Frames Analysis Sample

Problem
(With Solutions & Explanations)

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Problem 1:

Solving for Reactions:

*∑MD = 0 [clockwise +]
5(9)-(3)(8)(4)+MD = 0
MD = 51 kip-ft (clockwise)

*∑Fv = 0 [upward +]
VD = (3)(8) = 24kips (upward)

*∑FH = 0 [right +]
HD = 5kips (to the left)

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Problem 1: After solving for reactions, consider
member CD.
*By summing up forces horizontal,
Shear @ C = 5kips (to the right)

*By summing up forces vertical,

Axial force @ C = 24kips (downward)
*By summing up moments at C:
Mc = 51+(5)(6) = 81kips (counterclockwise)

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Problem 1: Next, member BC,

For Member BC:

1. You can consider solving end shears @
point B by not translating the forces
YET.
2. However, in analyzing the frames, you
must show the AXIAL (parallel along
the member) and SHEAR
(perpendicular along the member).
Thus, solving for the components of the
forces.

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Problem 1: Next, member BC,

For Member BC:

Thus, to check Shear force @ B:
Summing up forces vertical:
Vb = 24-(3)(4) = 12kips(upward)

To check Axial force @ B:

Summing up forces horizontal:
Hb = 5kips(to the left)

To check Moment @ B:
Summing up Moments @B:
Mb = (3)(4)(2)-(24)(4)+(5)(3)+81
Mb = 24kip-ft (counterclockwise)

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Problem 1: Next, TRANSLATING FORCES FOR member BC,
Note: We treat the forces as the hypotenuse.
OPPOSITE SLOPES FOR 5 & 12.
For 5: x = 4/5, y = 3/5 Hence looking for the components:
For 12: x = 3/5, y = 4/5
To solve Vertical Component of 5:
Hby = 5(3/5) = +3kips
To solve Horizontal Component of 5:
Hbx = 5(4/5) = +4kips

To solve Horizontal Component of 12:

Vbx = 12(3/5) = +7.2kips
CONSIDERING THESE
Note:
FORCES ONLY
*Horizontal Components are To solve Vertical Component of 12:
PARALLEL to MEMBER BC
*Vertical Components are
Vby = 12(4/5) = -9.6kips
PERPENDICULAR to MEMBER BC FOR MOMENTS, STILL THE SAME AS SOLVED.
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Problem 1: Next, TRANSLATING FORCES FOR member BC,
Note:
OPPOSITE SLOPES FOR 5 & 12. We treat the forces as the hypotenuse.
For 5: x = 4/5, y = 3/5
For 24: x = 3/5, y = 4/5 Hence looking for the components:
To solve Vertical Component of 5:
CONSIDERING Hby = 5(3/5) = -3kips
THESE
FORCES To solve Horizontal Component of 5:
Hbx = 5(4/5) = -4kips

To solve Horizontal Component of 24:

Note: Vbx = 24(3/5) = -14.4kips
*Horizontal Components are
PARALLEL to MEMBER BC To solve Vertical Component of 24:
*Vertical Components are
PERPENDICULAR to MEMBER BC
Vby = 24(4/5) = +19.2kips
FOR MOMENTS, STILL THE SAME AS SOLVED.
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Problem 1: Next, TRANSLATING FORCES FOR member BC,

We translate the external force 3kip/ft, we

must first convert it to a concentrated load
P: P = 3(4) = 12kips
To solve for Horizontal Component:
Px = 12(3/5) = 7.2kips
Then, we transform it back to a uniform load:
Wx = Px/Length BC = 7.2/5 = 1.44kip/ft

To check Vertical Component:

Py = 12(4/5) = 9.6kips
Then, we transform it back to a uniform load:
Wy = 9.6/5 = 1.92kip/ft

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Problem 1: Then, we now show the summary of the
AXIAL and SHEAR force along Member BC:
Force: X-Component Y-Component
Axial Force of 5kips @ B +4 +3
Shear Force of 12kips @ B +7.2 -9.6
Total Force @ B +11.2kips -6.6kips
Axial Force of 5kips @ C -4 -3
Shear Force of 24kips @ C -14.4 +19.2
Total Force @ C -18.4kips +16.2kips

Also,
Wx = +1.44kip/ft
Wy = -1.92kip/ft

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Problem 1: Then, we now show the summary of the
AXIAL and SHEAR force along Member BC:
Thus, checking if the translated forces are in
equilibrium from C to B:

∑F’y = 0 [translated Y-Axis]

16.2-(1.92)(5)- Vc’y = 0
Vc’y = 6.6kips (downwards,check)

∑F’x = 0 [translated X-Axis]

18.4-(1.44)(5)- Vc’x = 0
Vc’x = 11.2kips (to the left, check)

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Problem 1: Then, from the original internal forces at
Member B, we now translate it for Member
AB analysis.
Summing up Forces for point A:
∑Fy = 0
12-(3)(4)+Vay = 0
Vay = 0 kips

∑Fx = 0
-5+5+Vax = 0
Vax = 0 kips

∑Ma = 0
-12(4)+(3)(4)(2) +24 + Ma = 0
Ma = 0 kip-ft

THEREFORE, THE FRAME IS IN EQUILIBRIUM.

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Now, try solving this: • Answers:
At CD (translated):
Reactions:
Axial @C= -0.89kips
Ay = 26kips
Shear @C= +1.79kips
Ey = 34kips
Axial @D= -15.21kips
Ax = 8kips
Shear @D= +30.41kips
At AB:
Moment @D = 0 kip-ft
Axial @B = -26kips
Wy= -2.4kip/ft
Shear @B = +8kips
Wx= +1.2kip/ft
Moment @B = -80kip-ft
At BC (translated):
At DE:
Axial @B = +15.6kips
Axial @ D=Ey=34kips
Shear @B = +20.8kips
Shear @ D = 0kips
Axial @C = +1.2kips
Moment @ D = 0 kip-ft
Shear @C= +1.6kips
Moment @C = -192kip-ft