EV204 Theory of Structure

Structure of Chapter

CHAPTER 2: PORTAL FRAMES

a) Reaction of Portal Frame

b) Axial Force, Shear Force and Bending Moment

Note: Reference to textbook in this chapter is only for better understanding

of what portal frames are. The referred section in the textbook does not

present theories in the same context with the topics taught in this

chapter of the syllabus.

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REF: Textbook Chapter 7, 7-4
What are portal frames?

• Support Types:
a) Pin Supported

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b) Fixed Supported

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For statically determinate portal frames:
•Reactions can be found using equilibrium equations for the
whole structure
•Internal forces and bending moments can be found using
equilibrium of any joint of the frame
•When analysing a member of a frame, it acts like a beam

Look into Example 2-12 and Example 2-13

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Example 2-12

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Solution:
Free body diagram (FBD):

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Example 2-13

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Solution:
Free body diagram (FBD):