential equation

for the compressive axial force (Sign Convention 1)

() = 0 0 + sin

)] ( )3

] ( )2

+ cos
1

(5.50)

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5. Second-order structural analysis

we get the expression for rotation:

] ( )2

() = 0 0 1 0 cos
1

)] ( )
[
(

+ sin

(5.51)

Next we take the second derivative to find the bending moment ():
() =

() = 0 0 0 0 + sin

)] ( )

|
(5.52)
+ cos

Taking a derivative from the bending moment (), we obtain the shear force ():
[

)]

() = 0 0 0 0 + cos
() =
|

)]
[
(

|
(5.53)
sin

For the constant normal force () and axial displacement () we take (Sign Convention 1)

() = | +
|
(5.54)

() = |
(5.55)
[

)]

Now consider the vectors

Z(N)
=
x

()
()
()
()
()
()

(N)

ZA =

0
0
0
|
|
|

(5.56)

the elements of which can be found from Eqs. (5.50)(5.55).

These equations can now be written in matrix form:
(N)

Z(N)
= U(N1) ZA
x

(5.57)

where U(N1) is the transfer matrix for the compressive axial force (Sign Convention 1).

1 0 0

0 1

(N1)

0 0
0 0
0 0

1
0
0

0
1
0

0 0

0( )]
0( )]
[

3
sin 3 1 cos 2

)]

1 cos
(0 )
cos
(

sin

0
( )
sin

cos

(5.58)

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

135

For the tensile axial force (Sign Convention 1), the transfer equations are given by
(N)

Z(N)
= U(N+1) ZA
x

(5.59)

where U(N+1) is the transfer matrix:

1 0 0

0 1

(N+1)

(0 )] 3
[

sh 3

1 ch
(0 )
ch

0 0
0 0
0 0

1
0
0

0
1
0

0 0

)]

2
2

[
( 0 )] 2

1 ch 2

0
( )
sh

(5.60)

For the compressive axial force (Sign Convention 2), the transfer equations are given
by
(N)

Z(N)
= U(N2) ZA
x

(5.61)

where U(N2) is the transfer matrix:

1 0 0

0 1
0

(N2)

0 0
0 0
0 0

1
0
0

0
1
0

0 0

[
(0 )] 3

sin 3
[

)]

1 cos
0( )
cos
(

sin

2
2

[
(0 )] 2

1 cos 2

sin

0
( )
sin

cos

(5.62)

This transfer matrix has been obtained from Eqs. (5.58) and (5.60) by multiplying the
4th, 5th and 6th columns by 1 (see Sign Convention, Fig. 1.2).
For the tensile axial force (Sign Convention 2), the transfer equations are given by
(N)

Z(N)
= U(N+2) ZA
x

(5.63)

where U(N+2) is the transfer matrix:

1 0 0
0( )]
[
[
(0 )] 2

0 1
0
sh 3 1 ch 2

U(N+2) =

0 0
0 0
0 0

1
0
0

0
1
0

0 0

)]

1 ch 2
0( )
ch
(

0
( )
sh

(5.64)

The transformation matrices of Eqs. (5.62) and (5.64) can be represented with the
GNU Octave function ylfmII.m (p. 249).

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5. Second-order structural analysis

5.3.3

The particular solution of a differential equation

The particular solution () (see Eq. (5.35)) of the non-homogeneous differential equation

[ ] |

| = / + ( 0 ) / + ( 0 ) /

(5.65)

can be obtained with the Cauchy6 formula [Stp59]:

() =

(, ) ()

(5.66)

where (, ) is the normed solution of the corresponding homogeneous differential

equation. To be more precise,
() =

4 (, ) 4 () +

3 (, ) 3 () +

2 (, ) 2 ()

(5.67)

Using the normed fundamental set of solutions for the compressive axial force from
Eq. (5.42), we obtain
( )3 [

4 (, ) = 4 ( ) =

sin
( )
( )

( )2 [

3 (, ) = 3 ( ) =

2 (, ) = 2 ( ) = ( )

( ) 1
cos

)]

(5.68)

(5.69)
(5.70)

and the load functions () are

4 () = ()/ ,

3 () = / ,

2 () = /

(5.71)

For the particular solution () at the constant load , we evaluate the following
integral:
( )3

() =

[
(
) (
)]

sin
( )
( )
0

(5.72)

Let us start with the first term of Eq. (5.72):

sin
( ) =
1 cos
( 0 )

0
(

)]

(5.73)

For the second term of the equation (5.72) we get

0
6

2 ( 0 )2
( ) =

2
2

Augustin-Louis Cauchy (17891857), a French mathematician.

(5.74)

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

137

At the constant load , the particular solution is

1 2 ( 0 )2

() = 4
2 1 cos ( 0 )
2
2

)]

(5.75)

If we take 0 = , this particular solution will be in agreement with those examined

in [Kra91a], [Kra91b], and [Bor79b].
In case of the point load , the particular solution is
( )2

cos
( ) 1 =
0

) (
)]
[
(

( 0 )
( 0 )
= sin

() =

(5.76)

The general solution of the non-homogeneous differential equation (5.65) is the sum
of the solution of the homogeneous differential equation (5.48) (Sign Convention 2) and
the particular solutions of Eqs. (5.75), (5.76), and (1.36).
= 0 0

( )3 [

sin

)]

( )2 [

1 2 ( 0 )2
( 0 )
+
2 1 cos
4
2
2

)
(
)]
[(

( 0 ) sin
( 0 )
+

3
[

)]

cos

(5.77)

Let us take the derivatives of the displacement of Eq. (5.77) and apply these to the
governing differential equations (5.3), (5.27), and (5.18).
We get the following beam governing equations in transfer matrix form (for the
compressive axial force, Sign Convention 2):
[
]
.
3

.. 3

sin

[
]
.
2

.. 2

0
1
1

cos

..
=

...
... ... .

0 .
cos
0

0
0 .
sin

...

2
2

1 cos

sin

...

sin

cos

...

(C)

1
2 4

2 (0 )2
2
[ 2
(0 )

0)
1 cos (

0)
sin (

...
]

0)
sin (

[
] 2

0)
1 cos (

Z ...

)]

138

5. Second-order structural analysis

]
[ ( )
(0 )
3
0

sin
] 3
[

1 cos (0 ) 2

+
.
.
.

[
]

(0 )

cos

[
]
0)
sin (

(5.78)

... Z

Employing a symbolic matrix notation, the above equations can be written as

Zx = U(C)
x ZA + Z

(5.79)

Consider next the finding of the particular solution with the Cauchy formula of
Eq. (5.66) where the normed fundamental set of solutions for the tensile axial force of
Eq. (5.43) is
4 (, ) = 4 ( ) =

( )3 [

( )2 [

( )
( )

ch
( ) 1

2 (, ) = 2 ( ) = ( )
3 (, ) = 3 ( ) =

)]

(5.80)

(5.81)
(5.82)

The load functions are

4 () = ()/ ,

3 () = / ,

2 () = /

(5.83)

To obtain the particular solution () at the constant load (for the tensile axial
force), we evaluate the following integral:
( )3

() =

[ (
) (
)]

sh
( )
( ) =
0

1
1 +
2

( 0 )

( 0 ) 4
ch

(5.84)

In case of the point load , the particular solution is

( )2

() =

ch
( ) 1 =
0

[
]

3
=
( 0 ) sh ( 0 ) 3

(5.85)

The general solution of the non-homogeneous differential equation (5.65) in case of

the tensile axial force is the sum of the solution of the homogeneous differential equation

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

139

(5.49) (Sign Convention 2) and the particular solutions of Eqs. (5.84), (5.85), and (1.36).
= 0 0 +

( )3 [

1
1 +
2
[

( 0 )

)]

( )2 [

ch
1

( 0 ) 4
ch

( 0 ) sh ( 0 ) 3

(5.86)

Let us take the derivatives of the displacement of Eq. (5.86) and apply these to the
governing differential equations (5.3), (5.27), and (5.18).
We get the beam governing equations (5.87) in transfer matrix form (for the tensile
axial force, Sign Convention 2):
..

1 .

0
1 ..

=
. . . . . . ...

0 ..
0

.
0
0 ..

...

3
3

1 ch

]
1

...

2
2

...
ch

...

(T)

(
)2
4
0)
0)
+ 12 (
ch (

4
]
[
(0 )
(0 )
3

...
[

0)
sh (

[
] 2

0)
1 ch (

Z ...

]
[ ( )
(0 )
3
0

sh
]
3
[

ch (
1 2

+
.
.
.

[
]

cos
(

[
] 0
0)
sh (

(5.87)

... Z

In a symbolic matrix notation, these equations can be written as

Zx = U(T)
x ZA + Z

(5.88)

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5. Second-order structural analysis

Equations (5.78) and (5.87) should be complemented with the normal force and
the displacement . The axial deformation of a frame element

() =

() = |

and

(5.89)

where | normal force at the beginning of the element,

axial stiffness of the element.
The symbolic matrix transfer equation with the normal force and Sign Convention 2 is

Zx = Ux Z0 + Z

(5.90)

where

Zx =

Z0 =

(5.91)

and
if the normal force stands for compression (Sign Convention 2), then the transfer

matrix Ux UN2
is that given in Eq. (5.62) and the vector of applied loads, Z+ , is
x
shown in Table C.5;
if the normal force stands for tension (Sign Convention 2), then the transfer matrix

Ux UxN+2 is that given in Eq. (5.64) and the vector of applied loads, Z , is shown in
Table C.6.
The transfer matrices UN2
and UN+2
[Kra91b] can be computed using the GNU
x
x
Octave function ylfmII.m (p. 249).

The loading vectors Z+ (5.92) and Z (5.93) for the constant load in case of the
compression and tension force , respectively, are:
0
[
(
)] 4
1 ( (0 ) )2
(0 )

1 + cos
2
4

[
(
)
] 3

0)
0)
sin (
(

[
( 0
)]

(0 )

sin

[
(
)
] 2

+
Z =

0)
cos (
1

(5.92)

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

Z =

141

[ (
1
2

0)
(

0)
+ 1 ch (

0)
1 ch (

)]

4
4

3
3

)]

0)
0)
sh (
(

[ ( 0
)]

0)
sh (

)]

2
2

(5.93)

The loading vectors can be computed using the GNU Octave function ylqII.m (p. 249).

The loading vectors Z+ (5.94) and Z (5.95) for the point load in case of the
compression and tension force , respectively, are:

Z =

) 0 (

0)
0)
sin (
(

0)
sin (

)]

3
3

0)
1 2
cos (

)]
[
( 0
0)

cos (

)]

(5.94)

0(
)]
3
0)
(

0)
sh (

0)
ch (
1 2

[ ( 0
)]
0)
ch (

0)
sh (

)]

(5.95)

The loading vectors can be computed using the GNU Octave function ylffzII.m (p. 249).

5.3.4

Transformation of a transfer matrix

Let , be the global coordinate system (see Fig. 5.5), , the local (initial) coordinate
system, and , the current coordinate system [Yaw09].
We have derived the transfer matrix Ux from Eq. (5.90) for the normal force N
and shear force shown in Fig. 5.1. These forces (N, ) we bind with the current
coordinate system (, ).
The axial force and transverse shear force are described in the initial (local)
coordinate system (, ). In the global coordinate system (, ), the joint equilibrium
equations are written.
We now consider a symbolic matrix transfer equation at the axial force S and Sign
Convention 2:

ZSx = USx ZS0 + Z2

(5.96)

142

5. Second-order structural analysis

M + dM

Z
M

x, u

S
H + dH
H
M + dM

z, w

Q + dQ
Q

= w

H=QN

S=N

S = const

Figure 5.5. Axial and normal forces

where

ZSx =

ZS0 =

(5.97)

From Eq. (5.4)

+ =
=

= || =

2 2 ,

(5.98)

and the relationship between the forces referred to a deformed and undeformed axis can
be rewritten [Kra91b] in the form of Eq. (5.4):
[

2
2

+
(5.99)

Due to the orthogonality of Eq. (A.27), we can write from the inverse of the matrix of
Eq. (5.4)
[

2
2

(5.100)
+

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

143

In order to change variables , to , , we will need the transformation relations

of Eq. (5.101) [Kra91b]:

1
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
. . .
1
.
. . .
.
1
. . .
.
.
1 . .
. 2
. 1 .
2
.
.
. . 1

TSN

(5.101)

or
ZS = TSN ZN

(5.102)

To compute the transformation matrix TSN , the GNU Octave function ytransf.m
(p. 250) can be used.
We will make the inverse change of variables , to , with the equations

1
.
.
.
.
.

.
.
. . .
1
.
. . .
.
1
. . .
.
.
1 . .
. 2
. 1 .
2
.
.
. . 1

TNS

(5.103)

or
ZN = TNS ZS

(5.104)

Here, the transformation matrix TNS can be computed using the GNU Octave function
ytransfp.m (p. 250).
The matrix ZN has the inverse matrix ZS , i.e
ZN ZS = ,

ZS ZN =

(5.105)

We rewrite Eq. (5.90) in the form

N2
ZN
TNS ZS0 +Z 2
x = Ux

(5.106)

ZN
0

and multiply Eq. (5.106) from left by TSN :

SN
SN
UN2
TNS ZS0 + T
TSN ZN
Z 2
x = T
x

ZS
x

US2
x

(5.107)

144

5. Second-order structural analysis

When comparing equations (5.96) and (5.107), we show that
US2
= TSN UN2
TNS
x
x

(5.108)

and

= TSN Z 2

Z
=
US2
x

where

1 0

0 1

(5.109)

0
0
0
0

0( )]

[
[
(0 )] 2

0
sin
1 cos

0 )
(
sin
)

0
cos

0
0
0
0( )

0 sin

0
1
0
0

1 2
0
1
( )

sin

cos

sin

)]

0
0( )
cos

(5.110)

UxS+2 =

and

[ ( ) 0
0
sh

1 0
(0 )

0 1 sh

0
ch

0
0
0
( 0 )

0 sh

0
0
0
0

0
1
0
0

3
( )]
2
ch

[ ( ) 0 ] 2
ch
1 2

0
1
( )

)]

0
0( )
ch

(5.111)

The transfer matrices (for the axial and transverse shear forces , ; Sign Convention 2)
US2
of Eq. (5.110) and US+2
of Eq. (5.111) can be computed using the GNU Octave
x
x
function ylfmhvII.m (p. 248), taking the input argument 0 equal to 1.0 (0 is
input for scaling multiplier 0 = /, see p. 27).
Multiplying the loading vectors of Eqs. (5.92) and (5.93) (for the normal and shear
forces , ) from left by TSN (see Eq. (5.109)), we get the products of Eqs. (5.112)
and (5.113) (for the axial and transverse shear forces , ):

0
)
(
)] 4
[ (

1 (0 ) 2 1 + cos (0 )
2

[
(
)
] 3

(0 )
(0 )

sin

( ) 0 ) ]

[
(
2
0)
cos (
1

(5.112)

5.3 Solutions of a beam-column governing equation

145

[ (
1
2

0)
(

0)
1 ch (

)]

4
4

)]

0)
0)
sh (
(

3
0
(( 0)]
)
[
(0 )
2
1 ch
2

(5.113)

The loading vectors of Eqs. (5.112) and (5.113) can be computed using the GNU Octave
function ylqvII.m (p. 249), taking the input argument 0 equal to 1.0 (0 is
input for the scaling multiplier 0 = /, see p. 27).
Multiplying the loading vectors of Eqs. (5.94) and (5.95) (for the normal and shear
forces , ) from left by TSN (see Eq. (5.109)), we get the products of Eqs. (5.114)
and (5.115) (for the axial and transverse shear forces , ):

[
(
) 0 (
)]

(0 )
(0 )
3
sin

0)
cos (
1 2

0
0

[ (( 0 )+ )]
(0 )

sin

0
[ ( (0 ) ) ( (0 ) )] 3
sh

[
(
)]

(0 )
2

1 ch
2

[ ( 0 )+)]
0)
sh (

(5.114)

(5.115)

The loading vectors of Eqs. (5.114) and (5.115) can be computed using the GNU Octave
function ylfhvzII.m (p. 248), taking the input argument 0 equal to 1.0 (0 is
input for the scaling multiplier 0 = /, see p. 27).

146

5. Second-order structural analysis

6. The EST method for a secondorder theory

6.1

System equations for a frame

Consider solving a boundary value problem with the EST method. The second-order
analysis is a nonlinear problem and the superposition of deflections cannot be applied.
Axial forces are generally not known at the outset of a frame analysis. A set of axial
forces of the frame members is determined as a linear structure. At the second iteration,
the axial forces from the first iteration are used. If the axial forces obtained by the
second iteration differ greatly from the values of the first iteration, the calculated values
are used to find new values and the analysis is repeated.
As can be seen from the computing diary excerpt 6.1, the axial forces of the frame
elements (given in Fig. 6.7), obtained in the third iteration, do not differ from the values
of the second iteration.
Computing diary excerpt 6.1
SIvec =
1
2
3
4
5

Linear
-824.978
-25.760
-775.104
-79.661
-739.918

1
-828.823
-21.535
-773.182
-77.786
-737.994

2
-828.821
-21.499
-773.186
-77.769
-737.993

3
-828.821
-21.499
-773.186
-77.769
-737.993

4
-828.821
-21.499
-773.186
-77.769
-737.993

In excerpt 6.2 from the computing diary, an iteration for the support reactions of
the frame from Fig. 6.7 is shown.
Computing diary excerpt 6.2
Support_Reactions =
Linear
Cx
25.760
Cz
-824.978
Cx
53.901
Cz
-775.104
Cy(moment) -138.774
Cx
130.339
Cz
-739.918
Cy(moment) -220.868

1
21.535
-828.823
56.251
-773.182
-157.125
132.214
-737.994
-239.506

2
21.499
-828.821
56.270
-773.186
-157.134
132.231
-737.993
-239.508

3
21.499
-828.821
56.270
-773.186
-157.134
132.231
-737.993
-239.508

147

4
21.499
-828.821
56.270
-773.186
-157.134
132.231
-737.993
-239.508

148

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

Program excerpt 6.1 (The basic equations. Lahe2FrameDFIm.m)

I I v =0;
I J v =0;
#
f o r i =1:NEARV
qkoormus=z e r o s ( 1 , 3 ) ;
Fjoud=z e r o s ( 1 , 2 ) ;
spvF=z e r o s ( 4 , 8 ) ;
vB=z e r o s ( 4 , 1 ) ;
vFz=z e r o s ( 4 , 1 ) ;
k r d a=i ;
EI=s e l e m ( i , 1 3 ) ;
EA=s e l e m ( i , 1 4 ) ;
GAr=s e l e m ( i , 1 5 ) ;
L i=l v a r r a s ( i , 1 ) ;
S I I=S I ( i , 1 ) ;
qzZ ( i ,1)= esQkoormus ( 1 , 1 , i ) ;
FZz ( i ,1)= e s F j o u d ( 1 , 1 , i ) ;
aLXx ( i ,1)= e s F j o u d ( 1 , 3 , i ) ;
q z=qzZ ( i , 1 ) ;
aLx=aLXx ( i , 1 ) ;
Fz=FZz ( i , 1 ) ;
#
Fx=FZx ( i , 1 ) ;
#The t r a n s f e r m a t r i x e q u a t i o n
spvF=y s p l v f m h v I I ( b a a s i 0 , S I I , Li , Li , EA, GAr , EI ) ;
vB= y l q v I I ( b a a s i 0 , S I I , Li , Li , qz , EA, EI ) ;
vFz= y l f h v z I I ( b a a s i 0 , S I I , Li , Li , aLx , Fz , EI ) ;
vB=vB+vFz ;
I I v=k r d a *6 5;
I J v=k r d a *12 11;
spA=s p I n s e r t B t o A ( spA , I I v , I J v , spvF ) ;
B=I n s e r t B t o A (B ,NNK, 1 , I I v , 1 , vB , 6 , 1 ) ;
endfor
#
% h e r e NEARV t h e number o f e l e m e n t s
%
b a a s i 0 t h e s c a l i n g m u l t i p l i e r f o r d i s p l a c e m e n t s

Let us start by assembling a system of non-symmetric sparse equations

spAZ = B

(6.1)

The system (6.1) is a collection of the

1. basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
2. compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,
3. joint equilibrium equations,
4. side conditions (hinges),
5. restrictions on support displacements.
This collection of boundary problem equations (6.1) is assembled and solved by the
GNU Octave function Lahe2FrameDFIm.m (p. 246).
The basic equations of a frame are defined as

IU
612 Z121 = Z61

(6.2)

6.2 Illustrative frame problem 1

149

and Z
are expressed as
where IU

IU
612 = I66 U66 ,
[

121

ZL
ZA

(6.3)

(6.4)

is the transfer matrix given with Eqs. (5.110) and (5.111) at =

Here, U66 US2
x
(Sign Convention 2); ZL , ZA are the vectors of displacements and forces at the end and

at the beginning of the element, respectively; the loading vector Z Z2 is given with
Eqs. (5.112), (5.113), (5.114), and (5.115); I66 is a unit matrix 6 6 for the frame
element.
Equilibrium equations at beam joints and joint equilibrium equations are discussed
in sections 2.2 and 2.3, side conditions and restrictions on support displacements are
dealt with in sections 2.4 and 2.5.
Inserting the system of the basic equations (6.2) into the system Eq. (6.1) is shown
in excerpt 6.1 of the program.

