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  • Question 1/25
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    The degree of static indeterminacy for the beam shown below is

    Solutions

    Concept:

    Statically Determinate Structures: Those structures in which reactions and internal member forces can be obtained from equations of static equilibrium only the called statically determinate structures. e.g. simply supported Beam, 3 hinged arch.

    Statically Indeterminate Structure: Those structures where all the member forces and support reactions cannot be evaluated using equations of static equilibrium only and need additional compatibility equations are called statically indeterminate structures. e.g. fixed Beam, 2-hinged arch.

    Degree of static Indeterminacy for a beam is given as

    DS = (Number of support reactions removed) – (Number of restraints added)

    The above result is for making a given beam to a cantilever.

    Calculation:

    It is a case of vertical loading, and in a hinge support if all the supports are at same level the number of restraints is only 1 as we do not need to bother about horizontal displacements.

    There is one restraint applied at the slider and 1 at the hinge A in order to make it a cantilever.

    DS = Number of support reactions removed – R’ = 3 – 2 = 1 

  • Question 2/25
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    Identify the direction of sway for the frame shown below:

    Solutions

    1.StiffnessofABatB=3EI3L=EILStiffnessofCDatC=4EI4L=EIL

    KCD = KBA

    2. Loading is symmetrical

    So, it is observed than neither the loading is unsymmetrical nor the stiffness is different. So the frame will not sway in either direction.

  • Question 3/25
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    The kinematic indeterminacy for the 2D rigid frame structure shown below is:

    Consider the member to be inextensible.

    Solutions

    Kinematic indeterminacy for the 2D rigid frame is given by

    Dk = 3- re + rr - hr

    J → no. of joints

    r → Reactions components at joints

    r → Released Reactions due to hybrid joints

    rr = m - 1

    m → no. of members meeting at a joint

    h → Number of axially rigid members due to which axial displacements are prevented

    J = 12

    r = 8

    rr = m - 1

    Hybrid joints are available at j, H and at joint C.

    At J : rr = 3 - 1 = 2

    At H : rr = 3 - 1 = 2

    At C : rr = 4 - 1 = 3

    Total released reaction = 2 + 2 + 3 = 7rr = 7

    Dk = 3 × 12 - 8 + 7 - hr

    hr = 14

    Dk = 36 - 8 + 7 - 14

    Dk = 21

  • Question 4/25
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    The moment reaction at A in the plane frame below is ………….. kN.m

    Solutions

    Since point B is hinged, so summation of moments about pt.B = 0

    MA=(12×1200×4)×(23×4)

    ⇒ 6400 N.m = 6.4 kN.m
  • Question 5/25
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    Pick the incorrect statement among the following regarding Influence line diagram (ILD):
    Solutions

    An influence line represents the variation of either the reaction, shear, moment, or deflection at a specific point in a member as a concentrated force moves over the member.

    Advantages of drawing ILD are as follows:

    i) To determine the value of quantity (shear force, bending moment, deflection, etc.) for a given system of loads on the span of structure.

    ii) To determine the position of a live load for the quantity to have the maximum value and hence to compute the maximum value of the quantity.

    ILD can be drawn for statically determinate as well as indeterminate structures. ILD for statically determinate and indeterminate structures are linear and nonlinear respectively.

    Infinite numbers of ILD can be drawn for a particular structural member for computing different quantity at different sections.
  • Question 6/25
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    Which of the following is not true regarding assumptions made for matrix method of structural analysis?
    Solutions

    Flexibility matrix method and stiffness matrix method are two matrix methods.

