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Structural Steel Job Title: Portal Frame Analysis and Design
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Problem
Analyse and Design a single span portal frame with gabled roof. The frame
has a span of 15 m, the column height 6m and the rafter rise 3m. Purlins are
provided @ 2.5 m c/c.
D
5mc/c
3m
C E
B F 6m 30 m
0.6 m 0.6 m
3.25 m
A G
15 m
15 m Load
1.0 Load Calculation
1.1 Dead Load
Weight of asbestos sheeting = 0.17 kN/m 2

Fixings = 0.025 kN/m 2
Services = 0.100 kN/m 2
Weight of purlin = 0.100 kN/m 2
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Total load /m 2 = 0.395 kN/m 2
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Dead load/m run = 0.395 * 5

= 1.975 kN / m
≈ 2.0 kN/m
1.2 Live Load
Angle of rafter = tan-1 (3/7.5) = 21.80
From IS: 875 (part 2) – 1987; Table 2 (cl 4.1),

Live load / m run = {0.75 − 0.02 (21.8 − 10)} * 5
= 2.57 kN/m
1.3 Crane Loading
Overhead electric crane capacity = 300 kN
Approximate weight of crane girder = 300 kN
Weight of crab = 60 kN
The extreme position of crane hook is assumed as 1 m from the centre line of
rail. The span of crane is approximately taken as 13.8 m. And the wheel
base has been taken as 3.8 m
1.3.1 Vertical load
The weight of the crane is shared equally by four wheels on both sides. The
reaction on wheel due to the lifted weight and the crab can be obtained by
taking moments about the centreline of wheels.
( 300 + 60 ) 300
1m 6.9 m
B F
13.8 m
MB = 0
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2 RF (13.8) = (300 + 60) * 1 + 300 * (6.90)

RF = 88 kN
MF = 0
2 RB (13.8) = (300 + 60) * (13.8-1) + 300 * (6.9)

RB = 242 kN
To get maximum wheel load on a frame from gantry girder BB', taking the
gantry girder as simply supported.
242 kN 242 kN
B' 3.8 m B
5m
Centre to centre distance between frames is 5 m c/c.

Assuming impact @ 25%
Maximum wheel Load @ B = 1.25 (242 (1 + (5-3.8)/5)

= 375 kN.
Minimum wheel Load @ B = (88 /242)*375

=136.4 kN
1.3.2 Transverse Load:
Lateral load per wheel = 5% (300 + 60)/2 = 9 kN
(i.e. Lateral load is assumed as 5% of the lifted load and the weight of the
trolley acting on each rail).
Lateral load on each column { EMBED Equation.3 } = 13.9 kN
(By proportion)
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1.4 Wind Load
Design wind speed, Vz = k 1 k 2 k 3 Vb
From Table 1; IS: 875 (part 3) – 1987
k 1 = 1.0 (risk coefficient assuming 50 years of design life)
From Table 2; IS: 875 (part 3) – 1987
k 2 = 0.8 (assuming terrain category 4)
k 3 = 1.0 (topography factor)
Assuming the building is situated in Chennai, the basic wind speed is

50 m /sec
Design wind speed, Vz = k 1 k 2 k 3 Vb

Vz = 1 * 0.8 *1 * 50
Vz = 40 m/sec
Basic design wind pressure, Pd = 0.6*Vz2

= 0.6 * (40)2
= 0.96 kN/m 2
1.4.1. Wind Load on individual surfaces
The wind load, WL acting normal to the individual surfaces is given by

WL = (C pe – Cpi ) A*Pd
(a) Internal pressure coefficient
Assuming buildings with low degree of permeability
Cpi = ± 0.2
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(b) External pressure coefficient
External pressure coefficient for walls and roofs are tabulated in Table 1 (a)
and Table 1(b)
1.4.2 Calculation of total wind load
(a) For walls
h/w = 6/15 = 0.4

L/w = 30/15 = 2.0 L h
Exposed area of wall per frame @ 5 m c/c w

is w
A = 5 * 6 = 30 m2
plan elevation
For walls, A pd = 30 * 0.96 = 28.8 kN
Table 1 (a): Total wind load for wall
Wind Cpe Cpi Cpe – Cpi Total wind(kN)