6.2

Illustrative frame problem 1

Example 6.1. Problem Statement. Figure 6.1 shows a frame of the span length = 6 m,
carrying a uniform load = 20 kN/m. The 5 m long column 34 and the 2.5 m long column
23 are both loaded with a vertical force = 800 kN. At node 2, a horizontal force = 90 kN
acts.
F=800 kN

111111111111111111111111
000000000000000000000000
000000000000000000000000
111111111111111111111111
EI
q = 20 kN/m

EI p

11
00
00
11
3

EI p

11
00
00
11

H = 90 kN

2.5 m

F=800 kN

EI p = 2 .10

kN.m 2

EI r = 1.5
EI p

Figure 6.1. The frame EST1

We assume that the value of the column flexural rigidity = 2 104 kNm2 and that of
the beam = 1.5 (1 = 1.5 2 ); axial rigidity of the columns = 2.0 1020 kN and
that of the beam = 2.0 1020 kN; shear rigidity of the columns = 1.0 1025 and that
of the beam = 1.0 1025 .

x
z

[13 14 15 16 17 18]

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

[19 20 21 22 23 24]

150

[31 32 33 34 35 36]

[1 2 3 4 5 6]

[7 8 9 10 11 12]

11
00
00
11

[u w

11
00
00
11

[25 26 27 28 29 30]

S H M]

Figure 6.2. Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame EST1

We wish to compute the displacements, reactions, internal forces, and draw the axial force,
shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Problem Solving. To solve the problem, we use the EST method. The solving procedure
includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(6.5)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (6.1) and (6.5) (prepared and
solved by the program). To implement this aim, the program
(a) inserts the basic equations of a frame into the equation system,
(b) adds the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes to the equation
system,
(c) adds the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adds the side conditions (hinges),
(e) adds the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solves the system of sparse equations,
(g) produces an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and forces;
support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m are given in
excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 6.2; nodal coordinates excerpt
6.3; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 6.4.

6.2 Illustrative frame problem 1

151

Program excerpt 6.2 ( Nmitmeks yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m )

epsdountil=0.0000001; # for iteration (max |S| increment)
Number_of_frame_nodes=4
Number_of_elements=3
Number_of_support_reactions=5
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces are calculated on parts Nmitmeks of the element
Nmitmeks=4
# --- Element properties --EIp=20000; # kN/m^2
EIr=40000; # kN/m^2
# EAp=4.6*10^6;
EAp=2.0^20;
# EAp=4.6*10^6;
EAr=6.8*10^20;

# EAr=6.8*10^6;
GAp=1.0e+25;
GAr=1.0e+25;
# GAp=0.4*EAp;
# GAr=0.4*EAr;

baasi0=EIp/5 # scaling multiplier for displacements

# baasi0=1.0;
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
baasi0=EIp/5 # scaling multiplier for the displacements
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[20.0 0.0 0.0 6.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 5.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 2.5];
#
# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN
# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 5.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 2.5];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0
sSolmF(2,1,1)= 800.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= -90.0;
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

%
%

Fz
Fx

sSolmF(2,1,2)= 800.0;
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);

152

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

#tSiire(:,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0
#tSiire(:,1,2)= 0.0

Program excerpt 6.3 (

#tSiire(:,1,3)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0

yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1
6.0
0.0;
% node 2
6.0
2.5;
% node 3
0.0
5.0];
% node 4
#==========
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[3
1 1 0;
% node 3
4
1 1 1]; % node 4
#==========

Program excerpt 6.4 (

yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
EIp EAp GAp
1
4
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 2
EIp EAp GAp
3
2
0 0 1
0 0 0];
% element 3
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (6.5), carried out
by the function Lahe2FrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements and forces of the element ends of
the frame as shown in Fig. 6.2.
The results of iteration of the axial forces are shown in excerpt 6.3 from the computing
diary.
Computing diary excerpt 6.3 (
SIvec =
Element Linear
1
-897.500
2
-54.000
3
-822.500

1
-904.385
-55.431
-815.615

yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m

2
-904.364
-55.362
-815.636

3
-904.364
-55.362
-815.636

4
-904.364
-55.362
-815.636

)
5
-904.364
-55.362
-815.636

The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown in excerpt 6.4 from the
computing diary.

6.2 Illustrative frame problem 1

Computing diary excerpt 6.4 (

153
yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m

-------- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 -------============================================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element No
u
w
fi
S
H
M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------1 -0.000e+00
0.000e+00
0.000e+00
904.364
55.362
-154.733
2 -3.344e-02
2.261e-17
3.342e-04
55.362
-104.364
152.316
3
1.020e-17
3.344e-02
8.548e-03
815.636
34.638
-113.870
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

The support reactions of the frame in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 6.5 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 6.5 (

yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from X row: 37

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
Cy <=> 3
------------------------------------------37
+3.463836e+01
3
1
38
-8.156356e+02
3
2
39
+5.536164e+01
4
1
40
-9.043644e+02
4
2
41
-1.547333e+02
4
3
--------------------------------------------

3. Output: the element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix
are given in excerpt 6.6 from the computing diary.
The bending moment, shear force Q and axial force N diagrams of the frame EST1 are
shown in Fig. 6.3.
Computing diary excerpt 6.6 (

yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m

154

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

55.36
(54.0)

111
000
000
111

904.36
(897.5)

N [kN]

815.63
(822.5)

11
00
00
11

(54.0) 55.66

16.11 (22.5)

14.22

44.49

74.57

104.35 (97.5)

(a) Axial force N diagram

62.22

11
00

64.40

41.61 (36.0)
44.17
46.04
47.16
47.54 (36.0)

62.06
(54.0) 55.36

Q [kN]

111
000

(b) Shear force Q diagram

152.32
(135.0)

113.87
(90.0)

18.08

58.80
(45.0)

78.20
1.40 71.24
(0.0) (67.5) 115.29

111
000
000
111
4

80.91

113.87
3 (90.0)

M [kN.m]

154.73
(135.0)

(c) Bending moment diagram

Figure 6.3. Internal forces diagrams of the frame EST1

(bracketed are values of linear solution)
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -3.34392e-02 -3.34392e-02 -3.34392e-02 -3.34392e-02
displacement w - 2.26091e-17 3.39304e-03 8.42296e-03 8.39268e-03
rotation
fi - 3.34242e-04 -3.73960e-03 -2.22252e-03 2.62995e-03
normal force N - -55.36164
-55.36164
-55.36164
-55.36164
shear force Q - 104.34587
74.57141
44.48742
14.21878
moment force M - -152.31615
-18.08174
71.24329
115.28819

-3.34392e-02
3.29397e-10
8.54847e-03
-55.36164
-16.10888
113.87012

6.2 Illustrative frame problem 1

155

-----------------axial force S - -55.36164

-55.36164
-55.36164
-55.36164
-55.36164
transv force H - 104.36438
74.36438
44.36438
14.36438
-15.63562
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 2.500 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 1.01954e-17 7.64658e-18 5.09772e-18 2.54886e-18 1.54074e-33
displacement w - 3.34392e-02 2.70705e-02 1.90043e-02 9.79115e-03 7.61059e-11
rotation
fi - 8.54847e-03 1.16917e-02 1.39732e-02 1.53568e-02 1.58205e-02
normal force N - -815.63562 -815.63562
-815.63562
-815.63562
-815.63562
shear force Q - -41.61080
-44.17449
-46.03540
-47.16392
-47.54210
moment force M - 113.87012
87.02657
58.79850
29.63498
-0.00000
-----------------axial force S - -815.63562
-815.63562 -815.63562
-815.63562
-815.63562
transv force H - -34.63836
-34.63836
-34.63836
-34.63836
-34.63836
---------------------------------------------------------------------------0.033439 F=800 kN

F=800 kN
q = 20 kN/m

111000000000000000000000000
000
111111111111111111111111

H = 90 kN

2.5 m

11
00

34.638
(36.000)
815.636
(822.500)

4 55.362

154.733
(135.000)

00(54.000)
11

904.364
(897.500)

Figure 6.4. Boundary forces of the frame EST1

Testing a static equilibrium for the frame
Consider next a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 6.4. Let us project the forces
onto the X-axis,
55.36164 + 34.63836 90 = 0.0

(6.6)

904.3644 815.6356 + 6 20 + 2 800 = 0.0

(6.7)

= 0;
and onto the Z-axis,
= 0;

We now write the equation of the sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting
about point 3 shown in Fig. 6.4:
3 = 0;

154.7333 904.3644 6.0 + 55.36164 2.5 + 800 0.0334392

+800 (6.0 + 0.0334392) + 20 6.0 (3 + 0.0334392) + 90 2.5 = 1.76 104 kNm

(6.8)

The calculations with equations (6.6), (6.7), and (6.8) have verified the static equilibrium of
the frame.

156

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yspESTframe1
10

Displacement and force numbers

u w fi N Q M at the beginning
7 8 9 10 11 12
19 20 21 22 23 24
31 32 33 34 35 36

u w fi N Q M at the end
1 2 3 4 5 6
13 14 15 16 17 18
25 26 27 28 29 30

Support reactions: 37 38 39 40 41
2

2
3

4
4
6

Figure 6.5. Elements of the frame EST1

spy(spA) sparse spA(41,41) nonzero elements [5.9%]

Basic equations of frame 118

Compatibility equations of displacements 1924

25
Joint equilibrium equations 2535

35
Side conditions 3636
Restrictions on support displacements 3741
40
0

Figure 6.6. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST1

6.3 Illustrative frame problem 2

6.3

157

Illustrative frame problem 2

Example 6.2. Problem Statement. In Fig. 6.7, a two-span frame of the height = 4 m
is shown. Two spans of the frame are of the same length, = 6 m. The beam of the first
span carries a uniform load = 15 kN/m. The rightmost column is loaded with horizontal
concentrated loads 1 = 90 kN and 2 = 120 kN. Each of the frame columns carries a vertical
concentrated load 3 = 750 kN.

11111111111111111111111
00000000000000000000000
EI
4m

F1 = 90 kN
EI r

EI p

4
2
EI p = 2 .10 kN.m

111
000

F3 = 750 kN

q = 15 kN/m

111
000

EI r = 1.5
EI p
6m

F2 = 120 kN
2m

111
000

Figure 6.7. The two-span frame EST2

Let us assume that the value of the column flexural rigidity = 2 104 kNm2 and beam
flexural rigidity = 1.5 ; axial rigidity of the columns = 4.6 106 kN and that of the
beam = 8.8 106 kN; shear rigidity of the columns = 0.4 and that of the beam
= 0.4 .
We wish to compute the displacements, reactions, internal forces, and draw the axial force,
shear force and bending moment diagrams.
Problem Solving. We use the EST method to solve the problem. The solving procedure
includes the following.
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, restrictions on support displacements.
2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (6.1) and (6.9) (prepared and
solved by the program):
(a) writing the basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
spAZ = B

(6.9)

(b) adding the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,

(c) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adding the side conditions (hinges),
(e) adding the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solving the compiled system of sparse equations,
(g) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and
forces; support reactions.

x
z

[25 26 27 28 29 30]

[31 32 33 34 35 36]

111
000

[55 56 57 58 59 60]
5
x

[7 8 9 10 11 12]

x
z

[37 38 39 40 41 42]

[1 2 3 4 5 6]

[43 44 45 46 47 48]

[13 14 15 16 17 18]

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

[19 20 21 22 23 24]

158

[49 50 51 52 53 54]

111
000
[u w S H M]

111
000

Figure 6.8. Displacement and force numbers of the two-span frame EST2
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m are shown in
excerpt from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 6.5; nodal coordinates excerpt
6.6; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 6.7.
Program excerpt 6.5 (

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

epsdountil=0.0000001; # for iteration (max |S| increment)

Number_of_frame_nodes=6
Number_of_elements=5
Number_of_support_reactions=8
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces are calculated on parts Nmitmeks of the element
Nmitmeks=4
Lp=12.0; # graphics axis
# --- Element properties --EIp=20000 # kN/m^2
EIr=40000 # kN/m^2
EAp=4.6*10^6
#EAp=4.6*10^15;
baasi0=EIp/5.6
#baasi0=1.0;

EAr=6.8*10^6;
#EAr=6.8*10^15
GAp=0.4*EAp;
GAr=0.4*EAr;

# scaling multiplier for the displacements

#Element load in local coordinates

# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
LoadsqONelement=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[15.0 0.0 0.0 6.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 6.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,5)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

6.3 Illustrative frame problem 2

159

#
# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN
# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF_on_Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 6.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,5)=[120.0 0.0 2.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0
sSolmF(2,1,2)= 750.0; % Fz
#sSolmF(:,1,3)= 0.0
sSolmF(2,1,4)= 750.0; % Fz
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0
sSolmF(1,1,6)= -90.0; % Fx
sSolmF(2,1,6)= 750.0; % Fz

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

Program excerpt 6.6 (

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,6)= 0.0

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1
0.0
-4.0;
% node 2
6.0
0.0;
% node 3
6.0
-4.0;
% node 4
12.0
0.0;
% node 5
12.0
-4.0];
%% node 6
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 0;
% node 1

160
3
5
#==========

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

1 1 1;
1 1 1];

% node 3
% node 5

Program excerpt 6.7 (

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
4
2
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 2
EIp EAp GAp
4
3
0 0 0
0 0 0;
% element 3
EIr EAr GAr
6
4
0 0 0
0 0 1;
% element 4
EIp EAp GAp
5
6
0 0 0
0 0 0];
% element 5
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (6.5), carried out
by the function Lahe2FrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). The program has numbered the displacements and forces of the element ends of
the frames as shown in Figs. 6.2 and 6.8.
The results of iteration of the axial forces are given in excerpt 6.7 from the computing
diary.
Computing diary excerpt 6.7 (
Element Linear
1
-824.978
2
-25.760
3
-775.104
4
-79.661
5
-739.918

1
-828.823
-21.535
-773.182
-77.786
-737.994

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

2
-828.821
-21.499
-773.186
-77.769
-737.993

3
-828.821
-21.499
-773.186
-77.769
-737.993

) SIvec =

4
-828.821
-21.499
-773.186
-77.769
-737.993

The unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements are shown in excerpt 6.8 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 6.8 (

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

-------- Scaling multiplier for displacements = 1/baasi0 -------============================================================================

Unscaled initial parameter vector
Element No
u
w
fi
S
H
M
---------------------------------------------------------------------------1
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
1.166e-02
828.821
21.499
0.000
2
-3.056e-02
7.207e-04 -1.311e-04
21.499
-78.821
111.330
3
-0.000e+00
0.000e+00
0.000e+00
773.186
56.270
-157.134
4
-3.058e-02
6.723e-04 -2.423e-03
77.769
-12.007
0.000
5
6.417e-04
3.065e-02
4.838e-03
737.993
12.231
-72.037
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

6.3 Illustrative frame problem 2

161

The support reactions of the frame in global coordinates are shown in excerpt 6.9 from the
computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 6.9 (

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

Support reactions begin from X row: 61

===========================================
No
X
Node
Cx <=> 1
Cz <=> 2
Cy <=> 3
------------------------------------------61
+2.149932e+01
1
1
62
-8.288206e+02
1
2
63
+5.626986e+01
3
1
64
-7.731859e+02
3
2
65
-1.571336e+02
3
3
66
+1.322308e+02
5
1
67
-7.379935e+02
5
2
68
-2.395078e+02
5
3
--------------------------------------------

3. Output: the element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix are
given in excerpt 6.10 from the computing diary.
The horizontal displacements diagram of the frame EST2 is depicted in Fig. 6.9. The
bending moment, shear force Q and axial force N diagrams of the frame EST2 are shown in
Fig. 6.10.
Computing diary excerpt 6.10 (

yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m

(2.675e02)
3.0574e02

(2.676e02)
3.058e02

(1.028e02)
1.179e02
1

11
00
00
11

(2.683e02)
3.065e02

(1.34e02)
1.49e02

11
00
00
11
3

111
000
000
111
5

Figure 6.9. Horizontal displacements diagram of the frame EST2

(bracketed are values of linear solution)

162

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

737.99
(739.92)

N ep [kN]
1

828.82
(824.98)

77.77
(79.66)

773.19
(775.10)

21.50
(25.76)

828.82
(824.98)

111
000

773.19
111(775.10)
000

737.99
111(739.92)
000

(a) Axial force N diagram

11.33
12.19
(15.02) (10.08)
2

21.39
(25.76)

111
000

139.84
(130.34)

63.81

Q ep [kN]

15.80
(10.34)

61.62
(53.90)

78.82
(74.98)

31.16
(25.76)

11.63
(10.08)

111
000

56.27
(53.90)

132.23
(130.34)

(b) Shear force Q diagram

111.30
(103.03)

72.04
(69.49)

91.59
(76.83) 4
2

57.78
(54.39)

111
000

91.59
(76.83)
35.96
(39.81)

[kN.m]

111
000

157.134
(138.774)

111
000

239.508
(220.868)

(c) Bending moment diagram

Figure 6.10. Internal forces diagrams of the two-span frame EST2

(bracketed are values of linear solution)
normal force N - -828.82062
-828.82062 -828.82062
-828.82062 -828.82062
shear force Q - -31.16401
-30.52051
-28.61656
-25.53080
-21.39067
moment force M 0.00000
-30.94922
-60.62029
-87.78785 -111.32995
-----------------axial force S - -828.82062
-828.82062
-828.82062
-828.82062
-828.82062
transv force H - -21.49932
-21.49932
-21.49932
-21.49932
-21.49932
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 2 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -3.05647e-02 -3.05695e-02 -3.05742e-02 -3.05789e-02 -3.05837e-02
displacement w - 7.20714e-04 3.71930e-03 7.67193e-03 7.50247e-03 6.72336e-04
rotation
fi - -1.31089e-04 -3.02184e-03 -1.68423e-03 2.19229e-03 6.91421e-03

6.3 Illustrative frame problem 2

163

normal force N - -21.49932

-21.49932
-21.49932
-21.49932 -21.49932
shear force Q 78.82344
56.38559
33.85683
11.27349 -11.32803
moment force M - -111.32995
-9.90955
57.78135
91.63364
91.59272
-----------------axial force S - -21.49932
-21.49932
-21.49932
-21.49932 -21.49932
transv force H 78.82062
56.32062
33.82062
11.32062 -11.17938
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 3 of length 4.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 0.00000e+00 -1.68084e-04 -3.36168e-04 -5.04252e-04 -6.72336e-04
displacement w - 0.00000e+00 -3.44769e-03 -1.17895e-02 -2.18995e-02 -3.05837e-02
rotation
fi - 0.00000e+00 6.40393e-03 9.75665e-03 9.92896e-03 6.91421e-03
normal force N - -773.18589 -773.18589
-773.18589
-773.18589
-773.18589
shear force Q - -56.26986
-61.22129
-63.81357
-63.94679
-61.61583
moment force M - 157.13359
98.19802
35.47841
-28.60837
-91.59272
-----------------axial force S - -773.18589 -773.18589
-773.18589
-773.18589
-773.18589
transv force H - -56.26986
-56.26986
-56.26986
-56.26986
-56.26986
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 4 of length 6.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - -3.05837e-02 -3.06008e-02 -3.06180e-02 -3.06351e-02 -3.06523e-02
displacement w - 6.72336e-04 4.07754e-03 6.11281e-03 5.41621e-03 6.41733e-04
rotation
fi - -2.42253e-03 -1.96544e-03 -5.96843e-04 1.67528e-03 4.83769e-03
normal force N - -77.76918
-77.76918
-77.76918
-77.76918
-77.76918
shear force Q - 12.19491
12.15936
12.05292
11.87622
11.63028
moment force M 0.00000
18.27458
36.44263
54.39821
72.03667
-----------------axial force S - -77.76918
-77.76918
-77.76918
-77.76918 -77.76918
transv force H 12.00651
12.00651
12.00651
12.00651
12.00651
---------------------------------------------------------------------------Displacements and forces of element no 5 of length 4.000 m
The element is divided into 4 parts
displacement u - 6.41733e-04 4.81300e-04 3.20867e-04 1.60433e-04 0.00000e+00
displacement w - 3.06523e-02 2.41507e-02 1.49071e-02 4.86941e-03 -6.63532e-15
rotation
fi - 4.83769e-03 8.02360e-03 1.03047e-02 8.60626e-03 5.15213e-15
normal force N - -737.99349 -737.99349 -737.99349 -737.99349
-737.99349
shear force Q - -15.80100
-18.15219 -139.83562 -138.58218
-132.23082
moment force M 72.03667
55.00768
35.95515 -103.68339
-239.50781
-----------------axial force S - -737.99349 -737.99349 -737.99349 -737.99349
-737.99349
transv force H - -12.23082
-12.23082 -132.23082 -132.23082
-132.23082
----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Testing a static equilibrium for the frame

Consider next a static equilibrium of the frame shown in Fig. 6.11. Let us project the
forces onto the X-axis (see Fig. 6.11),
= 0;

21.49932 + 56.26986 + 132.2308 90 120 = 2.0 105

(6.10)

and onto the Z-axis,

= 0;

828.8206 773.1859 737.9935 + 15 6.0 + 3 750 = 0.0

(6.11)

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6. The EST method for a second-order theory

0.0305647

F3 = 750 kN

q = 15 kN/m

11100000000000000000000000
000
11111111111111111111111
2

F1 = 90 kN

111(25.760)
000
21.499
828.821
(842.978)

111
000

157.134
(138.774)
6m

773.186
(775.104)

F2 = 120 kN

239.508 5
(220.868)
(53.901)
56.270 6 m

111
000
132.231
(130.339)

737.993
(739.918)

Figure 6.11. Boundary forces of the two-span frame EST2

We now write equation (6.12) of the sum of the moments and the moments of the forces acting
about point 1 shown in Fig. 6.11:

1 = 0;

157.1336 239.5078 + 773.1859 6 + 737.9935 12 + 120.0 2.0

+90.0 4.0 750.0 (12.0 0.0306523) 750.0 (6.0 0.0305837)
15 6.0 (3.0 0.0305742) + 0.0305647 750.0 = 1.797 103

(6.12)

At node 2, the horizontal displacement 2 4 = 3.05647102 (see excerpt 6.10 from the computing diary). The additional moment from node (member) displacements
= 0;

750.0 (0.0306523) 750.0 (0.0305837)

15 6.0 (0.0305742) + 0.0305647 750.0 = 71.602 kNm

(6.13)

The calculations with equations (6.10), (6.11), and (6.12) have verified the static equilibrium
of the frame.