    Following are the assumptions made for matrix analysis of the structure:

    a) Material of all the structural member obeys Hooke’s law.

    b) Members are subjected to small deflections.

    c) Change in length under a deflection perpendicular to member length is 0.

    d) Principal of superposition is applicable.

    e) Frames – members are considered to be inextensible.
  • Question 7/25
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    For a two hinged semi-circular arch loaded as shown below, the magnitude of horizontal reaction at A is

    Solutions

    Concept:

    For a two hinged circular arch carrying a load P at a section, the radius vector corresponding to which makes an angle θ with the horizontal the horizontal reaction is given as

    H=Pπsin2θ

    Calculation:

    R = 12/2 = 6m, P = 20 kN,

    sinθ=46=23

    H=Pπsin2θ=20π×(23)2=2.83kN

  • Question 8/25
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    The ratio of the deflections of the free end of a cantilever due to an isolated load at 1/3rd and 2/3rd of the span is
    Solutions

    Ist condition:

    For a cantilever beam subjected to load W at distance of L/3 from free end, the deflection is given by:

    yc1=W3EI×(2L3)3+W2EI(2L3)2×L3=28WL162EI3

    IInd condition:

    For a cantilever beam subjected to load W at distance of 2L/3 from free end:

    yc2=W3EI×(L3)3+W2EI(L3)2×2L3=8WL3162EI

    Ratio(r)=yc1yc2=28WL162EI38WL3162EI=288=72

    yc2yc1=27

  • Question 9/25
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    A two-dimensional truss shown in the figure is ____________

    Solutions

    Concept:

    If the number of external reactions is less than the number of static equilibrium equations, then the truss is said to be externally unstable.

    For Internal stability: For Plane truss, the number of members required for internal stability is:

    m ≥ 2j - r

    Where,

    m = Number of members, j = Number of joints, and r = No. of static equilibrium equations

    Calculation:

    External stability:

    R = Number of external reactions = 2

    r = Conditions of static equilibrium= 3 i.e. (ΣFx = 0, ΣFy = 0, and ΣMz = 0)

    R < r, this implies truss is externally unstable.

    Internal stability:

    m = 10, and j = 7

    ∴ 2j – r = 2 x 7 - 3 = 11

    Hence, m < 2j-r, Truss is internally unstable too.

    ∴ Truss is unstable both externally and internally.
  • Question 10/25
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    The flexibility matrix for a beam is given as |badc|, which of the following represent the correct relation between b and c, given that b and c are non-zero real numbers.
    Solutions

    Concept:

    The flexibility matrix has the following two main properties:

    1. The flexibility matrix is square symmetric matrix due to Maxwell’s reciprocal theorem which me Ans: that its diagonal elements are always equal.

    2. The diagonal elements of flexibility matrix are always positive due to Castigilanostheorem–II.

    Calculation:

    a = d (using 1st property)

    b > 0 and c > 0 (using 2nd property)

    ∴ b = c, b > 0, c > 0

  • Question 11/25
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    The slope deflection equation at the end B of member BC for the frame shown in figure below will be:

    Solutions

    Slope deflection equation:

    MBC=MBCf+2EI8[2θB+θC3δL]

    Since there is no loading on the portion BC, therefore there will not be any fixed end moments. Also, there is no settlement or deflection, therefore, δ = 0.

    Therefore, the slope deflection equation becomes

    MBC=2EIL[2θB+θC]

    MBC=2×2EI8[2θB+θC]

    MBC=4EI8[2θB+θC]

  • Question 12/25
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    The members carrying zero force (i.e. zero-force members) in the truss shown in the figure, for any lad P > 0 with no appreciable deformation of the truss (i.e. with no appreciable change in angles between the members), are

    Solutions

    If at a joint 3 members meet out of which 2 are collinear then force in 3rd member will be zero provided there is no load/reaction at that joint.

    ∴ FGC = 0, FFB = 0 and FHD = 0

    i.e. forces in the member GC, FB, HD is equal to zero

    Now, considering joint E:

    ∵ FEH = RE

    There is no horizontal force.

    ∴ FDE = 0

    Also considering joint D, we can say that force in member CD = 0

  • Question 13/25
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    Vertical deflection at joint F in the given truss is given by x/AE.

