Slope Deflection Method Frames
Slope Deflection Method Frames
College of Engineering
Civil Engineering Department
Theory of Structures
Subject / Slope Deflection Method
Assistant Lecturer : Zainab Adel
Third Stage 2023-2024
DISPLACEMENT METHOD OF ANALYSIS: SLOPE DEFLECTION •
EQUATIONS
where
1 = external virtual unit load acting on the beam or frame in the
direction of
m = internal virtual moment in the beam or frame, expressed as a
function of x and caused by the external virtual unit load
= external displacement of the point caused by the real loads acting
on the beam or frame
M = internal moment in the beam or frame, expressed as a function of
x and caused by the real loads
E = modulus of elasticity of the material
I = moment of inertia of the cross-sectional area, calculated about the
neutral axis
In a similar manner, if the tangent rotation or •
slope angle Ø at a point A on the beam’s
elastic curve is to be determined, Fig. 8–15, a
unit couple moment is first applied at the
point, and the corresponding internal
moments mu have to be determined. Since
the work of the unit couple is 1.Ø, then
EX.1//Determine the moments at each joint •
of the frame shown in Fig. 10–16a.EI is
constant.
Ex.2//Determine the internal moments at each joint of •
the frame shown in Fig. 10–17a. The moment of inertia
for each member is given in the figure. Take E = 200
GPa.
Ex.3//Determine the moments at each joint of •
the frame shown in Fig. 10–19a.EI is constant.
Ex.4//Determine the moments at each joint of the •
frame shown in Fig. 10–20a.The supports at A and D
are fixed and joint C is assumed pin connected. EI is
constant for each member.
Ex.5//Explain how the moments in each joint of the •
two-story frame shown in Fig. 10–21a are
determined. EI is constant.