6.3 Illustrative frame problem 2

165
yspESTframe2

Displacement and force numbers

u w fi N Q M at the beginning
7 8 9 10 11 12
19 20 21 22 23 24
31 32 33 34 35 36
43 44 45 46 47 48
55 56 57 58 59 60

u w fi N Q M at the end
1 2 3 4 5 6
13 14 15 16 17 18
25 26 27 28 29 30
37 38 39 40 41 42
49 50 51 52 53 54

Support reactions: 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68
5

Figure 6.12. Elements of the frame EST2

spy(spA) sparse spA(68,68) nonzero elements [3.6%]

Basic equations of frame 130

30
Compatibility equations of the displacements 3142

40
Joint equilibrium equations 4358

Side conditions 5960

Restrictions on support displacements 6168

Figure 6.13. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA of the frame EST2

166

6. The EST method for a second-order theory

Table 6.1 gives the values for internal reactions 1 2 3 (contact forces 4 ) determined by the
EST method. These can be compared with the results ( ) 5 obtained with the slope-deflection
method. The table describes the boundary values (internal reactions) after the second iteration,
whereas those in table 16.17 of [Lah12] had been obtained in the first iteration.

Table 6.1. Comparison of the internal reactions values of the frame EST2

1 .

Linear theory

2nd order theory

[kNm]

[kN]

[kNm]

[kN]

0.0000

0.000

824.978

25.760

0.000

828.820

21.499

-103.1977

-103.040

-824.978

-25.760

-111.330

-828.820

-21.499

2 .

103.1977

103.040

25.760

-74.978

111.330

21.499

-78.820

76.9767

76.829

-25.760

-15.022

91.593

-21.499

-11.179

3 .

-138.8954

-138.774

775.104

53.901

-157.133

773.186

56.270

-76.9767

-76.829

-775.104

-53.901

-91.593

-773.186

-56.270

4 .

0.0000

0.000

79.661

-10.082

0.000

77.769

-12.007

60.3488

60.490

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Fixed-end forces and moments at joints are called internal reactions http://www.gunt.de/static/
s3117_1.php?p1=&p2=&pN=;;. Web. 20 August 2013.
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http://engr.bd.psu.edu/rxm61/213/Beams_overview.ppt. Web. 20 August 2013.
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Shear and Moment Diagrams for Frames: ... cut the frame into its component members and find
internal reactions http://www.ce.memphis.edu/3121/notes/notes_04d.pdf. Web. 20 August 2013.
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A contact force is a force that acts at the points of contact between two objects [Rand07].
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http://digi.lib.ttu.ee/opik_eme/Ehitusmehaanika.pdf.

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7.1

Introduction

An analysis of a structure is an important means for estimating its serviceability under

the loading for which the structure has been designed. If the load is increased until the
structure reaches a full yield, plastic hinges will form and the structure will transform
to a mechanism. Under further loading this mechanism would collapse. The number of
plastic hinges required to convert a structure into a mechanism is one more than the
degree of indeterminacy (n+1). A study of the collapse load magnitude is necessary to
determine the load factor.

Ultimate strength
Necking

Upper yield

Failure

Y
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U Elastic energy
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The load factor [Cpr11] for a collapse mechanism i is
=

(7.1)

where the collapse load is the load at which the structure will fail, and the working load
is the load which the structure is expected to carry.
In statically indeterminate structures the collapse load is larger than the load that
initiates yielding.
Let us consider an ideal elastic-plastic material yielding (see Prandtl1 diagram
Fig. 7.1 b) in the beam cross section.
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In structural members subjected to bending, an assumption that a plastic hinge
might form at a point is sufficient for limit state analysis. At a plastic hinge, stresses
remain constant (see Fig. 7.2), whereas strains and rotations can increase. We assume
that the condition for the axial force / 1 is fulfilled, otherwise plastic bending
and compression or tension must be combined [IB01].

7.1.1

The plastic moment

For pure bending = 0, we use Eq. (7.2). The plastic moment about the neutral
axis y in a plastic hinge can be computed from Eq. (7.3).

= 0

(7.2)

(7.3)

where is the yield stress, an area in tension, an area in compression.

Equations (7.2) and (7.3) give
= 0,

| | + | | =

(7.4)
(7.5)

where and are accordingly the first moment of the area in tension and that of the
area in compression about neutral axis.
From Eq. (7.5) we get the expression for the plastic moment
=

(7.6)

where the plastic section modulus is given by

= | | + | |

(7.7)

For a rectangular cross section shown in Fig. 7.2, the plastic section modulus is
(

1

+
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2
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2
4

(7.8)

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(7.9)

(7.10)

This ratio is termed the shape factor. The shape factor is a measure of the efficiency
of a cross section in bending. Shape factors for some cross sections are given in Fig. 7.3.
Fig. 7.4 shows stresses at loading and unloading with a pure bending moment. At
unloading, the stresses decrease (Fig. 7.4 g). The residual stresses on the cross section
after removing a moment are shown in Fig. 7.4 h.
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7.1.2

Work done in a plastic hinge

Let us consider the internal energy in the plastic hinge from Fig. 7.5 a:

(7.11)

= 0

where = is the work done by external forces (see Appendix B.1).

The work done by external forces at Sign Convention 1 (see Fig. 7.5 a)

= * * = * sign * sign *

= * * = 0

(7.12)

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M pl >= 0

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M pl = | M*pl |

M pl <= 0

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M pl >= 0

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(b) Sign Convention 2

Figure 7.5. Work done in a plastic hinge

The work done by external forces at Sign Convention 2 (see Fig. 7.5 b)

= * * = * sign * sign *

= * * = 0

(7.13)

The incremental rotation of the plastic hinge is given by the difference between
rotations of the member ends at joint. It is necessary to check the compatibility of the
rotations related to the hinge with the sign of the plastic moment of Eq. (7.13).
Considering that = * and = * , the work of boundary forces at the
member ends at joint is

= = | | = 0

(7.14)

where
(

= sign + sign

(7.15)

The boundary forces work at the member end and the boundary forces work *
at the plastic hinge boundary, at a similar angle of rotation, , have different signs
(see Fig. 7.5 b):
+ * = 0
+ * = 0

(7.16)

The sum of the amounts of work done by internal and external forces is zero (see
Appendix B.1 and Eq. (B.8)), or
* = * = * = 0

(7.17)

= * = * = 0

(7.18)

and

The sum of the amounts of work done by boundary forces of members at the plastic
hinge
= + = 0

(7.19)

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7.2

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Methods of plastic analysis

The criteria to be followed in plastic analysis to identify a correct load factor:

equilibrium the internal bending moments must be in equilibrium with the
external loads;
yield no point in the structure can have a moment greater than the plastic
moment | | | |;
mechanism at collapse, the structure, or a part of it, can deform as a mechanism;
dissipation energy 0 in Eq. (7.13) must be positive, i.e. the sum of
the amounts of work done by boundary forces of members at a plastic hinge
= 0 must be negative (Eq. (7.19).
Three fundamental theorems are based on the criteria named (see [Cpr11]):
the lower bound (safe) theorem or static theorem,
the upper bound (unsafe) theorem or kinematic theorem,
the uniqueness theorem.
Theorem 7.2.1 (the lower bound (safe) theorem or static theorem)
A load computed on the basis of a bending moment distribution in which the moment
nowhere exceeds is either equal to or less than the true collapse load.
A bending moment diagram is found which satisfies the conditions of equilibrium.
The load factor in Eq. (7.1) is either less than or equal to the true load factor at
collapse (see Fig. 7.6).
Theorem 7.2.2 (the upper bound (unsafe) theorem or kinematic theorem)
A load computed on the basis of an assumed mechanism is either equal to or greater
than the true collapse load. When several mechanisms are tried, the true collapse load
will be the smallest of them.
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A bending moment diagram is found which satisfies the conditions of equilibrium.

The load factor in Eq. (7.1) is either greater than or equal to the true load factor at
collapse (see Fig. 7.6).
Theorem 7.2.3 (the uniqueness theorem)
A load computed on the basis of bending moment distribution which satisfies both the
plastic moment and mechanism conditions is ae true plastic collapse load.
A bending moment diagram is found which satisfies the conditions of equilibrium.
The load factor of Eq. (7.1) is the true load factor at collapse.
Basically there are three methods of analysis (see [Cpr11] p. 28):
the kinematic (mechanism) method,
the equilibrium (statical ) method,
the load incremental method.
The load incremental method
This method is most readily suited for computer implementation. We will concentrate only on this one, using the EST method (see Example 8.1). Let us assume
that
for an n times statically indeterminate structure, the forces are given,
the cross-sectional stiffness parameters and the full plastic moment are known.
The method is based on an incremental process producing a sequence of the load
factor of Eq. (7.1). The following steps are made:
1. Increasing the load times ( ) to the appearance of a full plastic moment
(0)
. For that
compose a structural system for an n1 times statically indeterminate struc(0)
ture with a full plastic moment in the plastic hinge,
find the load factor ,
check if the boundary work at the plastic hinge satisfies the condition of
Eq. (7.19).
2. In an n1 times statically indeterminate structure, increasing the load 1 times
(1)
to the appearance of a second full plastic moment . For that
compose a structural system for an n2 times statically indeterminate struc(0)
(1)
ture with the full plastic moments and in the plastic hinges,
find the load factor + 1 ,

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check if the boundary work at the plastic hinges satisfies the condition of
Eq. (7.19) = + = 0.
3. Repeating the step-by-step procedure until the structure is statically determinate
(n=0 ).
4. Increasing the load in the statically determinate structure (n=0 ) to the appear()
ance of a full plastic moment . A plastic hinge forms and the structure
becomes a mechanism. The structure cannot sustain any more load and thus will
()
collapse at . The load computed in which the moment exceeds is equal
to the true collapse load. For that
compose a structural system for a statically determinate structure with full
(0)
(1)
()
plastic moments , , ... , in the plastic hinges,
find the load factor + 1 + ... + ,
check if the boundary work at the plastic hinge satisfies the condition of
Eq. (7.19) = + = 0.

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8.1

Illustrative problems

Example 8.1. Problem Statement. The frame depicted in Fig. 8.1 is of height = 4 m
and of span length = 8 m. The beam 24 is loaded with a vertical concentrated load
1 = 1.0 kN (here, is the load factor, see Eq. (7.1)). A horizontal load 2 = 0.5 kN
acts at joint 2. For the beam, the full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm, and for the columns,
= 15.0 kNm.
F1 = 1.0 kN
load factor

F2 = 0.5 kN

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Let us assume that the flexural rigidity of a column = 2 104 kNm2 and that of the
beam = 3.0 ; the axial rigidity of a column = 4.6 106 kN and that of the beam
= 8.8 106 kN; the shear rigidity of a column = 0.4 and that of the beam
= 0.4 .
We wish to compute the collapse load factor at which the frame will actually fail.
Problem Solving. We use the EST method to solve the problem of an n times statically
indeterminate frame. The steps of the load incremental method are listed below.
1. The load of an n=3 times statically indeterminate frame is increased times (1 =
1.0 , 2 = 0.5 , see Fig. 8.1) to the appearance of the full plastic moment .
For that
compose a structural system for an n=3 times statically indeterminate frame
(Fig. 8.2 a) with a load factor = 1.0;
find the node at which a full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm or = 15.0 kNm
will appear. We find that this is node 4, where 4 = 1.021 kNm (see Fig. 8.2 a);

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find the load factor = 0 for a moment = 15.0 kNm to appear at node 4.
We find that for a full plastic moment to develop at node 4, the load factor is to
be 0 = 14.685 as shown in Fig. 8.2 b;
find the next node at which a full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm or =
15.0 kNm will appear. We find that this is node 5 (see Fig. 8.2 b). We also find
that at this node to achieve = 15.0 kNm, 5 is needed to add, and that
5 = 15 12.2727 = 2.7273 kNm as can be seen in Figs. 8.2 b and 8.3 a.

2. In an n=2 times statically indeterminate frame, load is increased ( = 0 + 1 ) times

to the appearance of the second full plastic moment . For that
compose a structural system for an n=2 times statically indeterminate frame
(Fig. 8.3 a) with a load factor = 1.0;
find the load factor 1 for a moment = 15.0 kNm to appear at node 5. We
find that for the appearance of a plastic moment at node 5, the load factor is to be
1 = 5 /5 = 2.7273/0.8525 = 3.1993 as shown in Fig. 8.3 a;
add the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 15.0 kNm (related to 0 ) to the ends of elements 3 and 4 at hinge 4 (see
Fig. 8.3 b);
find the displacements and internal forces of the frame shown in Fig. 8.3 b. Here,
the load factor is = 0 +1 = 17.884, the corresponding loads are 1 = 17.884 kN
m and 2 = 8.9422 kNm;
check if the dissipation
D at plastic
hinge 4 satisfies the condition (7.19). We find
(
)
(
)

that 4 = + = 7.5000 103 + 8.5190 1018 = 0.0075 >

0;
find the next node at which a full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm or =
15.0 kNm will form. We find that this is node 3 (see Fig. 8.3 b). We also find
that at this node, 3 is needed to add to achieve = 30.0 kNm, and that
3 = 30 27.6923 = 2.3077 kNm as shown in Figs. 8.3 b and 8.4 a.
3. In an n=1 times statically indeterminate frame, load is increased ( = 0 + 1 + 2 )
times to the appearance of the third full plastic moment . For that
compose a structural system for an n=1 times statically indeterminate frame
(Fig. 8.4 a) with a load factor = 1.0;
find the load factor 2 for a moment = 30.0 kNm to appear at node 3. We
find that for the appearance of a plastic moment at node 3, the load factor is to be
2 = 3 /3 = 2.3077/2.2727 = 1.0154 as shown in Fig. 8.4 a;
add the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 15.0 kNm (related to 0 ) to the ends of elements 3 and 4 at hinge 4 (see
Fig. 8.3 b);
add the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 15.0 kNm (related to 1 ) to the end of element 4 at plastic hinge 5 (see
Fig. 8.4 b);

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find the displacements and internal forces of the frame shown in Fig. 8.4 b. Here,
the load factor is = 0 + 1 + 2 = 18.900, the corresponding loads are 1 =
18.900 kNm and 2 = 9.450 kNm;
check if the dissipation (D at plastic hinges
5 satisfies the condition (7.19).
) 4 and
(
)

We find that 4 = + = 8.7000 103 1.2000 103 =

(

3 = 0.0012 > 0;
0.0099 > 0 and 5 =
= 1.2000 10

find the next node at which a full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm or =
15.0 kNm will appear. We find that this is node 1 (see Fig. 8.4 b). We also find
that at this node, 1 is needed to add to achieve = 15.0 kNm, and that
1 = 15 8.400 = 6.600 kNm as shown in Figs. 8.4 b and 8.5 a.
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1111111
0000
1111
0000000
1111111
0000
1111
00000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111
0000000
1111111
0000
1111
0000000
1111111
0000
1111
00000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111
0000000
1111111
0000
1111
0000000
1111111
0000
1111
00000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111
00
11
00
11
0000000
1111111

=
18.900
0000
1111
8.400 11
00000000000000000000000000000000
11111111111111111111111111111111
00
00
30.00
15.00 11

= 0 + 1 + 2

(b) 1 = 18.900 kN, 2 = 9.450 kN

Figure 8.4. Bending moment diagrams of an n = 1 times indeterminate frame

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1111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
15.00
5.00
F = 0.5 kN 1111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
00001111111111111111111111111111111
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
00001111111111111111111111111111111
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
00001111111111111111111111111111111
1111
00000000
11111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000
1111
00000000
11111111
0000000000000000000000000000000
= 20.00
00001111111111111111111111111111111
1111
00000000
11111111
30.00
15.00000
15.00 00
0000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111
111
11

F1 = 1.0 kN

n=0
F2 = 0.5 kN

1111111111111111
0000000000000000
0000000000000000
1111111111111111

111
000
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111
000
111

6.00

= 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 F1 = 1.0 kN

4.00

11
00
00
11

6.00 3 = 15.0 8.400

11
00
00
11

3 = 1.100

(a) 1 = 1 kN, 2 = 0.5 kN

(b) 1 = 20.00 kN, 2 = 10.00 kN

Figure 8.5. Bending moment diagrams of a statically determined frame (n = 0)

4. As the last step of the procedure, load is increased in a statically determined frame
()
(n=0) to the appearance of the full plastic moment . A plastic hinge forms and
()

the frame becomes a mechanism. The load computed in which the moment exceeds
is equal to the true collapse load. In the n=0 times statically indeterminate (statically
determinate) frame, load is increased ( = 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 ) times to the appearance
of the fourth full plastic moment . For that
compose a structural system for an n=0 times statically indeterminate frame with
a load factor = 1.0 (see Fig. 8.5 a);
find the load factor 3 for a moment = 15.0 kNm to develop at node 1. We
find that for the appearance of the plastic moment at node 1, the load factor is to
be 3 = 1 /1 = 6.600/6.000 = 1.1000 as shown in Fig. 8.5 a;
add the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 15.0 kNm (related to 0 ) to the ends of elements 3 and 4 at hinge 4 (see
Fig. 8.5 b);
add the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 15.0 kNm (related to 1 ) to the end of element 4 at plastic hinge 5 (see
Fig. 8.5 b);
add the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 30.0 kNm (related to 2 ) to the end of elements 2 and 3 at plastic hinge 3
(see Fig. 8.5 b);
find the displacements and internal forces of the frame shown in Fig. 8.5 b. Here,
the load factor is = 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 20.000, the corresponding loads are 1 =
= 20.000 kNm and 2 = 10.000 kNm;
check if the dissipation D at plastic hinges 4 and 5 satisfies the condition (7.19).
We find (that
)
(
)
+
4 =
= 2.66667 102 1.0000 102 = 0.03667 > 0 ,

2 = 0.01000 > 0 and

5 =
= 1.00000 10

+
2 3.8333 102 = 0.0767 > 0.
3 =

= 3.8333 10

The four plastic hinges (nodes 1, 3, 4, and 5) produce a mechanism leading to collapse at
the loads 1 = 20.000 kNm and 2 = 10.000 kNm (related to the load factor = 20.000).