    The value of ‘x’ (kNm) is ___________.

    (If all dimension are taken in S.I. Units)

    Solutions

    For the given truss:

    At point D, point C, and point F

    No external force is acting

    ∴ Member AD, PE, CB & CE are zero force member.

    Similarly, member EF is also a zero force member.

    By symmetricity, R= RB = 35 kN

    ΣH = 0

    ∴ HA = 0

    At joint B

    ΣVB = 0

    ∴ FBE sin θ = 35

    FBE=350.8=43.75kN(C)

    ΣHB = 0

    FBF = FBE × cos θ,

    FBF=350.8×0.6=26.25kN

    ∴ FBF = 26.25 kN (C)

    From symmetricity

    FBF = FAF and FBE = FAE

    Now, applying the unit vertical load at point F

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    At point D, point C, and point F

    No external force is acting

    ∴ Member AD, PE, CB & CE are zero force member.

    From symmetricity

    RA = RB = 0.5 kN

    At joint A

    ΣV = 0

    FAE × sin θ = 0.5 kN

    FAE=0.50.80.625kN

    ∴ FAE = 0.625 kN (C)

    ΣH = 0

    FAE cos θ = FAF

    FAE=0.50.8×0.6=0.375kN

    FAF = 0.375 kN (C)

    At point F

    ΣV = 0

    ∴ FFE = 1 kN (T)

    ΣH = 0

    ∴ FFB = 0.375 kN (C)

     Member 

    L

    P

    K

    PKL

    AF

    3

    26.25

    0.375

    29.53

    FB

    3

    26.25

    0.375

    29.53

    AD

    4

    0

    0

    0

    DE

    3

    0

    0

    0

    EC

    3

    0

    0

    0

    BC

    4

    0

    0

    0

    AE

    5

    -43.75

    -0.625

    136.72

    EB

    5

    -43.75

    -0.625

    136.72

    δ=136.72×2+29.53×2AE

    δ=332.5AEm

  • Question 14/25
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    The fixed end moment MBA (in Kn-m up to 2 decimal places) for the beam loaded as shown below is –

    Solutions

    Concept:

    Standard fixed end moments:

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Calculation:

    Consider a infinitesimal strip of width dx at a distance x from the fixed end A,

    Using the standard result,

    MBA=Pba22=04(2dx)(8x)x282 = 3.33 kN-m

  • Question 15/25
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    Find the force in the member CE of the truss shown below

    Solutions

    Concept:

    The truss shown above is a determinate truss and all member forces can be calculated using the equilibrium equations only.

    Calculation:

    Calculating the reactions first,

    ∵ ∑ Fy = 0 ⇒ RA + RI = 20 kN

    ∵ ∑ Fx = 0 ⇒ HA + 10 = 0 ⇒ HA = -10 kN

    ∵ ∑ MA   = 0 ⇒ 10 × 6 + 20 × 8 - RI × 16 = 0

    RI=554kN

    RA=254kN

    Using method of sections,

     

    For moment equilibrium of the section shown, ∑ MD = 0

    FCE×3+254×4+10×3=0

    FCE=553kN=18.33kN

    negative sign indicates compressive force in CE.

  • Question 16/25
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    If the end A rotates clockwise by 0.0015 radians and supports C sinks by 5 mm, Final moment at support D (only magnitude in kNm, up to two decimal places) is ________ (Take flexural rigidity of members as 2 × 107 kNm2)

    Solutions

    Fixed end moments:

    FAB=4EIθAL=4×2×107×0.00154000=30kNm

    FBA=2EIθAL=2×2×107×0.00154000=15kNm

    FBC=6EI(δ)L2=6×2×107×5(6000)2=16.67kNm

    FCB=6EI(δ)L2=6×2×107×5(6000)2=16.67kNm

    FBD=0

    Distribution factor:

