Solution of frames: Example 1

Calculate the reaction forces and the internal force

diagrams, M, Q, N

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Calculate the reaction forces and the internal force
diagrams, M, Q, N

Equilibrium of the overall structure 

Reaction forces:

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Shear force diagram in detail: Point A

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Shear force diagram in detail: Point D (below-above)

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Shear force diagram in detail: Point C (down-right)

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Shear force diagram in detail: Point B

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Shear force diagram: overall

Note the jump of the Q diagram in the

point load

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Bending moments in critical points of the structure:
- Point D, where a point load is applied
- Point C, where an angle appears

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Bending moments diagram

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Axial forces

NCB = 0

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Verification: Consider the equilibrium of node C

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