Angle (C pe-Cpi )Apd
θ Wind- Lee- Wind Lee Wind Lee
ward ward ward ward ward ward
00 0.7 -0.25 0.2 0.5 -0.45 14.4 -12.9

-0.2 0.9 -0.05 25.9 -1.4
900 -0.5 -0.5 0.2 -0.7 -0.7 -20.2 -20.2
-0.2 -0.3 -0.3 -8.6 -8.6
(b) For roofs
Exposed area of each sloping roof per frame @ 5 m c/c is
A= 5 * (3.0 ) 2 + (7.5) 2 = 40.4 m 2
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For roof, Apd = 38.7 kN
Table 1 (b): Total wind load for roof
Wind Pressure Coefficient Cpe – Cpi Total Wind Load(kN)

angle (C pe – Cpi) Apd
Cpe Cpe Cpi Wind Lee Wind Lee
ward ward ward ward
Wind Lee Int. Int.
0
0 -0.328 -0.4 0.2 -0.528 -0.6 -20.4 -23.2
-0.328 -0.4 -0.2 -0.128 -0.2 -4.8 -7.8
900 -0.7 -0.7 0.2 -0.9 -0.9 -34.8 -34.8
-0.7 -0.7 -0.2 -0.5 -0.5 -19.4 -19.4
2.0 Equivalent Load Calculation
2.1 Dead Load
Dead Load = 2.0 kN/m
Replacing the distributed dead load on

rafter by equivalent concentrated loads at
two intermediate points on each rafter,
{ EMBED Equation.3 }
2.2 Superimposed Load
Superimposed Load = 2.57 kN/m 15 m
Concentrated load , { EMBED Equation.3 }

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2.3 Crane Load
Maximum Vertical Load on columns = 375 kN (acting at an eccentricity of

600 mm from column centreline)
Moment on column = 375 *0.6 = 225 kNm.
Minimum Vertical Load on Column = 136.4 kN (acting at an eccentricity of

600 mm)
Maximum moment = 136.4 * 0.6 = 82 kNm
3.0 Partial Safety Factors
3.1 Load Factors
For dead load, γf = 1.35

For major live load, γf = 1.5
For minor live load, γf = 1.05
3.2 Material Safety factor
γm = 1.15
4.0 Analysis
In this example, the following load combinations are considered, as they are
found to be critical.
Similar steps can be followed for plastic analysis under other load
combinations.
(i) 1.35D.L + 1.5 C .L + 1.05 W.L

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(ii) 1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L+ 1.05 L.L
4.1. 1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L+ 1.05 W.L
4.1.1Dead Load and Wind Load
(a) Vertical Load
w @ intermediate points on windward side
w = 1.35 * 5.0 – 1.05 *(4.8/3) cos21.8
= 5.2 kN.
w 5.2
@ eaves = = 2.6 kN
2 2
w @ intermediate points on leeward side
w = 1.35 * 5.0 – 1.05 * 7.8/3 cos21.8

= 4.2 kN
w 4.2
@ eaves = = 2.1 kN
2 2
Total vertical load @ the ridge = 2.6 + 2.1 = 4.7 kN
b) Horizontal Load
H @ intermediate points on windward side
H = 1.05 * 4.8/3 sin 21.8
= 0.62 kN

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H/2 @ eaves points = 0.62/2 = 0.31 kN
H @ intermediate purlin points on leeward side

= 1.05 * 7.8 /3 sin 21.8
= 1 kN
H/2 @ eaves = 0.5 kN
Total horizontal load @ the ridge = 0.5 - 0.31 = 0.19 kN
Table 3: Loads acting on rafter points
Vertical Load (kN) Horizontal Load (kN)

Intermediate Windward Leeward Windward Leeward
Points 5.2 4.2 0.62 1.0
Eaves 2.6 2.1 0.31 0.5
Ridge 4.7 0.19
4.1.2 Crane Loading
Moment @ B = 1.5 * 225 = 337.5 kNm