    Joint

    Member

    Relative stiffness

    Total relative stiffness

    DF

    B

    BA

    4I4=I

    5I2

    25

    BC

    3I6=I2

    15

    BD

    4I4=I

    25

    Moment distribution table:

    Joints

    A

    B

     

    C

    D

    Member

    AB

    BA

    BC

    BD

    CB

    DB

    Distribution Factor

     

    25

    15

    25

     

     

    Initial moment

    30

    15

    -16.67

    0

    -16.67

     

     

     

     

    +8.335

     

    +16.67

     

     

    -1.333

    -2.666

    -1.333

    -2.666

     

    -1.333

    Final moment

    28.667

    12.334

    -9.668

    -2.666

    0

    -1.333

  • Question 17/25
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    The relation between forces P1 and P2 needed to hold the cable in the position so that the segment BC remains horizontal is

    Solutions

    Concept:

    Cable is a structure member which can resists only tensile forces. The bending moment and shear force are zero everywhere on cable.

    Calculation:

    Cables carry only tensile forces

    At joint B:

    ∵ ∑ Fy = 0

    ⇒  TAB sin θ = P1

    TAB×45=P1          ---(1)

    ∑ Fx = 0 ⇒ TAB cos θ = TBC

    35TAB=TBC         ---(2)

    Again at joint C,

    ∑ Fy = 0

    ⇒ TCD sin θ = P2

    P2=TCD2          ---(3)

    And, TCDcosθ=TBCTBC=TCD2         ---(4)

    From (3) and (4)

    P2=TCD2=TBC22=TBC            ---(5)

    From (1) and (2)

    P1=45TABandTAB=53TBC

    P1=45×53TBC=43TBC         ---(6)

    ∴ using (5) and (6),

    P1=43P2

  • Question 18/25
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    Three wheel loads 20 kN, 15 kN and 20 kN spaced 2 m apart moves across a girder of span 20 m from left to right with 20 kN load leading. For the condition of maximum bending moment at a section 8 m from the left end is
    Solutions

    Concept:

    An influence line for a member is a graph representing the variation of internal force( reaction, shear, moment, or deflection) in a fixed section of the member, due to a unit load traversing a structure.

    The maximum bending moment is always below a point load when there are only point loads moving on a girder. Hence to identify which load if placed on section B gives the maximum B.M at section B, allow each of the load one by one to cross over section B, and calculate average load to the left and right of section B.

    The load crossing over of which leads to heavier left side portion (in terms of average weight), changing to lighter, is the load which if placed on section B leads to maximum B.M at section B.

    Calculation:

    Load crossing 

    Average load left 

    Average load right 

    1) 20 kN

    15+208=4.375

    2012=1.67

    2) 15 kN

    208=2.5

    20+1512=4.375

    3) 20 kN

    0

     

     

    Hence due to the passing of 15 kN load from section B, the average load to the left becomes lesser than that on the right side of the girder.

    Hence when 15 kN load is placed at the section B, the bending moment is maximum at the section.

  • Question 19/25
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    For a simply supported beam of span 20 m, the maximum positive shear force at a section 8 m from the left support under a UDL of 20 kN/m is ______
    Solutions

    Concept:

    Muller-Breslau principle for Qualitative ILD:

    For determinate structures, the influence line for any stress function may be obtained by removing the restraint offered by the stress function and introducing a directly related unit displacement at the location of the stress function. The deflected shape represents Influence Line Diagram for the stress function.

    While giving the above displacement if one part of the beam has a tendency to take curved shape ILD will not exist for that part. Thus all displacement has to be given on the other side. Hence ILD for determinate structures is always composed of straight lines.

    To calculate the value of stress function, the load acting at the point is multiplied with the ordinate of the ILD.

    Calculation:

    ILD for the shear force at a section 8 m from A,

    α + β = 1

    Also, αβ=β12αβ=23

    23β+β=1β=35 unit

    α=25 units

    For maximum positive shear force, the load should be placed such that the tail of the UDL is just to the right of C and span CB is loaded.

