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The document outlines a problem involving the analysis of a 3-storey, 5-bay rigid portal frame subjected to lateral wind loads using the portal method. It specifies the frame's dimensions, loading conditions, and assumptions for the analysis, including load distribution among columns and points of contraflexure. The required output includes calculations and a tabulated summary of axial loads, shear forces, and moments for all members at each storey level.

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The document outlines a problem involving the analysis of a 3-storey, 5-bay rigid portal frame subjected to lateral wind loads using the portal method. It specifies the frame's dimensions, loading conditions, and assumptions for the analysis, including load distribution among columns and points of contraflexure. The required output includes calculations and a tabulated summary of axial loads, shear forces, and moments for all members at each storey level.

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PORTAL METHOD

THEORY OF STRUCTURES (EXAM 3)


Problem: Portal Frame Analysis Using Portal Method

Question:
A 3-storey, 5-bay rigid portal frame is subjected to lateral wind loads. The
frame is symmetrical both in plan and elevation:
• Each bay width = 4m
• Each storey height = 4m
• The frame has rigid both beam-column and fixed supports at the base.
A uniform lateral wind load of 30 kN per storey acts from left to right,
distributed equally at each floor level.

Assumptions for Portal Method:


1. Wind loads are modeled as horizontal concentrated forces applied at
each floor level.
2. At each storey level, the total lateral load is shared by columns so that
interior columns take twice the shear of exterior columns.

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3. Points of contraflexure occur at:
• Mid-height of columns
• Mid-span of beams
4. The horizontal and vertical component of reaction of the hinged
support added at every mid length of columns and beams represents
the axial and shear force carried by the columns and beams.
5. All beams and columns have uniform stiffness.
6. The frame is symmetric; therefore, the analysis can be simplified
accordingly.

Required:
Using the portal method, determine and tabulate the following for all
members at each storey level (show your complete solutions):
Member Type Label Parameter Magnitude
Columns C1 Axial Load T or C
Shear Force + or -
Moment CCW or CW
Beams B1 Axial Load T or C
Shear Force + or -
Moment CCW or CW
Supports A Horizontal ← or →
Vertical ↑ or ↓
Moment CCW or CW

Instructions:
1. Provide Free Body Diagrams (Calculations)
2. Use equilibrium and portal method assumptions to distribute lateral
loads.
3. Clearly show calculations.
4. Present all results neatly in tabular form.

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