Moment @ F = 1.5 * 82 = 123 kNm
Horizontal load @ B & @ F = 1.5 * 13.9 = 20.8 kN
Note: To find the total moment @ B and F we have to consider the moment
due to the dead load from the weight of the rail and the gantry girder. Let us
assume the weight of rail as 0.3 kN/m and weight of gantry girder as 2.0
kN/m
 2 + 0.3 
Dead load on the column =  2  * 5 = 5.75 kN
 
Factored moment @ B & F = 1.35 * 5.75 * 0.6 = 4.6 kNm

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Total moment @ B = 337.5 + 4.6 = 342 kNm

@ F = 123 + 4.6 = 128 kNm
4.7 kN
5.2 kN 0.19 kN
4.2 kN
0.62 kN
5.2 kN 1.0 kN
0.62 kN 4.2 kN 3m
1.0 kN
2.6 kN 2.1 kN
0.31 kN 0.5 kN
342 128
6m
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
3.25 m
27.2 kN 1.5 kN
15 m
Factored Load (1.35D.L+1.5 C.L +1.05 W.L)

4.2 1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L + 1.05 L.L
4.2.1 Dead Load and Live Load
@ intermediate points on windward side = 1.35 * 5.0 + 1.05 * 6.4

= 13.5 kN
@ ridge = 13.5 kN
@ eaves = 13.5 / 2 ≈ 6.8 kN.

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4.2.2 Crane Load
Moment @ B = 342 kNm
Horizontal load @ B = 20.8 kN
Moment @ F = 128 kNm
Horizontal load @ F = 20.8 kN
13.5 kN
13.5 kN 13.5 kN
13.5 kN 13.5 kN
3m
6.8 kN
342 128
6m
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
3.25 m
15 m
Factored Load (1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L + 1.05 L.L)
4.3 Mechanisms
We will consider the following mechanisms, namely
(i) Beam mechanism

(ii) Sway mechanism
(iii) Gable mechanism and
(iv) Combined mechanism

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4.3.1 Beam Mechanism
(1) Member CD
Case 1: 1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L + 1.05 W.L

4.7 kN
5.2 kN 0.19 kN
0.62 kN
5.2 kN θ/2
0.62 kN
2.6 kN
0.31 kN θ
Internal Work done, Wi = Mp θ + Mp (θ/2) + Mp (θ + θ/2)

= Mp (3θ)
External Work done, We = 5.2 * 2.5θ - 0.62 * 1 * θ +5.2 * 2.5 * θ/2 – 0.62
* 1 * θ/2
= 18.6θ
Equating internal work done to external work done
Wi = We
Mp (3θ) = 18.6θ
Mp = 6.2 kNm
Case 2: 1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L + 1.05 W.L
Internal Work done, Wi = Mp (θ +θ/2 + θ + θ/2)
Wi = Mp 3θ
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13.5 kN
13.5 kN
13.5 kN
θ/2
6.8 kN
θ
External work done, We = 13.5 * 2.5 θ + 13.5 *2.5θ/2

= 50.6θ
Equating Wi = We,
Mp (3θ) = 50.6 θ
Mp = 16.9 kNm
Note: Member DE beam mechanism will not govern.
(2) Member AC
Internal Work done,

342 kNm θ
 11   11 
Wi = M pè + M p  è + è + M p  è
 13   13  20.8 kN
= 3.69 M pè
11θ /13
27.2 kN

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External Work done,

11 11 1  11 
We = 20.8 * 3.25 * è + 342 * è + * 27.2 * 3.25  è 
13 13 2  13 
= 383.9è
Equating Wi = We, we get
3.69 Mp θ = 383.9 θ
Mp = 104.1 kNm.
(3) Member EG
342 kNm θ
Internal Work done,
 11   11 
Wi = M pè + M p  è + è + M p è
 13   13  20.8 kN
= 3.69 M pè
11θ /13
External Work done, 21.2 kN
11 1  11 
We = 20.8* 3.25 * è + 342 * è + (21.2) * 3.25  è 
13 2  13 
= 428.3è
3.69 Mp θ = 428.3θ