    ∴ Maximum positive shear force at section C

    = (Area under ILD from B to C) × (UDL) =(12×12×35×20)=72kN

  • Question 20/25
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    The ratio of span to rise in a three hinged parabolic arch carrying the load as shown below such that horizontal reaction is equal to the vertical reaction is ____

    Solutions

    Concept:

    A three-hinged arch is a statically determinate structure with two supports hinged and an internal hinge provided in the body of the arch generally at the crown. Such arches are analyzed using equations of static equilibrium only.

    Calculation:

    Let the span be L and rise be R.

    For vertical equilibrium,

    RA+RB=4L2

    Due to an internal hinge at C, the Bending moment at C should be zero.

    Vertical reaction RA=RB=4×L2kN       (Due to symmetry)

    Horizontal reaction at support (H):

    B.M at C due to forces on the left =4×L2×L4RA×L2+H×R=0

    L224L2×L2+HR=0

    HR=L22H=L22R

    For, Horizontal reaction = Vertical reaction

    L22R=4L2LR=4

  • Question 21/25
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    If the support B sinks by 96EI for the given continuous beam, what would be final moment produced at the support A?

    Solutions

    Fixed end moments:

    FAB=wL2126EI(δ)L2=15×42126EI×(96EI)122=24kNm

    FBA=+wL2126EI(δ)L2=15×42126EI×(96EI)122=16kNm

    FBA=+wL2126EI(δ)L2=15×42126EI×(96EI)122=16kNm

    FCB=+wL8=24×38=9kNm

    Distribution factor:

    Joint 

    Member

    Relative stiffness

    Total stiffness

    Distribution factor

    B

    BA

    4(2I)4=2I

    3I

    23

    BC

    3I3=I

    13

    Moment distribution table:

    Joint

    A

    B

    C

    Members

    AB

    BA

    BC

    CB

    Distribution Factor

     

    23

    13

     

    Initial Moment

    -24

    +16

    -5

    9

     

     

     

    -4.5

    ← -9

    -24

    16

    -9.5

    0

    -2.167

    ← -4.33

    -2.167

     

    Final Moment

    -26.167

    11.67

    -11.67

     

    ∴ Moment at support A is 26.167 kNm (hogging).
  • Question 22/25
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    The stiffness matrix obtained for the frame shown below is

    [αEIL36EIL206EIL2βEILEIL0EILγEIL]

     

    The value of α + β + γ is 
    Solutions

    Concept:

    Stiffness Matrix is a displacement method of analysis in which Degree of Kinematic Indeterminacy is found and the number of coordinate direction are chosen accordingly. The structure is analyzed by developing a stiffness matrix.

    Development of stiffness matrix:

    To develop jth column of a stiffness matrix - unit displacements will be given in jth coordinate direction without giving displacement in any other coordinate directions and forces developed in all the coordinate direction are found out.

    Calculation:

    Ist Column:

    K11=12EIL3

    K21=6EIL2

    K31 = 0

    IInd Column:

    K12=6EIL2

    K22=4EIL+EIL=5EIL

    K32=EIL  {negative sign due to opposite moment to the direction shown in fig}

    IIIrd column:

    K13 = 0

    K23=EIL

    K33=EIL

    The stiffness matrix obtained is [12EIL36EIL206EIL25EILEIL0EILEIL]

    From the stiffness matrix obtained α = 12, β = 5 and γ = 1

    ∴ α + β +γ = 12+5+1 = 18

    Important Point:

    Flexibility Matrix is a force method of analysis in which Degree of Static Indeterminacy is found and the number of coordinate direction are chosen accordingly. The structure is analyzed by developing a flexibility matrix.