8.1 Illustrative problems

181
Deflection w and force F at node 3

Flim

D
C
B

F [kN]

w [mm]

Figure 8.6. Load-deflection relation for the frame ESTsn3

An idealized relation between the load 2 and deflection at node 3 is displayed in Fig. 8.6.
The first yield moment occurs at node 4 shown in Fig. 8.5 b and is marked with the letter A
in Fig. 8.6. The following yield moments occurring at nodes 5, 3, and 1 shown in Fig. 8.5 b
are marked with the letters B, C, D in Fig. 8.6.

8.1.1

The n=3 times statically indeterminate frame

Example 8.2. Problem Statement. Consider the frame shown in Fig. 8.1 and described
in Example 8.1. Our aim is to compute the load factor (see Fig. 8.7 b) at which the first
plastic moment occurs.
x
2

1
1

111
000

EI r = 3.0
EI p

(a) 1 = 1 kN, 2 = 0.5 kN

11
00

F1 = 1.0 kN

F2 = 0.5 kN
2

F2 = 0.5 kN

F1 = 1.0 kN

EI r

EI p

11
00
00
11

EI r

EI p

111
000
000
111
5

(b) 1 = 14.685 kN, 2 = 7.3427 kN

Figure 8.7. Load cases of the n = 3 times indeterminate frame ESTsn3

Problem Solving. Now we apply the two load cases shown in Fig. 8.7.
Load case 1 (Fig. 8.7 a). We determine the node at which the first full plastic moment
= 30.0 kN m or = 15.0 kN m will appear. We find that this is node 4:
4 = 1.021 kNm (see Fig. 8.2 a). Next we find the load factor = 0 for a full plastic
moment = 15.0 kNm to appear at node 4: 0 = 14.685 (see Fig. 8.2 a).

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Load case 2 (Fig. 8.7 b). We determine the node at which the second full plastic moment
= 30.0 kNm or = 15.0 kNm will appear. We find that this is node 5 (see
Fig. 8.2 b). We also find that to achieve = 15.0 kNm at this node, 5 is needed
to add, and that 5 = 15 12.2727 = 2.7273 kNm as shown in Figs. 8.2 b and 8.3 a.

We use the EST method described in Chapter 3, Statically indeterminate problems, and
carry out the following steps of calculations:
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, side conditions, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(8.1)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equation (8.1) (prepared and solved by the
function LaheFrameSnDFIm.m):
(a) writing the basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
(b) adding the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,
(c) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adding the side conditions (moment hinges),
(e) adding the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solving the system of sparse equations,
(g) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and
forces; support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m are given
in excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 8.1; nodal coordinates
excerpt 8.2; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 8.3.
Program excerpt 8.1 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=5
Number_of_elements=4
Number_of_support_reactions=6
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces are calculated on parts Nmitmeks of the element
Nmitmeks=4
Lp=10.0; % graphic axis
# ---- Load variants ----load_variant=1;
#load_variant=2;
# --- Element properties ---

8.1 Illustrative problems

EIp=20000 # kN/m^2
EIr=40000 # kN/m^2
EAp=4.6*10^6
#EAp=4.6*10^15;

183
EAr=6.8*10^6
#EAr=6.8*10^15;
GAp=0.4*EAp
GAr=0.4*EAr

baasi0=EIp/4 # scaling multiplier for displacements

# baasi0=1.0;
h=4.0;
l=4.0;
l1=l
% l
l2=l
% l
Mplr=30.0 # The plastic moment of beam
Mplp=15.0 # The plastic moment of column
# Loads
F2s=0.5;
F3s=1.0;
switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 1 )
disp(--- )
#
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Point load in local coordinate z and x directions kN
# Fz, Fx, aF (coordinate of the point of force application)
LoadsF on Element=5;
esFjoud=zeros(LoadsF_on_Element,2,ElementideArv);
esFjoud(1,1:3,1)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];
esFjoud(1,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];
#esFjoud(2,1:3,2)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s; # 0.5;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s; # 1.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

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#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

case{2}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 2 )
disp(--- )
load myfile30.mat
plastF1F2;
Flambda0=plastF1F2(1,1);
F2s03=plastF1F2(1,2)
F3s03=plastF1F2(1,3)
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s03;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s03;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

8.1 Illustrative problems

#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

185

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)= 0.0
#tSiire(2,1,1)= 0.01*baasi0
#tSiire(:,1,2)= 0.0

#tSiire(:,1,3)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch

Program excerpt 8.2 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1
0.0
-4.0;
% node 2
4.0
-4.0;
% node 3
8.0
-4.0;
% node 4
8.0
0.0];
% node 5
#==========
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 1; % node 1
5
1 1 1]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 8.3 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
Mpl - plastic moment at the end of the element
#
Mpl - plastic moment at the beginning
#
of the element
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
3
2
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
% element 2
EIr EAr GAr
4
3
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
% element 3
EIp EAp GAp
5
4
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ];
% element 4
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

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2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (8.1), carried out
by the function LaheFrameSnDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). This function gives the unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements and
support reactions according to the load cases.
3. Output data.
Load case 1. The load factor = 0 (Flambda0), forces 1 (F3s03) and 2 (F2s03)
are given in excerpt 8.1 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 8.1 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

Flambda0=15/AbsmaxminM
Flambda0 = 14.685
-------------F2s = 0.50000
F2s03=Flambda0*F2s
F2s03 = 7.3427
--F3s = 1
F3s03=Flambda0*F3s
F3s03 = 14.685
==============
plastF1F2=[Flambda0 F2s03 F3s03]
plastF1F2 =
14.6853

7.3427

14.6853

save myfile30.mat plastF1F2

The bending moments of the first loading case are given in excerpt 8.2 from the computing
diary, and the bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.2 a.
Computing diary excerpt 8.2 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

==============================================================
Node
Moment DaF No Fi/baasi0 DaF No
Work_b
Element
-------------------------------------------------------------1
0.26429
12
0.00000e+00
9
0.00000e+00
1
2
-0.12143
6 -3.85714e-05
3
4.68367e-06
1
2
0.12143
24 -3.85714e-05
21 -4.68367e-06
2
3
1.42857
18
5.00000e-06
15
7.14286e-06
2
3
-1.42857
36
5.00000e-06
33 -7.14286e-06
3
4
-1.02143
30
1.85714e-05
27 -1.89694e-05
3
4
1.02143
48
1.85714e-05
45
1.89694e-05
4
5
0.83571
42
0.00000e+00
39
0.00000e+00
4
-------------------------------------------------------------Note. Work_b is done by boundary forces of an element

Load case 2. The bending moments of the second loading case are given in excerpt 8.4 of
the computing diary. The bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.2 b. We find that the
next node at which a full plastic moment = 15.0 kNm will appear is node 5 (DaF = 42,
see computing diary excerpt 8.3, Figs. 8.8 and 8.2 b). An this node, 5 = 15 12.2727 =
2.7273 kNm (deltaM0) is to be added as shown in excerpt 8.3 and Fig. 8.3 a.

[u w

1
111
000
000
111
000C
111
[50]

N Q M]

[7 8 9 10 11 12]
C 1 [49]

4
[43 44 45 46 47 48]

[1 2 3 4 5 6]

[25 26 27 28 29 30]

[31 32 33 34 35 36]

x
z

[13 14 15 16 17 18]

187
[19 20 21 22 23 24]

8.1 Illustrative problems

[37 38 39 40 41 42]
5

1111
0000
0000
1111
0000C
1111

C 4 [52]
C 5 [53]

3 [51]

6 [54]

Figure 8.8. Numeration of displacements and forces of the frame ESTsn3

Computing diary excerpt 8.3 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

The maximum absolute values of reduced moments

AbsmaxminM = 12.273
muutujaDaF1 = 42
deltaM0=15.0-AbsmaxminM
deltaM0 = 2.7273
Flambda0 = 14.685
deltaM0 = 2.7273
muutujaDaF1 = 42
save myfile31.mat Flambda0 deltaM0 muutujaDaF1

Computing diary excerpt 8.4 (

spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

==============================================================
Node
Moment DaF No Fi/baasi0 DaF No
Work_b
Element
-------------------------------------------------------------1
3.88112
12
0.00000e+00
9
0.00000e+00
1
2
-1.78322
6 -5.66434e-04
3
1.01007e-03
1
2
1.78322
24 -5.66434e-04
21 -1.01007e-03
2
3
20.97902
18
7.34266e-05
15
1.54042e-03
2
3 -20.97902
36
7.34266e-05
33 -1.54042e-03
3
4 -15.00000
30
2.72727e-04
27 -4.09091e-03
3
4
15.00000
48
2.72727e-04
45
4.09091e-03
4
5
12.27273
42
0.00000e+00
39
0.00000e+00
4
--------------------------------------------------------------

8.1.2

The n=2 times statically indeterminate frame

Example 8.3. Problem Statement. Consider the frame depicted in Fig. 8.1 and described
in Example 8.1. We wish to compute the load factor (see Fig. 8.9 b) at which the second
plastic moment occurs.

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x
x
F2 = 0.5 kN

111
000

EI r = 3.0
EI p

x
z

F1 = 1.0 kN

F2 = 0.5 kN

F1 = 1.0 kN

11
00
00
11

11
00

(a) 1 = 1 kN, 2 = 0.5 kN

M plp
4

EI r

M plp =15 kNm

M plp side condition

EI p

EI r

M plp

EI p

111
000
000
111
5

(b) 1 = 17.884 kN, 2 = 8.9422 kN

Figure 8.9. Load cases of the n = 2 times indeterminate frame ESTsn2

Problem Solving. The two load cases shown in Fig. 8.9 are applied:
Load case 1 (Fig. 8.9 a). The load factor 1 for a moment = 15.0 kNm to appear
at node 5 must be found. We find that for a plastic moment to appear at node 5, the
load factor is to be 1 = 5 /5 = 2.7273/0.8525 = 3.1993 as shown in Fig. 8.3 a
(5 was found on page 187).
Load case 2 (Fig. 8.9 b). The boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment
= 15.0 kNm are added to the ends of elements 3 and 4 at plastic hinge 4 (see excerpt
8.6). The corresponding load factor, = 0 + 1 , is shown in Fig. 8.3 b. We find now
that at node 3, a third full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm appears (see Fig. 8.3 b).
We also find that 3 is needed to add at this node to achieve = 30.0 kNm, and
that 3 = 30 27.692 = 2.3077 kNm as shown in Figs. 8.3 b and 8.4 a.
We use the EST method described in Chapter 3, Statically indeterminate problems, and
carry out the following steps of calculations:
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, side conditions, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(8.2)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equation (8.2) (prepared and solved by the
function LaheFrameSnDFIm.m):
(a) writing the basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
(b) adding the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,
(c) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adding the side conditions (moment hinges),
(e) adding the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solving the system of sparse equations,
(g) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and
forces; support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.

8.1 Illustrative problems

189

1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m are given
in excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 8.4; nodal coordinates
excerpt 8.5; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 8.6.
Program excerpt 8.4 (

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

EAr=6.8*10^6
#EAr=6.8*10^15;
GAp=0.4*EAp
GAr=0.4*EAr

baasi0=EIp/4 # scaling multiplier for displacements

# baasi0=1.0;
h=4.0;
l=4.0;
l1=l
% l
l2=l
% l
Mplr=30.0 # The plastic moment of beam
Mplp=15.0 # The plastic moment of column
# Loads
F2s=0.5;
F3s=1.0;
switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 1 )
disp(--- )
#
disp( myfile31.mat Flambda0 deltaM0 muutujaDaF1 )
disp(load myfile31.mat )
load myfile31.mat
#
Flambda0
deltaM0
muutujaDaF1
#
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;

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esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s; # 0.5;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s; # 1.0;
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

case{2}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 2 )
disp(--- )
load myfile31.mat
Flambda0
disp( load myfile20.mat )
load myfile20.mat
disp( plastF1F2; )
#plastF1F2=[Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 F2s02 F3s02]
plastF1F2;
Flambda=plastF1F2(1,1)
Flambda0=plastF1F2(1,2)
Flambda1=plastF1F2(1,3)
F2s02=plastF1F2(1,4)
F3s02=plastF1F2(1,5)

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191

# Element load in local coordinates

# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s02;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s02;
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch

Program excerpt 8.5 (

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1

192

8. The EST method. Limit design

0.0
-4.0;
% node 2
4.0
-4.0;
% node 3
8.0
-4.0;
% node 4
8.0
0.0];
% node 5
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 1; % node 1
5
1 1 1]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 8.6 (

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
Mpl - plastic moment at the end of the element
#
Mpl - plastic moment at the beginning
#
of the element
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
3
2
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
% element 2
EIr EAr GAr
4
3
0 0 1
0 0 0 -Mplp 0.0 ;
% element 3
EIp EAp GAp
5
4
0 0 0
0 0 1
0.0 Mplp ]; % element 4
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (8.2), carried out
by the function LaheFrameSnDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). This function gives the unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements and
support reactions according to the load cases.
3. Output data.
Load case 1. The load factor = 0 + 1 (Flambda), and forces 1 (F3s02) and 2
(F2s02) are presented in excerpt 8.5 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 8.5 (
deltaM0=15.0-AbsmaxminM
deltaM0 = 2.7273
-------------absX = 0.85246
Flambda1=deltaM0/absX
Flambda1 = 3.1993
Flambda=Flambda0+Flambda1
Flambda = 17.885
-------------F2s02=Flambda*F2s
F2s02 = 8.9423
F3s02=Flambda*F3s

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

8.1 Illustrative problems

193

F3s02 = 17.885
==============
plastF1F2=[Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 F2s02 F3s02]
plastF1F2 =
17.8846

14.6853

3.1993

8.9423

17.8846

save myfile20.mat plastF1F2

The bending moments of the first loading case are presented in excerpt 8.2 from the computing diary, and the bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.3 a.
Computing diary excerpt 8.6 (

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

==============================================================
Node
Moment DaF No Fi/baasi0 DaF No
Work_b
Element
-------------------------------------------------------------1
0.95082
12
0.00000e+00
9
0.00000e+00
1
2
0.19672
6 -7.54098e-05
3 -1.48347e-05
1
2
-0.19672
24 -7.54098e-05
21
1.48347e-05
2
3
2.09836
18
1.09290e-06
15
2.29329e-06
2
3
-2.09836
36
1.09290e-06
33 -2.29329e-06
3
4
0.00000
30
7.10383e-05
27
0.00000e+00
3
4
0.00000
48 -8.52459e-05
45 -0.00000e+00
4
5
0.85246
42
0.00000e+00
39
0.00000e+00
4
--------------------------------------------------------------

Load case 2. The bending moments of the second loading case are given in excerpt
8.8 from the computing diary, and the bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.3 b.
We find that the next node at which a full plastic moment = 30.0 kN m will appear
is node 3 (DaF = 36, see computing diary excerpt 8.7, Figs. 8.8 and 8.3 b). An this node,
3 = 30 27.6923 = 2.3077 kNm (deltaM0) is to be added as shown in excerpt 8.7 and
Fig. 8.4 a.
Computing diary excerpt 8.7 (

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

The maximum absolute values of reduced moments

AbsmaxminM = 27.6923
Flambda = 17.885
Flambda0 = 14.685
Flambda1 = 3.1993
deltaM0 = 2.3077
muutujaDaF2 = 36
save myfile21.mat Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 deltaM0 muutujaDaF2

Computing diary excerpt 8.8 (

spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

194

8. The EST method. Limit design

3
27.69231
18
7.69231e-05
15
2.13018e-03
2
3 -27.69231
36
7.69231e-05
33 -2.13018e-03
3
4 -15.00000
30
5.00000e-04
27 -7.50000e-03
3
4
15.00000
48
5.67933e-19
45
8.51899e-18
4
5
15.00000
42
0.00000e+00
39
0.00000e+00
4
-------------------------------------------------------------At node 4, the dissipation
D = -(-7.50000e-03 + 8.51899e-18) =

0.00750 > 0

The dissipation
D at plastic
4 satisfies the condition (7.19):
(
) hinge
(
)

4 = + = 7.5000 103 + 8.5190 1018 = 0.0075 kNm > 0.

8.1.3

The n=1 times statically indeterminate frame

Example 8.4. Problem Statement. Let us consider the frame shown in Fig. 8.1 and
described in Example 8.1. We wish to compute the load factor (see Fig. 8.10 b) at which the
third plastic moment occurs.
x

F1 = 1.0 kN

F2 = 0.5 kN

111
000

EI r = 3.0
EI p

(a) 1 = 1 kN, 2 = 0.5 kN

F1 = 1.0 kN

F2 = 0.5 kN
2

x
z

11
00

EI p

11
00
00
11

EI r

M plp

2
3

EI r

M plp =15 kNm

M plp side condition

M plp
4

EI p

M plp

111
000
000
111
5

(b) 1 = 18.900 kN, 2 = 9.450 kN

Figure 8.10. Load cases of the n = 1 times indeterminate frame ESTsn1

Problem Solving. The two load cases shown in Fig. 8.10 are applied:
Load case 1 (Fig. 8.10 a). We determine the load factor 2 for a moment =
30.0 kNm to appear at node 3. We find that for a plastic moment to form at node 5,
the load factor is to be 2 = 3 /3 = 2.3077/2.2727 = 1.0154 as shown in Fig. 8.4 a
(3 (deltaM0) was found on page 193).
Load case 2 (Fig. 8.10 b). The boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic
moment = 15.0 kNm are added to the ends of elements 3 and 4 at plastic hinges 4
and 5 (see excerpt 8.9). The corresponding load factor, = 0 + 1 + 2 , is shown in
Fig. 8.4 b. We find that at node 1, a fourth full plastic moment, = 15.0 kNm, will
appear (see Fig. 8.4 b). We also find that at this node 1 is needed to add to achieve
= 15.0 kNm and that 1 = 15 8.4000 = 6.6000 kNm as shown in Figs. 8.4 b
and 8.5 a.
We use the EST method described in Chapter 3, Statically indeterminate problems, and
carry out the following steps of calculations:

8.1 Illustrative problems

195

1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, side conditions, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(8.3)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equation (8.3) (prepared and solved by the
function LaheFrameSnDFIm.m):
(a) writing the basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
(b) adding the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,
(c) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adding the side conditions (moment hinges),
(e) adding the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solving the system of sparse equations,
(g) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and
forces; support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.
1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m are given
in excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 8.7; nodal coordinates
excerpt 8.8; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 8.9.
Program excerpt 8.7 (

spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m

Number_of_frame_nodes=5
Number_of_elements=4
Number_of_support_reactions=5
spNNK=12*Number_of_elements+Number_of_support_reactions;
Number_of_unknowns=spNNK
Displacements and forces are calculated on parts Nmitmeks of the element
Nmitmeks=4
Lp=10.0; % graphic axis
# ---- Load variants ----load_variant=1;
#load_variant=2;
# --- Element properties --EIp=20000 # kN/m^2
EIr=40000 # kN/m^2
EAp=4.6*10^6
#EAp=4.6*10^15;
baasi0=EIp/4
# baasi0=1.0;
h=4.0;
l=4.0;
l1=l
% l
l2=l
% l

EAr=6.8*10^6
#EAr=6.8*10^15;
GAp=0.4*EAp
GAr=0.4*EAr

# scaling multiplier for displacements

196

8. The EST method. Limit design

Mplr=30.0 # The plastic moment of beam

Mplp=15.0 # The plastic moment of column
# Loads
F2s=0.5;
F3s=1.0;
switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 1 )
disp(--- )
#
disp(deltaM0=15.0-AbsmaxminM )
# disp(load myfile21.mat Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 deltaM0 muutujaDaF2)
disp(load myfile21.mat )
load myfile21.mat
#
Flambda
Flambda0
Flambda1
deltaM0
muutujaDaF2
#
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s; # 0.5;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s; # 1.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

