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Structural Analysis I Moment Distribution Method Examples

This document contains two examples of using the moment distribution method to analyze structures. [1] The first example analyzes a simple beam structure and calculates the moments at each joint when given the stiffness coefficients and displacement factors. [2] The second example analyzes a continuous beam structure and similarly calculates the moments at each joint. [3] Both examples illustrate the process of setting up and solving the equations using the moment distribution method to determine the internal forces in each member.

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Structural Analysis I Moment Distribution Method Examples

This document contains two examples of using the moment distribution method to analyze structures. [1] The first example analyzes a simple beam structure and calculates the moments at each joint when given the stiffness coefficients and displacement factors. [2] The second example analyzes a continuous beam structure and similarly calculates the moments at each joint. [3] Both examples illustrate the process of setting up and solving the equations using the moment distribution method to determine the internal forces in each member.

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CE371 Structural Analysis I – Moment Distribution Method examples   

Example 1:

Using the moment‐distribution method, determine the moments at the ends of each member.  Draw 
the moment diagram. Let E = 29,000 ksi.  The moment of inertia of each member is shown on the figure 
above. Assume the joint at B is rigid, C is pinned, and A is fixed. 

KAB = 4EIAB/16 D.F.AB = 0


KBA = 4EIAB/16 D.F.BA = 0.407
KBC = 3EIBC/12 D.F.BC = 0.593
KCB = 3EIBC/12 D.F.CB = 1

Jnt A Jnt B Jnt C


AB BA BC CB
D.F. 0.0 0.407 0.593 1.0
   – 

FEM -8.0 8.0 -36.0 0.0


Imbalance -28.0
Distribution 11.4 16.6
Carry-over 5.7
  Resultant moments -2.3 19.4 -19.4 0.0  

 
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  inflection points 

 
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Example 2.

Using  the  moment‐distribution  method,  determine  the  moments  acting  at  the  ends  of  each 
member.  Draw  the  moment  diagram.  Assume  joints  A  and  D  are  pin  supported  and  C  is  rigid. 
Joint B is a rigid joint. Let E = 29,000 ksi. The moment of inertia are IABC = 700 in4 and IBD = 1100 
in4.  

KAB =3EIAB/18 D.F.AB =1

KBA =3EIAB/18 D.F.BA =0.163

KBC =4EIBC/12 D.F.BC =0.326

KBD =3EIBD/9 D.F.BD =0.512

KCB =4EICD/12 D.F.CB =0.000

KDB =3EIBD/9 D.F.DB =1.000

  
 

Jnt A Jnt B Jnt C Jnt D


Member end AB BA BC BD CB DB
D.F. 1.0 0.163 0.326 0.512 0.000 1.0

FEM 0.0 202.5 -60.0 -9.0 60.0 0.0


Imbalance 133.5
Distribution -21.7 -43.5 -68.3
Carry-over -21.7
Resultant moments 0.0 180.8 -103.5 -77.3 38.3 0.0

 
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inflection points 

 
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