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Mp = 116.1 kNm
For members AC & EG, the 1st load combination will govern the failure
mechanism.
4.3.2 Panel Mechanism
Case 1: 1.35 D.L + 1.5 C.L + 1.05 W.L

4.7
0.19
5.2 4.2
0.62 1.0
5.2
4.2
0.62 1.0
2.6 2.1
0.31 0.5
342 kNm θ
θ 128 kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
27.2 kN θ 1.5 kN
Internal Work done, Wi = Mp (θ) + Mp (θ) + Mp (θ) + Mp (θ)

= 4Mp θ
External Work done, We
We = 1/2 (27.2) * 6θ + 20.8 * 3.25θ + 342θ - 0.31 * 6θ - 0.62 * 6θ - 0.62

(6θ)+ 0.19 * 6θ + 1.0 *6θ + 1.0 * 6θ + 0.5 * 6θ+1/2 (1.5) * 6θ +
20.8 * 3.25θ - 128 * θ
= 442.14θ
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Equating Wi = Wc, we get
4Mp θ = 442.14θ
Mp = 110.5 kNm
The second load combination will not govern.
4.3.3 Gable Mechanism
Case 1: 1.35 D.L + 1.05 W.L + 1.5 C.L
4.7 θ
5.2 0.19 θ
4.2
0.62 1.0
5.2 4.2
θ
0.62 1.0
2.6 2.1
0.31 0.5
342 kNm
128 kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
θ
27.2 kN 1.5 kN
Internal Work done = Mp θ + Mp 2θ + Mp (2θ) + Mp θ = 6Mp θ
External Work done, We =

-0.62 * 1 * θ - 0.62 * 2 *θ + 0.19 * 3 * θ + 1.0 * 4 * θ + 1.0 * 5 * θ + 0.5 *
6 * θ + 5.2 * 2.5 * θ + 5.2 * 5 * θ + 4.7 * 7.5 * θ + 4.2 * 5 * θ + 4.2 * 2.5 *
θ + ½ * 1.5 * 6θ + 20.8 * 3.25 * θ - 128*θ
We = 60.56θ
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6Mp = 60.56θ
Mp = 10.1 kNm.
Case 2: 1.35 D.L + 1.05L.L + 1.5 C.L
13.5 θ
13.5 13.5 θ
13.5 13.5
6.8
θ
6.8
342 128
kNm kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
θ
Internal Work done, Wi = Mp θ + Mp (2θ) + Mp (2θ) + Mp θ =6Mp θ
External Work done, We
= 13.5 * 2.5*θ + 13.5 * 5 * θ + 13.5 * 7.5θ + 13.5 * 5 * θ + 13.5 * 2.5θ -

128 * θ + 20.8 * 3.25θ
= 243.4θ
6Mp θ = 243.4θ
Mp = 40.6 kNm
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4.3.4 Combined Mechanism
Case1: 1.35 D.L + 1.05 W.L + 1.5 C.L
(i) θ /2
θ /2
12 m
4.7
5.2 0.19
4.2
0.62
5.2 1.0
0.62 4.2
1.0
2.6 2.1
0.31 0.5
342 kNm
128 kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
θ
θ /2
27.2 kN 1.5 kN
Internal Work done, Wi = Mp (θ ) + Mp (θ + θ/2) + Mp (θ/2 + θ/2) + Mp (θ/2)

= Mp (θ + θ +θ/2 + θ/2 + θ/2 +θ/2 + θ/2)
= 4 Mp θ
External Work done, We=
1/2 * 27.2 * 6θ + 20.8 * 3.25* θ + 342θ - 0.31 * 12 * θ/2 - 0.62 * 11 * θ/2
- 0.62 * 10 *θ/2 + 0.19 * 9 * θ/2 + 1.0 * 8 * θ /2 + 1.0 * 7 * θ /2 + 0.5 * 6*
θ/2 + 1/2 (1.5) * 6θ/2 + 20.8 * 3.25 * θ/2 - 128 * θ/2 – 5.2 * 2.5 * θ/2 – 5.2 *
5.0 * θ/2 – 4.7 * 7.5 * θ/2 – 4.2 * 5 * θ/2 – 4.2 * 2.5 * θ/2
= 411.86θ
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Equating Wi = We
4Mp θ = 411.86θ
Mp = 102.9 kNm
(ii) Internal work done, Wi = Mp θ /2 + Mp (θ /2 +θ/2) + Mp (θ /2 + θ )