8.1 Illustrative problems

#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

197

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

case{2}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 2 )
disp(--- )
disp( load myfile10.mat )
load myfile10.mat
disp( plastF1F2; )%
#plastF1F2=[Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 Flambda2 F2s01 F3s01]
plastF1F2;
Flambda=plastF1F2(1,1)
Flambda0=plastF1F2(1,2)
Flambda1=plastF1F2(1,3)
Flambda2=plastF1F2(1,4)
F2s01=plastF1F2(1,5)
F3s01=plastF1F2(1,6)
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);

198

8. The EST method. Limit design

#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s01;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s01;
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch

Program excerpt 8.8 (

spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1
0.0
-4.0;
% node 2
4.0
-4.0;
% node 3
8.0
-4.0;
% node 4
8.0
0.0];
% node 5
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 1; % node 1
5
1 1 0]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 8.9 (

spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

8.1 Illustrative problems

199

EIp EAp GAp

2
1
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
EIr EAr GAr
3
2
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0 0.0 ;
EIr EAr GAr
4
3
0 0 1
0 0 0 -Mplp 0.0 ;
EIp EAp GAp
5
4
0 0 1
0 0 1
Mplp Mplp ];
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

%
%
%
%

element
element
element
element

1
2
3
4

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (8.3), carried out
by the function LaheFrameSnDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). This function gives the unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements and
support reactions according to the load cases.
3. Output data.
Load case 1. The load factor = 0 + 1 + 2 (Flambda), forces 1 (F3s01) and 2
(F2s01) are presented in excerpt 8.9 from the computing diary.
Computing diary excerpt 8.9 (

spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m

deltaM0 = 2.3077
-------------absX = 2.2727
Flambda2=deltaM0/absX
Flambda2 = 1.0154
Flambda=Flambda0+Flambda1+Flambda2
Flambda = 18.900
-------------F2s01=Flambda*F2s
F2s01 = 9.4500
F3s01=Flambda*F3s
F3s01 = 18.900
==============
plastF1F2=[Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 Flambda2 F2s01 F3s01]
plastF1F2 =
18.9000

14.6853

3.1993

1.0154

9.4500

18.9000

save myfile10.mat plastF1F2

The bending moments of the first loading case are given in excerpt 8.2 from the computing
diary, and the bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.3 a.
Computing diary excerpt 8.10 (

spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

==============================================================
Node
Moment DaF No Fi/baasi0 DaF No
Work_b
Element
-------------------------------------------------------------1
1.45455
12
0.00000e+00
9
0.00000e+00
1
2
0.54545
6 -9.09091e-05
3 -4.95868e-05
1
2
-0.54545
24 -9.09091e-05
21
4.95868e-05
2
3
2.27273
18
3.03030e-06
15
6.88705e-06
2
3
-2.27273
36
3.03030e-06
33 -6.88705e-06
3
4
0.00000
30
7.87879e-05
27
0.00000e+00
3
4
0.00000
48 -7.87879e-05
45 -0.00000e+00
4
5
0.00000
42 -7.87879e-05
39 -0.00000e+00
4
--------------------------------------------------------------

200

8. The EST method. Limit design

Load case 2. The bending moments of the second loading case are given in excerpt 8.12
from the computing diary, and the bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.4 b. We
find that the next node for a full plastic moment = 15.0 kN m to form at is node 1
(DaF = 12, see excerpt 8.11 from the computing diary, Figs. 8.8 and 8.4 b). An this node,
1 = 15 8.4000 = 6.6000 kNm (deltaM0) is needed to add as shown in excerpt 8.11 and
Fig. 8.4 a.
Computing diary excerpt 8.11 ( spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m )
The maximum absolute values of reduced moments
AbsmaxminM = 8.4000
muutujaDaF3 = 12
AbsmaxminM = 8.4000
Flambda = 18.900
Flambda0 = 14.685
Flambda1 = 3.1993
Flambda2 = 1.0154
deltaM0 = 6.6000
muutujaDaF3 = 12
save myfile11.mat Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 Flambda2 deltaM0 muutujaDaF3

Computing diary excerpt 8.12 (

spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

==============================================================
Node
Moment DaF No Fi/baasi0 DaF No
Work_b
Element
-------------------------------------------------------------1
8.40000
12
0.00000e+00
9
0.00000e+00
1
2
-0.60000
6 -9.00000e-04
3
5.40000e-04
1
2
0.60000
24 -9.00000e-04
21 -5.40000e-04
2
3
30.00000
18
8.00000e-05
15
2.40000e-03
2
3 -30.00000
36
8.00000e-05
33 -2.40000e-03
3
4 -15.00000
30
5.80000e-04
27 -8.70000e-03
3
4
15.00000
48 -8.00000e-05
45 -1.20000e-03
4
5
15.00000
42 -8.00000e-05
39 -1.20000e-03
4
-------------------------------------------------------------At node 4, the dissipation
D = -(-8.70000e-03 -1.20000e-03) = 0.00990 > 0
At node 5, the dissipation
D = -(-1.20000e-03) = 0.00120 > 0

The dissipation
D at plastic
) hinges 4 and 5 satisfies the condition (7.19):
(
+
4 =

= (8.70000 03 1.20000 03) = 0.00990 kNm > 0,

(

+
5 =

= (1.20000 03) = 0.00120 kNm > 0.

8.1.4

The n=0 times statically indeterminate frame

Example 8.5. Problem Statement. Let us consider the frame shown in Fig. 8.1 and
described in Example 8.1. We wish to compute the load factor (see Fig. 8.11 b) at which the
fourth plastic moment occurs.

8.1 Illustrative problems

F1 = 1.0 kN

F2 = 0.5 kN

111
000

EI r = 3.0
EI p
4m

EI p

F1 = 1.0 kN
M plr

11
00
00
11

3
EI r
EI r
M plr = 30 kNm
M plp =15 kNm

11
00

(a) 1 = 1 kN, 2 = 0.5 kN

M plp
M plp

EI p

M plr , M plp side conditions

M plr

F2 = 0.5 kN

x
z

201
x

M plp

111
000
000
111
5

(b) 1 = 20.00 kN, 2 = 10.00 kN

Figure 8.11. Load cases of the n = 0 times indeterminate frame ESTsn0

Problem Solving. The two load cases depicted in Fig. 8.11 are applied:
Load case 1 (see Fig. 8.11 a). We determine the load factor 3 needed for a moment
= 15.0 kNm to appear at node 1. We find that a plastic moment will form at node
1 if the load factor 3 = 1 /1 = 6.6000/6.0000 = 1.1000 as shown in Fig. 8.5 a
(1 = 15 8.4000 = 6.6000 kNm (deltaM0) was found on page 200).
Load case 2 (see Fig. 8.11 b). The boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic
moment = 15.0 kNm are added to the ends of elements 3 and 4 at plastic hinges
4 and 5. Similarly attached to the ends of elements 2 and 3 at plastic hinge 3, are
the boundary moments that are equal to the full plastic moment = 30.0 kNm (see
excerpt 8.12). The corresponding load factor, = 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 , is shown in
Fig. 8.5 b. We now find that at node 1, a fourth full plastic moment = 15.0 kNm
forms (see Fig. 8.5 b).
Making use of the EST method described in Chapter 3, Statically indeterminate problems,
we carry out the following steps of calculations:
1. Data input: the number of frame nodes, elements, support reactions; element properties,
element loads in local coordinates, node forces in global coordinates, nodal coordinates,
topology and hinges, side conditions, restrictions on support displacements.
spAZ = B

(8.4)

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equation (8.4) (prepared and solved by the
function LaheFrameSnDFIm.m):
(a) writing the basic equations of a frame in transfer matrix form,
(b) adding the compatibility equations of the displacements at nodes,
(c) adding the joint equilibrium equations,
(d) adding the side conditions (moment hinges),
(e) adding the restrictions on support displacements,
(f ) solving the system of sparse equations,
(g) producing an output: initial parameter vectors for element displacements and
forces; support reactions.
3. Output: element displacements and forces determined by the transfer matrix.

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1. Input data for the GNU Octave program spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m are given
in excerpts from the program: element and nodal loads excerpt 8.10; nodal coordinates
excerpt 8.11; element properties, topology and hinges excerpt 8.12.
Program excerpt 8.10 (

spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m

EAr=6.8*10^6
#EAr=6.8*10^15;
GAp=0.4*EAp
GAr=0.4*EAr

baasi0=EIp/4 # scaling multiplier for displacements

# baasi0=1.0;
h=4.0;
l=4.0;
l1=l
% l
l2=l
% l
Mplr=30.0 # The plastic moment of beam
Mplp=15.0 # The plastic moment of column
# Loads
F2s=0.5;
F3s=1.0;
switch (koormusvariant)
case{1}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 1 )
disp(--- )
#
disp(deltaM0=15.0-AbsmaxminM )
disp( myfile11.mat Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 Flambda2 deltaM0 muutujaDaF3
disp(load myfile11.mat )
load myfile11.mat
#
Flambda
Flambda0
Flambda1
Flambda2
deltaM0

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muutujaDaF3
#
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

case{2}
disp(--- )
disp( Load variant 2 )
disp(--- )
disp( load myfile00.mat )
load myfile00.mat
disp( plastF1F2; )
#disp(plastF1F2=[Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 Flambda2 Flambda3 F2s00 F3s00] )

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plastF1F2;
Flambda=plastF1F2(1,1)
Flambda0=plastF1F2(1,2)
Flambda1=plastF1F2(1,3)
Flambda2=plastF1F2(1,4)
Flambda3=plastF1F2(1,5)
F2s00=plastF1F2(1,6)
F3s00=plastF1F2(1,7)
#
# Element load in local coordinates
# qz
qx
qA
qL
# Uniformly distributed load in local coordinate z and x directions
Loadsq on element=4;
esQkoormus=zeros(LoadsqONelement,4,ElementideArv);
esQkoormus(1,1:4,1)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];
esQkoormus(1,1:4,2)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,3)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esQkoormus(1,1:4,4)=[0.0 0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,3)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

esFjoud(1,1:3,4)=[0.0 0.0 4.0];

#
# Node forces in global coordinates
# sSolmF(forces,1,nodes); forces=[Fx; Fz; My]
sSolmF = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#sSolmF(:,1,1)= 0.0;
sSolmF(1,1,2)= F2s00;
sSolmF(2,1,3)= F3s00;
#
#s1F(1,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(2,1,1)=0.0;
#s1F(3,1,1)=0.0;

#sSolmF(:,1,4)= 0.0
#sSolmF(:,1,5)= 0.0

# force Fz
# force Fz
# force My

# Support shift - tSiire#

# Support shift is multiplied by scaling multiplier
tSiire = zeros(3,1,SolmedeArv);
#tSiire(:,1,1)=
#tSiire(2,1,1)=
#tSiire(:,1,2)=
#tSiire(:,1,3)=

0.0
0.01*baasi0
0.0
0.0

#tSiire(:,1,4)= 0.0
#tSiire(:,1,5)= 0.0

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otherwise
disp( No load variant cases )
endswitch

Program excerpt 8.11 (

spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m

#==========
#
Nodal coordinates
#==========
krdn=[# x
z
0.0
0.0;
% node 1
0.0
-4.0;
% node 2
4.0
-4.0;
% node 3
8.0
-4.0;
% node 4
8.0
0.0];
% node 5
#==========
#
#==========
# Restrictions on support displacements (on - 1, off - 0)
# Support No
u
w fi
#==========
tsolm=[1
1 1 1; % node 1
5
1 1 0]; % node 5
#==========

Program excerpt 8.12 (

spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m

# ------------- Element properties, topology and hinges --------elasts=[# Element properties

#
n2 - end of the element
#
n1 - beginning of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the end of the element
#
N, Q, M - hinges at the beginning of the element
#
Mpl - plastic moment at the end of the element
#
Mpl - plastic moment at the beginning
#
of the element
EIp EAp GAp
2
1
0 0 0
0 0 0
0.0
0.0 ;
% element 1
EIr EAr GAr
3
2
0 0 0
0 0 1
Mplr 0.0 ;
% element 2
EIr EAr GAr
4
3
0 0 1
0 0 1 -Mplp -Mplr ;
% element 3
EIp EAp GAp
5
4
0 0 1
0 0 1
Mplp Mplp ]; % element 4
# 1 - hinge true (axial, shear, moment hinges)
#

2. Assembling and solving the boundary problem equations (8.4), carried out
by the function LaheFrameSnDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,
krdn,selem). This function gives the unscaled initial parameter vectors of the elements and
support reactions according to the load cases.
3. Output data.
Load case 1. The load factor = 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 (Flambda), forces 1 (F3s00) and
2 (F2s00) are shown in excerpt 8.13 from the computing diary.

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Computing diary excerpt 8.13 (

spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m

muutujaDaF3 = 12
-------------deltaM0 = 6.6000
-------------absX = 6
Flambda3=deltaM0/absX
Flambda3 = 1.1000
Flambda=Flambda0+Flambda1+Flambda2+Flambda3
Flambda = 20
-------------F2s01=Flambda*F2s
F2s00 = 10
F3s01=Flambda*F3s
F3s00 = 20
==============
plastF1F2=[Flambda Flambda0 Flambda1 Flambda2 Flambda3 F2s00 F3s00]
plastF1F2 =
20.0000

14.6853

3.1993

1.0154

1.1000

10.0000

20.0000

save myfile00.mat plastF1F2

The bending moments in the first loading case are given in excerpt 8.2 from the computing
diary, and the bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.3 a.
Computing diary excerpt 8.14 (

spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

==============================================================
Node
Moment DaF No Fi/baasi0 DaF No
Work_b
Element
-------------------------------------------------------------1
6.00000
12
0.00000e+00
9
0.00000e+00
1
2
-4.00000
6 -1.00000e-03
3
4.00000e-03
1
2
4.00000
24 -1.00000e-03
21 -4.00000e-03
2
3
0.00000
18 -1.13333e-03
15 -0.00000e+00
2
3
0.00000
36
1.08889e-03
33
0.00000e+00
3
4
0.00000
30
1.08889e-03
27
0.00000e+00
3
4
0.00000
48 -5.33333e-04
45 -0.00000e+00
4
5
0.00000
42 -5.33333e-04
39 -0.00000e+00
4
--------------------------------------------------------------

Load case 2. The bending moments in the second loading case are given in excerpt 8.15
from the computing diary, and nowthe bending moments diagram is shown in Fig. 8.5 b.
Computing diary excerpt 8.15 (

spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m

Moments at nodes (Sign Convention 2)

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3
30.00000
18 -1.16667e-03
15 -3.50000e-02
2
3 -30.00000
36
1.27778e-03
33 -3.83333e-02
3
4 -15.00000
30
1.77778e-03
27 -2.66667e-02
3
4
15.00000
48 -6.66667e-04
45 -1.00000e-02
4
5
15.00000
42 -6.66667e-04
39 -1.00000e-02
4
-------------------------------------------------------------At node 4, the dissipation
D = -(-3.83333e-02 -3.83333e-02) = 0.07667 > 0
At node 4, the dissipation
D = -(-2.66667e-02 -1.00000e-02) = 0.03667 > 0
At node 5, the dissipation
D = -(-1.00000e-02) = 0.01000 > 0

The dissipation
D at plastic
(
) hinges 4 and 5 satisfies the condition (7.19):

3 = + = (3.83333 02 3.83333 02) = 0.07667 kNm > 0,

(

+
4 =

= (2.66667 02 1.00000 02) = 0.03667 kNm > 0,

+
5 =

= (1.00000 02) = 0.01000 kNm > 0.

We have found the collapse load factor = 0 + 1 + 2 + 3 = 20.000 at which

the frame will actually fail (see Fig. 8.5 b).

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Part IV
Appendices

209

A. Matrices
A matrix type that stores only the values of non-zero elements and their row and column
indexes is generally called sparse 1 2 . For the storage and creation of sparse matrices we
use GNU Octave 3 4 .

A.1
A.1.1

Sparse matrices and GNU Octave

Introduction to sparse matrices

For calculating support reactions and interaction forces on statically determinate hinged
beams, also known as Gerber 5 6 beams (see Fig. A.2), we have a system of equilibrium
equations where the coefficient matrix is sparse. The sparsity pattern of this matrix
spA is shown in Fig. A.1.
spy(spA) sparse matrix spA(8,8) nonzero elements [22%]

Figure A.1. Sparsity pattern of matrix spA

http://www.gnu.org/software/octave/doc/interpreter/Sparse-Matrices.html. Web. 08
August 2013.
2
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparse_matrix. Web. 08 August 2013.
3
http://www.obihiro.ac.jp/~suzukim/masuda/octave/html3/octave_112.html#SEC216.
Web. 08 August 2013.
4
http://www.network-theory.co.uk/docs/octave3/octave_205.html. Web. 08 August 2013.
5
Heinrich Gerber (18321912), a German civil engineer and inventor of multispan hinged beams.
6
http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Gottfried_Gerber. Web. 08 August 2013.

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212

A. Matrices

0
1
000
111
000
111
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
000
111
0
1
0
1
111
000
0
0 1
1

F1= 20 kN

F3 = 30 kN

F2 = 40 kN
8 kN/m

1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
3
4
5
6
7
8

2m 2m

1
0
0
1
11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
000001
11111
111111
000000
0
1

1
0
0
1
0
1

2m 2m

1
0
0
1
11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
111111
000000
0
1

X 7 = 44.00 kN
7 = 44.0 kN

X 6 = 39.00 kN

X 3= 125.00 kN

X 6 = 39.00 kN

1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1

X 1= 236.00 kN.m

11
00

F5 = 20 kN

1
0
0
1
11111
00000
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
0
1
0
1
00000
11111
111111
000000
0
1

F
q
1111111111111111
11 0000000000000000
00
11
00
0000000000000000
1111111111111111
0000000000000000
1111111111111111
1111
0000
11
00
X
q
1111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000
0000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111
0000000000000000000000000000
1111111111111111111111111111
0000
1111
00
11
0000
1111
00
11

H 1= 0

F4 = 100 kN

X 8 = 34.00 kN
X 8 = 43.00 kN

F5
F4

111
000
X 4= 90.00 kN

11
00
X 5= 64.00 kN

Internal reactions

X 2 = 59.00 kN

X 1 X 5 external reactions
X 6 X 8 internal reactions

Figure A.2. Assembly sequence of a Gerber beam

To prevent a large number of calculations, this system is decomposed in such a way
that an unknown force could be calculated directly with each equilibrium equation.
Consider the equilibrium equations for the beams in Fig. A.2:
beam 68
8 6 + 3 2 + 6 3 = 0
7 6 + 3 4 + 6 3 = 0

(A.1)
(A.2)

8 10 4 8 + 4 4 5 1 = 0
8 2 + 5 8 4 4 5 9 = 0

(A.3)
(A.4)

7 10 + 3 8 2 4 10 5 = 0
7 2 6 8 + 2 4 + 10 (5 2) = 0

(A.5)
(A.6)

6 2 + 1 = 0
1 + 6 4 + 1 4 = 0

(A.7)
(A.8)

6 = 0;
8 = 0;
beam 812
11 = 0;
9 = 0;
beam 36
3 = 0;
5 = 0;
beam 13
= 0;
1 = 0;

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213

Now rewrite the systems of equations (A.1)(A.8) in matrix form:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

6 = 0;
8 = 0;
11 = 0;
9 = 0;
3 = 0;
5 = 0;
= 0;
1 = 0

6

2

10
3

2 4

5
8 10

8 2

6

1 1

7
8
1 4

3 2 + 6 3
3 4 + 6 3
4 4 5 1
4 4 5 9
2 4 10 5
2 4 + 10 (5 2)
1
1 4

(A.9)

We have obtained the sparse system (8 8) of equilibrium equations

A X = B

(A.10)

where

0
0 0
0 0
0
0
6
0
0 0
0 0
0 6
0

0
0 0 8 0
0
0 10

0
0 0
0 8
0
0 2

,
0
0 8
0 0
0 10
0

0
0 0
0 0 8 2
0

0 1 0
0 0
1
0
0
1
0 0
0 0
4
0
0

204
264
380
580
560
400
20
80

(A.11)

The Gerber beam support reactions are calculated by hand in the reverse order to
that of the assembly sequence (see calculating order in Eqs. (A.1)(A.9), and Fig. A.2).
The sparsity pattern of the matrix A of Eq. (A.11) is shown in Fig. A.1.
The non-zero elements of the matrix A can be represented as the row (iv), column
(jv) and data (sv) vectors in Eq. (A.12).
iv = [1 2
3
3 4
4 5
5
6
6
7 7 8 8]
jv = [8 7
4
8 5
8 3
7
6
7
2 6 1 6]
sv = [6 6 8 10 8 2 8 10 8 2 1 1 1 4]

(A.12)

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A.1.2

Creating sparse matrices

GNU Octave uses the compressed column format storage technique.7 There are several
modes to create a sparse matrix. Sparse matrices can be constructed from matrices or
vectors.
The function sparse(iv, jv, sv) has constructed a sparse matrix spA (shown in
computing diary A.1) from three vectors representing the row (iv), column (jv) and
data (sv) (see Eq. (A.12)). In this diary, the conversion of the sparse matrix spA to a
full matrix A (full(spA)) is shown.
Computing diary A.1
octave:1> iv = [1 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 8 8]
iv =
1

octave:2> jv = [8 7 4 8 5 8 3 7 6 7 2 6 1 6]
jv =
8

octave:3> sv = [6 -6 -8 -10 8 -2 8 -10 -8 -2 -1 1 1 4]

sv =
6

-6

-8

-10

-2

-10

-8

-2

-1

octave:4> spA=sparse(iv, jv, sv)

spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 8, cols = 8, nnz = 14 [22%])
(8,
(7,
(5,
(3,
(4,
(6,
(7,

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
6)

octave:5> A=full(spA)
A =
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-8
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
-1
0
0
1
0
0
0
octave:6>
7

(8,
(2,
(5,
(6,
(1,
(3,
(4,

-> 1
-> -1
-> 8
-> -8
-> 8
-> -8
-> 1

0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
-8
1
4

0
-6
0
0
-10
-2
0
0

6)
7)
7)
7)
8)
8)
8)

->
->
->
->
->
->
->

4
-6
-10
-2
6
-10
-2

6
0
-10
-2
0
0
0
0

http://www.obihiro.ac.jp/~suzukim/masuda/octave/html3/octave_113.html#SEC219.
Web. 08 August 2013.

