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Frame Analysis-Stiffness Method

The document discusses the plane frame stiffness method for structural analysis. It describes how to obtain the global stiffness matrix K by transforming the local member stiffness matrices k' using a transformation matrix T. The global stiffness matrix K is then used along with the applied load matrix Q and known displacement matrix D to solve for unknown displacements via the stiffness equation. Member forces and reactions can then be determined, along with shear and moment diagrams.

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Frame Analysis-Stiffness Method

The document discusses the plane frame stiffness method for structural analysis. It describes how to obtain the global stiffness matrix K by transforming the local member stiffness matrices k' using a transformation matrix T. The global stiffness matrix K is then used along with the applied load matrix Q and known displacement matrix D to solve for unknown displacements via the stiffness equation. Member forces and reactions can then be determined, along with shear and moment diagrams.

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Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method

• Plane frame stiffness matrix can be obtained


by the addition of truss and beam stiffness
matrix which have been already developed
for local coordinate system.
• Since frame members may be vertical,
horizontal or inclined therefore
transformation matrix will be needed for
plane frame analysis.
• The development of local stiffness matrix and
Global stiffness matrix is given in subsequent
slides.
Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif
Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Local stiffness matrix for Frame
• In frames three displacements per node are
present i.e. horizontal, vertical and rotation.

Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif


Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Local stiffness matrix for Frame

• In general form q=k′d


• Where k′= Local stiffness matrix
Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif
Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Now In order to obtain the Global Stiffness
matrix we have to use the following relation
ship.
• K= Tt x k′ x T Where T = Transformation mat.

Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif


Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Global stiffness matrix for frame
• Using K= Tt x k′ x T we will get the following

Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif


Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Global stiffness matrix for frame
• It is difficult to memorize previous matrix
therefore it is split into two parts as follows.

Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif


Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Very Easy to Memorize
• Left portion is already memorized for truss
• Now 12/L3, 6/L2, 4/L and 2/L are repeated
every where in a sequence.

Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif


Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
• Direction cosines have fixed sequence
• Signs
• K11= Last two negative for 1st row and col.
• K12 Follows Y sign and K21 is its transpose
• K22 follows diamond Shape

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Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method

Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif


Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
Procedure for analysis
• Write down the applied Load matrix “Q”.
• If there is UDL then first determine the
equivalent loads and then form Load matrix
“Q”
• Specify displacement matrix “D” containing
all known and unknown displacements.
• Determine frame stiffness matrix for all
members and then determine the total
stiffness matrix Kt
Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif
Plane frame analysis-Stiffness Method
Procedure for analysis
• Eliminate rows and columns corresponding
to known displacements and form Kmt
• Using Stiffness Equation (Q=KD) determine
unknown displacements.
• Now determine member internal forces and
reactions and at this stage if equivalent
loading is used then it must be adjusted.
• Now draw the Shear force and Bending
Moment Diagram.
Structural Engineering by Dr. M. Burhan Sharif

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