+Mp θ
Wi = 4Mp θ
θ /2 θ /2
12 m
4.7
5.2 0.19
4.2
0.62 1.0
5.2
0.62 4.2
1.0
2.6 2.1
0.31 0.5
342 kNm
128 kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
θ /2
θ
27.2 kN 1.5 kN

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External Work done,
è è 1 è  è è
We = 20.8 * 3.25 * + 342* + * 27.2 * 6   − 0.31* 6 * − 0.62* 7 *
2 2 2 2 2 2
è è è è è è
− 0.62* 8* + 0.19 * 9 * + 5.2 * 2.5* + 5.2 * 5.0 * + 4.7 * 7.5 * + 1.0 * 10 *
2 2 2 2 2 2
è è è è
+ 1.0 * 11* + 0.5* 12* + 4.2 * 5.0* + 4.2* 2.5* + 20.8* 3.25 è − 128 * è
2 2 2 2
1
+ * 1.5* 6è
2
= 251.35θ
4Mp θ = 251.35θ
Mp = 62.84 kNm
(iii)
θ /6 θ /6
36 m
4.7
5.2 0.19
0.62 4.2
5.2 1.0
0.62 4.2
2.6 1.0
2.1
0.31 0.5
342 kNm
128 kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
27.2 kN 5θ /6 θ 1.5 kN

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Internal work done, Wi
 5è   è 5è  è 
= M p + M p  +  + M p  + è  + M p (è )
 6  6 6  6 
= 4M pè
 5è  5è 1 5è 5è è
20.8*3.25 *   + 342 * + * 27.2 * 6 * − 0.31* 6 * − 0.62* 35 *
 6  6 2 6 6 6
è è è è è
− 0.62* 34 * + 0.19 *33* + 1.0 * 34 * + 1.0 * 35 * + 0.5 * 36 *
6 6 6 6 6
è è è è è
+ 5.2 * 12.5 * + 5.2 * 10 * + 4.7 * 7.5 * + 4.2 * 5.0 * + 4.2 * 2.5 *
6 6 6 6 6
1
+ 20.8* 3.25 * è − 128 *è + (1.5) (6 * è)
2
We = 390.92θ
4Mp θ = 390.92θ
Mp = 97.7 kNm
(iv) Internal Work done,
2  2 è è 
Wi = M p  è  + M p  è +  + M p  + è  + M p (è )
3  3 3  3 
= 4M pè

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θ /3 θ /3
18 m
4.7
5.2 0.19
0.62 4.2
5.2 1.0
0.62 4.2
2.6 1.0
2.1
0.31 0.5
342 kNm
128 kNm
20.8 kN 20.8 kN
2θ /3 θ
27.2 kN 1.5 kN

2  2 1 2  2 
20.8*3.25 *  è  + 342 * è + * 27.2 * 6 *  è  − 0.31* 6 *  è 
3  3 2 3  3 
2  è è 2 2
− 0.62* 7 *  è  − 0.62 * 16 * + 0.19*15 * + 5.2 * 2.5* è + 5.2* 5 * è
3  3 3 3 3
è è è è è è
+ 4.7* 7.5* + 0.19* 15 * + 1.0* 16 * + 1.0 * 17 * + 0.5 * 18* + 4.2 *5.0 *
3 3 3 3 3 3
è  1
+ 4.2* 2.5   + 20.8* 3.25 *è − 128* è + (1.5)* 6è
 3 2
We = 328.3è
4Mp θ = 328.3θ
Mp = 82.1 kNm
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Case 2: 1.35 D.L + 1.05 L.L + 1.5 C.L
(i) Assuming plastic hinge is formed @ purlin point 2 and 7 and at fixed
supports.
θ /6 θ /6
36 m
13.5
13.5 13.5
13.5 13.5
6.8 6.8
342 128
20.8 kN 20.8 kNθ
5θ /6 5θ /6
/6
 5è   5è è  è 
Internal Work done = M p   + M p  +  + M p  + è  + M pè
 6   6 6 6 
= 4M pè

