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Portal Frame Analysis and Results

The document presents a structural analysis of a two-story rectangular portal frame subjected to lateral earthquake loads. Key findings include the distribution of shear forces and axial forces in the columns, as well as base reactions and moments that confirm equilibrium. The analysis concludes that shear forces were equally distributed and axial forces balanced between compression and tension.

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Portal Frame Analysis and Results

The document presents a structural analysis of a two-story rectangular portal frame subjected to lateral earthquake loads. Key findings include the distribution of shear forces and axial forces in the columns, as well as base reactions and moments that confirm equilibrium. The analysis concludes that shear forces were equally distributed and axial forces balanced between compression and tension.

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Structural Analysis of a Portal

Frame
Using the Portal Frame Method
Lateral Load Analysis & Internal
Forces Calculation
Problem Statement
• A two-story rectangular portal frame is
subjected to lateral loads due to an
earthquake.

• • Span = 8m, Story Height = 4m per floor


• • Fixed Column Bases
• • Earthquake Loads: 50 kN (roof), 30 kN (first
floor)
• • Beam Loads: Dead Load = 12 kN/m, Live
Load = 6 kN/m
Assumptions in Portal Frame
Method
• 1. Beams are infinitely rigid compared to
columns.
• 2. Shear forces are equally divided between
the two columns.
• 3. The axial force in the columns is determined
by the sum of shear forces.
• 4. The reactions at the base sum to the total
lateral force.
• 5. Moments at the base balance the
overturning effect.
Load Distribution in the Frame
• • Lateral Load at Roof: 50 kN → Each Column:
25 kN
• • Lateral Load at First Floor: 30 kN → Each
Column: 15 kN
• • Total Shear per Column: 40 kN
• • Axial Force in Columns:
• - Left Column: 40 kN (Compression)
• - Right Column: 40 kN (Tension)
Shear Forces in Beams
• • First-Floor Beam Shear = 30 kN → Each
Column: 15 kN
• • Roof Beam Shear = 20 kN → Each Column:
10 kN
Base Reactions & Moments
• • Total Base Reaction = 80 kN → Each Column:
40 kN
• • Base Moments:
• - M_A = M_B = 260 kN·m
Final Results Summary
• | Element | Force |
• |---------|-------|
• | Shear force (1st floor) | 15 kN |
• | Shear force (roof) | 25 kN |
• | Axial force (Left Column) | 40 kN
(Compression) |
• | Axial force (Right Column) | 40 kN (Tension)
|
• | Shear in first-floor beam | 30 kN |
Conclusion
• • The total shear forces were distributed
equally between the columns.
• • Axial forces were balanced between
compression and tension.
• • Shear forces in beams were calculated based
on load transfer.
• • Base reactions and moments confirmed
equilibrium.

• This completes the analysis of the portal

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