For other conditions include a correction factor

“m” to account for actual rotational stiffness of the

 EI  girder at the joint.
  L 
G= columns

 EI 
  m L  Sidesway Uninhibited (Sway)
girders Assumption: reverse curvature
bending of girder.
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Sidesway Uninhibited (Sway)

6EI Assumption: reverse curvature
Bending Stiffness =
L bending of girder.

3EI
Bending Stiffness =
L
Far end pinned
m = (3EI/L)/(6EI/L) = 1/2

4EI
Bending Stiffness = Far end fixed
L
m = (4EI/L)/(6EI/L) = 2/3
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