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External Work done =We
 5è   5è  è  è 
20.8 * 3.25 *   + 342 *   + 13.5 * 1 2.5 *   + 13.5 * 10 *   +
 6   6  6  6 
13.5 *7.5 *   + 13.5 * 5.0 * + 13.5 * 2.5 * + 20.8 * 3.25 *è − 128è

è è è
6  6 6
= 365.3è
Equating Wi =We, we get
4Mp θ = 365.3θ
Mp = 91.3 kNm
(ii) Plastic hinge is formed @ 3 and 7
θ /3 θ /3
18 m
13.5
13.5 13.5
13.5 13.5
6.8 6.8
342 128
20.8 kN 20.8 kN θ
2θ /3 2θ /3

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Internal work done,
2  2 θ θ 
Wi = M p  θ  + M p  θ +  + M p  +θ  + M p (θ )
3  3 3  3 
= 4 M pθ

2  2 2 2 è
20.8 * 3.25 *  è  + 342 * è + 13.5 * 2.5 * è + 13.5 * 5.0 * è + 13.5 *7.5 * +
3  3 3 3 3
è è
13.5 * 5.0 * + 13.5 * 2.5 * + 20.8 * 3.25 è − 128θ
3 3
= 347.7è
4Mp θ = 347.7θ
Mp = 86.9 kNm
(iii) Plastic hinged is formed at 4 and 7
Internal Work done = M p   + M p  +  + M p  + è  + M p è

è è è è
2 2 2  2 
= 4 M pè

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θ /2 θ /2
12 m
13.5
13.5 13.5
13.5 13.5
6.8 6.8
342 128
20.8 kN 20.8 kN θ
θ /2 θ /2

θ θ θ θ θ
20.8* 3.25 * + 342* + 13.5 * 2.5* + 13.5* 5.0 * + 13.5 * 7.5 *
2 2 2 2 2
θ θ
+ 13.5 * 5.0* + 13.5 * 2.5 * + 20.8* 3.25 θ − 128 θ
2 2
= 296.3θ
Equating Wi = We
4Mp θ = 296.3θ
Mp = 74 kNm
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(iv) Plastic hinge is formed @ 5 and 7
Internal Work Done,Wi =
è  è 
= M p   + M p  + è  + M p (è + è ) + M p (è )
2 2 
Wi = 5 M pè
θ
13.5
13.5
θ 6m
13.5
13.5 13.5
6.8
342 128
kN
20.8 kN θ /2 20.8 kN
θ /2 θ

è  è  è  è 
20.8 *3.25*   + 342 *   + 13.5* 2.5*   + 13.5* 5.0*   +
2 2 2 2
è 
13.5* 7.5*   + 13.5 * 5.0 * è + 13.5*2.5è + 20.8 * 3.25 *è − 128è
2 
We = 346.9 è

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Equating Wi = We
5Mp θ = 346.9 * θ
Mp = 69.4 kNm
Design Plastic Moment = 116.1 kNm.
5.0 DESIGN
For the design it is assumed that the frame is adequately laterally braced so
that it fails by forming mechanism. Both the column and rafter are
analysed assuming equal plastic moment capacity. Other ratios may
be adopted to arrive at an optimum design solution.
5.1 Selection of section
Plastic Moment capacity required= 116 kNm
Required section modulus, Z = Mp / f yd