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215

The non-zero elements of the matrix A of Eq. (A.11) can be represented as the
matrix A1 with columns iv, jv and sv, see Eq. (A.12):

A1 =

1
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8

8 6
7 6

4 8

8 10

5 8

8 2

3 8

7 10

6 8

7 2

2 1

6 1

1 1
6 4

(A.13)

The function spconvert(A1) (given in computing diary A.2) constructs a sparse

matrix spA from the matrix A1.
Computing diary A.2
octave:1>
2
7
3
4
3
8
4
5
4
8
5
3
5
7
6
6
6
7
7
2
7
6
8
1
8
6

A1=[1
-6;
-8;
-10;
8;
-2;
8;
-10;
-8;
-2;
-1;
1;
1;
4]

A1 =
1
2
3
3
4
4
5
5
6
6
7
7
8
8

8
7
4
8
5
8
3
7
6
7
2
6
1
6

6
-6
-8
-10
8
-2
8
-10
-8
-2
-1
1
1
4

octave:2> spA=spconvert(A1)
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 8, cols = 8, nnz = 14 [22%])
(8,
(7,
(5,
(3,
(4,
(6,
(7,

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
6)

-> 1
-> -1
-> 8
-> -8
-> 8
-> -8
-> 1

(8,
(2,
(5,
(6,
(1,
(3,
(4,

6)
7)
7)
7)
8)
8)
8)

->
->
->
->
->
->
->

4
-6
-10
-2
6
-10
-2

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The function sparse(A) converts the full matrix A to a sparse matrix (see computing diary A.3).
Computing diary A.3
octave:6> A
A =
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
-1
1
0

0
0
0
0
8
0
0
0

0
0
-8
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
-8
1
4

0
-6
0
0
-10
-2
0
0

6
0
-10
-2
0
0
0
0

octave:7> spA=sparse(A)
spA =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 8, cols = 8, nnz = 14 [22%])
(8,
(7,
(5,
(3,
(4,
(6,
(7,

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
6)

(8,
(2,
(5,
(6,
(1,
(3,
(4,

-> 1
-> -1
-> 8
-> -8
-> 8
-> -8
-> 1

6)
7)
7)
7)
8)
8)
8)

->
->
->
->
->
->
->

4
-6
-10
-2
6
-10
-2

octave:8>

A.1.3

Sparse matrix functions in the EST method

There are several functions that manipulate sparse matrices: full, sparse, spconvert,
spfind, sprank, spy, speye, etc. 8
We shall introduce the GNU Octave function spA=spInsertBtoA(spA,M,N,spB)
(p. 241) written for the EST method. This function inserts a sparse matrix spB into
the sparse matrix spA, starting at row index M and column index N. The overlapping
elements of the matrices spA and spB are added together.
The insertion of the matrix B (Eq. (A.14)) into the sparse matrix spC is described
in computing diary A.4. There, the elements of the matrix C of value 2 (C(5,5) and
C(6,6)) have been obtained as the sum of overlapped elements of matrices spB and
spB1.

1
0
0
0
0
0

0
1
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
1
0
0

0
0
1
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
1
0

0
0
0
0
0
1

(A.14)

http://www.obihiro.ac.jp/~suzukim/masuda/octave/html3/octave_113.html#SEC222.
Web. 08 August 2013.

A.1 Sparse matrices and GNU Octave

Computing diary A.4
octave:1> iv = [1 2 3 4 5 6]
iv =
1

octave:2> jv = [1 2 4 3 5 6]
jv =
1

octave:3> sv = [1 1 1 1 1 1]
sv =sparse matrix spB
1

octave:4> spB=sparse(iv, jv, sv)

spB =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 6, cols = 6, nnz = 6 [17%])
(1,
(2,
(4,
(3,
(5,
(6,

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

->
->
->
->
->
->

1
1
1
1
1
1

octave:5> spB1=spB;
octave:6> spC=sparse(10,10)
spC =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 10, cols = 10, nnz = 0 [0%])

octave:7> spC=spInsertBtoA(spC,1,1,spB);
octave:8> spC=spInsertBtoA(spC,5,5,spB1)
spC =
Compressed Column Sparse (rows = 10, cols = 10, nnz = 10 [10%])
(1, 1) -> 1
(2, 2) -> 1
(4, 3) -> 1
(3, 4) -> 1
(5, 5) -> 2
(6, 6) -> 2
(8, 7) -> 1
(7, 8) -> 1
(9, 9) -> 1
(10, 10) -> 1

217

218

A. Matrices

octave:9> C=full(spC)
C =
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0

0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1

octave:10>

Next we introduce the GNU Octave function spA=spSisestaArv(spA,M,N,V)

(p. 242) written for the EST method. This function inserts a numeric value V into
the sparse matrix spA at row index M and column index N.

A.2

Transformation matrices

Consider the two right-handed coordinate systems of Fig. A.3, defined by orthogonal
unit vectors i, j, k, and i* , j* , k* . Let xyz be global coordinates and * * * a local
coordinate system.

The vector F in Fig. A.3 can be written as the sum of two vectors along the
coordinate axes i, k with magnitude , and along the coordinate axes i* , k* with
magnitude * , * .

F = i + k =

* i*

* k* ,

zz*

cos xx = cos

x
xz*

cos

xz* = cos

zx*

i
F
k*

cos

zx*

= cos

cos zz* = cos

Figure A.3. Coordinate transformation

i
k

(A.15)

A.2 Transformation matrices

219

To find the components of the vector F of Eq. (A.15), we multiply this equation by

*
i and k* . The scalar products are:

F i* = * = i i* + k i*

F k* = * = i k* + k k*

(A.16)

where the scalar product of the two orthogonal vectors is zero.

To find the inverse transformation, we multiply Eq. (A.15) by i and k . The scalar
products are:

F i = = * i* i + * k* i

F k = * = * i* k + * k* k

(A.17)

The scalar product of the two unit vectors is related to the cosine of the angle between
these vectors (Fig. A.3).

i i* = i* i = cos * ,

k k* = k* k = cos * ,

i k* = cos *

i* k = cos *

(A.18)

In Fig. A.3, we show the direction cosines of the vector F:

cos * = cos ,
cos * = cos ,

cos * = cos
cos * = cos

(A.19)

Be careful using cosine and sine angles associated with coordinate system transformation: cos * = cos and cos * = cos (cos = cos (90 + ) = sin ).
The length l and the direction cosines of an element can be calculated using coordinates , of the node at the beginning and coordinates , of the node at the
end of the element (Fig. A.4):
=

( )2 + ( )2

(A.20)

xL
xA

x
x

Start point

111111111
000000000
000000000
111111111
000000000
111111111
000000000
111111111
000000000
111111111
000000000 End point
111111111

Figure A.4. Direction cosines of an element

220

A. Matrices
cos =

(A.21)

cos =

(A.22)

We now consider the transformation of the vector F components , of Eq. (A.15)

from the global xy coordinate system to the components * , * in the local * *
coordinate system.
[

*
*

cos cos
cos cos

] [

(A.23)

Taking into account that cos = cos (90 + ) = sin , we can write the above
equation as
[

*
*

cos sin
sin cos

] [

(A.24)

The inverse transformation of the vector F components * , * of Eq. (A.15) from

the local * * coordinate system to the components , of the global xy coordinate
system:
[

cos cos
cos cos

] [

*
*

(A.25)

Taking into account that cos = cos (90 + ) = sin , we can write Eq. (A.25) in
the form
[

cos sin
sin cos

] [

*
*

(A.26)

Comparing the transformation matrix (A.23) with that of (A.25), we can see that
they are transposed (rows and columns reversed). The multiplication of the matrix
(A.23) by a transpose of itself of Eq. (A.25) gives the identity matrix
[

cos cos
cos cos

] [

cos cos
cos cos

1 0
0 1

(A.27)

We have thus proved that the matrices are orthogonal an orthogonal matrix has the
property that its transpose equals the inverse.

B. Work and work-energy theorem

B.1

Work done by internal and external forces

The work-energy theorem in structural analysis: the sum of the work done by internal
and external forces is zero:
+ = 0

(B.1)

where is the work done by internal forces and is the work done by external forces.
The Greens functional for a frame element is [KHMW10]

^ +

+ [ ^]

+ [ ^ +

^ ]

()^
+ ^ +

(B.2)
()
^ + ^ = 0

where we consider two systems (states) of forces associated with respective deformations
and displacements [BP13]:
, are the internal axial force and bending moment of the first load state;
^ ^ axial and bending deformations of the second load state;
,
| , | , | axial force, shear force and bending moment of the first load state
at boundaries a and b;

^| , |
^ , ^ | longitudinal and transverse displacements, and the rotation of the cross
section of the second load state at boundaries a and b;
(), () distributed loads of the first load state;
^(), ()
^
longitudinal and transverse displacements of the second load state;
, force components of the first load state, applied at point i in the x and z
directions, respectively;
^ , ^ longitudinal and transverse displacements of point i of the second load state.
The first and second elements of Eq. (B.2) describe the work of internal forces:
=

^

221

(B.3)

222

B. Work and work-energy theorem

The final four elements of Eq. (B.2) describe the work done by active forces:
=

()^
+ ^ +

()
^ + ^

(B.4)

The third and fourth elements of Eq. (B.2) describe the work done by boundary
forces (fixed-end forces and moments at joints1 , support reactions):
= [ ^] + [ ^ + ^ ]

(B.5)

The external work can be divided into two parts:

work done by active forces, e.g. concentrated loads, uniformly distributed
loads;
work done by reaction forces, e.g. support reactions (Fig. 1.10), internal
reactions [WP960] (contact forces 2 ) (Fig. 1.12).
= +

(B.6)

Applying now Eq. (B.6) to (B.1), we obtain

+ + = 0

(B.7)

Equation (B.7) is a shortened form of Eq. (B.2).

With the elastic energy and dissipation energy existing, the work
done by internal forces is in relation to the internal energy + :

(B.8)

Equations (B.2) and (B.7) are the basic methodical tools of structural analysis.

Figure B.1. Bar member ab

The fixed-end forces and moments at joints are called the internal reactions [WP960] or the joint
contact forces [GN12].
2
A contact force is a force that acts at the points of contact between two objects [Rand07].

B.1 Work done by internal and external forces

223

Example B.1 (conservation of mechanical energy). We consider the bar from

Fig. B.1, subjected to the load F. The bar has been split into sections where the normal
forces and exerted on the member at cross-sections a and b are treated as external
loads [VrCty] or, to be more precise, as boundary forces.
No loads act on the bar member ab, and so = 0 and = 0 in Eq. (B.7). The
expression for energy conservation of the bar member ab is
+ = 0
or

(B.9)

[ ^]

[WP960]

(B.10)

224

B. Work and work-energy theorem

C. Transfer matrices

C.1

Transfer matrices of first-order analysis

Transfer matrices of first-order structural analysis are treated in [Bor79a], [Kra91a], and
[PW94]. The transfer equation for a frame element is

Zp = U Zv + Z

(C.1)

where

Zp =

Zv =

(C.2)

and Ux is the transfer matrix (Sign Convention 2):

)
1 0
0
(

0 1 ( )
0

( )3
( )
6

)2
(2

( )2
2
)
(

0
1
( )

0
0
1

0
U=

0
0

0
0
0
0

1
0
0
0

0
1
0
0

1
2 2

1 2

225

(C.3)

(C.4)

226

C. Transfer matrices
Table C.1. Loading vectors (to be continued in Table C.2)
a

0.0
4

0.0

( )3+

3

6

6
( )2+
2

( )4+
24
( )3+
6

0.0

1
( )0+ ( )+

( )+
a

Z
2

( )2+
2

( )+

0.0

( )2+
2
( )+

( )0+

0.0

( )0+

The loading vector Zq for a uniformly distributed load :

Zq =

0
( )4
24
( )3
6

0
( )
( )2

(C.5)

The loading vector ZF for a point load :

ZF =

( )3
6
( )2
2

( )

(C.6)

C.1 Transfer matrices of first-order analysis

227

Table C.2. Loading vectors (continued from Table C.1)

0.0

2
2

4
120

0.0

1
24

0.0

q zl

q za

q zl

q za

0.0

4
30

(4 + )4
120

+
(3
24

q zl

q za

(2 + )
6

0.0
0.0

0.0

12 ( + )

0.0

12 (2 + )

0.0

The transfer matrix U of the first-order analysis for a frame (Sign Convention 2) can
be computed using the GNU Octave function ylfhlin.m (p. 242); for a sparse transfer
matrix U, the function ysplfhlin.m (p. 244) is to be used.
of the first-order analysis
To compute the enlarged sparse transfer matrix IU
for a beam (Sign Convention 2), the GNU Octave function yspTlvfmhvI.m
(p. 244) is used. This function in its turn makes use of the function yspTlfhlin.m (p. 244);
for a three-hinged frame (Sign Convention 2), the GNU Octave function yspSlvfmhvI.m (p. 245), which comprises the function yspSlfhlin.m (p. 244), is used;
for a Gerber beam (Sign Convention 2), the GNU Octave function yspSTlvfmhvI.m (p. 245) comprising the function yspSTlfhlin.m (p. 244) is used.
The loading vectors in Tables C.1 and C.2 are comparable with those in [Kra91b]
and [Bor79b].

228

C. Transfer matrices

The loading vectors Zq , ZF can be computed using the GNU Octave functions
yzhqz.m (p. 242) and yzfzv.m (p. 243).

For a continuous beam, the loading vector Z can be computed using the GNU

Octave function ESTtalaKrmus.m (p. 245); to compute the vectors Zq , ZF , the functions yzThqz.m and yzTfzv.m (p. 243) are used.

For a three-hinged frame, the loading vector Z can be computed using the GNU

Octave function ESTSKrmus.m (p. 245); to compute the vectors Zq , ZF , the functions
yzShqz.m and yzSfzv.m (p. 243) are used.

For a Gerber beam, the loading vector Z can be computed using the GNU Octave

function ESTSTKrmus.m (p. 246); to compute the vectors Zq , ZF , the functions

yzSThqz.m and yzSTfzv.m (p. 243) are used.

C.2

Transfer matrices of second-order analysis

The transfer equations with axial and transverse shear forces are of the form

p U
Z
v = Z

(C.7)

where

p =
Z

v =
Z

(C.8)

where
axial force,
transverse shear force, see Fig. 5.1.
Numerical difficulties may occur when the transfer matrix manipulation involves
differences of large numbers (forces and displacements can differ ca 103 times), leading
to inaccuracies in computations [PW94], [PL63]. Round-off errors can be reduced by
scaling. We will scale (multiply) the displacements and rotations by 0 = /
(the scaling multiplier for the displacements). After solving a system of linear equations
of a boundary value problem, we divide each of the displacements and rotations found
by 0 = / . Displacements and forces at the beginning of members determine
unscaled initial parameter vectors for the structure members.
The transfer matrix U from Eqs. (C.7), (C.9), and (C.10) of a second-order analysis
for a frame (Sign Convention 2) can be computed using the GNU Octave function
ylfmhvII.m (p. 248).

C.2 Transfer matrices of second-order analysis

229

Table C.3. Loading vectors of compression (axial force and transverse shear force )

0.0

q zl
S

1

4
3

1
2

0.0

cos

sin

4 1

1
2

1
6

sin

12 cos

0.0

sin

2 1 cos

sin

0.0

2 1 cos

2 sin

( )

0.0

sin

1 cos

3
3

cos ( ) 1

0.0

sin ( )

2
12

The transfer matrix U for a frame in compression, Sign Convention 2:

1 0

0 1

0
=
U

0
sin

cos

0
0
0
0
0
1
0 sin

0
1
0
0

( sin

( 1cos

( 1+cos 2 )

( sin
)

0
1

0
0
cos

sin

(C.9)

230

C. Transfer matrices

Table C.4. Loading vectors of tension (axial force and transverse shear force )

q zl
S

0.0

1+

4

1
2

0.0

4 1

1
2

1
6

12 ch

0.0

2 1 ch

3
S

0.0

2 1 ch

2 sh

( ) sh ( )
]

ch ( ) 1

0.0

1 ch

0.0

sh ( )

3
3

2
12

The transfer matrix U for a frame in tension, Sign Convention 2:

t =
U

1 0
0 1
0
0
0
0

0
ch

0
0
0
0
1
0 sh

0
0
1
0
0

0
3
+sh

3

( 1ch 2 )

0
1
sh

( 1ch

( sh

0
0
ch

(C.10)

C.2 Transfer matrices of second-order analysis

231

Table C.5. Loading vectors of compression (normal force and shear force )

q zl
S

0.0

1

4

1
2

0.0

cos

sin

4 1

1
2

1
6

sin

12 cos

0.0

sin

2 1 cos

2 sin

sin

( )

0.0

sin

1 cos

3
3

2
12

cos ( ) 1

0.0

sin ( )

In the case of a uniformly distributed load , the loading vector Z (see Eq. (C.7))
of a second-order analysis for a frame member under axial compression is

=
Z

0
)]

[ (

)
(

4
1 2 1 + cos
2

[
( )] 3

sin

( )]

[
2

1 cos

(C.11)

232

C. Transfer matrices
Table C.6. Loading vectors of tension (normal force and shear force )

q zl
S

0.0

1+

4

1
2

0.0

4 1

1
2

1
6

0.0

2 1

0.0
2

2 1

( ) ( )
]

( ) 1

0.0

a
h

( )

3
3

2
12

and for a frame member under axial tension ,

t =
Z

[ (
1
2

1 ch
(

)]

sh
3
0

[
( )] 2
1 2

4
4

(C.12)

The loading vectors in Tables C.3, C.4, C.5, and C.6 are comparable with those in
[Kra91b] and [Bor79b].

C.2 Transfer matrices of second-order analysis

233

The loading vectors of Eqs. (C.11) and (C.12) can be computed using the GNU
Octave function ylqvII.m (p. 249).

