Question: A frame is loaded with two proportional loads, as shown in Fig. 1 a . The relative plastic moment values in different frame members are

A frame is loaded with two proportional loads, as shown in Fig. 1a. The relative plastic moment values in different frame members are shown in the figure, with Mp =86 kNm.
(1) For the frame shown in Fig. 1a, find the value of the load factor \lambda at collapse and prove that the yield condition is satisfied for the corresponding collapse mechanism.
(2) If boundary conditions at A and D are fixed supports, as shown in Fig. 1b, find the value of the load factor \lambda at collapse.
(3) If plastic moment of beam BC is 0.5Mp, as shown in Fig. 1c, find the value of the load factor \lambda at collapse.
(4) From the results obtained from (1)-(3), discuss on the influence of load, boundary conditions and section sizes on the collapse load and mechanism of a frame.
A frame is loaded with two proportional loads, as

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