Research Article
May 1975
Approximate Analysis of Multistory Multibay Frames
Publication: Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 101, Issue 5
Abstract
An approximate analysis of multistory, multibay elastic frames subjected to static lateral loads is developed. The approximation is made that the axial deformations of the columns have hyberbolic sine variation across the width of the building. Assuming points of contraflexure at the mid-heights of the columns and at the midspans of the connecting beams and using the energy approach permits the development of a set of two coupled differential equations. These can be reduced to one equation the solution of which can be written explicitly for each loading condition. Examples comparing results with those obtained by the exact stiffness matrix method show that the method yields acceptably accurate deflections, axial stresses, and column shears. Design curves for the rapid determination of these parameters are included.
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Journal of the Structural Division
Volume 101 • Issue 5 • May 1975
Pages: 1021 - 1035
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© 1975 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: May 1975
Published online: Feb 1, 2021
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Paul C. K. Chan
Engr., F. M. Kraus and Assocs., Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Arthur C. Heidebrecht, M.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg. and Engrg. Mechanics, McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Wai K. Tso, AM.ASCE
Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Civ. Engrg. and Engrg. Mechanics, McMaster Univ., Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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