In the case of a point load , the loading vector Z (see Eq. (C.7)) of a second-order
analysis for a frame member under axial compression is

=
Z

0
[
(
) (
)]

3
sin ()+ ()+

( () )
+

cos

2
2

0
(
)0
[
( ()+ )]
sin +

(C.13)

and for a frame member under axial tension ,

t =
Z

0
[ ( () ) ( () )]

3
+
+
sh

( () )
+

0
( )0
[ ( ()+ )]
sh +

2
2

(C.14)

where ( )+ is the Heaviside function:

{

( )+ =

0,
( ) < 0
, ( ) 0

(C.15)

The loading vectors of Eqs. (C.13) and (C.14) can be computed using the GNU Octave
function ylfhvzII.m (p. 248).
The basic system of equations or the frame element of Eq. (C.7) can be rewritten
in the form

Z
=
IU
Z

(C.16)

can be computed using the GNU Octave function ysplvfmhvII.m

where the matrix IU
(p. 250), in which the GNU Octave function ysplfmhvII.m (p. 248) is used. These
functions differentiate between pressure and tensile axial loading.
The loading vectors of a uniformly distributed load and a point load for a frame
can be computed using the GNU Octave functions ylqvII.m (p. 249) and ylfhvzII.m (p.
248). These functions differentiate between pressure and tensile axial loading.
The transfer equations with normal and shear forces ( normal force, shear
force shown in Fig. 5.1):

Zp = Ux Zv + Z

(C.17)

234

C. Transfer matrices

where

Zp =

Zv =

(C.18)

and the transfer matrix Ux U(N2) for a compressive normal force (Sign Convention 2)

1 0 0

0 1
0

U(N2) =

0 0
0 0
0 0

1
0
0

0
1
0

0 0

[
(0 )] 3

sin 3
[

)]

1 cos
0( )
cos
(

sin

2
2

[
(0 )] 2

1 cos 2

sin

0
( )
sin

cos

(C.19)

while Ux U(N+2) for a tensile normal force (Sign Convention 2)

1 0 0
0( )]
[
(0 )] 2
[

0 1
0
sh 3 1 ch 2

(N+2)

0 0
0 0
0 0

1
0
0

0
1
0

0 0

)]

1 ch 2
0( )
ch
(

0
( )
sh

(C.20)

Transfer matrices (C.19) and (C.20) can be computed with the GNU Octave function
ylfmII.m (p. 249).

D. Computer programs for the EST

method

Computer programs for the EST method can be found on a CD attached to the book.
The basic URLs (folder paths for the programs): D:/, E:/, F:/, S:/, Z:/.

D.1

Programs for first-order analysis

Program D.1 (spESTframeLaheWFI.m)1 58 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called functions:
LaheFrameDFIm.m;
SisejoudPunktism.m.

Function D.1 (LaheFrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,

sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,krdn,selem)) 2 34, 60, 68, 76, 235, 236, 237 is used to
assemble and solve the boundary problem equations of a plane frame.
Called functions:

yzhqzm(baasi0,x,a,qx,qz,EA,EJ) 3 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 4 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 5 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 6 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 7 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 8 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 9 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v(VarrasN) 10 ;

./octavePrograms/spESTframeLaheWFI.m
./octavePrograms/LaheFrameDFIm.m
3
./octavePrograms/yzhqzm.m
4
./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
5
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
6
./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
7
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2.m
8
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks.m
9
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
10
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v.m
2

235

236

D. Computer programs for the EST method

SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks(VarrasN) 11 ;
SpToeReaktsioonZvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 12 ;
SpToeReaktsioonXvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 13 ;
SpToeSiirdeFiVektor(VarrasN) 14 ;
SpToeSiirdeUvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 15 ;
SpToeSiirdeWvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 16 ;
VardadSolmes(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB) 17 ;
VardaPikkus(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 18 ;
ylfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ) 19 ;
ysplfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ)) 20 ;
ysplvfmhvI(baasi0,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ) 21 ;
yzfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fx,Fz,EA,EJ) 22 ;
yzhqzm(baasi0,x,a,qx,qz,EA,EJ) 23 .

Function D.2 (SisejoudPunktism(VardaNr,X,AlgPar,lvarras,selem,

esQkoormus,esFjoud,suurused)) 24 235, 236, 237 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of the element VardaNr at x = X.
Called function:
ESTFrKrmus(baasi0,xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus,EA,EI) 25 .

Program D.2 (spESTframe93LaheWFI.m)26 53, 66

displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called functions:

is used to compute the

LaheFrameDFIm.m;
SisejoudPunktism.m.

Program D.3 (spESTframe77LaheWFI.m)27 74 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called functions:
11

./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks.m
./octavePrograms/SpToeReaktsioonZvektor.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeReaktsioonXvektor.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeFiVektor.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeUvektor.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeWvektor.m
17
./octavePrograms/VardadSolmes.m
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./octavePrograms/VardaPikkus.m
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./octavePrograms/ylfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/ysplfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/ysplvfmhvI.m
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./octavePrograms/yzfzv.m
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./octavePrograms/yzhqzm.m
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./octavePrograms/SisejoudPunktism.m
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./octavePrograms/ESTFrKrmus.m
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./octavePrograms/spESTframe93LaheWFI.m
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./octavePrograms/spESTframe77LaheWFI.m
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LaheFrameDFIm.m;
SisejoudPunktism.m.

Program D.4 (spESTframe3hingeLaheWFI.m)28 108 is used to compute the

displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called functions:
LaheFrameDFIm.m;
SisejoudPunktism.m.

Program D.5 (spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m)29 104 is used to compute the

internal forces of a plane frame.
Called functions:
LaheFrame3hingeNQM.m;
Sisejoud3LraamiPnktism.m.

Function D.3 (LaheFrame3hingeNQM(Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,

sSolmF,tsolm,krdn,selem)) 30 106, 237 is used to assemble and solve the boundary problem equations of a statically determinate plane frame.
Called functions:

ESTSKrmus(xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus) 31 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 32 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 33 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 34 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2D(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 35 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriksD(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 36 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v(VarrasN) 37 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 38 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks(VarrasN) 39 ;
VardadSolmesD(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB) 40 ;
VardaPikkusD(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 41 ;
ylSfhlin(x) 42 ;

./octavePrograms/spESTframe3hingeLaheWFI.m
./octavePrograms/spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m
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./octavePrograms/LaheFrame3hingeNQM.m
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./octavePrograms/ESTSKrmus.m
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./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
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./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
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./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2D.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriksD.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks.m
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./octavePrograms/VardadSolmesD.m
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./octavePrograms/VardaPikkusD.m
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./octavePrograms/ylSfhlin.m
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yspSlfhlin(x) 43 ;
yspSlvfmhvI(x) 44 ;
yzSfzv(x,a,Fx,Fz) 45 ;
yzShqz(x,qx,qz) 46 .

Function D.4 (Sisejoud3LraamiPnktism(VardaNr,X,AlgPar,lvarras,

esFjoud,esQkoormus,suurused)) 47 237 is used to compute the displacements
and internal forces of the element VardaNr at x = X.
Called function:
ESTSKrmus(xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus) 48 .

Program D.6 (spESTGerberBeamQM.m)49 110 is used to compute the internal

forces of a Gerber beam.
Called functions:
LaheGerberBeamQM.m;
SsjoudGrbrTalaPnktis.m.

Function D.5 (LaheGerberBeamQM(Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,

sSolmF,tsolm,krdn,selem)) 50 112, 238 is used to assemble and solve the boundary problem equations of a statically determinate beam.
Called functions:

VardaPikkusDT(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 51 ;
yspSTlvfmhvI(x) 52 ;
yspSTlfhlin(x) 53 ;
ESTSTKrmus(xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus) 54 ;
yzSTfzv(x,a,Fz) 55 ;
yzSThqz(x,qz) 56 ;
VardadSolmesDT(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB 57 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 58 ;

./octavePrograms/yspSlfhlin.m
./octavePrograms/yspSlvfmhvI.m
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./octavePrograms/yzSfzv.m
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./octavePrograms/yzShqz.m
47
./octavePrograms/Sisejoud3LraamiPnktism.m
48
./octavePrograms/ESTFrKrmus.m
49
./octavePrograms/spESTGerberBeamQM.m
50
./octavePrograms/LaheGerberBeamQM.m
51
./octavePrograms/VardaPikkusDT.m
52
./octavePrograms/yspSTlvfmhvI.m
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./octavePrograms/yspSTlfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/ESTSTKrmus.m
55
./octavePrograms/yzSTfzv.m
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./octavePrograms/yzSThqz.m
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./octavePrograms/VardadSolmesDT.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
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SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks1x0(VarrasN) 59 ;
ylSTfhlin(x) 60 ;
SsjoudGrbrTalaPnktis(VardaNr,X,AlgPar,lvarras,esFjoud,esQkoormus; suurused) 61 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 62 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 63 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 64 .

Function D.6 (SsjoudGrbrTalaPnktis(VardaNr,X,AlgPar,lvarras,

esFjoud,esQkoormus,suurused)) 65 238 is used to compute the displacements and
internal forces of the element VardaNr at x = X.
Called function:
ESTSTKrmus.m.

Program D.7 (spESTGerberBeamWFI.m)66 115 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of a Gerber beam.
Called functions:
LaheBeamDFI.m;
SisejoudTalaPunktis.m.

Program D.8 (spESTbeamLaheWFI.m)67 83 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of a beam.
Called functions:
LaheBeamDFI.m;
SisejoudTalaPunktis.m.

Function D.7 (LaheBeamDFI(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,

sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,krdn,selem)) 68 86 239 is used to assemble and solve the
boundary problem equations of a beam.
Called functions:

VardaPikkusT(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 69 ;
yspTlvfmhvI(baasi0,x,l,GAr,EJ) 70 ;
yspTlfhlin(baasi0,x,GAr,EJ) 71 ;
ESTtalaKrmus(baasi0,xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus,EI) 72 ;

./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks1x0.m
./octavePrograms/ylSTfhlin.m
61
./octavePrograms/SsjoudGrbrTalaPnktis.m
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./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
63
./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
64
./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
65
./octavePrograms/SsjoudGrbrTalaPnktis.m
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./octavePrograms/spESTGerberBeamWFI.m
67
./octavePrograms/spESTbeamLaheWFI.m
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./octavePrograms/LaheBeamDFI.m
69
./octavePrograms/VardaPikkusT.m
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./octavePrograms/yspTlvfmhvI.m
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./octavePrograms/yspTlfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/ESTtalaKrmus.m
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yzTfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fz,EJ) 73 ;
yzThqz(baasi0,x,qz,EJ) 74 ;
VardadSolmesT(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB) 75 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks1x0(VarrasN) 76 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 77 ;
SpToeSiirdeWvektorT(VarrasN) 78 ;
SpToeSiirdeFiVektorT(VarrasN) 79 ;
ylTfhlin(baasi0,x,GAr,EJ) 80 ;
SisejoudTalaPunktis(VardaNr,X,AlgPar,lvarras,selem,esFjoud,esQkoormus;
suurused) 81 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 82 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 83 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 84 .

Function D.8 (SisejoudTalaPunktis(VardaNr,X,AlgPar,lvarras,selem,

esFjoud,esQkoormus,suurused)) 85 239 is used to compute the displacements and
internal forces of the element VardaNr at x = X.
Called function:
ESTtalaKrmus.m.

Function D.9 (ESTtalaKrmus(baasi0,xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus,EI))86 240

used to compute the loading vector (q + F) for a continuous beam.
Called functions:

yzThqz(baasi0,x,qz,EJ) 87 ;
yzTfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fz,EJ) 88 .

Program D.9 (spESTtrussLaheWFI.m)89 96 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of a plane truss.
Called function:
LaheTrussDFI.m.
73

./octavePrograms/yzTfzv.m
./octavePrograms/yzThqz.m
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./octavePrograms/VardadSolmesT.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks1x0.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeWvektorT.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeFiVektorT.m
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./octavePrograms/ylTfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/SisejoudTalaPunktis.m
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./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
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./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
84
./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
85
./octavePrograms/SisejoudTalaPunktis.m
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./octavePrograms/ESTtalaKrmus.m
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./octavePrograms/yzThqz.m
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./octavePrograms/yzTfzv.m
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./octavePrograms/spESTtrussLaheWFI.m
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Function D.10 (LaheTrussDFI(baasi0,Ntoerkts,sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,

krdn,selem)) 90 98, 240 is used to assemble and solve the boundary problem equations for a truss.
Called functions:

VardaPikkusTr(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 91 ;
yspSRmhvI(baasi0,x,EA) 92 ;
yspSRhlin(baasi0,x,EA) 93 ;
VardadSolmesTr(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB) 94 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriksTr2x2(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 95 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriksTr2x1(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 96 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v(VarrasN) 97 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 98 ;
SpToeSiirdeUvektorTr(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 99 ;
SpToeSiirdeWvektorTr(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 100 ;
spInsertBtoAvect(spA,IM,JN,spB) 101 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 102 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 103 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 104 .

Program D.10 (spESTtrussN2.m)105 117 is used to compute the internal forces

of a plane truss.
Called functions:
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 106 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 107 .

Function D.11 (spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB))108 32, 43, 47, 216 inserts a

sparse matrix spB into a sparse matrix spA, starting at row index IM and column index
JN. The overlapping elements of the matrices spA and spB are added together.
90

./octavePrograms/LaheTrussDFI.m
./octavePrograms/VardaPikkusTr.m
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./octavePrograms/yspSRmhvI.m
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./octavePrograms/yspSRhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/VardadSolmesTr.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriksTr2x2.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriksTr2x1.m
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./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v.m
98
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
99
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeUvektorTr.m
100
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeWvektorTr.m
101
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoAvect.m
102
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
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./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
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./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
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./octavePrograms/spESTtrussN2.m
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./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
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./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
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./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
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Function D.12 (InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N))109 33

inserts matrix B
(dimensions M, N) into matrix A (dimensions I, J), starting at row index IM and
column index JN.
Function D.13 (spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv))110 45, 218 inserts the number sv
into sparse matrix spA, starting at row index iv and column index jv.
Function D.14 (SpToeSiirdeUvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasS,krdn,
selem)) 111 47 transforms a displacement of an element in local coordinates into a
displacement Ux at the support in global coordinates.
Function D.15 (SpToeSiirdeWVektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasS,krdn,
selem)) 112 47 transforms a displacement of an element in local coordinates into a
displacement Wx at the support in global coordinates.
Function D.16 (SpToeSiirdeFiVektor(VarrasN))113 47 transforms a displacement of an element in local coordinates into a displacement Fi at the support in global
coordinates.
Function D.17 (ylfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ)114 227 is used to compute the
transfer matrix for a frame (Sign Convention 2). Here,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.18 (yzhqz(baasi0,x,qx,qz,EA,EJ))115 27, 33, 228 is used to compute the loading vector of a uniformly distributed load for a frame. Here,
qx uniformly distributed load along the x-axis,
qz uniformly distributed load along the z-axis,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.19 (yzThqz(baasi0,x,qz,EJ))116 228 is used to compute the loading

vector of a uniformly distributed load for a beam. Here,
qz uniformly distributed load along the z-axis,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).
109

./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
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./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeUvektor.m
112
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeWvektor.m
113
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeFiVektor.m
114
./octavePrograms/ylfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/yzhqz.m
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./octavePrograms/yzThqz.m
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Function D.20 (yzShqz(x,qx,qz))117 228 is usedis used to compute the loading

vector of a uniformly distributed load for a three-hinged frame. Here,
qx uniformly distributed load along the x-axis,
qz uniformly distributed load along the z-axis.

Function D.21 (yzSThqz(x,qz))118 228 is used to compute the loading vector of

a uniformly distributed load for a Gerber beam. Here,
qz uniformly distributed load along the z-axis.

Function D.22 (yzfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fx,Fz,EA,EJ))119 27, 33, 228 is used to compute the loading vector of the point load for a frame. Here,
Fx point load acting in the x direction,
Fz point load acting in the z direction,
a distance of a load point from a start point,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.23 (yzmyv(baasi0,x,a,My,EJ))120 27 is used to compute the loading

vector of a moment load. Here,
My load along the y-axis.

Function D.24 (yzTfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fz,EJ))121 228 is used to compute the loading

vector of a point load for a beam. Here,
Fz point load acting in the z direction,
a distance of a load point from a start point,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.25 (yzSfzv(x,a,Fx,Fz))122 228 is used to compute the loading vector

of a point load for a three-hinged frame. Here,
Fx point load acting in the x direction,
Fz point load acting in the z direction,
a distance of a load point from a start point.

Function D.26 (yzSTfzv(x,a,Fz))123 228 is used to compute the loading vector of

a point load for a Gerber beam. Here,
Fz point load acting in the z direction,
a distance of a load point from a start point.
117

./octavePrograms/yzShqz.m
./octavePrograms/yzSThqz.m
119
./octavePrograms/yzfzv.m
120
./octavePrograms/yzmyv.m
121
./octavePrograms/yzTfzv.m
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./octavePrograms/yzSfzv.m
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./octavePrograms/yzSTfzv.m
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Function D.27 (ysplfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ))124 227 is used to compute the

transfer matrix for a frame (Sign Convention 2). Here,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.28 (yspTlfhlin(baasi0,x,GAr,EJ))125 227 is used to compute the

transfer matrix for a beam (Sign Convention 2). Here,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.29 (yspSlfhlin(x))126 227 is used to compute the transfer matrix for
a three-hinged frame (Sign Convention 2).
Function D.30 (yspSTlfhlin(x))127 227 is used to compute the transfer matrix
for a Gerber beam (Sign Convention 2).
Function D.31 (ysplvfmhvI(baasi0,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ))128 33 is used to compute
for a frame (Sign Convention 2). Here,
the sparse transfer matrix IU
EA axial stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Called functions:
ysplfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ) 129 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB) 130 .

Function D.32 (yspTlvfmhvI(baasi0,x,l,GAr,EJ))131 227 is used to compute

the sparse transfer matrix for a beam (Sign Convention 2). Here,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Called functions:
yspTlfhlin(baasi0,x,GAr,EJ) 132 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB) 133 .
124

./octavePrograms/ysplfhlin.m
./octavePrograms/yspTlfhlin.m
126
./octavePrograms/yspSlfhlin.m
127
./octavePrograms/yspSTlfhlin.m
128
./octavePrograms/ysplvfmhvI.m
129
./octavePrograms/ysplfhlin.m
130
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
131
./octavePrograms/yspTlvfmhvI.m
132
./octavePrograms/yspTlfhlin.m
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./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
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Function D.33 (yspSlvfmhvI(x))134 227 is used to compute the transfer matrix

for a three-hinged frame (Sign Convention 2).
Called functions:
yspSlfhlin(x) 135 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB) 136 .

Function D.34 (yspSTlvfmhvI(x))137 227 is used to compute the sparse transfer

matrix for a Gerber beam (Sign Convention 2) .
Called functions:
yspSTlfhlin(x) 138 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB) 139 .

Function D.35 (yspSRmhvI(baasi0,Li,EA))140 53 is used to compute the sparse

transfer matrix for a truss.
Called functions:
yspSRhlin(baasi0,x,EA) 141 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB) 142 .

Function D.36 (yspSRhlin(baasi0,x,EA))143 53 is used to compute the sparse

transfer matrix for a truss. Here,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l).

Function D.37 (ESTtalaKrmus(baasi0,xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus,EI))144 228

is used to compute the loading vector (q + F) for a continuous beam.
Called functions:

yzThqz(baasi0,x,qz,EJ) 145 ;
yzTfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fz,EJ) 146 .

Function D.38 (ESTSKrmus(xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus))147 228 is used to compute the loading vector (q + F) for a three-hinged frame.
Called functions:
yzShqz(x,qx,qz) 148 ;
yzSfzv(x,a,Fx,Fz) 149 .
134

./octavePrograms/yspSlvfmhvI.m
./octavePrograms/yspSlfhlin.m
136
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
137
./octavePrograms/yspSTlvfmhvI.m
138
./octavePrograms/yspSlfhlin.m
139
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
140
./octavePrograms/yspSRmhvI.m
141
./octavePrograms/yspSRhlin.m
142
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
143
./octavePrograms/yspSRhlin.m
144
./octavePrograms/ESTtalaKrmus.m
145
./octavePrograms/yzThqz.m
146
./octavePrograms/yzTfzv.m
147
./octavePrograms/ESTSKrmus.m
148
./octavePrograms/yzShqz.m
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./octavePrograms/yzSfzv.m
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Function D.39 (ESTSTKrmus(xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus))150 239

compute the loading vector (q + F) for a Gerber beam.
Called functions:

is used to

yzSThqz(x,qz) 151 ;
yzSTfzv(x,a,Fz) 152 .

Program D.11 (spESTframe50WFI.m)153 is used to compute the displacements

and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrameDFIm.m 154 .

Program D.12 (spESTframe3hinge1WFIm)155 is used to compute the displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrameDFIm.m 156 .