  • Question 23/25
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    The moment generated at the fixed end for the beam with varying flexural rigidity loaded as shown below is,

    Solutions

    Calculation:

    FBD of the beam considering reaction at B as RB

    Deflection at B considering RB as redurdant

    δB=A1x¯1+A2x2=M0EI×L2×3L4+M02EI×L2×L4

    =716M0L2EI

    Deflection at B due to RB

    δB=[RB(L2)33EI+(RBL2)(L2)22EI]+[RB(L2)22EI+(RBL22EI]×L2+RB(L2)33E(2I)

    =[RBL324EI+RBL316EI]+[RBL316EI]+[RBL316EI+RBL324EI]+[RBL348EI]

    δB=11RBL348EI

    δBδB=0   (Due to support at B)

    11RBL348EI=716M0L2EI

    RB=2111M0L

    Thus the FBD of the beam is,

    For rotational equilibrium, ∑ MA = 0

    M+M02111M0L×L=0

    M=1011M0

  • Question 24/25
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    A cantilever frame structure ABC comprises of two prismatic beam section as shown in the figure below. The structure is subject to a concentrated loading of 10 kN at the mid-span of the horizontal beam and 90 kN lateral load on the column. Determine the horizontal reaction (in kN) developed at support A.

    Solutions

    Concept:

    For the given structure, degree of kinematic indeterminacy (Dk) = 1 (Ignoring the axial deformation)

    There is only one degree of freedom i.e. rotation at joint B. Since Joint B is rigid, the rotation in span BA and BC will be same. Let the rotation at joint B is ‘θB’.

    This rotation can be determined using slope deflection equations as follow:

    MBA=(FEM)BA+2EIL(2×θB+θA3ΔL)

    MAB=(FEM)AB+2EIL(2×θA+θB3ΔL)

    Where, (FEM)BA and (FEM)AB are fixed end moments for span BA and AB respectively and ∆ is the sway.

    Further, considering the rotational equilibrium of joint B.

    MBA + MBC = 0

    Slope at A and C is Zero because they are fixed supports and ∆ = 0 (no sway).

    Fixed End Moments:

    Fixed end moments for a span subjected to concentrated load is shown in the following figure:

    Calculation:

    Calculation of Fixed End Moments:

    FEMBC=10×48=5kNm,andFEMCB=10×48=5kNm

    FEMBA=90×12×232=20kNm,andFEMAB=90×22×132=40kNm

    Slope deflection equation:

    Span AB:

    MAB=40+2EI3×(θB),andMBA=20+2EI3×(2θB)

    Span BC:

    MBC=5+2EI4×(2θB),andMCB=5+2EI4×(θB)

    Consider the rotational equilibrium of Joint B:

    MBA + MBC = 0

    ⇒ θB = - 6.42/EI (-ve sign indicates that θB is in anticlockwise)

    Substitute the value of θB in above equations:

    We get, MBC = -11.42 kNm, MCB = 1.79 kNm, MAB = -44.29 kNm and MBA = 11.42kNm

    Consider the FBD of Member AB and let horizontal reaction developed at A is HA.

    Consider moment equilibrium at B.

    ∑MB = 0

    ⇒ 90 × 2 - 44.20 + 11.42 - HA × 3 = 0

    HA = 49.07 kN

  • Question 25/25
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    The moment developed at the fixed support D due to the load acting on a frame shown below is

    Solutions

    Concept:

    The moment at any joint is distributed as per the distribution factor of any member meeting at that joint.

    Distribution factor =MemberstiffnessJointstiffness

    Joint stiffness = Σ  Members stiffness meeting at the joint.

    Calculation:

    Joint stiffness at O = ∑ Joint stiffness of members

    =2EIL+3EIL+4EIL=9EIL

    Stiffness of member OD=4EIL

    ∴ Distribution factor =JointstiffnessMemberstiffness=(9EI/L)(4EI/L)=94

    ∴ Moment carried by OD=Distributionfactor×Momentat0=94×PL

    ∴ Moment developed at D=94PL           (∵ Carryover factor at a fixed end is -1)

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