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When distributing moments at a joint, what is the first step?
When distributing moments at a joint, what is the first step?
- Sum the moments at each joint
- Unlock the joint
- Distribute the moment among connecting spans
- Determine the unbalanced moment at the joint (correct)
What is the resultant moment in the frame equal to?
What is the resultant moment in the frame equal to?
- Sum of moments calculated for the frame in Fig. 11–18b and Fig. 11–18c (correct)
- The moment at joint B
- Sum of forces acting on the frame
- The force acting on the frame
In the context of moment distribution, what does 'Dist.CO' indicate?
In the context of moment distribution, what does 'Dist.CO' indicate?
- A line where moments are locked
- A line where moments are summed
- A line where moments are distributed and carried over (correct)
- A line where moments are distributed but not carried over
Why is only one cycle of moment distribution necessary in the given case?
Why is only one cycle of moment distribution necessary in the given case?
What is the value of MCB in kilonewton-meters?
What is the value of MCB in kilonewton-meters?
Why is the fixed-end moment in AB assumed to be the same as DC?
Why is the fixed-end moment in AB assumed to be the same as DC?
What does a negative value for moment MBC indicate in this scenario?
What does a negative value for moment MBC indicate in this scenario?
What is the reason for assuming ΣFx = 0 in the analysis?
What is the reason for assuming ΣFx = 0 in the analysis?
How are end shears calculated in this context?
How are end shears calculated in this context?
What does FEM stand for in the context of the text?
What does FEM stand for in the context of the text?
What happens when a support at a joint is termed as a 'rocker'?
What happens when a support at a joint is termed as a 'rocker'?
Which method of analysis is being used in the provided text?
Which method of analysis is being used in the provided text?
What is the equation for the internal moment M in terms of the applied load u for the center span of a symmetric beam?
What is the equation for the internal moment M in terms of the applied load u for the center span of a symmetric beam?
What is the stiffness factor for the center span of a symmetric beam with antisymmetric loading?
What is the stiffness factor for the center span of a symmetric beam with antisymmetric loading?
In the context of symmetric beams with antisymmetric loading, what modification is made to the stiffness factor for the center span?
In the context of symmetric beams with antisymmetric loading, what modification is made to the stiffness factor for the center span?
What does the internal moment at point B equal when analyzing a symmetric beam with antisymmetric loading?
What does the internal moment at point B equal when analyzing a symmetric beam with antisymmetric loading?
What does the conjugate beam approach help simplify in the analysis of symmetric beams with antisymmetric loading?
What does the conjugate beam approach help simplify in the analysis of symmetric beams with antisymmetric loading?
How does antisymmetric loading affect the moment diagram of a symmetric beam?
How does antisymmetric loading affect the moment diagram of a symmetric beam?
What is the main reason for proceeding the analysis on the basis of superposition?
What is the main reason for proceeding the analysis on the basis of superposition?
What are the purposes of applying two restraining forces R1 and R2?
What are the purposes of applying two restraining forces R1 and R2?
What occurs after the restraint at the ceiling of the first story is removed?
What occurs after the restraint at the ceiling of the first story is removed?
What is the purpose of assigning specific numerical values to the fixed-end moments?
What is the purpose of assigning specific numerical values to the fixed-end moments?
What happens when the ceiling of the second story is given a displacement ∆″?
What happens when the ceiling of the second story is given a displacement ∆″?
What process yields specific values of R″1 and R″2 after a displacement ∆″ is applied to the ceiling of the second story?
What process yields specific values of R″1 and R″2 after a displacement ∆″ is applied to the ceiling of the second story?
What is the purpose of using moment distribution in structural analysis?
What is the purpose of using moment distribution in structural analysis?
How are the fixed-end moments determined for each loaded span?
How are the fixed-end moments determined for each loaded span?
What does DF = 1 represent in terms of distribution factors for joints on a beam?
What does DF = 1 represent in terms of distribution factors for joints on a beam?
In the moment-distribution process, what is done after determining the moments needed to put each joint in equilibrium?
In the moment-distribution process, what is done after determining the moments needed to put each joint in equilibrium?
What factor determines the distribution factor for each joint in moment distribution?
What factor determines the distribution factor for each joint in moment distribution?
How do positive fixed-end moments act on a beam span?
How do positive fixed-end moments act on a beam span?