Program D.13 (spESTframe3hinge1NQM.m)157 is used to compute the internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrame3hingeNQM.m 158 .

D.2

Programs for second-order analysis

Program D.14 (yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m)159 158

displacements and forces of a plane frame.
Called function:

is used to compute the

Lahe2FrameDFIm.m.

Function D.40 (Lahe2FrameDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,

sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,krdn,selem)) 160 148, 152, 160, 246, 248 is used to assemble
and solve the boundary problem equations for a plane frame.
Called functions:
VardaPikkus(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 161 ;
ysplvfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ) 162 ;
150

./octavePrograms/ESTSTKrmus.m
./octavePrograms/yzSThqz.m
152
./octavePrograms/yzSTfzv.m
153
./octavePrograms/spESTframe50WFI.m
154
./octavePrograms/LaheFrameDFIm.m
155
./octavePrograms/spESTframe3hinge1WFIm
156
./octavePrograms/LaheFrameDFIm.m
157
./octavePrograms/spESTframe3hinge1NQM.m
158
./octavePrograms/LaheFrame3hingeNQM.m
159
./octavePrograms/yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m
160
./octavePrograms/Lahe2FrameDFIm.m
161
./octavePrograms/VardaPikkus.m
162
./octavePrograms/ysplvfmhvII.m
151

D.2 Programs for second-order analysis

ysplfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ) 163 ;
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 164 ;
ysplfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ)) 165 ;
ylqvII(baasi0,S,x,lp,qz,EA,EJ) 166 ;
yzhqz(baasi0,x,qx,qz,EA,EJ) 167 ;
ylfhvzII(baasi0,S,x,l,a,Fz,EJ) 168 ;
yzfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fx,Fz,EA,EJ) 169 ;
VardadSolmes(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB) 170 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 171 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 172 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 173 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks(VarrasN) 174 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v(VarrasN) 175 ;
SpToeSiirdeUvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 176 ;
SpToeSiirdeWvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 177 ;
SpToeSiirdeFiVektor(VarrasN) 178 ;
ylfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ) 179 ;
ytransfp(S,l,EJ) 180 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 181 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 182 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 183 .
163

./octavePrograms/ysplfmhvII.m
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
165
./octavePrograms/ysplfhlin.m
166
./octavePrograms/ylqvII.m
167
./octavePrograms/yzhqz.m
168
./octavePrograms/ylfhvzII.m
169
./octavePrograms/yzfzv.m
170
./octavePrograms/VardadSolmes.m
171
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks.m
172
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2.m
173
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
174
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks.m
175
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v.m
176
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeUvektor.m
177
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeWvektor.m
178
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeFiVektor.m
179
./octavePrograms/ylfmhvII.m
180
./octavePrograms/ytransfp.m
181
./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
182
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
183
./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
164

247

248

D. Computer programs for the EST method

Program D.15 (yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m)184 150

displacements and internal forces for a plane frame.
Called function:

is used to compute the

Lahe2FrameDFIm.m.

Function D.41 (ylfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ))185 144, 228 is used to compute the transfer matrix for a frame (Sign Convention 2) in a second-order analysis.
Here,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l),
S axial force.

Called functions:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 186 ;
ylfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ) 187 .

Function D.42 (ysplfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ))188 233 is used to compute the transfer matrix for a frame (Sign Convention 2) in a second-order analysis.
Here,
is used to assemble and solve the boundary problem equations for a plane frame. EA axial
stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l),
S axial force.

Called functions:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 189 ;
ysplfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ) 190 .

Function D.43 (ylfhvzII(baasi0,S,l,x,a,Fz,EJ))191 145, 233 is used to compute

the loading vector of a point load for a frame in a second-order analysis. Here,
Fz point load acting in the z direction,
a distance of a load point from a start point,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l),
S axial force.

Called functions:
184

./octavePrograms/yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m
./octavePrograms/ylfmhvII.m
186
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
187
./octavePrograms/ylfhlin.m
188
./octavePrograms/ysplfmhvII.m
189
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
190
./octavePrograms/ysplfhlin.m
191
./octavePrograms/ylfhvzII.m
185

D.2 Programs for second-order analysis

249

tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 192 ;
yzfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fx,Fz,EA,EJ) 193 .

Function D.44 (ylqvII(baasi0,S,x,lp,qz,EJ))194 233 is used to compute the loading vector of a uniformly distributed load for a frame in a second-order analysis. Here,
qz uniformly distributed load along the z-axis,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l),
S axial force.

Called functions:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 195 ;
yzhqz(baasi0,x,qx,qz,EA,EJ) 196 .

Function D.45 (ylfmII(S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ))197 140, 234 is used to compute the

transfer matrix for a frame (Sign Convention 2) in a second-order analysis. Here,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
S axial force.

Called functions:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 198 ;
ylflin(x,EA,GAr,EJ) 199 .

Function D.46 (ylqII(S,x,l,qz,EJ))200 141 is used to compute the loading vector

of a uniformly distributed load in a second-order analysis. Here,
qz uniformly distributed load along the x-axis,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
S axial force.

Called functions:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 201 ;
yzqz(x,q,EJ) 202 .

Function D.47 (ylffzII(S,l,x,a,Fz,EJ))203 141 is used to compute the loading

vector for the point load in a second-order analysis. Here.
Fz point load acting in the z direction,
192

./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
./octavePrograms/yzfzv.m
194
./octavePrograms/ylqvII.m
195
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
196
./octavePrograms/yzhqz.m
197
./octavePrograms/ylfmII.m
198
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
199
./octavePrograms/ylflin.m
200
./octavePrograms/ylqII.m
201
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
202
./octavePrograms/yzqz.m
203
./octavePrograms/ylffzII.m
193

250

D. Computer programs for the EST method

a distance of a load point from a start point,

EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
S axial force.

Called functions:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 204 ;
yzfz(x,a,Fx,Fz,EA,EJ) 205 .

Function D.48 (ytransf(S,l,EJ))206 143 is used to compute a transformation

matrix to transform the forces N and Q into the forces S and H in a second-order
analysis. Here,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
S axial force.

Called function:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 207 .

Function D.49 (ytransfp(S,l,EJ))208 143 is used to compute a transformation

matrix to transform the forces S and H into the forces N and Q in a second-order
analysis. Here,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
S axial force.

Called function:
tnnusarv(l1,s1,ea1) 209 .

Function D.50 (ysplvfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ))210 233

is used to

compute the sparse transfer matrix IU ( = 0, Zp=[Up Wp Fip Sp

Hp Mp]) for a frame (Sign Convention 2) in a second-order analysis. Here,
EA axial stiffness of the element,
GAr shear stiffness of the element,
EJ bending stiffness of the element,
l length of the element,
baasi0 scaling multiplier for the displacements (i = EJ/l),
S S axial force.

Called functions:
ysplfmhvII(baasi0,S,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ) 211 ;
spInsertBtoA(spA,IM,JN,spB) 212 .

204

./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
./octavePrograms/yzfz.m
206
./octavePrograms/ytransf.m
207
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
208
./octavePrograms/ytransfp.m
209
./octavePrograms/tnnusarv.m
210
./octavePrograms/ysplvfmhvII.m
211
./octavePrograms/ysplfmhvII.m
212
./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
205

D.3 Programs for plastic analysis

D.3

251

Programs for plastic analysis

Program D.16 (spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m)213 182 is used to compute the

displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrameSnDFIm.m.

Function D.51 (LaheFrameSnDFIm(baasi0,Ntoerkts,esQkoormus,esFjoud,

sSolmF,tsolm,tSiire,krdn,selem)) 214 182, 188, 186, 195, 199, 201, 205, 251, 252
is used to assemble and solve the boundary problem equations of a plane frame.
Called functions:

213

ESTFrKrmus(baasi0,xx,Li,Fjoud,qkoormus,EA,EI) 215 ;
ysplvfmhvI(baasi0,x,l,EA,GAr,EJ) 216 ;
ysplfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ)) 217 ;
yzhqzm(baasi0,x,a,qx,qz,EA,EJ) 218 ;
yzfzv(baasi0,x,a,Fx,Fz,EA,EJ) 219 ;
VardadSolmes(NSARV,NEARV,Solm,AB,ABB) 220 ;
VardaPikkus(NSARV,NEARV,krdn,selem) 221 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 222 ;
SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 223 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2(VarrasN) 224 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks(VarrasN) 225 ;
SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v(VarrasN) 226 ;
SpToeSiirdeUvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 227 ;
SpToeSiirdeWvektor(NSARV,NEARV,VarrasN,krdn,selem) 228 ;
SpToeSiirdeFiVektor(VarrasN) 229 ;
ylfhlin(baasi0,x,EA,GAr,EJ) 230 ;
spSisestaArv(spA,iv,jv,sv) 231 ;

./octavePrograms/spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m
./octavePrograms/LaheFrameSnDFIm.m
215
./octavePrograms/ESTFrKrmus.m
216
./octavePrograms/ysplvfmhvI.m
217
./octavePrograms/ysplfhlin.m
218
./octavePrograms/yzhqzm.m
219
./octavePrograms/yzfzv.m
220
./octavePrograms/VardadSolmes.m
221
./octavePrograms/VardaPikkus.m
222
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks.m
223
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusMaatriks2x2.m
224
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks2x2.m
225
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks.m
226
./octavePrograms/SpTeisendusUhikMaatriks0x1v.m
227
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeUvektor.m
228
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeWvektor.m
229
./octavePrograms/SpToeSiirdeFiVektor.m
230
./octavePrograms/ylfhlin.m
231
./octavePrograms/spSisestaArv.m
214

252

D. Computer programs for the EST method

spInsertBtoA(spA,IIv,IJv,spvF) 232 ;
InsertBtoA(A,I,J,IM,JN,B,M,N) 233 .

Program D.17 (spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m)234 189 is used to compute the

displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrameSnDFIm.m.

Program D.18 (spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m)235 195 is used to compute the

displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrameSnDFIm.m.

Program D.19 (spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m)236 202 is used to compute the

displacements and internal forces of a plane frame.
Called function:
LaheFrameSnDFIm.m.

232

./octavePrograms/spInsertBtoA.m
./octavePrograms/InsertBtoA.m
234
./octavePrograms/spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m
235
./octavePrograms/spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m
236
./octavePrograms/spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m
233

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Index
active forces, 222
area moment of inertia, 22
axial displacement, 17
axial force, 125
axial force hinge, 29
axial rigidity, 57
basic coordinate system, 18, 52
basic equations, 21
of beam, 110
of frame, 150
of truss element, 52
basic stiffness, 31, 228
beam governing equations, 25
beam-column, 125, 130
effect, 125
element, 125
boundary condition,
kinematic, 28
static, 28
boundary problem equations, 60, 76, 86,
106, 152, 186
boundary work, 172
calculating trick, 50
Cauchy formula, 23, 24, 136
collapse load, 169
collapse load factor, 207
compatibility conditions, 39
compatibility equations, 31, 34, 58, 74, 82,
148, 150, 157, 182, 201
complete solution for a compressive axial
force, 133
computer function
ESTSKrmus.m, 245
ESTSTKrmus.m, 246
ESTtalaKrmus.m, 240, 245
257

InsertBtoA.m, 242
Lahe2FrameDFIm.m, 246
LaheBeamDFI.m, 239
LaheFrame3hingeNQM.m, 237
LaheFrameDFIm.m, 235
LaheFrameSnDFIm.m, 251
LaheGerberBeamQM.m, 238
LaheTrussDFI.m, 241
Sisejoud3LraamiPnktism.m, 238
SisejoudPunktism.m, 236
SisejoudTalaPunktis.m, 240
spInsertBtoA.m, 241
spSisestaArv.m, 242
SpToeSiirdeFiVektor.m, 242
SpToeSiirdeUvektor.m, 242
SpToeSiirdeWvektor.m, 242
SsjoudGrbrTalaPnktis.m, 239
ylffzII.m, 249
ylfhlin.m, 242
ylfhvzII.m, 248
ylfmhvII.m, 248
ylfmII.m, 249
ylqII.m, 249
ylqvII.m, 249
ysplfhlin.m, 244
ysplfmhvII.m, 248
ysplvfmhvI.m, 244
ysplvfmhvII.m, 250
yspSlfhlin.m, 244
yspSlvfmhvI.m, 245
yspSRhlin.m, 245
yspSRmhvI.m, 245
yspSTlfhlin.m, 244
yspSTlvfmhvI.m, 245
yspTlfhlin.m, 244
yspTlvfmhvI.m, 244

258
ytransf.m, 250
ytransfp.m, 250
yzfzv.m, 243
yzhqz.m, 242
yzmyv.m, 243
yzSfzv.m, 243
yzShqz.m, 243
yzSTfzv.m, 243
yzSThqz.m, 243
yzTfzv.m, 243
computer program
spESTbeamLaheWFI.m, 239
spESTframe3hinge1NQM.m, 246
spESTframe3hinge1WFIm, 246
spESTframe3hingeLaheNQM.m, 237
spESTframe3hingeLaheWFI.m, 237
spESTframe50WFI.m, 246
spESTframe77LaheWFI.m, 236
spESTframe93LaheWFI.m, 236
spESTframeLaheWFI.m, 235
spESTframeSn0LaheWFI.m, 252
spESTframeSn1LaheWFI.m, 252
spESTframeSn2LaheWFI.m, 252
spESTframeSn3LaheWFI.m, 251
spESTGerberBeamQM.m, 238
spESTGerberBeamWFI.m, 239
spESTtrussLaheWFI.m, 240
spESTtrussN2.m, 241
yspESTframe1LaheWFI.m, 248
yspESTframe2LaheWFI.m, 246
connection,
contrived end, 26
fixed-support, 26
free end, 26
pin-support, 26
roller-support, 26
contact forces, 2931, 40, 222
continuous beam, 82
coordinates,
global, 32
local, 32
DaF, 28
delta function, 23

INDEX
direction cosines, 32, 219
dissipation at plastic hinges, 207
dissipation energy, 173
elastic modulus, 22
elastic section modulus, 171
energy conservation, 223
enlarged transfer matrix, 28, 227
equilibrium at joint, 43
equilibrium equation of beam, 212
equilibrium equations, 31, 58, 148
equilibrium of support node, 43
equivalent distributed force, 23
EST method, 194
Euler-Bernoulli beam, 22
external reactions, 26, 45
external support, 31
flexural rigidity, 57, 149
force,
axial, 125
normal, 125
shear, 125
transverse shear, 125
forces,
active, 222
contact, 2931, 40, 222
reaction, 222
frame, 73
three-hinged, 103
full matrix, 216
full plastic moment, 174, 177
fundamental set of solutions, 132
general solution of non-homogeneous
differential equation, 130
Gerber beam, 110, 211
global coordinate system, 17, 47
global coordinates, 32, 61, 218
governing equations, 129
Greens functional, 221
Heaviside step function, 24
hinge, 58
axial force, 29

INDEX
moment, 29
plastic, 46
shear force, 29
homogeneous differential equation, 22

259
normed fundamental set of solutions, 132
orthogonal matrix, 220
orthogonality, 128

P- effect, 125
ideal elastic-plastic, 169
P-delta effect, 125
identity matrix, 220
particular solution, 23, 25
incremental method, 174
of the differential equation, 130, 136
influence line, 117
with the Cauchy formula, 138
influence line diagram, 120
initial parameter vector, 49, 68, 76, 106, plastic hinge, 46, 169, 171, 175
plastic section modulus, 171
186
plasticity, 169
initial parameters, 23
polygonal truss, 117
internal displacements, 18, 21
internal reactions, 29, 30, 40, 45, 222
rafter, 65
internal support, 31
rank of equations, 49
inverse matrix, 220
reaction forces, 222
inverse transformation, 219, 220
restraints on support displacements, 26
iteration, 147
restrictions on support displacements, 47,
58, 74, 148, 157, 201
joint equilibrium equations, 40, 74, 82, 104,
right-handed
coordinates, 17, 18
110, 150, 157, 182, 201
rigid body
joint with,
rotation, 17, 51
axial force hinge, 29
translation, 17, 51
free ends, 29
round-off error, 228
moment hinge, 29
shear force hinge, 29
scaling multiplier, 27, 31, 53, 144, 145, 228
second-order analysis, 130
kinematic boundary condition, 28
set of fundamental solutions, 22
kinematic method, 174
shape factor, 171
kinematic theorem, 173
shear force, 125
left-handed coordinates, 18
diagram, 20
limit design, 169
hinge, 29
load case, 89, 91, 181
shear rigidity, 57
load factor, 169, 174, 175, 177
side conditions, 31, 45, 58, 74, 104, 110,
load transformation, 103
148, 150, 157, 182, 201
loading vectors, 141, 233
Sign Convention 1, 18, 23
local coordinates, 32, 218
Sign Convention 2, 17, 18, 23, 40, 50
sparse matrix, 211, 214216
moment hinge, 29, 31, 150, 157
sparse(iv,jv,sv), 214
sparsity pattern, 63, 95, 122
nodal load, 189
non-homogeneous differential equation, 23, state vector, 31
static boundary condition, 28
24
normal force, 125
static equilibrium, 71

260
statical method, 174
superposition, 147
support
displacements, 150
support reactions, 87, 106, 201
support shift, 47
support,
contrived end, 26
external, 31
fixed, 26
internal, 31
pin, 26
roller, 26
three-hinged frame, 103
topology, 58, 110, 182
transfer equations, 135, 228
transfer matrix, 21, 25, 27, 61, 135, 137,
139, 182, 225
for a beam element with an axial force,
133
transformation matrix, 32, 38, 143, 218
transformation of a transfer matrix, 142
transpose matrix, 220
transverse shear force, 125
truss, 96, 117
polygonal, 117
truss element, 51
two-span frame, 57, 157
unit load method, 18
work,
boundary forces, 222
external forces, 221
internal forces, 221
Wronskian, 22, 23, 131

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First-order structural analysis

2 Equations of the EST method

3 Statically indeterminate problems

Statically determinate problems

Second-order structural analysis

5 Second-order structural analysis

EST method for a second-order theory

Plastic analysis of frames

7 Plasticity and limit design

A.1.3 Sparse matrix functions in the EST method . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Rigid body displacements and rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The two-span frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The three-hinged frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Numeration of displacements and forces of the Gerber beam

Normal, shear, axial and transverse shear forces . .

The frame EST1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The frame ESTsn3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Sparsity pattern of matrix spA . . . .

B.1 Bar member ab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Comparison of the internal forces of the truss . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Comparison of the internal reactions values of the frame EST2 . . . . . . 166

C.1 Loading vectors (to be continued in Table C.2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Fundamental relations of a frame element

Figure 1.1. Rigid body displacements and rotation

Figure 1.2. Sign Convention

The finger points in the positive direction

1.1 Fundamental relations of a frame element

x*, z* basic coordinate system

Figure 1.5. Beam element deformations

Figure 1.6. Moment diagrams for force Q and moment M

The axial deformation of the element

1.1 Fundamental relations of a frame element

and U is the transfer matrix (Sign Convention 2):

Figure 1.8. Bending of a frame element (Sign Convention 2)

Basic equations for a beam/frame

The Euler-Bernoulli beam equation

Given below are the Euler-Bernoulli beam governing differential equations:

Figure 1.9. A differential frame

The Wronskian1 of this set of solutions

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

and by Sign Convention 2

From Eqs. (1.16) and (1.20) (Sign Convention 2),

or, to be more precise,

where, using Eq. (1.16),

and the load function () is

The particular solution () at a constant load

where ( )+ is the Heaviside step function:

The particular solution () in case of the point load and moment is

The general solution of the non-homogeneous differential equation

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

Basic equations for a frame element

The governing differential equation for a truss element is

Figure 1.10. External reactions and restraints on displacements

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

and Ux is the transfer matrix (Sign Convention 2):

The basic system of equations for a frame element

Figure 1.11. Frame element (Sign Convention 2)

I66 ZL Ux=l ZA = Zx=l

is the enlarged transfer matrix U:

is the vector of displacements and f orces (DaFs) of the element:

Z is the loading vector of Eq. (1.46) at = (Sign Conventions 1 and 2).

1.2 Basic equations for a beam/frame

Figure 1.12. Internal reactions2 3 (contact forces4 ) and displacements of joints

The system equations of a frame

The total number of unknowns in this problem is decomposed as follows:

Both external and internal boundary conditions (Fig. 1.13) of a system

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1.3 The system equations of a frame

x, z basic coordinate system