 116*106 
= 
250
1.15
= 533.6 * 10 3 mm 3
From IS: 800-1984 (Annexure F)
ISMB 300 @ 0.46 kN/ m provides
Zp = 683 * 10-3 mm3

b = 140 mm
Ti = 13.1 mm
A = 5.87 * 10 3 mm2
t w =7.7 mm
rxx =124 mm
ryy =28.6 mm
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5.2 Secondary Design Considerations
5.2.1 Check for Local buckling of flanges and webs
Flanges
bf 136
=
T1 fy
bf = 140/2 = 70 mm
T1 = 13.1 mm
t = 7.7 mm
bf 70
= = 5.34 < 8.6
T1 13.1
Web
d1  1120 1600  P  
≤ − 
t  f y f y  Py  
300  1120 
≤ −
1600
(0.27 )
7.7  250y 250 y 
38.9 ≤ 68,Hence O. K
5.2.2 Effect of axial force
Maximum axial force in column, P = 40.5 kN

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Axial load causing yielding, Py = f yd * A

250
= = 5.87*10 3
1.15
= 1276 kN
P 40.5
= = 0.03 < 0.15
Py 1276
Therefore the effect of axial force can be neglected.
5.2.3 Check for the effect of shear force
Shear force at the end of the girder = P- w/2

= 40.5 -6.8 kN
= 33.7 kN
Maximum shear capacity Vym , of a beam under shear and moment is given by
Vym = 0.55 Aw* f yd / 1.15
= 0.55 * 300* 7.7* 250/1.15

=276.2 kN>> 33.7 kN
Hence O.K.

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What loads were considered in the design of the portal frame?

What loads were considered in the design of the portal frame?

How was the crane loading calculated?

How was the crane loading calculated?

PORTAL FRAMES

Job No: Sheet 1 of 30 Rev

1.0 Load Calculation

1.1 Dead Load

Weight of asbestos sheeting = 0.17 kN/m 2

Job No: Sheet 2 of 30 Rev

Dead load/m run = 0.395 * 5

Angle of rafter = tan-1 (3/7.5) = 21.80

From IS: 875 (part 2) – 1987; Table 2 (cl 4.1),

1.3 Crane Loading

Overhead electric crane capacity = 300 kN

Approximate weight of crane girder = 300 kN

1.3.1 Vertical load

Job No: Sheet 3 of 30 Rev

2 RF (13.8) = (300 + 60) * 1 + 300 * (6.90)

2 RB (13.8) = (300 + 60) * (13.8-1) + 300 * (6.9)

Centre to centre distance between frames is 5 m c/c.

Maximum wheel Load @ B = 1.25 (242 (1 + (5-3.8)/5)

Minimum wheel Load @ B = (88 /242)*375

1.3.2 Transverse Load:

Lateral load per wheel = 5% (300 + 60)/2 = 9 kN

Job No: Sheet 4 of 30 Rev

Design wind speed, Vz = k 1 k 2 k 3 Vb

From Table 1; IS: 875 (part 3) – 1987

k 1 = 1.0 (risk coefficient assuming 50 years of design life)

From Table 2; IS: 875 (part 3) – 1987

k 2 = 0.8 (assuming terrain category 4)

k 3 = 1.0 (topography factor)

Assuming the building is situated in Chennai, the basic wind speed is

Design wind speed, Vz = k 1 k 2 k 3 Vb

Basic design wind pressure, Pd = 0.6*Vz2

1.4.1. Wind Load on individual surfaces

The wind load, WL acting normal to the individual surfaces is given by

(a) Internal pressure coefficient

Assuming buildings with low degree of permeability

Job No: Sheet 5 of 30 Rev

1.4.2 Calculation of total wind load

(a) For walls

h/w = 6/15 = 0.4

Exposed area of wall per frame @ 5 m c/c w

Table 1 (a): Total wind load for wall

Wind Cpe Cpi Cpe – Cpi Total wind(kN)

00 0.7 -0.25 0.2 0.5 -0.45 14.4 -12.9

(b) For roofs

Exposed area of each sloping roof per frame @ 5 m c/c is

A= 5 * (3.0 ) 2 + (7.5) 2 = 40.4 m 2

Job No: Sheet 6 of 30 Rev

For roof, Apd = 38.7 kN

Table 1 (b): Total wind load for roof

Wind Pressure Coefficient Cpe – Cpi Total Wind Load(kN)

2.0 Equivalent Load Calculation

2.1 Dead Load

Dead Load = 2.0 kN/m

Replacing the distributed dead load on